Legion of Substitute Podcasters

At long last, it’s episode 100, and in this episode, The Subs examine the culmination of the Adult Legion story. Will Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul EVER grow up? The guys jump into their Time Bubble, complete with a snazzy new Timestream GPS and visit a bunch of different Legion timelines. It all seems to be a pretty simple mission, but one of The Subs has a secret!

It’s the 99th episode! The last episode of double digits, and Wildfire and Invisible Kid are trapped in the midst of a Tim Burton movie! Join Scott, Darren, Matt and Paul as the story of the Adult Legion begins to unfold!

The new Legionnaires are on a mission with Wildfire and Dawnstar, when it all goes wrong. Join the Subs as they recap the return of Kharlak, and yet another containment suit blowing up on Wildfire. Add to this the introduction of Amethyst, and a new Stump the Subs, and you’ve got more fun than you can shake a Khundian walking stick at, which probably goes without saying, since the blasted things are so darned heavy!

Cosmic Boy returns to Earth to find that his family has been firebombed, and he wants revenge! Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul delve into the origins of Rokk Krinn, aka Cosmic Boy. Also, we celebrate Klordny Week, and some upcoming conventions.

What do you do on the day after doomsday? If you’re The Subs, you continue exploring the Levitz/Giffen run of Legion of Super Heroes. This time around, in issue 296, a bunch of thugs set off a firebomb that hits too close to home for one Legionnaire. Also, the guys take a look at Dick Giordano’s first Meanwhile column, which appeared in this issue.

The Great Darkness Saga is over, and it’s time for the Legionnaires to unwind. Join the Subs as they look at an early tale of the Legion as they meet up with the Green Lantern Corps. Meanwhile, Light Lass is leaving the Legion and Timber Wolf has a choice to make. Are seeds of the Crisis being planted? All this and a Stump The Subs!

The Subs are joined by Murray Fox of the Doom Podtrol, the always awesome Stewart MacWilliam, aka WetRats, as well as a mystery guest. With such a full house, it only makes sense that they cover as many issues as possible, so first, you’ll hear thoughts on Adventure Comics #516, Legion of Super Heroes #3 and issues 34 and 35 of The Brave and the Bold, featuring, respectively, The Doom Patrol and the Legion of Super Heroes, and the Inferior Five and the Legion of Substitute Heroes. There’s much discussion, and wildly different opinions, so tune in and check it out!

It’s Retro Review time, as the Subs recuperate from the Great Darkness Saga. With Matt on a mission in deep space, Darren, Scott and Paul dig into Adventure Comics 361, as the Legion face The Unkillables!

In this episode, the Subs take on the final chapter of The Great Darkness Saga! Daxamites, Darkness and New Gods, Oh MY! The Master stands revealed, and the Legion call everybody to help them.

It’s like two episodes in one, as the Subs talk Legion of Super Heroes Vol. 6 #2, and dig into the penultimate chapter of The Great Darkness Saga in Legion of Super Heroes #293. Kirby Krackle abounds as the Legion fights the servants of darkness. Meanwhile the new Legion issue heralds the return of TYROC! (Shut yo mouth)

It’s part 3 of The Great Darkness Saga.  Dream Girl is the new leader, and she’s carrying this mysterious kid around.  Hop into the time bubble with Matt, Darren, Scott and Paul as they dig deep into the third chapter of this legendary story arc!

Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul tackle the second chapter of The Great Darkness Saga.  In Legion of Super Heroes 291, the mystery of the servants and their diabolical master deepens, and the Legion gets an unlikely new leader.  The guys discover a change in the trade version of the story, and get into the details of the forthcoming hardcover collection.

Darren, Matt, Scott and Paul take a look at part one of the Great Darkness Saga. The Servants of Darkness steal magical artifacts, and only the Legion stands in their way. Join us for The Most Mind-Shattering Multi-Issue Epic Ever! Also, Darren’s recap of Heroes Con.

Darren, Scott and Paul discuss the state of the DCU post-Blackest Night. What’s working for them, and what’s not quite hitting the mark? What’s YOUR State of the DCU? Also, Scott and Paul had a chance to meet up with artist-extraordinaire Barry Kitson, in Toronto, and discuss his history with the Legion, and L.E.G.I.O.N.

Paul Levitz joins the Subs for an in depth discussion of Legion of Super Heroes #1.  Then keep listening to learn more about what’s coming up in Adventure Comics, and Legion of Super Heroes as Paul discusses his very busy schedule, some thoughts on the digital revolution, and the advantages of playing baseball at superspeed.