Longbox Review
Comic book discussion podcast covering topics like The Gutters (personal journal), The Legion Project (LSH v3), and Center Seat (Star Trek).
Episodes
The Legion Project 52: Rites of Passage
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 (
Superman: Miracle Monday (Part 2)
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 LBR Merch! Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com 208-953-1841 Bluesky longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 278
Superman: Miracle Monday
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 LBR Merch! Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com 208-953-1841 Bluesky longboxreview.com
Top 10 Superhero Comics
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
The Legion Project 51: The Trial of Brainiac 5
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 Pe
My Comics History: Nov/Dec 1979
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:
Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) 2026
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: Maddie's Tik Tok and Instagram LBR Merch! Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky / Mastodon / Facebook Web = longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 274
Tales of the Legion Project: Readers' Round-Up
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
Titans Annual 2025
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. Links: Promo: Siskoid's Blog of Geekery LBR Merch! Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail
Favorites Comic Books of 2025
I discuss and recommend my favorite comic books that I read last year. Links: Promo: Edit Your Pod How to Love Comics' Comics Reading Tracker Bryan Deemer's Comic Book Reading Log LBR Merch! Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky / Mastodon / Facebook Web = longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 272
Tales of the Legion Project: The Supergirl Saga
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 outr
Reading Pile: December 2025 Comic Books
I talk about some of the 95 comic books I read in December 2025. But You Have Friends JSA 13 Batman and Robin: Year One 12 Lazarus Fallen 6 Batman: Dark Patterns 10-12 Potter's Field DC/Marvel: Batman/Deadpool CalExit 1-3 Murder Falcon 1-8 Anthony Bourdain's Hungry Ghosts Ice Cream Man: The Mortal Coil Shuffle Redcoat 8-12 Trigger Warning The Last Book You'll Ever Read 1-8 Links:
The Gutters: After the Storm
I catch you up on what I did, watched, and listened to in the second half of 2025. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky / Mastodon / Facebook Web = longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Links Heroes Con 2025 episode Heroes Con 2025 haul video The Gutters: I Hate December LBR Teepublic shop Personal blog Podcasts The Monitor
Reading Pile: November 2025 Comic Books
I talk about some of the 76 comic books I read in November 2025. The Department of Truth 23-27 Miskatonic 1-5 Silver City 1-5 Pine & Merrimac 1-5 Adventure Comics 428-430 Super Friends 31 Spy Island 1-4 Links: Promo: The Monitor Tapes Christmas Gab Bag 2025 LBR Merch! Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky / Mastodon / Facebook Web = longboxre
The Legion Project 50: Life and Death and the End of Time
"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 epi
Christmas Gab Bag 2025
Happy holidays! It's time again for George (from Meanwhile at the Podcast) to join me to discuss the following Christmas-related comic books: Thanksgiving Marvel Team-Up v1 #1 The Deviant v1 Christmas in Disneyland Archibald Saves Christmas Christmas with Archie Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web = lon
Reading Pile: Sept/Oct 2025 Comic Books
I talk about some of the 147 comic books I read in Sept/Oct 2025. September's comic books: Groupies 5 Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League 1 Ultimate Spider-Man 7-17 The Wild Choir: She Used to be Me Strange 6-10 Gideon Falls 7-11 Titans Annual 2025 The Deviant 1-4 Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum 1 In Mourning Shooters ogn Deadpool/Batman 1 Ghostbox 1-5 Fantastic Four 33
My Comics History: Sept/Oct 1979
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 Kickstarter Long Live the Legion podcast Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/vo
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Spotlight on Doctor Who Series 1 (2005)
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 Instagram Doctor Who Series 1 Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web = longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 266
Reading Pile: August 2025 Comic Books
I talk about some of the 74 comic books I read in August 2025. The Department of Truth 23-27 Miskatonic 1-5 Silver City 1-5 Pine & Merrimac 1-5 Adventure Comics 428-430 Super Friends 31 Spy Island 1-4 Links: The Lovecraft Investigations Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast Peace Bound and Down - A Wonder Woman Podcast Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 So
Center Seat: Captain's Log, Supplemental
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! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web
Reading Pile: July 2025 Comic Books
I talk about some of the 91 comic books I read in July 2025. Lazarus Fallen 1 Free Agents 1-7 (v1) The Seasons 1-4 (v1) Kid Kosmos 1-6 (v1) Final Crisis: Superman Beyond 3D 1-2 Primordial 1-6 Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton 1 Legionnaires 8-18, 0 Valor 22-23 Legion of Super-Heroes 60-61, 0 Superman Spectacular, aka DC Special Series 5 Machine Man 1-4 Superman 147 Adventures of Superman 570 Action
Longbox Review 15th Podcastiversary!
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! Email = longboxreview
Reading Pile: June 2025 Comic Books
I talk about some of the 68 comic books I read in June 2025. One World Under Doom 1-2 Fantastic Four 30 "We Are Yesterday" from Batman/Superman: World's Finest & Justice League Unlimited Black Canary: Best of the Best 6 Galaxy of Madness v1 Radiant Black v5 & v6 Redcoat v1 Stillwater v3 Superman Unlimited 1 Animal Pound HC Star Trek: Lower Decks - Warp Your Own Way ogn Feedback! Ema
Heroes Con 2025
My daughter, Maddie, and I went to Charlotte, NC, for Heroes Con 2025, and we are here to tell you all about it! See this pinned post for information about the LBR 15th anniversary Zoom chat. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web = longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Links: Heroes Con 2025 Haul vi
A Conversation with Sean from Peace Bound and Down - A Wonder Woman Podcast
Podcaster extraordinaire Sean Ross joins me to discuss his show, Peace Bound and Down - A Wonder Woman Podcast (on the Fire and Water Podcast Network), along with his comic book origin story, his favorite current comic books, why podcasting, and more (such as which comic is the "Watchmen of the 21st century")! Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social =
Reading Pile: May 2025 Comic Books
I talk about some of the 72 comic books I read in May 2025. X-Men Red 1-18 Hello Darkness v1 Jupiter's Legacy: Finale 4-5 Dreamweaver Giant Syze Special Wonder Woman: Dead Earth 1-4 The Other History of the DC Universe 3-5 The Ultimates 2-9 Ocean 1-6 Let Her Be Evil anthology See this pinned post for information about the LBR 15th anniversary Zoom chat. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@g
The Gutters: In Like a Lion
I talk about a death in the family and then a couple trips I took both before and after that event. Plus the usual tv, movie, and podcast talk. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web = longboxreview.com Links David Tennant Does a Podcast With... CGS releases its 2000th (numbered) episode! DC Action News
Reading Pile: April 2025 Comic Books
I talk about some of the 52 comic books I read in April 2025. Helen of Wyndhorn My Time Machine Groupies 1-4 Blood Squad Seven v1 Sparrow 1 Summer of Superman Special Batman: Dark Patterns 1-3 Absolute Martian Manhunter 1 Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web = longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episod
The Legion Project 49: A Time to Live
"It's the time for deadly revelations as the Legionnaires uncover the conspirators in their midst ... and Starfinger reveals his infiltrators." Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble and feedback (17:56) Legion of Super-Heroes #49 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (39:53) Main discussion (1:42:09) Who's Who in the LSH #4 entries on Legion Worlds, Cosmic King, Lightning Lord, and Saturn Queen;
Reading Pile: March 2025 Comic Books
I talk about some of the 34 comic books I read in March 2025. Hawkeye: Kate Bishop v2-3 Batman/Superman: World's Finest 36 The Power Fantasy v1 Wonder Woman 18 Fantastic Four 27 The Question: All Along the Watchtower 1 Don't forget about the #JSApril event that is celebrating 85 years of everyone's favorite and first Golden Age superhero team, the Justice Society of America. Visit https://fi
Spotlight on All-Star Comics #36 for #JSApril
As part of the #JSApril event, I am spotlighting All-Star Comics #36 and the "5 Drowned Men"! Visit the Fire and Water Podcast Network website for a complete list of participating podcasters, bloggers, and what they're covering at https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/JSApril. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook W
Reading Pile: February 2025 Comic Books
I talk about some of the 82 comic books I read in February 2025. Public Domain v1 Titans 16 Green Lantern 16 West Coast Avengers 1 Laura Kinney: Wolverine 1 Dynamo 5 v2 Local Man v3 Ice Cream Man v6 Love Everlasting v2 Victory Point ogn I'm also joining the #JSApril event that is celebrating 85 years of everyone's favorite and first Golden Age superhero team, the Justice Society of America. List
The Gutters: Man of Leisure
It's a new year and a new me (sort of)! I catch you up on my post-retirement life, plus the usual tv, movie, and podcast talk. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com Linktree = https://linktr.ee/longboxreview Links The episode in which I talk to Damian about the comic book shops I visited with him. West Wing Weekly political
Reading Pile: January 2025 Comic Books
The old Pull List Review episodes I did are now my Reading Pile episodes, where I talk about the books I read in a particular month. In this case, I talk about some of the 56 comic books I read in January 2025, plus my plans for the podcast this year. Jenny Sparks 4-5 JSA 2 Absolute Superman 2 Action Comics 1070 Les Mort 13 Big Bang Adventures 27 Barking ogn Audrey Hepburn ogn Green Lantern/Green
Favorite Comic Books of 2024
It's a new year, but it's also time to look back at my favorite comic books that I read in 2024 ... and 2023?! Be sure to let me know what your favorites were! Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web = longboxreview.com Thanks for listening
Christmas Gab Bag 2024
Happy holidays! It's that time of year, and this time George (from Meanwhile at the Podcast) and I discuss the following Christmas-related comic books: The Adventures of Superboy #12 Blue Monday v3: "Blue Belles" Maze Agency #11 Hellblazer #250: "The Curse of Christmas" Batman #247 Curse Words Holiday Special Please subscribe to Meanwhile at the Podcast and interact with George, Rodney, Kr
The Legion Project 48: A Time to Die
"The other Legionnaires begin to weed out the conspirators, as Brainiac Five's plan results in disaster." Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble (05:46) Legion of Super-Heroes #48 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (23:23) Main discussion (1:33:01) Discussing the first issue of the Wanderers (2:04:24) Who's Who in the LSH #3 entries on Heroes of Lallor, the Khunds and Invisible Kid I (2
My Comics History: July/Aug 1979
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 July and August 1979. I also spotlight DC Comics Presents #14 and Marvel Team-Up #86. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com Links: Episode 250 Thanks for listening! Listen t
The Gutters: Lifestyle Choices
I talk about three major things going on in my life, plus a little movie and podcast talk. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com Linktree = https://linktr.ee/longboxreview Links Comic Geek Speak Department of Midnight Meanwhile at the Podcast episode 284 Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow episode 023 Thanks for listening!
Episode 250, Featuring Daredevil and Superboy!
It's the Longbox Review 250th comic book related podcast! To celebrate, I talk about two comics in my collection that reached that milestone number: Daredevil by Romita Jr and Nocenti and Superboy (and the Legion of Super-Heroes) by Hunt, Apollo, and Levitz. What are your favorite comic book issues that reached 250? Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841
Center Seat: Star Trek Day 2024
Stardate 2024.252. It's the 58th anniversary of Star Trek! I talk about how the franchise was celebrating this auspicious day, provide some reactions to the Lower Decks and Section 31 trailers, and end with a rebroadcast clip from one of my The Gutters episodes of the trip I took with my family to the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicema
The Legion Project 47: Conspiracy Theory
"The mystery surrounding the secret conspiracy within the Legion deepens, along with the tension amongst the Legionnaires." Timestamps: (00:46) Preamble (07:44) Legion of Super-Heroes #47 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (27:04) Main discussion (1:27:05) Comments on Adventure Comics #375, the first appearance of the Wanderers, and their publishing history (1:50:57) Who's
A Conversation with Mike from Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow
Podcaster and comic book fan Mike Atchison joins me to discuss his comic book history, his involvement with the Campus Comics Cast and his own venture with Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow, and I challenge Mike with some comic book trivia! And don't forget to enter Mike's comic book giveaway -- listen for details! Also, listen to more of Mike on Meanwhile at the Podcast Feedback! Email = longbox
Totally Awesome Week of Comics! Theme: Super Friends
The fine folks from Meanwhile at the Podcast -- George, Rodney, Kristen, and Rich -- join me to recommend comic books around the theme of "Super Friends" to give you a Totally Awesome Week of Comics! What could those comic books be? Listen to find out! Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Links: Meanwh
My Comics History: May/June 1979
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 May and June 1979 and spotlight Superman #338. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com Links: Travis's YouTube channel (oddfellowsthoughts) Legion first issues Mike's Comic Shop
Pull List Review: March 2024 Comics
I talk about the comic books I read in March 2024, including Black Owl #1, Rex Dexter of Mars #1, Legion of Super-Heroes #46, Justice Society of America #8, Third Shift Society v1 (#1-5), Fantastic Four #14, Sunflowers, Batman/Superman: World's Finest #24, Nightwing #111, Saucer Country: The Finale #1, Scarlet Witch (2015) #2-4, Star v1 (#1-5), and Newburn v1 (#1-8). Feedback! Email = longboxrevi
The Gutters: A Most Magical Place
In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal, Maddie and I continue our conversation about our February 2024 vacation, focusing on our Walt Disney World visit + one day at Universal Studios. Apologies for the all-too present hum throughout the recording. I tried a new microphone and will never use that again! Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longb
The Gutters: When You Wish...
In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal, Maddie joins me to talk about our experience on the Disney Wish cruise ship on the first part of our vacation during February 2024. Apologies for the all-too present hum throughout the recording. I tried a new microphone and will never use that again! Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com
The Legion Project 46: On the Fourth Hand
There's a conspiracy in the Legion! Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble (06:34) Legion of Super-Heroes #46 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (28:17) Main discussion (1:31:54) Legion related DCU appearances: Adventures of Superman #440 (1:38:01) Who's Who in the LSH issue 1 entries on Blok, Bouncing Boy, and Dawnstar (1:57:02) Wrap up and outro Send your comments or questions to longboxrev
My Comics History: March/April 1979
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 March and April 1979 and spotlight Justice League of America #168 and Flash #275. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Listen to other My Comics History
Pull List Review: Feb 2024 Comics
I talk about the comic books I read in February 2024, including The Sandman Universe Special: Thessaly #1, History of the Marvel Universe #5-6, Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #29-31, Beyond Real #1, Batman/Superman: World's Finest #23, Nightwing #110, Titans #7, Batman/Superman: World's Finest Annual 2024, Trinity Special #1, Ghost Machine #1, Alan Scott: Green Lantern #4, Superman Plus
The Gutters: Life Catchup
In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal (recorded March 10, 2024), I catch up on the major events of my life in the last year. I talk about my grandkids' birthdays, depression/anxiety/panic attacks, 25 years at my job, Christmas, the anniversaries of the deaths of my Mom and sister, turning 55, and catching COVID. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Other episodes mentioned: The Gutters: Summ
My Comics History: Jan/Feb 1979
Welcome to my comics history, where I explore the comics I read and bought through the years. We're in a new year of comic book reading for me, and I talk about some comic books that were published during those months and spotlight Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #29 and 30. Links: Marvel Two-in-One retroread January 2024 Pull List Review Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Te
The Gutters: Stage and Screen Catchup
In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal (recorded March 10, 2024), I catch up on all the stage productions, concerts, and podcasts that I've watched or listened too, as well as few other things. I talk about Chicago, Matchbox Twenty with Matt Nathanson, Aladdin, the Seattle Mariners, Ed Sheeran, Jonas Brothers, Disney on Ice, Les Miz, A Celtic Christmas with Everdream, Aaron Sorkin's To
Pull List Review: Jan 2024 Comics
I talk about some of the 55 comic books I read in January 2024, including Parker Girls v2, New X-Men v1, Animosity v2, The Great British Bump Off tp, Triskele #1, Where the Body Was gn, Once and Future v5, The Futurians, Black Panther #15, Nightwing #109, Batman/Superman: World's Finest #22, World's Finest: Teen Titans #6, Wonder Woman #4, Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #3, Titans #6, Radiant Blac
The Gutters: TV/Movie Catchup
In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal (recorded March 9, 2024), I catch up on all the tv and movie notes I've been accumulating for about a year. I talk about the Rugby World Cup, Good Omens season 2, cooking shows, Doctor Who returns, Ted Lasso ending, James Bond movies, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Guardians of the Galaxy volume 3, The Marvels, a
The Legion Project 45: Unlucky Streak
We celebrate the 30th anniversary issue of the Legion of Super-Heroes, which focuses on Lightning Lad's unlucky streak. Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble (18:19) Legion of Super-Heroes #45 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (45:58) Main discussion (1:46:34) Other subplots, the anniversary pin-up, and reader reactions (2:17:55) Legion related DCU appearances: Superman #16 and Secret Origi
My Comics History: Nov/Dec 1978
Welcome to my comics history, where I explore the comics I read and bought through the years. Despite the fact that I purchased no comics in November or December that year, I still recorded an episode! I do talk about some comics that came out during those months and then discuss an adaptation of one of my favorite sci-fi franchises: Marvel Comics Super Special #8: Battlestar Galactica. Links:
The Legion Project 44: Quislet's Story
"Quislet's origin is revealed as his 'people' call him home." Timestamps: (00:44) Preamble (10:42) Legion of Super-Heroes #44 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (29:34) Main discussion (1:35:54) Legion related DCU appearances: Millennium #7 & 8 and Adventures of Superman #438 (2:10:40) Feedback, wrap up, and outro Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@t
"The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man" (in Amazing Spider-Man v1 #248)
Troy Wilson, children's book author and comic fan, joins me to talk about "The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man" from Amazing Spider-Man v1 #248. It's a great conversation about an 11-page story, which could very well be a perfect one. Links: Issue #248 on Marvel Unlimited Spotlight on Troy from July 2022 Roger Stern interview Troy's website: http://www.troystory.ca/ Troy's Twitter: https://twitte
My Comics History: October 1978
Welcome to my comics history, where I explore the comics I read and bought through the years. We're into the second month of my comic reading, and I talk about some comic books that were published in October 1978 and spotlight Amazing Spider-Man #188 and Green Lantern #112. Links: My review of Adventure Comics #459 (mentioned in the episode) The Brian Cronin article about the winners of the Sup
Christmas Gab Bag 2023
Happy holidays! It's that time of year, and this time we discuss the following Christmas related comic books: Batman #309 (1978, DC Comics) World of Archie Jumbo Comics #104, "Just Be Clause" and "Elf Help" (2020, Archie Comics) Howard the Duck Holiday Special #1 (1997, Marvel Comics) Batman: The Brave and Bold #14 (2011, DC Comics) Teen Titans Go! #25 (2017, DC Comics) Street Angel Xmas Speci
The Legion Project 43: And Wake to Find a Dream
"The Legionnaires discover that no one escapes the Manhunters!" Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble (09:44) Legion of Super-Heroes #43 synopsis, general thoughts, ties to the Millennium event, and cover discussion (35:08) Main discussion (1:41:15) Legion related DCU appearances: Millennium #4–6, Secret Origins #23, and Amethyst #4 (2:23:17) Wrap up and outro Send your comments or questions to longboxrev
My Comics History: September 1978
Welcome to my comics history, where I explore the comics I read and bought through the years. I go all the way back to my beginning, examining some comic books that were published in September 1978. Links: The original three (Avengers 177, Amazing Spider-Man 186, and Marvel Tales 98) The original three featured in the Comic Book Memories episode. Spider-Woman 9 and Green Lantern 111 in the orig
1 Hit Wonders: Marilyn Manor #1
Welcome to 1 Hit Wonders, where I talk about single issue comic books. This time, I chat about Marilyn Manor #1 from 2019. Are you ready to party?! Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Listen to other 1 Hit Wonder episodes.
Center Seat: Star Trek: Picard S3E9/10 "Vox" / "The Last Generation"
Stardate 2023.309. On this episode of Center Seat, my Star Trek podcast, I am joined by podcaster extraordinaire, Darrell "Starfleet" Taylor, showrunner of the Taylor Network of Podcasts, to discuss the finale episodes of Star Trek: Picard season 3, "Võx" and "The Last Generation". Links: Taylor Network of Podcasts Taylor Network on Twitter Darrell on Twitter Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gm
Tales of the Legion Project: Remembering Keith Giffen
For the sixteenth Tales of the Legion Project, we remember Keith Giffen -- comics artist, writer, and creator -- known for his incredible influence on the Legion of Super-Heroes and beyond. INTRO/OUTRO: Keith Giffen podcast www.youtube.com/@RealKeithGiffen/videos Please send your comments to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. Find more to listen to at Longbox Review and The Daily
Rose City Comic Con (RCCC) 2023
On this 235th episode of the podcast, I talk with my granddaughter Maddie about returning to Stumptown (Portland, OR) for the 2023 Rose City Comic Con (RCCC). What did we do there, who did we see, and what did we buy?! Listen in to find out. Also, as a bonus, you get a reaction review of the Barbie movie. :) Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxre
The Gutters: Summer Theatre (NY NY)
In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal (recorded July 31, 2023), my granddaughter Madison joins me to discuss our family vacation to New York. We first beamed into Ticonderoga for the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour, then we visited my niece and her baby son, and finally arrived at Times Square to see some sites and, more importantly, Broadway shows (Hades Town, Little Shop of Horrors
The Legion Project 42: To Sleep a Thousand Years
"Laurel Kent – she's not who you think she is!" Timestamps: (00:43) Preamble (04:09) Legion of Super-Heroes #42 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (31:13) Main discussion (1:33:00) Legion related DCU appearances: Millennium #1 and 2, Secret Origins #22, and Amethyst #3 (2:05:44) Wrap up and outro Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. T
Center Seat: Star Trek: Picard S3E6/7/8 "The Bounty" / "Dominion" / "Surrender"
Stardate 2023.230. On this episode of Center Seat, my Star Trek podcast, I am joined by podcaster extraordinaire, Darrell "Starfleet" Taylor, showrunner of the Taylor Network of Podcasts, to discuss the sixth through eighth episodes of Star Trek: Picard season 3, "The Bounty", "Dominion", and "Surrender". Links: Taylor Network of Podcasts Taylor Network on Twitter Darrell on Twitter Feedback!
Tales of the Legion Project: Legion of Super-Heroes (2023) Movie
(00:39) Preamble, background info on the Tomorrowverse, and credit info (15:07) Legion of Super-Heroes synopsis and general thoughts (24:59) Main discussion (1:21:19) Wrap-up and outro MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO: "Main Title" by Kevin Riepl from Legion of Super-Heroes original motion picture soundtrack The Legion Project Forum: https://justanotherfanboy.freeforums.net/board/19/legion-project Please send y
Kirby Comics! The Demon, The Sandman, and OMAC #1
On this 234th episode of the podcast, I talk with one of my favorite podcasters, Christopher Calloway of the Creator Talks comic book creator interview podcast, about some Jack Kirby created comics while he was at DC Comics in the 1970s, specifically, The Demon, The Sandman, and OMAC #1. Listen to the Creator Talks podcast! Contact Chris on Twitter and Instagram EXTRA! Listen to this conversatio
Center Seat: Star Trek: Picard S3E4/5 "No Win Scenario" / "Imposters"
Stardate 2023.130. On this episode of Center Seat, my Star Trek podcast, I am joined by podcaster extraordinaire, Darrell "Starfleet" Taylor, showrunner of the Taylor Network of Podcasts, to discuss the fourth and fifth episodes of Star Trek: Picard season 3, "No Win Scenario" and "Imposters". Links: Taylor Network of Podcasts Taylor Network on Twitter Darrell on Twitter Feedback! Email = long
Tales of the Legion Project: Brave and the Bold #5 (JLMay 2023)
On this Tales of the Legion Project, Peter and I discuss Brave and the Bold #3 (2007) as part of the JLMay 2023 event! (00:26) Preamble: Welcome to the JLMay 2023 podcast crossover event! (15:42) Brave and the Bold #5 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (42:30) Main discussion (1:24:54) Wrap-up and outro MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO: "Main Title" by Andy Sturmer (from the Batman: Brave and the
The Legion Project 41: Shall Ne'er Burn So Bright
"Starfinger takes on the Legion with devastating effects!" Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble (03:10) Legion of Super-Heroes #41 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (18:34) Main discussion (1:07:24) A quick look at "The Substitutes" episode of the Legion of Super-Heroes cartoon series featuring Starfinger (1:15:31) Announcing our participation in JLMay 2023! (1:21:09) Who's Who Update '87
New Teen Titans v1 #38
On this 233rd episode of the podcast, I talk about one of my very favorite comic books of all time: New Teen Titans v1 #38 by George Pérez, Marv Wolfman, Romeo Tanghal, Adrienne Roy, Ben Oda, and Len Wein. Fantastic Comic Fan podcast, episode 28 Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social media = Mastodon, Spoutible, Twitter, Hive Social, Facebook, Instagram,
Center Seat: Star Trek: Picard S3E2/3 "Disengage" / "Seventeen Seconds"
Stardate 2023.102. On this episode of Center Seat, my Star Trek podcast, I am joined by podcaster extraordinaire, Darrell "Starfleet" Taylor, showrunner of the Taylor Network of Podcasts, to discuss the second and third episodes of Star Trek: Picard season 3, "Disengage" and "Seventeen Seconds". Links: Taylor Network of Podcasts Taylor Network on Twitter Darrell on Twitter Feedback! Email = lo
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