
The Bailey Planet Podcast (the show formerly known as It All Comes Back to Superman) is the official podcast for The Bailey Planet website. It is also the main show for host Michael Bailey to talk about comics. Mainly he'll be talking about Superman, but other subjects will pop up from time to time. So Batman, Green Lantern, the Flash, the Hulk...all of these and more are eventually going to be on... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 59 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Visual ArtsArtsBooks | |||

40 years ago this year John Byrne revamped Superman with a mini-series titled Man of Steel. This six issue mini-series is not only one of the most important events in the history of Superman, but was the foundation of what became "my era" of Superman... more
40 years ago this year John Byrne revamped Superman with a mini-series titled Man of Steel. This six issue mini-series is not only one of the most important events in the history of Superman, but was the foundation of what became "my era" of Superman... more
The road to the end of It All Comes Back to Superman continues with a conversation about...fashion.
Back in 1983, the Powers That Be decided to revamp two of Superman's bad guys. They had creators pitch their ideas and finally landed on Marv Wolfma... more
The road to the end of It All Comes Back to Superman starts here!
The show is wrapping up with episode 50, but there is so much fun to have until then and this episode is a lot of fun. Andrew Leyland (of Hey Kids Comics and The Amazing Spider-Man f... more
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I’ve been listening to podcast about The Man of Steel for longer than I’d care to admit.
During that time, one voice has been A constant. An authority. A guarantee of knowledge and of quality…and most of all…a reassuring presence.
Mr Michael Bailey.
Thank you Sir.
Just when you think there’s no one that likes Superman as much as you do, you find a podcast that proves you wrong. Great stuff for Super geeks everywhere.
Love this podcast. Michael somehow is able to work seamlessly with guests AND handle episodes solo as well. A wonderful series of episodes celebrating the Man of Steel. Give it a listen!
Michael often talks about hearing from his wife Rachel that he doesn’t take compliments well, so I ask that he please bear with me for this review, as I am unable to leave an honest review for this show without being very complimentary of him. I met Michael several years ago at Dragon Con when Rebecca Johnson introduced us at a panel Michael was hosting. While we were waiting for the panel to commence, Michael launched into an impromptu session of Six Degrees of Superman. It was in this momen... more
So glad your back.. I hope this continues love listening to this and all your other shows
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A deeply fandom-driven show centered on Superman and broader DC universe storytelling, creator history, and cross-media adaptations. Episodes range from historical analyses of iconic storylines and legal battles to in-depth interviews with comic creators and crossovers, often weaving personal anecdotes with critical context. The host nourishes long-form conversations, memorable guest lineups, and meticulous episode notes, resulting in a show that appeals to hardcore Superman fans, comic historians, and culture enthusiasts seeking thoughtful, enthusiastic coverage of legacy characters and their modern transformations.
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These podcasts share a similar audience with The Bailey Planet Podcast:
1. The Overlooked Dark Knight: The New Adventures
2. Hey Kids, Comics!
3. Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey
4. Lighting the Bat-Signal: A Batman Fan Journey
5. All Star Superfan Podcast
The Bailey Planet Podcast launched 3 years ago and published 59 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Bailey Planet Podcast include:
1. Stuart Milligan
2. Stuart Mulrain
3. Chris Franklin
4. William Bernhardt
5. Andrew Leyland
6. Michael French
7. Mark Waid
8. Andy Leyland
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