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Tales of TLP: Readers’ Round-Up

For the eighteenth 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! (2:17:49) 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 & 370 and Legion related podcast listening (2:04:00) Legion trivia! (2:13:22) Wrap up and Outro longboxreview@gmail.com peter@thedailyrios.com The post Tales of TLP: Readers’ Round-Up first appeared on The Daily Rios.

Tales of TLP: the Supergirl Saga

For the seventeenth Tales of the Legion Project, we discuss “The Supergirl Saga” from Superman 21, Adventures of Superman 444, and Superman 22 by John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, John Beatty, Dennis Janke and company. (2:21:07) 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 MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO: “Main Title” by Jerry Goldsmith from Supergirl (1984) original motion picture soundtrack longboxreview@gmail.com peter@thedailyrios.com The post Tales of TLP: the Supergirl Saga first appeared on The Daily Rios.

The Legion Project 50: Life and Death and the End of Time

The Legion Project podcast returns with a giant sized celebration for Episode 50! We kick things off with our first-ever face to face chat on our anniversary, current Legion news and more. And then we return to form to discuss “Life and Death and the End of Time” from Legion of Super-Heroes issue 50, a tale of death, destruction, and a surprising rebirth in the ultimate showdown with the Time Trapper! (4:08:23) TIMESTAMPS: (00:48) Preamble and anniversary talk (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) Legion of Super-Heroes 50 synopsis, general thoughts and cover discussion (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 issue 2 entries on Mordru, Lords of Order and Chaos, and Manhunter; also, Who’s Who in the LSH 5 entries on Phantom Girl, Proty II, and the Science Police. (3:51:33) Outro and Wrap-Up VIDEO: The entire Preamble portion is available to watch on YouTube: youtu.be/ievLQgbDXY4?si=SAipnocTUKFd4C_P INTRO THEME: “Lost City” by RhoMusic twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos longboxreview@gmail.com peter@thedailyrios.com The post The Legion Project 50: Life and Death and the End of Time first appeared on The Daily Rios.

TDR 658: Digest 08.17.25

The Daily Rios Digest for August 17th, 2025: The Secret Origin of OHOTMU. Celebrating 50 years of Jaws. Completing the breakdown of the Hall of Justice mural in Superman. And more! (50:21) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (10:21) Timeline Tuesday: 50 years ago: August 1975 (21:01) Jim Shooter’s Secret Origin of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (27:01) Breakdown: part 2 of the Hall of Justice mural in Superman (45:27) A follow-up to CGS episode 2025 PROMO: The Long Live the Legion Podcast longlivethelegion2025.podbean.com LINK: Jim Shooter jimshooter.com peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 658: Digest 08.17.25 first appeared on The Daily Rios.

TDR 657: Digest 08.10.25

The Daily Rios Digest for August 10th, 2025: A review of Knight Terrors. A breakdown of the Hall of Justice mural in Superman. Celebrating ten years of Hamilton. And more! (1:02:18) TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Breakdown: the Hall of Justice mural in Superman (25:45) Timeline Tuesday: 75 years ago: August 1950 (33:37) R’view: Knight Terrors (45:42) Theatre Thursday: 10th Anniversary of Hamilton (55:37) Feedback Friday PROMO: Longbox Review longboxreview.com LINK: Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia www.aithpodcast.com peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 657: Digest 08.10.25 first appeared on The Daily Rios.