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.
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Episode 75 – Save The Suicide Squad?!? This is a Legion Podcast!
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!
Episode 74 – Darren’s First Legion Issue
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!
Episode 73 – Night Never Falls At Nullport… Like a BOSS
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.
Episode 72 – Brin’s Getting Some Work Done
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!
Episode 71 – One Shot Hero: A Spotlight On Wildfire
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!
Episode 70 – Back To The Future: A Conversation With Paul Levitz
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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Episode 69 – What’s Your Favourite Number?
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!
Episode 68 – Legionnaire Babies and Ghosties, Oh My!
Scott, Darren, Matt and Paul dive back into the Silver Age as Legion babies show up in Adventure Comics 356 and The Ghost of Ferro Lad makes an eerie appearance in Adventure Comics 357. All this plus listener feedback, an all-Chemical King edition of Stump the Subs and discussion of Jim Shooter’s vocabulary.
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!