The Silver Arrow, Part Six (Superman EP0263)|Superhero Audio Drama

Old Time Radio Superman Show|Superhero Adventure Audiodrama14mApril 14, 2026

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In the climactic sixth part of 'The Silver Arrow' saga, Clark Kent, Tumbleweed Jones, Jimmy Olsen, and Mary Lewis gather at Tumbleweed's ranch after the mysterious prospector Hopeful Jake is critically wounded by a silver arrow. As Jake lies in a coma, the group debates his fate and the identity of the shooter, with Clark Kent suspecting that Mary's grandfather, Bart Cummings, may have been the legendary Silver Arrow. The next morning, they follow a cryptic clue from a third silver arrow—'Pace seven to the south and six to the east. Shoot this arrow where the sun shines least'—leading them to a cave entrance. Realizing the sun doesn't shine inside, they shoot the arrow through a narrow slit, where it sticks in the ground. Tumbleweed discovers a hidden underground chamber beneath the cave filled with dozens of silver arrows and signs of recent habitation, suggesting a secret dweller. As they prepare to dig for treasure, Jimmy is terrified by a moving portrait in the abandoned hotel, hinting at supernatural elements. The episode ends on a suspenseful note, setting up a thrilling conclusion in the next installment.

Key Takeaways
1

The silver arrow clue points to a hidden cave entrance, solved by realizing the sun doesn't shine inside.

2

Tumbleweed discovers a secret underground chamber filled with silver arrows and signs of a hidden inhabitant.

3

Clark Kent suspects Mary Lewis's grandfather, Bart Cummings, was the original Silver Arrow.

4

The moving portrait in the hotel suggests supernatural or mechanical trickery in the ghost town.

5

The group is now poised to uncover the truth behind the Silver Arrow and the buried silver.

Chapters
0:00
2 min

Listener Mail & Show Intro

Host Adam Graham opens the episode with a listener question about the term 'Cayuse,' discussing its possible Native American origins and its use as a derogatory term in the show. He previews the final parts of 'The Silver Arrow' and teases a behind-the-scenes radio segment to be shared after part seven.

2:10
3 min

Hopeful Jake’s Injury & Group Tensions

After Hopeful Jake is shot by a silver arrow, the group gathers at Tumbleweed's ranch. Tension rises as Tumbleweed expresses rage toward the shooter, while Clark Kent remains calm and focused on saving Jake. The group debates whether to let Tumbleweed sleep on the sofa, leading to a light-hearted exchange about gender roles and sleeping arrangements.

5:00
3 min

Clark Kent’s Suspicions About Mary’s Grandfather

Clark Kent shares his theory that Mary Lewis’s grandfather, Bart Cummings, may have been the original Silver Arrow. He bases this on the story Hopeful Jake told and the fact that Mary possesses a silver arrow with the same inscription. The group debates the possibility, with Tumbleweed expressing skepticism but acknowledging the evidence is compelling.

8:20
3 min

Solving the Arrow Clue & Discovering the Cave

Well, I'll be a ring tailed, can you? What's the matter? There's a mist of them silver arrows down here.

Highlight
11:40
2 min

The Hidden Chamber & the Moving Portrait

Jimmy, keep looking. Eyes are moving.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
Jimmy, keep looking. Eyes are moving.
Mary Lewis13:06
Viral: 90.0
Well, I'll be a ring tailed, can you? What's the matter? There's a mist of them silver arrows down here.
Tumbleweed Jones11:28
Viral: 85.0
Well, I'll be a ring tailed, can you? What's the matter? There's a mist of them silver arrows down here.
Tumbleweed Jones11:28
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

Adam Graham
Topics Discussed
Mystery of the Silver Arrow95%Ghost Town Secrets85%Hidden Treasure80%Supernatural Elements75%Suspicion and Trust70%Western Adventure65%Character Relationships60%Historical References50%
People & Brands

Tumbleweed Jones

person

25xPositive

Clark Kent

person

20xPositive

Jimmy Olsen

person

18xPositive

Silver Arrow

other

15xNeutral

Mary Lewis

person

15xPositive

Hopeful Jake

person

12xNeutral

Dead Man's Gulch

place

10xNeutral

Buffalo Bones Cave

place

8xNeutral

Sun

other

7xNeutral

Bart Cummings

person

6xNeutral

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