Episode 779 – Superboy 21: Future Tense Part 1: History Lesson
The Legion goes back in time for Superboy’s help in freeing Valor, and the Subs are right there with them. Just watch out for Knockout and the Comics Code Authority.
Sep 18, 2023
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Episode 778 – Legionnaires 30: Struck by Lightning
Garth’s battle with Mekt is …disarming… Brainy takes a crew to figure out how to free Valor, but where and WHEN will that take them? Also, some Legion Trivia and This Week in Legion History.
Sep 11, 2023
Episode 777 – Legion of Super Heroes 73: Out of Control
Live Wire finds his brother Live Lord… er, Lightning Lord. Sounds like Mekt is up to no good!
Sep 04, 2023
Episode 776 – Legionnaires 29: Sunburned
It’s time for us to meet reboot Sun Boy! Or is it? Join the Subs as they look at Legionnaires 29 to find out!
Aug 28, 2023
Episode 775 – Flashback: 60 Years ago in Legion History: Satan Girl and the Crimson Virus
Going back to episode 23 for an issue that came out 60 Years ago in Legion History: Darren, Matt and Paul face their fears as well as the Attack of the Crimson Virus in The Condemned Legionnaires, and learn that the Super Villains of All Ages is not a video dance party at all! You too can thrill to the idea of Ultra Boy talking like Edward G Robinson, and Superboy saying “Wunderbar”, The Super Pets saving the day again, and to the Substitute Podcasters showing some love for Tony Bedard and Andy ...
Aug 21, 2023
Episode 774 – Legion of Super Heroes 72: Absent Friends
The Legionnaires deal with the fallout from their battle with the White Triangle. All this plus Stump the Subs and This Week in Legion History.
Aug 14, 2023
Episode 773 – Superboy 17-19: The Battle of the Century
Superboy fights Magnus Robot Hunter! No wait, it’s a new character called Champion. Oh hey, he looks familiar… *gasp* It’s Valor!
Aug 07, 2023
Episode 772 – Legionnaires Annual #2: Four Horsemen
The Legion takes to battle with the White Triangle in this conclusion to the first year of the new Legion!
Jul 31, 2023
Episode 771 – Flashback: I Was a Teenaged Protoplasm
Paul’s on vacation, so we’re going all the way back to March of 2009, as Proty becomes a once and forever Legionnaire.
Jul 24, 2023
Episode 770 – Legionnaires 28: Introducing The Legionnaires Espionage Squad
The White Triangle brings the battle to Earth. Is the Legion ready for them? They’d better figure it out fast!
Jul 17, 2023
Episode 769 – Legion of Super Heroes 71: Heaven and Hell
Alan Williams joins the Subs as they look at Legion of Super Heroes 71. They see the paradise of the planet Trom and what happens to that planet when the White Triangle comes along—all this, plus This Week in Legion History.
Jul 10, 2023
Episode 768 – Flashback: Freaky Friday on a Monday? Happenings Ten Years Ago
The Subs take the week off as we look back ten years ago as Paul hangs out with Darren, Scott and maybe the squirrel. Superboy 191 and 193 get covered here, and we kick things off with a brand new This Week in Legion History.
Jul 03, 2023
Episode 767 – Legionnaires 27: First Strike
The Subs look at Legionnaires 27 as the White Triangle plot thickens. Also, Brent gives his top nine(ish) issues.
Jun 26, 2023
Episode 766 – Legion of Super Heroes 70: Crush On You
The SUBS sit in as Brainiy takes care of Andromeda.
Jun 19, 2023
Episode 765 – Legionnaires #26: Mutual Distractions
The Subs are joined by Derek and Brent from the future, as the WorkForce fights some pretty 90s looking villains. Derek shares his 9 favourite Legion issues, and we try to figure out the circle of time.
Jun 12, 2023
Episode 764 – Legion of Super Heroes Annual 6: Deep Background
We learn more about the Legion, while the Subs learn more about the Oxford Comma and the effects of a hard G.
Jun 05, 2023
Episode 763 – Legion of Super Heroes 69: Absolute Power
The Subs merge with Justin as the Legion battles the Composite Man.
May 29, 2023
Episode 762 – Legionnaires 25: Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment
The Subs join the Legionnaires as they experience the origin of The Composite Man.
May 22, 2023
Episode 761 – Showcase 95 #6: The Alienation of Unification
The Subs take a look at Showcase 95 #6, for a couple of brief Legion stories.
May 15, 2023
Episode 760 – Legion of Super Heroes 68: Lethal Webbin’ 2
The Subs join the Legion as they battle with Tangleweb, and all the other spiders! All this, plus This Week in Legion History and feedback!
May 08, 2023
Episode 759 – Legionnaires 24: Alien Go Home!
The Subs are joined by Derek from the Future and Alan from the Past to discuss the aftermath of Triad’s beating at the hands of the White Triangle. Alan shares his top 9 Legion Issues!
May 01, 2023
Episode 758 – Legion of Super Heroes 67: Arachnophobia
The Legion meets up with Tangleweb again. Last time, he killed a Legionnaire. What will happen this time? Also, Michael shares his top 9 Legion issues and This Week in Legion History.
Apr 24, 2023
Episode 757 – Legionnaires 23: It’s Party Down Time!
The Legion takes some time off! Paul shares his ten favourite Legion issues, plus This Week in Legion History.
Apr 17, 2023
Episode 756 – Legion of Super Heroes 66: Membership Drive
Brent and Derek join the Subs from the future to discuss the induction of 3 new Legionnaires!
Apr 10, 2023
Episode 755 – Legionnaires 22: Riot Act
The Legionnaires and the Workforce in their final battle on Planet Hell. All this, plus the results of March Madness, This Week in Legion History and much more!
Apr 03, 2023
Episode 754 – Legion of Super-Heroes 65: No Escape from Planet Hell
The Subs look at part 2 of the Planet Hell story! All this, plus the Final Four, and some Stump the Subs trivia, tying into This Week in Legion History. Happy Birthday, Mon-El!
Mar 27, 2023
Episode 753 – Legionnaires 21 Enter: The Workforce!
The Subs take a look at Legionnaires 21. Garth joins McAuley’s team, and we get more characters introduced. Then the whole thing goes to Hell. Planet Hell that is!
Mar 20, 2023
Episode 752 – Legion of Super Heroes 64: Sibling Rivalry
The Subs meet Ultra Boy again for the first time!
Mar 13, 2023
Episode 751 – Legionnaires 20: Mano a Mano
The Subs take a look at Legionnaires 20. They discuss the many ways to pronounce Mano, Paul’s poor grasp of indigenous languages of New Zealand, and much more!
Mar 06, 2023
Episode 750 – Adventure 247 on the Legion’s 60th Anniversary For Darren
The Subs observe the Legion’s 60th anniversary, as well as the loss of one of their own.
Feb 27, 2023
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