Longbox Review

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 re...

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...

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

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 Thanks for liste...

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 LBR M...

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...

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...

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

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...

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 =  208-...

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

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 y...

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: Promo: Campus Com...

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 Tapes: A Cri...

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 =  longboxr...

"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...

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 =   longboxreview.com Lin...

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 Hello Sunshine og...

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/voicem...

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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 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

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 Social...

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 =...

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...

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...