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/v…

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 ou…

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 f…

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 Machin…

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 Life…

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 …

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 Ce…

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 Sco…

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,…

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 relat…

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 …

“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 o…

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…

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 Br…

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!…

"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 ou…

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. S…

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.…

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…

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 m…

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.co…

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, …

“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 lon…

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 Ne…

(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.fre…