The Lost Library of Legends

Justin "The Owl" and The Podfather Phil discuss the introduction of Maxima in the pages of Action Comics 645 and 651, created by comics legends Roger Stern and George Perez!   Also check out our discussions of these issues in the following episodes of the Electric Mullet Superman podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWj00s_sF8I&list=PL9mdmWe11HXBYP_rLAR66ZRFPK2h5PQ10&index=37 https://www.youtu...

Justin "The Owl" returns with a discussion of a very special -- and hard-to-find -- story from The Private Files of the Shadow hardcover collection, which contained the issues of The Shadow from the 70's that Denny O'Neil and Michael Kaluta worked on together.  This particular story is written and illustrated by Michael Kaluta himself especially for the collection!

Justin "The Owl" and Russell begin their review of the epic storyline "Mindfield" which begins in issues 19 and 20 of Sleepwalker!  In addition, your somnambulist hosts discuss the first of two 90's gimmick covers for the Sleepwalker series (it's time to start building that cosplay outfit)!

Justin "The Owl" discusses the introduction of Kimiyo Hoshi in the pages of Crisis on Infinite Earths # 4 -- originally published by DC Comics in July 1985 -- and spends some time talking about key moments within this epic saga which defined the new Dr. Light and made her the superhero that she would later become.   [podcast logo design by Phil Perich]

Justin "The Owl" gives a special introduction to the next sub series coming from The Lost Library of Legends, dedicated to the adventures of the DC character created by legends Roger Stern and George Perez!     [logo art by Phil Perich]

Justin "The Owl" returns with a brief update about the future recording schedule of The Lost Library of Legends, and gives a preview of what to expect during the second half of the year on this comic book podcast!   [logo art by Phil Perich] Purchase your very own Lost Library of Legends t-shirt here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/capes-and-lunatics

Justin "The Owl" and Russell take another brief deviation from the Sleepwalker series to discuss the character's involvement with a very unique and unexpected super-team consisting of Dr. Strange, Sleepwalker, Namorita, and...The Punisher?!?!  An entertaining tale follows, and both issues -- 4 and 5 of Secret Defenders -- are reviewed here!  

Justin "The Owl" is joined by the original co-host of The Weeds of Crime, Russell from the Kaiju Comic-Cast!   This time the discussion involves The Shadow # 8, originally published by DC Comics in September 1974, as The Shadow and company face yet another supernatural-themed foe!   This issue has lots of surprises in store! [Logo art design by Russell Moran]

Justin "The Owl" and Russell discuss another big crossover which involves Sleepwalker -- the Infinity War!  Sleepwalker's role in this huge conflict is reviewed in full, with discussions of both Sleepwalker #18 and Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme # 46!  And Russell does his best impression of a classic comic book witch!  ^_^

Justin "The Owl" and Russell discuss in its entirety a three-part storyline which finally sees Sleepwalker team up with another original hero of the early 90's -- Darkhawk!  Will even these two heroes be enough to withstand the assault of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, even with the help of Spider-Man??   Listen to the episode and find out!  

Justin "The Owl" is joined by two special guests on this episode -- Jacob and Matt from the Bronze Age Monsters podcast -- for a fun and entertaining discussion of issue # 7 of The Shadow, originally published by DC Comics in November 1974! [podcast art design by Russell Moran]

Justin "The Owl" and Russell get into the Holiday Spirit with Sleepwalker and review both of the stories from the Sleepwalker Holiday Special, originally released in late November 1992!  

Justin "The Owl" presents a special episode as an introduction to a brand-new sub-series which will begin in early 2026 and continue on a monthly basis!   The format of the show is explained, and a list of the first few episodes is described as well, along with an introduction to Kimiyo Hoshi for those who may be unfamiliar with the character. [Logo art by Phil Perich]

Justin "The Owl" returns with a review of the next issue of The Shadow, and the final issue of this series featuring the artistic talents of Michael Kaluta -- issue # 6, originally released in September 1974 by DC Comics!   [Logo art design by Russell Moran]

Justin "The Owl" and Russell conclude their review of the four-part "Color Blindness" storyline with an episode that covers the second half -- Sleepwalker #15 and 16 -- and then give their overall thoughts on the entire story itself!  Both issues feature guest appearances by Mr. Fantastic and The Thing, and also more new villains: The Thought Police!

Justin "The Owl" returns after another brief break to discuss a single-issue spotlight on a member of Innovation Comics' super-hero team, Hero Alliance -- The Sentry!   

Justin "The Owl" returns with another episode, this time reviewing The Shadow #5 -- originally published by DC Comics in July 1974 -- which sees Denny O'Neil joined by another talent: Frank Robbins!  

Justin the Owl and Russell discuss the first half of a very unique story which sees a decidedly different side of our beleaguered hero -- Color Blindness!  The four-part story begins in issues number 13 and 14 of Sleepwalker (the discussion of the second half of this story will follow in the next episode)!

Justin "The Owl" returns after a brief absence to discuss issue #4 of The Shadow -- originally published by DC Comics in May 1974 -- where Denny O'Neil and Michael Kaluta are joined by Len Wein, Bernie Wrightson, Stephen Hickman, and Howard Chaykin!

Justin "The Owl" and Russell discuss three issues featuring an impressive roster of guest stars and guest talent!   Sleepwalker issues 11 and 12 are reviewed in full, and also a mention of Sleepwalker's first guest appearance in another comic book, Spider-Man 22!  

Justin "The Owl" concludes the second Summer Spectacular with a review of the first four-issue mini-series of The Tenth, originally published by Image Comics in 1997!   It's time for monsters, mayhem, and Siamese cats pissing in the face of Emperor Palpatine!  

Justin "The Owl" continues the second Summer Spectacular with a spotlight episode on a Neal Adams creation: Valeria the She-Bat!   Included in this episode are reviews of all three full comic books of Valeria the She-Bat, and her guest appearances in the pages of Hybrids: The Origin!  

Justin "The Owl" and Russell discuss the next two issues of Sleepwalker -- issues 9 and 10, originally published in January and February of 1992 -- in which our hero comes into conflict with some more brand-new foes: Lullaby and The O.I.E.!   Did Bill Clinton have a problem with Sleepwalker?!?!  There's only one way to find out!  

Justin "The Owl" discusses one of his personal favourite issues from this series, issue # 3 originally published by DC Comics in March of 1974, and in this issue The Shadow meets a malicious adversary in King Cobra -- and Denny O'Neil and Michael Kaluta are joined by Bernie Wrightson!

Justin "The Owl" delves into the archives for an obscure gem in the first retrospective on Continuum Comics' "The Dark" from 1990 - 1993!  This episode contains a review of the second volume of The Dark, which was actually a reprinted edition of the first volume with additional material.