It’s an emotional episode, as the Subs say goodbye to Superboy. This issue changed the path of the Baxter Run, and continues to reverberate for Legion fans to this day.
Episode 386 – The Death of Superboy Part 3: Past Imperfect
Darren and Paul talk about part 3 of The Death of Superboy as Superman and Superboy haul off in a battle that can only end in death… or in coming together and figuring out what’s actually going on. You know, like all super hero team ups do. Action Comics 591 is the issue, and exposition is the game!
Episode 385 – The Death of Superboy Part 2: Future Shock
Darren and Paul are joined by Josh Wilson of the Oncoming Storm Podcast, as we dig further into the Pocket Universe Saga, with an awesome tribute to the beginnings of the Legion’s involvement with Superboy.
Episode 384 – The Death of Superboy Part 1: A Twist in Time
Darren and Paul look back at the Greatest Hero of Them All storyline, as the Legion sought to break ties with its inspiration. Also a discussion of Rebirth, the real reason Gardner Fox left DC and the death of E Nelson Bridwell.
Episode 383 – Peace, Quiet and Impending Doom!
It’s election time! Darren and Paul take a look at the aftermath of The Universo Project. The Legion clean up after the mess Universo left, and pick a new leader!
Episode 382 – The Superboy Chronicles Part 2: The Demon Next Door
Paul is possessed by the spirit of New Adventures of Superboy issue 2 as he recounts two titanic tales of the Boy of Steel! The Demon Next Door, and The Day of the Explosive Element.
Episode 381 – At Long Last, Legends: Finale
Darren and Paul finally get around to finishing Legends, the 1986 miniseries that set the tone for the Post-Crisis DC Universe. It all goes well until Darren brings up Bloodwynd!
Episode 380 – The Superboy Chronicles Part 1: The Most Important Year of Superboy’s Life
In this first ELECTRIFING (typo intentional) episode of The Superboy Chronicles, hop into the time bubble with Paul as we go way back to 1967 to celebrate Superbly’s 16th birthday. It’s a great party, but hey, what’s with the extra candle on the cake? This and more will be revealed!
Episode 379 – The Universo Project Part 4: Forgotten Friends
It’s time for the conclusion of The Universo Project! It’s Legionnaire vs Legionnaire as Universo pulls all the strings!
So long Starman, so long Snape. RIP.
Episode 378 – The Universo Project Part 3: Forgotten Foe
Darren, Scott and Paul take a look at the third issue of The Universo Project, discuss recent articles on the Legion’s return, or lack thereof, and why we never got a buddy cop book starring Dream Girl and Saturn Girl.