Magnetic Kid, Lightning Lass, and Tellus finally deal with Hywyndr on Braal, Mon-El and Shadow Lass have a run-in with some Khunds, and someone's keeping an Eye on Labyrinth.

Timestamps:

(00:45) Preamble, thoughts on the upcoming new Legion title, recent Legion purchases, and listener feedback (18:07) Legion of Super-Heroes 53 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (35:08) Main discussion (1:27:20) Letter column reactions and more listener feedback (1:36:40) Who's Who in the LSH entries on Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, and Chemical King (1:58:23) Top Ten Baxter Run Covers (2:25:58) Wrap up and Outro

Podcast Promo: Hither Came Conan

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Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic

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Kevin Miller, the author of The Crisis Companion (available August 2026 from TwoMorrows Publishing), joins the podcast to talk about his book, why he wanted to write it, and what impact the seminal DC Comics maxi-series has had on fandom and comics publishing. Then we talk about his other endeavors, including portraying Lex Luthor in Smallville, his comic book Meth, and other books he's written. Finally, we talk about his comic book collection and tracker app, The Comic Locker (listen to the end for a special offer from Kevin!).

Links:

• Kevin Miller's website
• The Crisis Companion from TwoMorrows
• The Comic Locker
• Promo: Infinite Earths: A Guide to the DC Multiverse
• LBR Merch!

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• 208-953-1841
• Bluesky
• longboxreview.com

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episode 280

The Hellboy universe kicked off 30 years ago with the Hellboy: Seed of Destruction mini-series in 1994. My old friend Travis (Oddfellow's Thoughts on YouTube) joins me to have a spoiler-filled discussion about the beginning of the extremely interesting Hellboy comic book universe.

00:20 Introduction 40:42 Start of discussion 41:15 Issue 1 1:07:26 Issue 2 1:22:02 Issue 3 1:38:18 Issue 4 and trivia 2:10:11 Outro

Links:

• Travis' YouTube site
• Promo: Mike's Comic Shop Road Show
• LBR Merch!

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• Bluesky
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episode 279

In what was supposed to be a quick episode, I talk about my third trip to New York City with my wife and a couple friends where we

• went to a Bon Jovi concert
• saw Hamilton and Wicked
• had the best food in Chinatown and Little Italy
• and toured some of Manhattan

I end the show talking about the return of The Daily Rios podcast and what I thought of the Supergirl movie.

Links:

• https://www.circleline.com/
• https://ahoynewyorkfoodtours.com/
• https://thedailyrios.com/
• LBR Merch!

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• 208-953-1841
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episode 51

Breaking News! DC has finally released info on the creative team, direction, and art for the upcoming Legion of Super-Heroes series for DC Next Level. And we're dropping a special surprise podcast full of reactions, speculations, and theories! We also dig into the art, designs, and story possibilities, as well as what the Legion franchise needs to finally be successful after so many reboots and restarts! All this and more on the 19th episode of Tales of the Legion Project!

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Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic

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The past is catching up with a trio of Legionnaires as Mon-El and Magnetic Kid journey back to their home worlds and Blok is tantalized by a mysterious little man.

Timestamps:

(00:45) Preamble, Long Live the Legion Podcast guest appearance, recent Legion purchases, and listener feedback (28:55) Legion of Super-Heroes 52 synopsis, cover discussion, and general thoughts (53:54) Main discussion (2:07:02) Who's Who Update '88 issue 4 entries on the Wanderers and Wildfire. Who's Who in the LSH issue 7 entries on the Tornado Twins, Weight Wizard, and Zoraz (2:38:59) Legion related DCU appearances: Adventures of Superman 445 (2:46:09) Wrap up and outro

Podcast Promo: Long Live the Legion Podcast!

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Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic

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MJ, from the Nerd Goggles podcast, and I are back for part 2 of our discussion about Elliot S! Maggin's 1981 novel, Superman: Miracle Monday.

Links:

• Nerd Goggles podcast
• MJ on Bluesky
• Elliot S! Maggin's website
• LBR Merch!

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episode 278

Good Miracle Monday! MJ, from the Nerd Goggles podcast, joins me to talk about this 1981 novel by Elliot S! Maggin. Superman battles the Devil (but Lex Luthor is the best character -- what?!)! Part 1 of 2.

Links:

• Nerd Goggles podcast
• MJ on Bluesky
• Elliot S! Maggin's website
• My Superhero Prose list
• LBR Merch!

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• 208-953-1841
• Bluesky
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episode 277

SleepyReader666, aka Damian, joins me to discuss his contributions to the "The 100 Best Superhero Comics of All-Time" issue of the Die With Your Mask On zine. Damian and I also reveal our Top 10 superhero comics and other things along the way. Let us know your Top 10!

Links:

• Order Die With Your Mask On issue 3
• Damian's interview with the zine's editor
• SleepyReader666 on YouTube and Instagram
• LBR Merch!

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• Bluesky / Mastodon / Facebook
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episode 276

Brainiac 5 is on trial for murder!

Timestamps:

(00:45) Preamble, Legion news from Wonder Con, and more Legion comic purchases (25:13) Legion of Super-Heroes 51 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (44:47) Main discussion (2:23:46) Who's Who Update '88 issue 3 entry on Quislet / Who's Who in the LSH issue 6 on Shadow Kid, Star Boy, Starlight and Starbright, the Jim Valentino & George Perez cover, and a tour of Metropolis in the 30th Century (2:55:14) Wrap up and outro

Send your comments or questions to [email protected] or [email protected].

Thanks for listening!

Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic

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