The Long Live the Legion Podcast!

Uh oh. Jim's made a mess of the Mission Monitor Board and turned it into a planetary chance machine! Join us as we quite randomly explore the fascinating worlds of the Legion of Super-Heroes, from the iconic Nullport to the mysterious Hykraius. Discover how these planets shape the lore, characters, and stories of the Legion universe, with insights into sci-fi concepts and character origins. As the chance machine controls this episode, we spend time focusing on planets like Weber's World, Naltor, Trom, and Aarok. What are these worlds about? Who comes from there? Will Jim ever get the Mission Monitor Board back and working again? Welcome to the 31st Century - Jim and Jay are here to guide you through the amazing world of the Legion of Super-Heroes, modern comics’ longest-running super-team. We’re here biweekly, sharing our love and obscure knowledge about everything Legion-related. Follow us on Bluesky at: https://bsky.app/profile/longlivethelegion.bsky.social Follow us on ALL our socials at: https://linktr.ee/longlivethelegionpodcast Read Jim’s Legion reviews at: https://jimboslegion.blogspot.com/ Read Jay’s Legion reviews at: https://jmlonglivethelegion.blogspot.com/ Our theme song comes from AudioERA on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/rock-action-guitars-rock-trailer-210628/ Logo designed by Case Aiken of Certain Point of View: https://www.certainpov.com/

In this episode of the Long Live the Legion podcast, Jim, Jay, and guest Arumidden discuss everyone's favorite super-tall Legionnaire: Colossal Boy! Or Leviathan. They talk about the best way to pronounce Gim's name (is it Jim or Gim?), what are Colossal Boy's finest moments and worst costumes, and his strong connection to Durlans: Chameleon Boy and Gim's wife, Yera. Discussing subjects such as Gim's quiet beginnings, his head gear, his failed romances, and his inability to properly lead the team, the trio look back at the highs and lows of Gim Allon's career as a Legionnaire. Jay also goes on a long rant about the character assassination Gim suffered during the 5YL Legion, so consider yourself warned. Please check out the linktree for Legion Roll Call at https://linktr.ee/legionrollcall

In this episode of the Long Live the Legion podcast, Jim and Jay take a look at everyone's favorite Durlan: Chameleon Boy! Or Chameleon if you're more into reboots. They discuss Reep Daggle's history with the Legion, his skills and abilities, and call him the most intelligent Legionnaire. Their conversation focuses on how Cham is the one Legionnaire who has almost no bad stories - he's just such a fascinating character to write that every creative team has found an effective way to use him. From his detective stories, to his failed romances (especially with a bird), to his leadership of the Espionage Squad, Cham is one of the most important Legionnaires and a character they want to see in any future incarnation of the Legion. Legion of Super Bloggers - https://legionofsuperbloggers.blogspot.com/

In this episode of the Long Live the Legion podcast, hosts Jim and Jay, along with special guest Case Aiken, delve into Season Two of the Legion of Super-Heroes animated series. They discuss the overarching story arc, character developments, and the introduction of new characters, particularly Superman X and the villain Imperiex. The conversation highlights the darker themes of the season, the evolution of the Legion team, and the impact of voice acting on character portrayal. They also share their favorite episodes and moments, reflecting on the series' connection to the comic book lore and the creative choices made by the show's writers. Case Aiken: https://www.certainpov.com/ Martin Grey: https://dangermart.blog/ Matthew @ Legion Abstract:legionabstract.blogspot.com

In this episode of the Long Live the Legion podcast, hosts Jim and Jay, along with special guest Case Aiken, delve into the classic death of Superboy storyline, covering Legion of Super Heroes (v3) #37, Superman #8, Action Comics #591 and LSH v3 #38 . They explore the impact of Crisis on Infinite Earths on the Legion of Superheroes, and the challenges of time travel and continuity. The climax of the story involves a confrontation with the Time Trapper, leading to reflections on Superboy's legacy and the future of the Legion. This conversation delves into the significant themes surrounding Superboy's sacrifice in the Legion of Superheroes, exploring the emotional depth of character relationships, the impact of art on storytelling, and the necessity of Superman's involvement. The discussion also covers the aftermath of Superboy's death, the introduction of the Pocket Universe, and the transition to the Five Years Later era, ultimately emphasizing Superboy's enduring legacy and the importance of this storyline for new readers. Case Aiken - @caseaiken.bsky.social Certain Point of View: https://www.certainpov.com/ Patreon: patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia

Jay and Jim discuss the significance of the Time Trapper in comic book history, taking an in depth look at his first appearance in the Silver Age, his reemergence in the Bronze Age, and then his elevation to one of the most important villains in the Legion with the Death of Superboy and the Trapper's death in the 5YL Legion. We discuss his different identities, such as Superboy-Prime and Rokk Krinn, and talk about where DC Comics is taking him during the Darkseid's Legion saga that is currently running through the Superman and Justice League titles.

In this episode of the Long Live the Legion podcast, Jay & Jim delve into the character of Phantom Girl, also known as Tinya Wazzo, exploring her origins, character development, and significant story arcs throughout the history of the Legion of Superheroes. We discuss her evolution from a background character to a key player, the impact of various storylines such as the Five Years Later and Reboot eras, and her relationships, particularly with Ultra Boy. They also touch on her appearances in other media and speculate on future directions for her character, emphasizing the importance of strong storytelling and character agency.

In this episode, Jay and Jim talk about the classic Year One Legionnaires Annual #2 from 1995 that caps off the first year of stories of the Post-Zero Hour Legion of Super Heroes and the climax of the Daxamite War! We talk about the lead up to the big battle where the Legion clashes with a rogue band of Daxamites led by the evil Roxxas! Drama unfolds as the new Legion faces its ultimate threat so far and is faced with love and loss. We discuss the plot threads resolved in this issue as well as the new plots seeded in this story for the second year and beyond! Also - listener emails and what we're reading! Inset art by Jeffrey Moy.

In this episode, Jim and Jay welcome Jeffrey Moy, the second-longest Legion illustrator best known for his work in Legionnaires in the 1990s! We talk about Jeff's origins, artistic influences, and journey into the comic book industry. The conversation explores the creative process behind character design, storytelling, and the challenges of working on a large ensemble cast and stories of the Post-Zero Hour Legion of the 90s, and combining Star Trek and the Legion! Jeff reflects on his experiences in the comic book industry, discussing the creative challenges faced by artists and writers, insights into his artistic process, the fun of incorporating Easter eggs into his work. Email Jeff at artboymoy@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artboymoy/ Find sketchbooks and other cool Moy artwork at https://www.whatnot.com/user/artboymoy Some of the art pieces we discussed on this episode (and lots more!) can be seen here

Jim and Jay discuss the Bronze Age of the Legion - beginning with the Legion as a backup in Superboy to the spotlight on Wildfire. We take a look at the amazing art, some of the craziest stories ever created, and iconic stories and character moments that have defined the team since the 1970s! We explain what was happening in the comic book industry at the time and how that influenced the look and stories, with in depth discussions on the return of Jim Shooter, the beginnings of Paul Levitz's Legion career, and the importance of Dave Cockrum and Mike Grell to the success of the team!

Jim and Jay are joined by Men of Steel's Case Aiken and JMike Folson and superstar artist Chris Batista to discuss The Legion: Foundations, the epic battle between the Legion of Super-Heroes and Darkseid. Listen to behind-the-scenes stories, tales of what could have been for The Legion, and everyone tries to convince JMike to read more Legion comics. Part 1 is on the Man of Steel podcast at: https://menofsteel.libsyn.com/episode-152-the-legion-foundations-with-jim-fetters-jay-mckiernan-and-chris-batista Follow Chris Batista at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-batista-0771913b/ https://www.facebook.com/chris.batista.925/

Jim and Jay sit down in front of the TV and watch the first season of the Legion of Super-Heroes animated series from 2006. We talk about the changes to the characters, our favorite and least favorite episodes, and wonder if this series had the greatest Legion audience and the greatest Bouncing Boy appearances of all time. If you're a fan of the series and want to reminisce, this is the episode for you!