Longbox Review

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 longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. Thanks for listening! Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusichttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos

Welcome to my comics history, where I explore the comics I read and bought through the years. This episode I talk about some comic books that were published during November and December 1979. I also talk about some comics books I read during February 2026, read some listener feedback, and end by spotlighting What If? #19. Timestamps: (0:21) Intro (0:47) Reading Pile for Feb 2026 comic books (11:08) Promo (11:48) My Comics History (24:49) Feedback (26:15) What If? #19 (26:43) Synopsis (35:24) Comments (50:35) Outro Links: The Legion of Super-Bloggers!LBR Merch Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonFacebooklongboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 275 Listen to other My Comics History episodes.

Maddie and I went to Emerald City Comic Con for the first time in 10 years, and we are here to spill all the tea on what we did, who we saw, and what we bought. Links: Tik TokInstagramLBR Merch Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonFacebooklongboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 274

For the 18th Tales of the Legion Project, Eric and Peter discuss current Legion stories and news, such as appearances of Darkseid's Omega Legion, Superboy in Action Comics and speculations on the upcoming Legion title and membership. Also, recent Legion related purchases, reading the first appearance of Mordru in Adventure Comics, Legion trivia, and more! Timestamps: (00:38) Preamble (09:50) LSH vs New Teen Titans, the Omega Legion in current comics, and DC K.O. issue 4 (44:50) Speculations on Legion membership in the upcoming title (1:02:21) Recent Legion comic purchases (1:23:40) Legion news and reading Superboy in Action Comics (1:45:20) The first appearance of Mordru in Adventure Comics 369 and 370 and Legion related podcast listening (2:04:00) Legion trivia! (2:13:22) Wrap up and Outro Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. Thanks for listening! Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusichttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos

Here is my spotlight on Titans Annual 2025 by Phil Jimenez, Arif Prianto, and Wes Abbot, which wonderfully adds to Donna Troy's history. I go through the story thoroughly, so if you have not read it, you will be spoiled. Links: Siskoid's Blog of GeekeryLBR Merch Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonFacebooklongboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 273

I discuss and recommend my favorite comic books that I read last year. Links: Edit Your Pod Comics Reading Tracker Comic Book Reading LogLBR Merch Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonFacebooklongboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 272

On the 17th Tales of the Legion Project, we discuss The Supergirl Saga in Superman #21, Adventures of Superman #444, and Superman #22. Timestamps: (00:28) Preamble, background info, and general thoughts (31:30) Part 1: Superman #21 discussion (59:50) Part 2: Adventures of Superman #444 discussion (1:30:49) Part 3: Superman #22 discussion (2:13:15) Final thoughts (2:18:29) Wrap up and outro Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. Thanks for listening! MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO: "Main Title" by Jerry Goldsmith from Supergirl (1984) original motion picture soundtrack

I talk about some of the 95 comic books I read in December 2025. Links: Campus Comics CastLBR Merch Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonFacebooklongboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 271

I catch you up on what I did, watched, and listened to in the second half of 2025. Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonFacebooklongboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Links Heroes Con 2025 episodeHeroes Con 2025 haul video The Gutters: I Hate DecemberLBR Teepublic shopPersonal blog Podcasts The Monitor Tapes: A Crisis on Infinite Earth's podcastLong Live the LegionIdeas Don't Bleed Lovecraft InvestigationsStar Trek: KhanOnce We Were Spacemen episode 50

I talk about some of the 76 comic books I read in November 2025. Links: Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonFacebooklongboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 270

"In this special 52-page 50th issue ... a tale of death, destruction, and a surprising rebirth in the ultimate showdown with the Time Trapper." Timestamps: (00:48) Preamble intro and anniversary talk Note the entire Preamble portion is available to watch on YouTube. (07:08) Legion of Super-Heroes appearances in current Superman issues and Legion news (23:25) Celebrating the early episodes of The Legion Project (46:06) The Legion Project Trivia and reflecting on the Legion in general (1:11:34) Preamble Wrap-Up (1:15:13) Interlude (1:23:47) Synopsis / General Thoughts / Cover (1:49:26) Main Discussion (3:14:23) Feedback from listeners and letter column reactions to issue 50 (3:25:30) Who's Who Update '88 #2 entries on Mordru, Lords of Order and Chaos, and Manhunters. Who's Who in the LSH #5 entries on Phantom Girl, Proty II, and the Science Police. (3:51:33) Outro and Wrap-Up Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. Thanks for listening! The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusichttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos

Happy holidays! It's time again for George (from Meanwhile at the Podcast) to join me to discuss the following Christmas-related comic books: Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonFacebooklongboxreview.com Links: Meanwhile at the Podcast episode 344 My conversation with Sean Ross Listen to previous Christmas Gab Bag episodes: https://longboxreview.com/tag/gab-bag/. Thanks for listening! episode 269

I talk about some of the 147 comic books I read in Sept/Oct 2025. September's comic books: The Wild Choir: She Used to be Me October's comic books: Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonFacebooklongboxreview.com Links: The Iron Age of ComicsFront Towards Enemy LBR episode featuring Sean Ross Mike's Comic Shop RoadshowCampus Comics Cast Thanks for listening! episode 268

Welcome to my comics history, where I explore the comics I read and bought through the years. This episode I talk about some comic books that were published during September and October 1979. I also spotlight The Amazing Spider-Man #199 and The New Adventures of Superboy #1. Links: Episode 200 Dreamhouse KickstarterLong Live the Legion podcast Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonFacebooklongboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 267 Listen to other My Comics History episodes.

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As requested by Maddie, we discuss the revival of Doctor Who with the 2005 Series 1, starring Christopher Eccleston as the ninth Doctor and Billie Piper as companion Rose Tyler. Links: Maddie on InstagramDoctor Who Series 1 Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonFacebooklongboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 266

I talk about some of the 74 comic books I read in August 2025. Links: The Lovecraft InvestigationsOff Panel: A Comics Interview PodcastPeace Bound and Down - A Wonder Woman Podcast Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonFacebooklongboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 265

Stardate 2025.251. To celebrate Star Trek Day, I wanted to talk about some Star Trek related news, specifically, The Last Starship (IDW), Starfleet Academy, Khan, and two upcoming games. I end with some quick thoughts about Strange New Worlds season 3 (up to and including episode 7). Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonFacebooklongboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Theme music: “Saving the World” by Aaron Kenny episode 17

I talk about some of the 91 comic books I read in July 2025. Links: Christmas Gab Bag 2024Oddfellow’s Thoughts CBCC Grant Morrison interview DC Specialcast: Superman Spectacular CGS Reads: Machine Man Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonFacebooklongboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 264

I celebrated 15 years of podcasting by doing a live chat and some very nice people joined me to talk about reading comic books, a little San Diego Comic Con news, a quick review of longboxes, the Superman and Fantastic Four movies, reading and viewing recommendations, and more! Thanks to Damian, Maddie, Mike, Matt, Gregg, MJ, Travis, and Peter for chatting with me. Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonFacebooklongboxreview.com Links: Sleepyreader 666 Mike's Comic Shop RoadshowWednesday's SerialGregg SchigielNerd Goggles PodcastOddfellow's ThoughtsThe Daily Rios Thanks for listening! episode 263