When the Time Trapper attempts to encroach on the recording of an episode, Matt knocks him out and reboots the timeline. In the new timeline, the guys never started a Legion podcast. Their love of John Ostrander’s Suicide Squad led them to start up a show about The Wall and her little band of super-villains.
Happy April Fool’s Day, all!
Darren, Scott and Paul travel to Reading Pennsylvania to attend the CGS Super Show. As they record in the same room for the first time, they are joined by guests Alexander Serra, Jack Briglio, Jamal Igle and many more as they discuss the Legion, fun in comics, bad 90s comic fashion choices, and whether or not Darren’s feet will burn as they meet Yankee soil for the first time.
Karate Kid and Projectra are in trouble on Orando, as Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul continue their look at the Levitz/Giffen run of the Legion. Discussion of super hero infidelity, super karate, and collars way too big to fight with.
Chameleon Boy’s Espionage Squad lands in hot water on Khundia as Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul tackle Legion of Super Heroes 287. Keith Giffen takes the lead feature, while Pat Broderick pencils the backup story, which foreshadows the Great Darkness Saga.
All this and a new rule for the drinking game. Kathoom!
Travel back a bit further in time to the early 80s, when 12 year old Darren bought his first Legion issue. Pat Broderick, Paul Levitz, super-powered volleyball, Dr Regulus, and our first sighting of the Giffen/Mahlstedt pairing that we would get to know so well.
What else came out in the same month as Legion of Super Heroes #286? How will Sun Boy beat his arch foe? Listen in and find out!
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.
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!
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!
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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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!