Host Anthony Desiato presents a special interview with writer JOE KELLY about his classic early 2000s ACTION COMICS run!

They discuss the challenge of writing the finale to every crossover storyline; collaborating with artists German Garcia, Kano, Duncan Rouleau, & Pasqual Ferry; pitching a different version of Pokolistan's Zod; mining the humanity of Clark and Lex; and crafting a modern masterpiece in Action 775. Plus: Just what WAS the deal with Ignition?!

And DON'T MISS a special bonus episode on 6/6/25, in which Anthony and guest Mike Sangregorio discuss Joe Kelly's JLA run with artist Doug Mahnke!

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