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ALIEN LEGION (Epic Comics, 1984) Part One
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This week, Steven and Chris begin their two-part exploration of Epic Comics' ALIEN LEGION, published in 1984, created by Carl Potts, Alan Zelenetz, and Frank Cirocco. Part One covers issues one through five; Part Two continues the series.
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COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few notable exceptions). In this weekly podcast, screenwriters Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) and Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age of comics.
SHOW NOTES
0:15 - Intro to the ALIEN LEGION series
02:07 - How the floppies differ from the collected trade editions, in regard to THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE-style entries provided for the main legionnaires
08:55 - Issue One, "Survival of the Fittest!" Zelenetz and Cirocco’s specific way of approaching this sprawling space opera
28:15 - Issues Two: "Blind Trust!"
30:31 - Allusions to LOST — Did that classic TV series draw inspiration for its “bottle episodes” and their solo character flashback structures from ALIEN LEGION?
44:39 - Torqa Dun & Jugger Grimrod as sketchy legionnaires in the Wolverine and Punisher mold
58:12 - A detour into the challenges of creator-owned comics
1:08:38 - Issue Three, "Last Gamble!” and its Back-up Story
1:20:53 - Era of post-decompressed storytelling and Frank Cirocco’s exquisitely-designed cover art
1:25:19 - Issue Four: "The Killing Zone!” - the big Torie Montroc’s solo issue
1:40:21 - Zeerod’s Back-Up Story in Issue Four: “Conscience!"
+ Goodwin & Simonson's phenomenal ‘70s gem, MANHUNTER
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