Longbox Review

This episode I talk about my health (ugh, right?) and the 7-minute workout, the former City of Heroes secret server and how that may impact the City of Titans development, and my upcoming trip to Edinburgh, Scotland, where I solicit comic book shop recommendations. I also talk about the Sean Connery Bond films, Avengers: Endgame , Game of Thrones , the Chris Daughtry concert with Dan Layus as the...

For the second Tales of the Legion Project, we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes (v3) Annual #1 (1985). Timestamps: (00:28) Preamble (06:24) Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #1 synopsis, cover comparisons, and general thoughts (32:37) Main discussion on the cast of characters, Laurel Kent, and the mystery villain (1:06:48) Additional thoughts on the various inkers, as well as other story points (1:30:38...

Nerd Goggles podcast host MJ and I continue our discussion of Birds of Prey: Of Like Minds , issues 58 through 61, by Gail Simone, Ed Benes. Alex Lei, Rob Lea, Hi-Fi, John E. Workman, Jared Fletcher, and Lysa Hawkins. If you haven't listened to Part 1 of the discussion yet (where I interview MJ for a bit before we discuss issues 56 and 57 of the series), you can find it at https://wp.me/pZkAx-1Pd...

Nerd Goggles podcast host MJ joins me to discuss (among other things) her podcast and comic book origin story, plus the pitfalls of social media and the role of criticism in Art. Then (at the 41:51 mark) we begin our discussion of Birds of Prey: Of Like Minds , issues 56 and 57, by Gail Simone, Ed Benes. Alex Lei, Rob Lea, Hi-Fi, John E. Workman, Jared Fletcher, and Lysa Hawkins. Please join us ne...

We peruse the April 2019 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in June. Please send your comments to  longboxreview@gmail.com , chat with me @longboxreview  on Twitter, and visit  longboxreview.com . Please subscribe, rate, and review the show via  Apple podcasts . Thanks for listening! Links: Livestream for the Cure: https://www.livestreamforthecure.com Dead Beats Kickstarter: https://www....

This episode, I talk about some newer Marvel, Boom, Dynamite, and Image titles I've been reading: Fantastic Four Superior Spider-Man Unstoppable Wasp Firefly James Bond 007 Criminal Please send your comments to  longboxreview@gmail.com , chat with me @longboxreview  on Twitter, and visit  longboxreview.com . Please subscribe, rate, and review the show via  Apple podcasts . Thanks for listening!

Presenting a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we will discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". In this episode we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes #15, "Hostage on a Hostile Star". Witness the astonishing debut of the newest...

This episode I talk about visiting my daughter for her birthday and how much I love my granddaughter (again). Also, podcast and movie recommendations that include How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World and Marvel's Captain Marvel (and Ready Player One and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse [again]! Finally, I talk about a Rick Springfield concert I went to where I had The Best Time! Links: Conv...

This episode, I talk about several newer DC Comics titles I've been reading: The Dreaming House of Whispers Justice League Dark Justice League Odyssey Catwoman Heroes in Crisis Wonder Woman The Green Lantern Martian Manhunter Detective Comics Freedom Fighters Please send your comments to  longboxreview@gmail.com , chat with me @longboxreview  on Twitter, and visit  longboxreview.com . Please subsc...

We peruse the March 2019 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in May. Please send your comments to  longboxreview@gmail.com , chat with me @longboxreview  on Twitter, and visit  longboxreview.com . Please subscribe, rate, and review the show via  Apple podcasts . Thanks for listening! Links: Livestream for the Cure: https://www.livestreamforthecure.com George on Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Travis ( https://www.youtube.com/user/oddfellowsthoughts and https://twitter.com/the_gaunt_man ) joins me to discuss all the comic book news from January and February 2019 that caught our attention. Please send your comments to  longboxreview@gmail.com , chat with me @longboxreview  on Twitter, and visit  longboxreview.com . Please subscribe, rate, and review the show via  Apple podcasts . Thanks...

Pulled from the longbox, I talk about Adventure Comics (v1) #459 (cover date September/October 1978). This dollar comic format featured six "all-new super-star features," including the Flash, Deadman, Green Lantern, the New Gods, Elongated Man, and Wonder Woman. Let's find out if it's really a "fabulous first issue--launching the most exciting new comic of the decade!" Please send your comments to...

Presenting a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we will discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". In this episode, we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes #14, "Unto the New Generation", where the Legion finally gets some blood! Pl...

It's time for my annual tradition of looking back at the previous year of comic books and talking about my favorites. I talk about the following categories: Image Comics AHOY Comics Dark Horse Oni Press Abstract Studios Marvel DC Comics Most disappointing Looking forward to in 2019 Please send your comments to  longboxreview@gmail.com , chat with me @longboxreview  on Twitter, and visit  longboxre...

Special guest Troy-Jeffrey Allen, Consumer Marketing Editor for Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc., joins George and myself to go over the February 2019 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in April. Please send your comments to  longboxreview@gmail.com , chat with me @longboxreview  on Twitter, and visit  longboxreview.com . Please subscribe, rate, and review the show via  Apple podcasts ....

Presenting a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we will discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". In this episode, we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes #13, "If You Think Khunds Are Cuddly, You'll Love The Lythyls!", wherein som...

Damian joins George and myself to go over the January 2019 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in March. Please send your comments to  longboxreview@gmail.com , chat with me @longboxreview  on Twitter, and visit  longboxreview.com . Please subscribe, rate, and review the show via  Apple podcasts . Thanks for listening! Links: Damian: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/sleepyreader666...

This episode I talk about how I spent Christmas, my birthday, and New Year's. Plus, entertainment recommendations (including Aquaman and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse movies, Young Justice: Outsiders and Titans on the DC Universe app, and Longmire ), games we played, and podcasts I listened to! Links: DC Comics Deck-Building Game Federation Commander starship combat game Inglorious Treksperts...

Travis ( https://www.youtube.com/user/oddfellowsthoughts and https://twitter.com/the_gaunt_man ) joins me to discuss all the comic book news from November and December 2018 that caught our attention. But first we talk about the amazing Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse movie! Please send your comments to  longboxreview@gmail.com , chat with me @longboxreview  on Twitter, and visit  longboxreview.c...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Tales of the Legion Project where we discuss Legion v3 adjacent material, such as The Legion of Substitute Heroes Special (1985). Timestamps: (01:00) Intro and origin of the Tales podcast (05:42) Legion of Substitute Heroes Special synopsis, general thoughts, and background info (29:04) On the cover, costumes and designs (38:27) Main discussion on Pulsar Sta...

In this very special episode of the podcast, my family and I discuss our favorite Christmas songs, movies, tv specials, and more! Merry Christmas and happy new year! The Gutters are audio posts about my life outside and in between the pages of comic books. Previous The Gutters posts:  https://longboxreview.com/tag/gutters/  

Happy holidays! George, of the still defunct George and Tony Entertainment Show , returns for the second annual talk about some Christmas comics. Specifically, we discuss: Pinky and the Brain Christmas Special Nightwing #64 Marvel Two-in-One #8 Wormwood Gentleman Corpse Christmas Special 2018 Manga Claus, The Blade of Kringle Avengers Annual 2014 Please send your comments to  longboxreview@gmail.c...

Sean (last appearing in Episode 119 ) and I go over the December 2018 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in February. Sean was gracious enough to join me on his birthday. Please visit him on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ryzingstar50 ) and wish him well! Please send your comments to  longboxreview@gmail.com , chat with me @longboxreview  on Twitter, and visit  longboxreview.com . Please...

What's been going on with me during the last month (Thanksgiving, birthdays, work), entertainment recommendations, listener feedback, and happy holidays! Links: The Minimalists Loren Allred singing "Never Enough" Science Vs podcast Inglorious Treksperts podcast University of Idaho Jazz Choirs Holiday Concert Taylor Network of Podcasts ZED-RAM on Twitter Creator Talks podcast

  George and I go over the November 2018 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in January. Please send your comments to  longboxreview@gmail.com , chat with me @longboxreview  on Twitter, and visit  longboxreview.com . Please subscribe, rate, and review the show via  Apple podcasts . Thanks for listening! Links: George and Tony Entertainment Show:  http://www.relmnetwork.com/gatent Twitter:...