Funny Book Forensics 432 Byrning the Legion

Greg and Dan review Superman Vol 2 #8 and Action Comics #591 from 1987. Superboy vs. Superman. John Byrne entrenches his new Superman Mythos. The Legion of Super-Heroes must be lost. Hang on for the ride!

Writer: John Byrne; Penciller: John Byrne; Inkers: Karl Kesel, Keith Williams; Letterer: John Constanza; Colors: Tom Ziuko; Editors: Mike Carlin, Andrew Helfer

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Timeline:

00:00 Frozen Podcast Setup
00:31 AT&T Internet Rant
02:48 Legion Cliffhanger Recap
05:01 Wild Team Up Tangents
06:33 Spider Man Punisher Debate
09:02 Superman 8 Cover Breakdown
11:56 Byrne Superman Smallville Changes
22:02 Heat Vision Fight With Legion Four
37:04 Superboy Retcon And Recaps
45:43 Back To Page 20 Superboy Returns
46:30 Action Comics 591 And Crypto
47:38 DND Edition Side Quest
49:31 Listener Question Incoming
49:38 Busted Playing Baseball
50:22 Out of the Park 27 Explained
52:12 Pack Ripping Addiction Talk
53:18 Back to Comics and Candy
55:06 Byrne Credits and Setup
57:28 Time Chase and Whining
01:00:05 Krypto Can’t Be Drawn
01:01:12 Time Trapper Pocket Universe
01:03:57 Kent House Showdown
01:08:08 Gold Kryptonite Sacrifice
01:10:42 Superman Solves the Mystery
01:13:28 Aftermath and Next Issue
01:15:30 Why This Retcon Breaks Things
01:25:14 Sales Charts and Industry Shifts
01:35:58 Wrap Up and Plugs