2. Kryptonite Was Created For The Superman Radio Show As A Means For The Actor Who Did Superman's Voice To Go On Vacation
Superman and kryptonite go together like lamb and tuna fish (simile courtesy of Mr. Rob Schneider). That shiny green death rock is so world-famous that many people arent even aware that it didnt originate in the comics. Kryptonite, for the seven people who arent familiar with it, is the ore form of a radioactive element from Superman's home planet of Krypton. The established premise is that Superman and other Kryptonian characters are susceptible to its radiation, and it could even be deadly in extreme situations. The problem with Kryptonite is that it's an obvious writer crutch, one that many comic fans despise. You can tell its a crutch because it was invented by writers when they basically didnt know what else to do. Kryptonite debuted in the 1943 Adventures of Superman radio show, as a means for the Superman voice actor, Bud Collyer, to take a vacation. Indeed! Buddy needed a week off from the fast-paced world of radio drama, and the writers had to come up with a believable reason that Superman was out of action. Now were stuck with plot device forever.
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