Legion of Substitute Podcasters

In this episode, we sit down for an hour long chat with R.E.B.E.L.S. scribe Tony Bedard and cover topics such as his experience as a letterer and an editor, his work with excellent artists like Andy Clarke, Claude St. Aubin and Paul Pelletier, some teases to future storylines in R.E.B.E.L.S., and much more including Tony’s nickname in college! Then we dig deep into the mailbag and read some listener feedback… with the help of another special guest, who must have thought we said “feedbag” not “feedback”. It’s cosmic craziness, as we still try to handicap the race between Paul’s baby and Legion of 3 Worlds issue 5!

Matt, Darren, Scott and Paul dig into the last two issues of An Eye For An Eye, from Legion of Super Heroes Vol 3 #s 5 and 6. Thrill to the power of a vengeful queen, the other side of a sibling rivalry, and the 1984 Saturday Morning Cartoon lineup. From a biography of comics legend Joe Orlando, to the recurrence of early 80s advertising slogans on other worlds in the 30th century, to an early credit for the Fresh Prince’s Uncle Phil, this one’s got them all!

Darren, Matt and Paul continue their analysis of An Eye For An Eye. Up this time, Legion of Super Heroes 3 and 4. The Super Villains tighten their grasp on the Legion, and a Legionnaire dies! Watch as the Subs head off on all sorts of tangents, wax nostalgic over old video game ads, and mourn the loss of a great hero.

Join us as Darren, Matt, Paul and Scott explore the first two issues of the Legion’s Baxter run. This one has more villains and heroes than you can shake a stick at, so put your sunglasses on to protect your eyes from the bright white paper, spark up the Intellivision for a round of  Burger Time, and check out revenge, Legion style!

Matt, Darren and Paul discuss Adventure Comics 332 and 333, where we meet the Super Moby Dick of Space and then witness the war between Krypton and Earth! With all this, they even manage to solve the Fortay/Fort debate with regards to the name of Legion artist John Forte. Also discussed, Matt and Paul’s love for the show Homicide: Life on The Street, Darren’s news from the Land of the Lost front, not even remotely subtle Kevin Smith references and hemp beer from British Columbia!

In this episode, Darren Matt and Paul discuss a story containing a Legion traitor. You know the one? It’s the one with the Legion traitor! Adventure Comics 330 and 331 are the topics of discussion this week. The art of Jim Mooney gets discussed, as we wait for Curt Swan to start drawing the Legion.

Darren, Matt and Paul prove that the drinking game is in effect as they deal with The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion and then meet up with The Bizarro Legion. Traitors and Space Zoos abound, so don’t listen and operate heavy machinery! Join in on the fun as we review Adventure Comics 328 and 329!

In this episode: Darren, Matt and Paul deal with 5 Legion traitors (take five drinks, folks!) and meet the Lone Wolf Legionnaire. Join us as we examine Superboy #117 and Adventure Comics #327!

Darren and Paul tackle Adventure Comics 325 and 326. We meet a kinder, gentler Lex Luthor and the Girl Legionnaires take out the boys. Topics include: Upcoming solicits, Teenagers From The Future, Legion toys, Francis Manapul, and Jerry Siegel’s use of subtext.

Matt, Darren and Paul take on issues 323 and 324 of Adventure Comics, to face the 8 Impossible Tasks and The Heroes of Lallor! Do we get some insight into The Empire Strikes Back? Does Duplicate Boy’s costume make Element Lad look tough? You decide!

Darren, Paul and Ric catch up on what’s been going on in the rest of the DC Universe. Then they discuss the Super Tests of the Super Pets. Get ready for the wackiest crackpot theory yet! Pure Protean Goodness abounds!

Matt, Darren, Matt and Ric dig deep into Legion of 3 Worlds #4 and discuss the potential ramifications of the latest issue of the series. Bits of Legionnaire Business include: A farewell to erstwhile Legion and Karate Kid penciller Ric Estrada and Geoff Johns talks about Adventure Comics #1, or is that #504?

Darren and Paul are joined by Scott Coles, a.k.a. Filthy McMonkey, to learn a bit more about whether or not anyone besides Jor-El and Lara actually died in the explosion of the silver-age Planet Krypton. Then, they try not to think about the Code of the Legion. We dare you to keep this latest secret with us! Notes: The Art Baltazar book that Paul is talking about is Big Amoeba.  

Matt, Darren and Paul are joined by Stewart MacWilliam, aka Wetrats, as they review the greatest single issue of any comic book ever: DC Comics Presents #59, Superman and The Legion of Substitute Heroes. Thrill to the exploits of Ambush Bug in the 30th Century, as rendered by Keith Giffen. Also, our heroes choose their Top 5 Funniest Legion Moments. All this and a surprise, some might say ambush, Stump The Subs, as Paul lands in the hot seat!

In this episode, with Ric on a mission in deep space and Matt carried off by an invisible falcon (we knew there could be trouble at the zoo!!!), Darren and Paul talk about the latest Legion news and rumours. In addition, they’ll tak about various DCU books, including Flash: Rebirth, talk about what a spoiler actually is, and dig into The Legion’s Suicide Squad.