RECAP: PJ and Jon finally return to the main series for a standalone issue that can stand among the greats (a couple of VERY dated jokes notwithstanding...)

Today’s re-reading: Today’s reading: JLA Issue 5 (May 1997)

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Theme tune by Eliot Red. Cover art by Gavin Mitchell.

For a podcast that's ostensibly about the JLA, we do spend a lot of time talking about Marvel's Heroes Reborn. Anyhow, big stuff is happening for our heroes. It's very good.

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 8 (August 1998)

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Theme tune by Eliot Red. Cover art by Gavin Mitchell.

All good JLA adventures begin with a visit to a fancy gentlemen's club and end with a Superman cameo. It's a lot like Shakespeare in that regard…

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 7 (July 1998)

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It's the concluding chapter of our delightful Doom Patrol crossover - now featuring more references to the infant universe of Qwewq than is possibly healthy!

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 6 (June 1998)

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Theme tune by Eliot Red. Cover art by Gavin Mitchell.

The Venn diagram of Jon's life is finally complete! Thank the DC gods for this wonderful crossover between the JLA and Doom Patrol, rich with Morrison energy.

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 5 (May 1998)

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Theme tune by Eliot Red. Cover art by Gavin Mitchell.

Surely an issue in which the JLA simply go about their daily lives couldn't be entertaining, right? Well, it is - and there's also some body horror for the kids to enjoy. So there.

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 4 (April 1998)

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Theme tune by Eliot Red. Cover art by Gavin Mitchell.

We’re so sorry, folks, but it happened again… due to a relentless convention schedule, PJ and Jon couldn’t get an episode out in time. As an apology, please enjoy another stand-in episode of the Long Con, featuring Jon and Nich. Normal service will resume shortly.

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Theme tune by Eliot Red. Cover art by Gavin Mitchell.

The JLA enjoy some much-needed downtime, getting to know each other via some genuinely lovely interactions. Also, a listener email leads to much discussion!

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 3 (March 1998)

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The fledgling JLA find themselves in a PRESSing situation when their first press conference turns into an all-out battle royale! See, it's a play on words, because…

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 2 (February 1998)

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Theme tune by Eliot Red. Cover art by Gavin Mitchell.

A new JLA adventure begins! Join us as we dive into JLA: Year One, the sister title of sorts to the Morrison era. It's continuity… but not as we know it.

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 1 (January 1998)

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Theme tune by Eliot Red. Cover art by Gavin Mitchell.