Legion of Substitute Podcasters

The Subs take a look at the penultimate chapter of the Earthwar story. Then it’s back to 1966 where the Legion once again meets the dynamic duo!

In New Adventures of Superboy issue 20, the young Kal-El finds himself a captive on not just one but two alien worlds, with differing reasons as to why he can’t escape! Paul digs into this early 80s comic book goodness, and brings it all to you!

The Subs take a look at Superboy and the Legion of Super Heroes 243. The Earthwar plot thickens, and the Legionnaires aren’t alone in fighting it!

Following last week’s prologue, Darren and Paul step into the Earthwar proper, as it all starts hitting the fan! Also, some Legionnaires go out for dinner and find out they’ve bitten off more than they can chew. Next up, it’s San Diego Comi… er Media Convention. What Legionnaire is joining the Fantastic Fo… er Incredib… er The Terrifics? Then, after all that, join in on the fun as we provide commentary to the SDCC Trailer Reel, follow the links below, and hit play when we do the countdown. Main Trailer Reel (skip the ad before I do the countdown): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLXcwVqMjFQ Ready Player One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtwpjnuaVTE A Wrinkle in Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4U3TeY2wtM

Darren and Paul look at Superboy and the Legion 241, where the Earthwar begins. As well, a brief recap of D23, and other pop culture happenings of the week.

Darren and Paul talk about Grimbor’s return to the pages of the Legion in Superboy and the Legion of Super Heroes 240. Also, Dawnstar learns a lesson about teamwork, and Darren and Paul learn about dopey trademark fights.

The Subs take a look at Superboy and the Legion of Super Heroes 239. Ultra Boy gets himself in a spot of trouble, and we discuss what might have been in the DC Spectacular that never was… We’ll talk more about Steve Apollo later on!

The Subs take a look at Superboy and the Legion of Super Heroes 237. As Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl leave the Legion, the party has a crasher. Loki wannabe Arma Getten takes RJ Brande hostage, and it’s up to the Legion to save him!

Darren and Paul dig into the two(!) Legion books that came out this week. First, the Legion meets Bugs Bunny, then they meet Batman and Robin, in 1966. You’ll be throwing the carrots down to do the Batusi with us!

Darren and Paul dig into the DC Super Star issues.  Batman gets a story, as we note the passing of Adam West, Superboy, who hears a story of the Legion’s early days, and then, it’s all wrapped up with a discussion about Wonder Woman’s movie.

Darren and Paul are joined by Michael Grabois of the Legion Omnicom to dig deep into the history of the tabloid! All this, plus Legion News and a live Stump the Subs!

In part one of Tabloid Time, we take a trip back to December of 2011, episode 168 (despite what Paul calls it at the beginning of the original episode) and hear the Subs talk about the Damned Tabloid. Next week, Darren and Paul will follow it up with their current thoughts on the book, placed more solidly in the context of reading its contemporary run of Superboy and the Legion of Super Heroes.

Darren and Paul discuss the life and legacy of artist Rich Buckler, and then take a trip to the lighter side to dig into the Legion of Substitute Heroes Special.

Darren and Paul talk about Teen Titans, Doom Patrol, Wonder Woman, and yes, Superboy and the Legion of Super Heroes 236. The Legion fights an odd little alien, Mon-El takes a vacation, and Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl make a huge decision!

Darren and Paul dig into Superboy and the Legion 335, in which everybody keeps a secret from Superboy. Also, a summertime Stump the Subs!