The Origin of Electric Blue Superman!

[@comicpop]

You can buy Superman: Blue right here! amzn.to/3tpytdy​

[@PhoenixEnforcer101]

No, i dont think I will.

[@KonEl17]

I honestly loved the Electric series, I was a kid when it happened and I hadn't read any leading up to his transformation. But I got the first issue he turned and I collected every issue after that until they changed him back.

[@KonEl17]

@@jjsainto why what?

[@QueerComics1994]

Ooo, maybe y'all could do Linda Danvers Supergirl one day?

[@enbyyellowpaladin5877]

got it

[@Chulp_75]

My personal head cannon is that Lex Luthor doesn’t use condoms because he doesn’t believe they can hold back his “hyper intelligent sperm” or whatever

[@TheChocoboKid]

Or Lex doesn't pull out because Lex never retreats!

[@ultimate_lance]

I love both of these reasons

[@sarahferris7892]

That or he feels it best that he's bald EVERYWHERE

[@TechnicolorGhosts]

''Contessa, I simply cannot wear a condom because my hyper intelligent sperm is so virile that it would blast through the condom, ultimately rendering it ineffective.''

[@Doddser]

You'd need Thirteenth Level spermicide to defeat MY spunk Superman!

[@Deadpoolzilla]

Ben: Shut Up Dan Jurgens! Dan Jurgens: *a single tear rolls down his cheek*

[@Gaoknight]

I love that he took the book from Sal to see who wrote it so he could make that joke

[@PowerPackers90]

FUN FACT: that is what happened when they told him that Bendis was coming

[@UltraVioletSkully]

“I kno they blue it” i can confidently say i am part of the 0.3 percent that loves these moments

[@kitkatsneakattack7933]

WE ARE THE 0.3%!!!

[@galvatron3323]

I'd say it higher than .3%

[@merrymclaughlin923]

When he said that one might say it was electrifying to the .3 (+?)% of the audience? Also maybe we shouldn't question our percentage. That debate might be to polarizing.

[@anothercleverusername992]

I can't get over the idea of Perry White seeing Clark Kent shirtless and losing it: _"Jesus_ *CHRIST,* _Clark! You're a GOD!"_

[@SmokeysVideos]

I unapologetically love Electric Blue Superman.

[@RyenFreaky]

Ditto. To me, its just a chapter in his life that happened. Just like dating Wonder Woman. It happened, but it only lasted a couple months, which is only a blink in someone's lifetime. Superman will always go back to the status quo. So im still hoping that all the Bendis changes will go away soon

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

*DC:* "Oh, readers! Readers! Look what we've got!" *Readers:* "Could it be? Me Superman? Whoo-hoo!" *DC dancing for joy* "Whoo-hooo! Woooo- Wait a minute...This isn't me Superman! This is a lame Superman that's been crumpled up, torn slightly, written out of character, and colored in with Coral Blue Number 2 Semi-Gloss Lipstick!"

[@ninja1man4u]

I see you spongebob fan

[@MrAl360]

Actually it’s coral blue numb- oh wait, hold on, someone’s calling my name

[@comixproviderftw_02]

I trusted you! And you gave me this! I can't believe me own crew would betray me like this! *cries*

[@kessonga]

i've always loved the thought that everyone in smallville knows clark's identity because he's naturally a terrible liar but they keep it hush cause they're all good-hearted folk. pretty sure i garnered that little piece of headcanon from watching this channel lol

[@ayayronm]

Same. I feel like it's an open secret to the people of Smallville. And I think that theyve know him long enough to know what he looks like without glasses lol and they never say anything because they all know that Clark's a good kid.

[@LUISPRIME]

A missed opportunity to not calling this video "Superman Blue: Electric Boogaloo" .

[@michaellabonte6390]

Nah Electric BLUEgaloo lmao

[@KingsNJenssons]

That what they should called the red and blue book

[@tanyaharmon6739]

I did it, dammit

[@jolanhildebrandt4414]

Or superman blue da ba dee dab ba di

[@Dorkyboi-1218]

“They blue it” is now in the top 10 things Ben has said on this channel

[@HollowGolem]

Regarding the discussion about Superman/Clark that starts at about 11:00 I always go back to my favorite exchange from the _Lois and Clark_ show from the 90's. It got a lot of things wrong, but they got the Superman/Clark Kent thing right. When Lois is confronting Clak and saying he shouldn't be mad she loved Superman but not him, his response is: "Superman is what I can do, Clark Kent is who I am."

[@abrashio]

I loved that show

[@kristian7160]

I mean that’s also not entirely true, although I love the sentiment. Because it’s been established that Clark Kent (at least at the Planet) intentionally slouches and puts on a facade to hide the Superman identity. He’s not secretly a bumbling nerd. He’s secretly Superman.

[@kennygarcia2605]

My first encounter with blue Superman was JLA by Grant Morrison.

[@ridge825]

It's unbelievable how well he made that crappy version of Superman work.

[@ItsComicG]

Its so funny how random it is if you only read that book. He goes from normal to blue for no reason in between issues and nobody mentions it at all.

[@ridge825]

@@ItsComicG Exactly immediately after the first arc that the team forms he just randomly appears. 😂

[@questionhound]

Mine too! Yeah, seeing him randomly appear in one issue was funny

[@mr.goblin6039]

@@ItsComicG That’s so goddamn funny. I can’t imagine how confused people would be reading it monthly back then. Just “cool, that was an awesome story. I can’t wait to read this next issue of- Who the hell is that blue guy with the Superman logo? IS THAT SUPERMAN!? WHAT HAPPENED!? Did I miss an issue?”

[@dekkitout]

Blue hair, channeling chi, instant transmission - Superman's a goddamn Saiyan...

[@Terriblyawfulshows]

Or goku is a superman but monkey

[@alexsilva28]

@@Terriblyawfulshows Yes

[@BluBoyscout]

The beauty of Clark Kent is closely related to the thing that makes Superman special as a character. It's virtuous that a strong man would choose to appear weak, that it's more important for him to be able to be around everyone than to show them how tough he is.

[@harrisonellington1205]

I’m 18 seconds in and I have never wanted anything more than a back issues on JL/transformer crossover

[@Gaoknight]

It sadly never actually released

[@alexsilva28]

Saaaame. This is yet another one of those weird synchronicities for me since I just got into a bit of a Transformers groove thanks to the Netflix show.

[@ijl007]

Energy being contained in a blue suit who can control energy, interface with tech, teleport and absorbed radiation... Aw yes one of those times someone had a pitch for a story about a different character then realized it would sell more if they did it with Superman instead. Super Friends' Narrator voice: "Meanwhile at the Hall of Justice Captain Atom sobs in a broom closet"

[@instantbadass]

I remember hearing something that the reason DC they did this because either the Siegel or Schuster family sued again and because Superman was defined wearing the blue suit with the red cape and having whatever powers, so DC changed all those characteristics to not have to pay the family.

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

No idea if it's true, but I wouldn't be surprised

[@kadegetslaid634]

That makes no sense

[@adamleopard9406]

"No time, also they suck" cracks me up everytime. I've listened to this episode like or 5 times for some reason haha

[@Cubelarooso]

59:03 I think it makes most sense to give all the villains with the same powers (or more importantly, the same weaknesses) their own prison. That way everything about the facility can be designed to keep them at bay, and the guards could all be trained in how to handle the inmates without having to memorize each one's intricacies.

[@Rickraff87]

I just realized they swapped out the Superman statue to blue Superman and Sal switched shirts 😂😂

[@Grievousish]

But the real question is: When Superman turned blue did his teeth magically become even more perfect by the power of electricity? No? That would be incredibly stupid? Yeah you're right. Idk how anyone could come up with something so silly.

[@Bolsonaro_em_Haia]

Around 6:00: that is in fact what the machine was meant for. Superman hoped to stimulate him brain into achieving solutions that he could not conceive previously. And it worked; it just happened to split him into two identical people as well (and to destroy the machine itself).

[@mitchellregan21]

I say we hereby dedicate this episode to Glenn.

[@cubencis]

Man I clicked fast. I collected all superman titles when this was being printed. Basically spent all my money on it. I had the glow in the dark cover with new superman emblem... unfortunately gave away all my comics years ago but I still think about these sometimes. Excited to see how this story holds ❤

[@KonEl17]

I still have mine issues, Blue was so crazy strong and cool back then.

[@Smartalic10]

1:17:14 I love Ethan’s face as Sal is explaining what the suit does, it’s as if he’s trying to make sense of everything weird about the blue suit lol 😂

[@TheNoddyone]

Oh man am I excited for this! One of my favorite aspects of JLA by Morrison was his (reluctant) usage of Blue Superman in his run. Truly an underrated design I always like to see.

[@jjrambles683]

When they started talking about how old Perry White is old and how the chemo would kill him cause he's so old, and Ethan started laughing, I felt like I was watching Red Letter Media.

[@GreenGoblet22]

It was a borderline Rich Evans laugh 😂

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

"You and your colors, man."

[@victor6620]

Nice callback.

[@abrashio]

Originally the career as a reporter was so he could be where the information is as it happens, but as his powers evolved and grew really he did not need it but for big events occuring that he may miss while actively filter out things. Now he just loves being a journalist like Lois loves it.

[@mr.goblin6039]

I can just imagine Barbatos going “Fuck, fuck, FUCK! I let electric blue Superman happen... I wonder if I can unmake that somehow. *invades reality* “

[@idaadler1392]

Nice touch, switching the Superman toy in the back to an electric blue one!

[@Omar-wq9dz]

As an idea, maybe do some Back Issues for John Byrne’s Superman run

[@vaggelisbaousis1756]

Years ago, I was reading Morrison's Rock of Ages (still my favorite JLA story plz do it guys) and suddenly a blue Superman pops out. Really weirded me out. After so many years I never got to learn his origin. Thankfully Sal is here to educate me.

[@jclombardi8471]

Superman Blue: Electric Boogaloo Edit: Dammit, someone beat me to the comment!

[@tanyaharmon6739]

Hahaha!

[@tommykelso3592]

I just wanted to say I just got back into reading comics from when I was a kid about 3 months ago and these videos really help me not sound like an idiot talking about comics thanks guys love the videos

[@96smittyjr]

"I can have any power i want" Greeeeeaaaaaatttt we are back in the silver age lol

[@donkyoofficial]

I love have a soft spot for Superman Blue. My dad was getting comics around this time, and I remember the design fondly. By the intro, I can't imagine its was a good story lol

[@NightHawk588]

You should do "what's so funny about truth, justice and the american way?"

[@AugustNerdinIron]

I know the story itself isn't very good, but I absolutely love electric blue Superman. I've always dug the costume and some of the powers are kind of neat. glad it didn't stay that way for too long though.

[@meijinx9673]

As a fan of electric heroes, I like the concept and design of electric blue superman. I just wish it wasn't superman

[@freack3333]

When they got to the part where Superman can tap into computer systems now, I just audibly went "Oh nooo" out of embarrassment for poor old Supes. P.S. Ben was on fire. 😂👍

[@Red-Rebel]

Ah, yes. The infamous story that gets every Superman fan... Feeling blue 👉👉

[@Tamaki742]

Dude... Actually just stay, have some hot chocolate, I'm all for really lame jokes.

[@alexsawyer6379]

I realize how bad electric blue superman is from a story standpoint, but I just love the costume so much I wish they would revamp it for a Static Shock costume, you'd even be able to keep the big S on the chest

[@nonedefense8296]

That makes so much sense. We'll played sir. Hope it works out

[@antdujar]

I always enjoy seeing the comic pop crew doing back issues about classic 90s comics. Especially the dc books.

[@regularguy5403]

Sal’s and everyone’s favorite Superman. 😂

[@Insane-Howl-Cowl]

"Finally some f-cking good content" - Jeremy Ramses

[@tonyevans6639]

Man I love you guys do non origin superman stories It always has interesting discussions

[@VerticlSpoon]

15 minutes in and we hadn’t started the story yet, I love comic pop 😂

[@princeparker8797]

Fam I'm glad you called out the kill bill shit because I've been having that argument for years 😭

[@Joshua.Quillen]

More Superman back issues please! They’re my favorite:)

[@williamgazca6641]

"I told you I don't use condoms...I don't believe in them..." 😂

[@jayrett]

Sal's Shrek Morrison impression is top tier

[@thewilhelmscream7912]

I'm a simple man, I see blue superman AND comic pop, I like!!!!

[@reekayeee]

This episode was pure gold

[@aidanklobuchar1798]

The first issue of Electric Blue Superman is when I started collecting comics. I read (and I think own) every issue from that era (and Red/Blue and the return to normal stuff until just after Our Worlds at War). I feel like I don't owe DC anything after that, lol.

[@danielavvollanum1917]

45:15 And if there's even 1% chance, we have to take it as an absolute certainty

[@scoobers90]

Awe yeah! Gimmie that mid-week serotonin booster!

[@Nauty_nation1990]

A bird as an airplane pilot is one of the funniest things I’ve heard in a really long time

[@henryp9671]

33:15 A learned person would not talk about the seven labors of Hercules because they would know that there are 12. I mean this has been a great video so far it’s just that line made me laugh so hard And the nerd in me felt the urge to respond

[@comicpop]

HOHO WHAT A MORON

[@morganrobinson8042]

Even if you're talking about the short list before Herc was forced to do the do-overs it was 10.

[@BurnedChiliMan]

“Yeah by that logic a bird could be a fuckin airline pilot” 🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@SergeantPancake]

Fuck the superman telescoping porn bit & "EWWWW I saw Kel's pubic bone!" Killed me. Sal's narration always slays, and his portrayal of asshole selfish Superman being like "fuck Kandor, I'm out" "fuck the fortress, babes, I'm out" KILLED ME!! Thank you guys for making this stuff. This is one of my favorite episodes!

[@SergeantPancake]

OH MY GOD BIRD AS AN AIRLINE PILOT

[@fragile4408]

Superman: why are you a new god? Metron: I blew up New Genesis

[@SergeantPancake]

YESSSSS Huge Back Issues fan, big Superman fan. Excited for this one!

[@FloorTankMain]

That was the loudest I’ve ever heard Sal laugh and it was at his own Home Improvement joke oh my god 😂

[@geoffreykandolo973]

Not hearing the jingle at the beginning is a bit sad but hey new back issues

[@eriksimons9473]

I like the idea that they turned him from a Sun God to a Thunder God

[@tnygma0717]

Watch Bendis sees this video and we see Superman blue and red come back in Justice League lol

[@KennethKralyJr]

Great Back Issues as always Sal read'ed Electric Blue Superman back in the day not my favorite run of Superman had some good moments but poorly told. This is the period sadly started to get out of Superman Comics until Smallville and the early 2000s run of Superman comics came out.

[@Ubermensch9240]

23:07 The timing was PERFECT.

[@Ka_Five]

I've been waiting for this to be done on the channel! I remember picking a comic in the 90s when I was a kid with an electric red and blue Superman on it when at the grocery store and even then was like "well that's weird."

[@Sicod79]

This review is electric....boogie woogie woogie woogie.

[@dominicbeaudoin4505]

I see what you did with your shirt Sal! Nicely done sir!! ;)

[@MagnusVII]

Hey, now you can do "Rock of Ages," the JLA story with blue Superman!

[@neverdoubt11]

I've lived in the middle of no where all my life. There's no way Clark remembers to lock the door.

[@robertviana1079]

it's like watching a bunch of kids who just ate a box of dark chocolate bar, a tub ice cream, and chocolate cakes. so hyper, especially the one in the middle. (ha ha ha!!) anyhow, i have all the issues of the series and both Superman Red and Superman Blue action figures by Ed McGuinness. I love the electric costume design plus the glow in the dark cover. Thanks!!!

[@ronb113]

Been waiting for this one, fun video!

[@ChristopherZubin]

These comics were actually the first comics anyone ever gifted to me. I thought it was strange then, and was even more perplexed when he didn't get his powers back in the end.

[@ruhinrahi3142]

My question is, where'd the piano intro go? I loved that intro! Made it all a bit more fancy!

[@comicpop]

It's been moved to the end for over a month.

[@durazo67]

Ethan’s Jared Leto Joker laugh at 2:11

[@Lawarot]

I love this suit a lot, honestly. Not totally suited for Superman, but if this was some other character or a Superman spin off character it would be so perfect.

[@walkerpierce5446]

I do think livewire eventually gets it.

[@mayorovercorndog9132]

When Sal laughs he sounds like the rapper in feel good inc.

[@ATroknya]

This might've worked if it was a new character and absolutely not Superman. But the costume's pretty dope looking.

[@eoneillmor]

I've waited for this episode for so long!

[@Strumthund]

Sal, be real, Gotham's the kind of place where it doesn't matter if you lock your door.

[@xgabbyx13]

Just with the vigilance reference can’t help but feel like Sal enjoys himself a little magic the gathering

[@fatenabu1]

So I really like the concept and powers of Superman Blue but I don't think it should've been Superman. I hope that makes sense.

[@1337snake888]

The powers were actually cool in JLA Rock of Ages but it's such a contrived thing for superman that everyone knew would be forgotten about immediately after

[@Coppy-02]

Rewatching this episode and Ben saying maybe Dirk was someone at the DC office makes me think he might genuinely be John Bryne

[@N94able]

Yes! Always wanted to know this but could not be bothered reading it. Says a lot about this era.

[@theredknite]

Nice touch with the shirt change

[@ethanwhite8607]

I think you are all missing what this really is. The time Superman became Danny Phantom😁

[@dertitan4870]

The story is really stupid but I always loved the design of Superman Blue. The interesting part for me was the idea that can the worlds greatest superhero still be the worlds greatest superhero with different powers. Does the powers make him super or is it the person behind the powers. And yes Sal, I saw the different coloured shirt at the end.

[@danielolortegui8422]

WTF was the red version all about? I'm not a big Superman fan, but even I felt sorry for him during this era

[@peterzeppeli2563]

52:48 Aggressive superman is the funniest thing I've ever seen

[@ricky865]

this version of Superman is coming back but it will be his son this time who will this power.

[@WannabeWryter]

I'm not looking forward to that at all, I wanted Supersons back. Jon's Superman was such a forced unearned bore.

[@vaggelisbaousis1756]

I actually like the blue suit design. It could have been great for another 90stastic character if you actually give them personality. But for Superman? Nah...

[@stephenlucas8836]

So we gets the prequel to that electric Superman story in the Good, the bad and the ugly.

[@eman2863]

Superman’s exciting new power ! Causing blackouts!

[@TheClitCommander530]

Well now we know what Ben's superpower would be if he could choose one.

[@rjcase9157]

As soon as you started talking abt Superman not needing Clark Kent I thought abt Kill Bill and How much Sal hates Zack Synder😂

[@georgekouteris]

I never really understood the Kandor situation. Every time I hear about Kandor I'm like ''What does this weird Silver Age leftover doing here?''.

[@Frogman1212]

I think it's cool pathos. That he can't grow it.

[@aero4311]

" this time itll be flawless" lol

[@joshualorette6396]

I'd wish they do Superman New Krypton; I've been buying those single issues and I'm almost done