Darren, Michael, Jim, and Paul take a deep dive into Legion of Super Heroes issue 1. What has become of the Legion since the end of the Magic Wars? Listen here and find out!
5YL
Episode 549 – 5 Years Later, Twenty Years Later, Ten Years Later!
It’s a holiday weekend, and a good time for a trip in the time bubble! Next week, we start looking at the 5YL run, again! First, though, let’s take a look at the first time we did that, nearly ten years ago. Next week, you’ll see how our views have perhaps changed, evolved, or remained the same! For now, hear what we thought of the first three issues of the run, way back then!
Episode 174 – What an Ultra-Maroon!
While Darren is off on a mission in deep space, the Subs are joined by his fellow Atlantean, Josh Wilson, who has a few things to say about how we’ve treated his beloved Ultra Boy. To do so, he’s picked the biggest Ultra Boy story ever, from 1990’s Legion of Super Heroes Vol. 4 Annual #1. It’s a rollicking ride through a revised timeline of the Legion, and you’re going to hear it all. Poor Reflecto. Will he ever win?
Episode 140 – 5 Years Later with Tom Bierbaum
The Subs are joined by former Legion writer Tom Bierbaum in a lengthy discussion about the 5 Year Later run. Also, DC Relaunch Legion news, as well as some talk about some of the other relaunch titles.
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.
Episode 63 – The Punch Heard Around The Universe
What do you do when editorial tells you that you can’t use an essential part of your book’s lineage? Join Darren, Paul, Matt and Scott as they take an in depth look at the first Legion reboot, in Legion of Super Heroes Vol 4, issues 4 and 5. Old meets new, new meets old, and nothing will be quite the same again.
Episode 62 – 5 Years Later, 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago, the unthinkable happened. Paul Levitz finished his run on Legion of Super Heroes. After such a long run on the series, where else could they go, but further into the future! In this episode, Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul take a close look at issues 1-3 of Legion of Super Heroes Vol. 4, what became of the Legionnaires? What happens when a veteran comics storyteller gets together with a couple of long time Legion fans to tell the stories about 5 years later?