Legion of Substitute Podcasters

The Subs discuss the upcoming Zero Issues from DC and the new series being added, as well as speculating as to what may happen in the Legion issues, but first, they take a look at Adventure Comics 371 and 372 , as Colossal Boy leaves the Legion to teach at the Super Villain Academy.

With the entire team on the air together for the first time in weeks, the Subs dig into the number nine issues of the Legion Lost and Legion of Super Heroes titles. Cider vs Beer, The Culling vs Actual Storytelling, this episode runs the full range.

In this episode, the Subs look at a story that only really has the Legion on one or two panels, after getting into some Legion art speculation, and a lively discussion of some comic book current events.

With Matt on a mission in deep space, the Subs are joined by the multitalented Phil Jimenez. Over the years, Phil has drawn just about every character in the DCU (and that was just in Infinite Crisis!), including an acclaimed run on Wonder Woman and last year’s Legion Academy in Adventure Comics.

While Darren is off on a mission in deep space, the Subs are joined by his fellow Atlantean, Josh Wilson, who has a few things to say about how we’ve treated his beloved Ultra Boy. To do so, he’s picked the biggest Ultra Boy story ever, from 1990’s Legion of Super Heroes Vol. 4 Annual #1. It’s a rollicking ride through a revised timeline of the Legion, and you’re going to hear it all. Poor Reflecto. Will he ever win?

With Matt and Scott keeping deep space safe for all, Darren and Paul are left with the keys to the time bubble, and they’re not afraid to use them, as they take a jaunt through history, discussing every major DC event of the last century and beyond. Strap yourselves in, kids, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride!

The Subs, along with special guest, Murray Fox, ring in the new year by revisiting one of their favourite series, Secret Origins. This time, it’s a look at a story that was, and a story that could not be. That’s right! It’s time to take a look at Fortress Lad. Then, just when you think it’s all over, Skype Falls Off Boy shares a tale of Arm Fall Off Boy.

At long last, the Subs take on the Disco Legion, and one of their biggest adventures. That’s right, it’s time to take on The Damned Tabloid! Witness the wedding of Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad, and a truly bizarre alternate timeline tale. All this, and Darren’s arch foe, the Trivia Trapper (aka Matthew Elmslie) makes a maniacal attempt at Stumping the Subs!

In this episode, Darren, Matt, Scott, Paul and special guest Murray talk about their top 5 Christmas Specials and Movies. It starts off with some Legion news, gets into the holiday talk, and ends with a special Stump The Subs… One question at a time! Whatever holiday you celebrate, have a happy one!

The Subs fill you in on their thoughts about the New DCU. What books do they like, which ones will they use for wrapping fish, and which books will they continue getting?

The Subs dive into the past for a bit. Well, the past of the future, that is. It’s a look at the origins of some dead Legionnaires, some of whom have died a few times! Secret Origins is the book, and it’s a look at Ferro Lad, Chemical King and Karate Kid.

This week, the Subs take some time to talk to Baxter era Legion artist Steve Lightle. The conversation starts with Legion 14, and goes just about everywhere else, except for DragonCon, because the first rule of DragonCon is nobody talks about DragonCon. Legionnaire hairstyles, fishes that grow legs over the years, and why the Legion rejected Mighty Mouse.

The Subs are joined by Chris Roberson, writer of the upcoming Legion/Star Trek crossover miniseries from IDW. Along the way, he tells us what it was like to give Superman his final wink, talking monkeys, evil ventriloquist dummies and the similarities between Coluans and Vulcans. He also joins the Subs in the most harrowing Stump the Subs yet!

With Matt on a mission in deep space, Darren, Scott and Paul take a look back at the history of the Legion, as well as some of the characters that appeared in Who’s Who in the Legion of Super Heroes #1.

The Subs finally take a look at the Archie Legion, right from the beginning, with Legion of Super Heroes 0 and Legionnaires 0. Get your pouches and your new cool code names and join us at the birth of the post Zero Hour United Planets.