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Stardate 2026.301. The time has come to launch a new type of Center Seat episode: rewatching the Original Series in production order and discovering how Star Trek developed. I'm starting with the first (aka the second pilot), "Where No Man Has Gone Before".

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episode 18

It's finally here! A brand new Legion of Super-Heroes comic book! Peter and I dive into the issue after we discuss its prelude, Superman Annual 2026: Year One Thousand.

Timestamps: (00:41) Preamble (15:06) Superman Annual 2026: Year One Thousand (1:16:00) Legion of Super-Heroes (v9) #1 (2:51:00) Wrap-up and Outro

Podcast Promo: Culture Trappin

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I went to Baltimore Comic Con for the first time and was able to not just talk to some incredible artists and writers and buy some incredible crap, I also got to spend time with a bunch of podcasting friends! I'll tell you all about it.

Here's the video showing off all the cool things I got there: https://youtu.be/whUilCXUrWA

Links:

• Baltimore Comic Con
• Comic Geek Speak episode 2097
• Meanwhile at the Podcast episode 384, episode 375, episode 388
• Rebel Base Card Podcast episode 223
• Dragon Breath Comics & Collectibles
• LBR Merch!

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episode 281

My family went on a Disney Alaskan cruise, and I'm here to tell you all about it!

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episode 52

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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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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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
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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.

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• https://www.circleline.com/
• https://ahoynewyorkfoodtours.com/
• https://thedailyrios.com/
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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

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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

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• Promo: The Legion of Super-Bloggers!
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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.

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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

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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.

I also talk about some of the comic books I read in January.

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episode 273

I discuss and recommend my favorite comic books that I read last year.

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• Promo: Edit Your Pod
• How to Love Comics' Comics Reading Tracker
• Bryan Deemer's Comic Book Reading Log
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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

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MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO: "Main Title" by Jerry Goldsmith from Supergirl (1984) original motion picture soundtrack