Cosmic Boy returns to Earth to find that his family has been firebombed, and he wants revenge! Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul delve into the origins of Rokk Krinn, aka Cosmic Boy. Also, we celebrate Klordny Week, and some upcoming conventions.
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Episode 96 – What Do The Subs Do On The Day After Doomsday?
What do you do on the day after doomsday? If you’re The Subs, you continue exploring the Levitz/Giffen run of Legion of Super Heroes. This time around, in issue 296, a bunch of thugs set off a firebomb that hits too close to home for one Legionnaire. Also, the guys take a look at Dick Giordano’s first Meanwhile column, which appeared in this issue.
Episode 95 – The Unbearable Light Lass of Being
The Great Darkness Saga is over, and it’s time for the Legionnaires to unwind. Join the Subs as they look at an early tale of the Legion as they meet up with the Green Lantern Corps. Meanwhile, Light Lass is leaving the Legion and Timber Wolf has a choice to make. Are seeds of the Crisis being planted? All this and a Stump The Subs!
Episode 94 – Legions of Two Worlds, Dude
The Subs are joined by Murray Fox of the Doom Podtrol, the always awesome Stewart MacWilliam, aka WetRats, as well as a mystery guest. With such a full house, it only makes sense that they cover as many issues as possible, so first, you’ll hear thoughts on Adventure Comics #516, Legion of Super Heroes #3 and issues 34 and 35 of The Brave and the Bold, featuring, respectively, The Doom Patrol and the Legion of Super Heroes, and the Inferior Five and the Legion of Substitute Heroes. There’s much discussion, and wildly different opinions, so tune in and check it out!
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Episode 93 – Unkillable!
It’s Retro Review time, as the Subs recuperate from the Great Darkness Saga. With Matt on a mission in deep space, Darren, Scott and Paul dig into Adventure Comics 361, as the Legion face The Unkillables!
Episode 92 – The Great Darkness Saga Part 5 Spoiler Warning: Darkseid!
In this episode, the Subs take on the final chapter of The Great Darkness Saga! Daxamites, Darkness and New Gods, Oh MY! The Master stands revealed, and the Legion call everybody to help them.
Episode 91 – Within The Darkness
It’s like two episodes in one, as the Subs talk Legion of Super Heroes Vol. 6 #2, and dig into the penultimate chapter of The Great Darkness Saga in Legion of Super Heroes #293. Kirby Krackle abounds as the Legion fights the servants of darkness. Meanwhile the new Legion issue heralds the return of TYROC! (Shut yo mouth)
Episode 90 – The Great Darkness Saga Part 3: Darkness Transcendent
It’s part 3 of The Great Darkness Saga. Dream Girl is the new leader, and she’s carrying this mysterious kid around. Hop into the time bubble with Matt, Darren, Scott and Paul as they dig deep into the third chapter of this legendary story arc!
Episode 89 – Great Darkness Saga Part 2: A Sign of Darkness Dawning
Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul tackle the second chapter of The Great Darkness Saga. In Legion of Super Heroes 291, the mystery of the servants and their diabolical master deepens, and the Legion gets an unlikely new leader. The guys discover a change in the trade version of the story, and get into the details of the forthcoming hardcover collection.
Episode 88 – Great Darkness Saga Part 1: And The Servant Shall Be a Sign
Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul take a look at part one of the Great Darkness Saga. The Servants of Darkness steal magical artifacts, and only the Legion stands in their way. Join us for The Most Mind-Shattering Multi-Issue Epic Ever!
Also, Darren’s recap of Heroes Con.