The Luck Lords show up to help celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Legion, by taking us on a trip through Lightning Lad’s time with the team. There are Lightning Beasts of Korbal, and more Krakooms than you can shake a stick at, so make sure your glass is full, and please, do not operate heavy machinery after listening to this episode!
Baxter Run
Episode 393 – Quislet’s Quandary
Darren and Paul are whisked off to Quislet’s world, where they learn the truth behind his origin. Also, Atmos is trying to bring his special brand of douchebaggery to the Legion.
Episode 392 – To Sleep 1000 Years and Wake to Find a Dream
Darren and Paul make their way through the Laurel Kent Millennium story in as brisk a fashion as possible! The last Pre-Crisis Superman loose end gets tied up, and we learn that everything we knew about Laurel was wrong!
Episode 391 – It’s Crunch Time for Starfinger
Darren and Paul look on as the Legion faces Starfinger. Other topics include, the relative evils of maple syrup, Gerard Way’s Young Animal imprint, taking the Kamandi Challenge, and other series from the 80s.
Episode 390 – What Starfinger Touches
Darren and Paul discuss recent releases from DC Entertainment, from DVD to TV to BVS. Then they dig into Baxter Run issue number 40. Starfinger is mad as heck, and he’s not going to take it anymore!
Episode 389 – There’s No Substitute for the Real Thing!
Darren and Paul take a look at the next generation of Substitute Podcasters, a look at DC’s Rebirth and an all new Stump the Subs!
Episode 388 – The One That Got Away
Darren and Paul are joined by Al Sedano (Resurrections: An Adam Warlock and Thanos Podcast), who makes a long overdue visit to the fortress to discuss the flashback story in Legion of Super Heroes 39. After the devastation of Superboy’s death, we take a breather to reflect on Colossal Boy’s origin, as well as his history with Gigi Cusimano!
Episode 387 – The Death of Superboy Part 4: The Greatest Hero of Them All
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 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.