As Scott and Paul bask in the glory of Olympic Gold, Darren frets about impending snow and Matt sends his postcard for the Flight Ring Drive, the guys dig into Legion of Super Heroes 285. Projectra suddenly ascends to leadership of Orando, and the rest of the Legion deals with those pesky Khunds.
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Episode 72 – Brin’s Getting Some Work Done
In this episode, Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul discuss the first return of Paul Levitz to the Legion, with Legion of Super Heroes #284. Who stays, who goes, and why is Timber Wolf on Medicus One anyway?
Also, DC’s new executive announcements, upcoming Legion-related trades, Paul’s Wildfire mini-series, Pat Broderick and much more!
Episode 71 – One Shot Hero: A Spotlight On Wildfire
It’s back to the 80s! The 2980s, that is! Join Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul as they take a look at some recent Legion news, and dig in to Roy Thomas and Howard Bender’s Wildfire Spotlight from Legion of Super Heroes #283. Much melodrama *choke* ensues!
Episode 70 – Back To The Future: A Conversation With Paul Levitz
In this episode, Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul interview once and Future Legion of Super Heroes writer Paul Levitz. They talk about his past runs on the Legion and the JSA, his upcoming runs on Legion of Super Heroes and Adventure Comics, and how to really put together a great comic room. Check it out as the guys try to hold it together and not ask the question:
Remember that time when you had the Legion fight Darkseid? That was awesome…
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Episode 69 – What’s Your Favourite Number?
With Matt on a mission in deep space, Subs Reservist Stewart (Wetrats) MacWilliam, steps up to help Darren, Scott and Paul take on The Hunter (Adventure Comics 358). It’s a Most Dangerous Game, as the guys talk about the upcoming JMS Brave & Bold issues featuring the Legion, the Doom Patrol, The Subs and the Inferior Five.
Listen for a Stump the Subs from Mela, the invasion of the Legion of Substitute Super Pets, and a revelation about the very special guest coming up in our next episode!
Episode 68 – Legionnaire Babies and Ghosties, Oh My!
Scott, Darren, Matt and Paul dive back into the Silver Age as Legion babies show up in Adventure Comics 356 and The Ghost of Ferro Lad makes an eerie appearance in Adventure Comics 357. All this plus listener feedback, an all-Chemical King edition of Stump the Subs and discussion of Jim Shooter’s vocabulary.
Episode 67 – Legion of Super Heroes: Rebirth
In this episode, Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul conclude the first year of the 5YL run. The Legion is back! Coincidentally, there’s also news to share about the return of Paul Levitz to the Legion. All of this, listener feedback and a Family Edition of Stump the Subs!
Episode 66 – Taking a Bite Out of Crime
The guys are joined by Stewart MacWilliam aka Wetrats as they dig into issues 10 and 11 of the 5YL Legion. Roxxas makes his move against the Legion, and Matter Eater Lad makes his way back to Earth. Pack a snack and listen in as the guys make their first recording in 3010!
Episode 65 – 5 Years Later: Legion Home Videos
In our first episode of 2010, Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul delve into the new history of the Legion. How did this new Legion come together? Who is that tall blonde that suddenly showed up? The life stories of R.J. Brande and Laurel Gand, early Chris Sprouse art, and some listener feedback.
Also in this episode, Quagmire takes a shot at Stumping the Subs! Giggety!
Episode 64 – Five Years Later: A Whole New World
After the cataclysmic events of issues 5 and 6, the Legion went from a world in which everything had changed to a world in which everything and more had changed. Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul cover some of the recent DC news and dig into issues 6 & 7 of Legion of Super Heroes Vol. 4. The erstwhile Legionnaires storm Mordru’s Dungeon, and Rokk storms Mordru’s Dining Room Table.