Darren and Paul take a look at Legion of Super Heroes 28 (Baxter Run) as we say “see you later” to a Legionnaire. They also take a look at the long and admirable career of the late Murphy Anderson, and answer a twitter question from a listener about what they’re currently reading.
Baxter Run
Episode 366 – Beginnings, Endings and Other Mysteries
The Subs are joined by Mark Sweeney of the I’m The Gun Podcast, as they discuss Legion of Super Heroes issue 27. It’s a breather after the battle with the Fatal Five, and the big reveal about Sensor Girl’s identity, but what’s really going on in this issue? Listen in and find out!
Episode 365 – The Fatal Five Strikes!
With Sensor Girl revealed, the Subs take a look at the ensuing battle with the Fatal Five! It’s an issue of battles fought, sacrifices made and new threads getting set up.
Episode 363 – Finally! Sensor Girl Revealed!
Darren, Scott and Paul take a look at Legion of Super Heroes (Baxter Run) 25, and finally learn the startling secret of Sensor Girl. What does it mean for the Legion, and for Sensor Girl herself? Listen in and find out!
Episode 362 – Your Secret is Out Sensor Girl, But We’re Going to Keep it for Another Issue!
With Scott and Matt piloting Mon-El and Shady’s vacation ship in deep space, Darren and Paul are left earthbound as the gossip mill goes crazy with the speculation as to Sensor Girl’s identity. That’s not all of the salacious scoop though! Which Legion couple is in trouble, and which one is never, ever, ever getting back together?
Episode 361 – Vaccinate Your Daxamites
Darren and Paul visit a dark time in Mon-El’s life as Brainy’s Anti-Lead serum begins to fail him. The Subs take a look at how much this issue changed the character of Mon-El going forward, how time travel was changing in the DCU, and why neither of them will be lining up for slipcase editions of The Dark Knight Returns.
Episode 359 – Dead End
Darren and Paul take a look at the beginnings of a plot by Universo, as well as taking a look through the mailbag at some feedback and a Stump The Subs!
Episode 357 – A Conversation with Greg Larocque
The Subs are joined by esteemed Legion artist Greg Larocque. Greg shares his early fandom of the Legion, and their inspiration Superboy, and gives insight into his career in comics, including his long runs on Legion and Flash, and the process of bringing comic book characters to life on the page.
A big thanks to Erik Matthews for making this interview possible!
Episode 356 – Obsession
Darren and Paul dig further into the mystery of Sensor Girl in an issue that plants seeds and drops clues everywhere. Legion of Super-Heroes 21 finds the Emerald Empress coming up against the Legion, and she’s not too happy with Sensor Girl!
Episode 354 – No More Tyrs!
The Subs take a look at Legion of Super Heroes, Baxter Run, issue 20, with part two of the Tyr story. Also, White Witch finally learns about an old Earth custom!