The latest release in the “Tomorrow-Verse,” a collection of DC Universe movies set in the same continuity, “Legion of Super-Heroes” is set for release on February 7, 2023, on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Josie Campbell wrote the film and makes her first appearance on the podcast. In the film, Supergirl travels to the 31st Century to enroll in the Legion Academy, where a new generation hones their powers with hopes of joining the Legion of Super-Heroes. Devastated by tragedy, Supergirl struggles to adjust to her new life on Earth. Taking her cousin Superman's advice, Supergirl leaves their space-time to attend the Academy. There, she quickly makes new friends, as well as a new enemy with old ties: Brainiac 5. But a nefarious plot lurks in the shadows – the mysterious group known as the Dark Circle seeks a powerful weapon held in the Academy's vault.Campbell is best known for being the head writer of the Netflix Series “She-Ra: Princess of Power.” She also worked on the WB/Disney production “Right Now Kapow.” She has also written several DC Comics, including a run-on Shazam.In this episode, Campbell discusses her writing style and gives a detailed preview of the new Legion film. Follow Josie on social media @CozyJamble.

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As the podcast enters its 8th calendar year, there is a lot of exciting content coming from Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and more. Still, uncertainty surrounds DC Comics and Warner Bros. Discovery clouds the entertainment landscape. Henry Cavill said he was fired as Superman. Wonder Woman 3 is not proceeding due to a multitude of reasons. HBO Max is taking Justice League/Justice League Unlimited and Batman: The Brave and the Bold OFF of their streaming service.Stand-up comedian and podcaster Eddie Pence returns to the show to weigh in on the uncertainty surrounding DC Comics, and preview every film and release from DC, Marvel, Star Wars, etc. They talk about the conclusion of the Arrowverse with the final season of the Flash. They also address a special time for Star Wars, previewing all the new shows coming to Disney+. Also, they focus on all the 2023 releases from Marvel Phase Five.Follow Eddie Pence on social media @eddiepence.

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Geoff Johns is an award-winning New York Times bestselling writer, film, and television producer, and showrunner, known for re-imagining superheroes and other iconic mythologies, past and present. He came on the podcast to talk about Stargirl, the WB DC Show that recently aired its series finale, and we reviewed it on last weeks show. Johns created the Stargirl character in the comics as a tribute to his late sister who died tragically in a plane crash.Johns began his career as an intern, and then an associate producer for legendary director Richard Donner. He wrote many iconic comic books including Infinite Crisis, Blackest Knight, Green Lantern: Rebirth, and The Flash: Rebirth.He served as Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of DC Entertainment from 2010 to 2018 and as President and CCO from 2016 to 2018. He worked on various Arrowverse shows, including Arrow, The Flash, and Batwoman, among others. Johnss best-known work in television is the critically acclaimed Stargirl series which he created and ran. Some of his film credits include Wonder Woman (executive producer), Wonder Woman 1984 (also co-writer), Aquaman (also story), and Shazam! (executive producer), which was based on his graphic novel.Follow Geoff Johns on social media @geoffjohns.

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Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the Warner Bros. DC CW Series, "Stargirl" or do not mind hearing key plot points.Stargirl recently ended its 3-season run. It started on the app DC Universe, and then went to both HBO Max and ultimately the CW. Stargirl was based on the comic book of the same name created by Geoff Johns.Rejoining the show to discuss all 3 seasons was actor Nelson Lee. It is Nelsons second appearance on the podcast. He came on Episode 187 to discuss the show when Season 1 was on the DC app. He played Dragon King in eight episodes spread across three seasons.During this episode, Lee breaks down the final run of Stargirl and discussed working with the various cast members. They also talk about Lees superhero fandom and his upbringing both in Taiwan and northeast Canada.

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This episode is dedicated to the life and legacy of Kevin Conroy. Conroy died on November 10, 2022. A frequent guest on this podcast, Conroy is forever linked to being the definitive voice of the character Batman. Starting in 1992 with Batman: The Animated Series, Conroy voiced the Caped Crusader for three decades.Joining the show to pay tribute to their fallen co-star are stars from B:TAS as well as its spinoff, Justice League. Tara Strong (Batgirl), Loren Lester (Robin), Susan Eisenberg (Wonder Woman), and Phil LaMarr (Green Lantern) all make appearances. Strong/Lester does a B:TAS-specific segment while LaMarr/Eisenberg covers the JL. The episode also includes short clips from the various shows.RIP Kevin Conroy.

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Longtime television and film actor Greg Grunberg makes his first appearance on the podcast. He came on the show after he tweeted “Whats the good word?” Seth replied, and the rest is history.Grunberg is best known for playing Detective Matt Parkman on the hit series Heroes and Eric Weiss on the equally successful show Alias. He was in two Star Wars films, The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker. He is also well known for his charitable work fighting the disease epilepsy. His band "The Action Figures Band," is playing LA Comic Con's "Afterparty" this coming Saturday night (December 3rd) at The Mayan in Downtown Los Angeles. The band includes his fellow "Heroes" co-stars Adrian Pasdar and Jack Coleman, his "Felicity" co-star Amy Jo Johnson, as well as Scott Grimes, Sarah Wayne Callies, Nick Marzock, and Brad Savage. He also stars in a YouTube series entitled The Care Giver Series, which focuses on people who take care of loved ones afflicted with illness and other issues.In this episode, Grunberg discusses his love for the superhero genre. He elaborates on the stepping stone Heroes was that led to the superhero boom that soon followed it. He also speaks about growing up with Star Trek/Star Wars director J.J. Abrams and The Batman director Matt Reeves.Follow Greg on social media @greggrunberg.

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Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2022 Disney+ Series, "Star Wars: Andor" or do not mind hearing key plot points.Andor is a 12-part series that takes place five years before the events of Rogue One and Episode IV-A New Hope. It follows the backstory of Cassian Andor, one of the key characters in the events of Rogue One. This epic series takes place over the course of one year. There is a Season 2 planned, which follows this season and covers the 4 years until Rogue One.JC Reifenberg, the official Star Wars Insider for the Hall of Justice Podcast rejoins the show. They attempt to put into context how strong this show is, and compare it to other shows and films in the Star Wars franchise. There is a discussion of why this is so different from other shows, but how its continuity fits like a glove.

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Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2022 Marvel Studios film, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” or do not mind hearing key plot points.This is the sequel to the 2018 Marvel hit “Black Panther.” However, after that movie, the titular star, Chadwick Boseman, tragically passed away from cancer. The question that has been asked leading up to this film was when did Marvel know Boseman was sick? Did they plan for his potential passing in their script stage, and how would the film address his absence?That is the major debate in this review of this film. The production and performance were incredible. The film pays a proper tribute to Boseman. But the story of T'Challa, the Black Panther, is what the debate is about. Was T'Challa given a superhero death?Marshall Harris of CBS Chicago rejoins the show to discuss this film. He also offers a similar perspective to our review of the first film (Episode 88) in that Harris discusses what this film means to him as an African-American.The first 9 minutes of this episode present a tribute to the late Kevin Conroy. Conroy died on November 10, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. He was 66. Conroy has been on this podcast 5 times, and the tribute involves a retrospective.

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Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2022 Warner Bros./Netflix Series, "The Sandman" or do not mind hearing key plot points.Despite being based on a DC Comic, The Sandman aired in 2022 on Netflix, not HBO Max. It is based on the Neil Gaiman comic of the same name that ran in 1996. Morpheus, the personification of dreams and one of the seven Endless, is captured in an occult ritual in 1916. After being held captive for 106 years, Dream escapes and sets out to restore order to his realm, the Dreaming.Writer/podcaster Swara Salih rejoins the show for his 3rd appearance, having covered Ms. Marvel and the Umbrella Academy before. In this episode, they discuss the key plot moves that captivate the audience, and the extraordinary casting as well as production value. They also discuss Season 2, which was announced shortly before this episode.

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Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2022 Disney+ Series, "Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi" or do not mind hearing key plot points.Tales of the Jedi is a 6-part mini-series that takes place at various times during the prequel era. They follow two characters, Ashoka Tano and Count Dooku. There are three episodes each on both of them.J.C. Reifenberg, the official Star Wars Insider of the Hall of Justice podcast, rejoins the show to discuss this new animated entry into the Star Wars saga. JC works for Deadline Media as well as Kevin Smith. He also owns the Scum and Villainy Cantina, located in Hollywood, California.In this episode, they discuss the continuity of the series and how it is interwoven not only with the feature films, but also with the Clone Wars animated series.Follow J.C. on social media @Reifenberg and the Cantina @SVCantina.

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