The Subs take a look at Superboy Starring the Legion of Super Heroes 198, as the Fatal Five returns. At least most of them do. Forced to do the issue without copies in hand, Scott and Paul read along, each with a different book. This issue is eerily prescient about comics in the future… Listen in and find out how!
Episode 257 – Legion of Super Heroes 23: We’ve Got Some Good News and Some Bad News
With everyone back at Subs HQ, the guys take one last look at the most recent Legion series. Also, a dip into the mailbag, con wrap-ups and a Stump the Subs about the hungriest Legionnaire!
Episode 256 – Crisis Therapy 3 Crisis on Infinite Earths issue #3
With Matt and Scott still trapped in deep space, Darren and Paul once again take the keys to the Time Bubble and dive deep into the Crisis on Infinite Earths. This time, they look at issue 3, where a Legion reservist meets an untimely end, as do several WWII characters. Listen in to learn who they were!
Episode 255 – Company’s Coming and We’re Doing Their First Issue!
With Matt and Scott off in deep space, Stewart MacWilliam aka Wetrats joins Darren and Paul to discuss his first issue of the Legion, Superboy Starring The Legion of Super Heroes #197. It’s a Dave Cockrum love fest as the guys take a look at the issue, and look at its place in comics history.
Episode 254 – Karate Kid Kommentary
While the Subs are on vacation, they call in a replacement team from the past, themselves, to record the episode. This time, they take a look at Season 2 Episode 5 of the Legion of Super Heroes cartoon series, which contains the first animated look at Karate Kid!
Episode 253 – *Choke*
The Subs take a look at the end of an era, as Superboy, the Legion’s inspiration, saves the world for the last time!
Episode 252 – Superman vs. Superboy: Past Imperfect
The Subs continue their look at the Pocket Universe with Action Comics 591. See what happens when you let your dog execute a plan against an alternate universe version of yourself, and then see what happens when Thunder faces Power Boy in an awkward location, and when Saturn Girl takes on Color Kid.
Episode 251 – Matt’s First Issue: Supermanscaping
The Subs take a look at Matt’s first issue featuring the Legion, Superman #8, by John Byrne and Karl Kesel. Though the issue is dedicated to Edmond Hamilton, it homages Otto Binder (and Al Plastino)’s Adventure 247. It’s the beginning of the end for Superboy, and the guys have a lot to say about it!
Episode 250 – The Legion’s Penultimate Stand
The Subs take a look at Legion of Super Heroes 23, as the Legion faces down the Fatal Five. Who is the fifth member, and who makes an unexpected comeback? Who will win in the smackdown battle between Supergirl and Harmonia? Listen in and find out!
Episode 249 – One Shot Hero: A Spotlight On Wildfire
The Subs take a look at the first appearance of Wildfire in Superboy 195. Then it’s a look at his varied histories, leading to a discussion of whether or not a reboot is needed. All that plus Squirrelnado!