Greg and Dan review Adventure Comics 352 staring the Legion of Super-Heroes! We dove back into Jim Shooter's 14 year old writing and found the introduction of the Fatal Five and the Sun Eater. Join us for some silver age fun!

Writer: Jim Shooter; Penciller: Curt Swan; Inker: George Klein; Letterer: Milt Snapinn; Editors: Mort Weisinger

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Superman Movie Review
02:24 Superman and Lex Luthor Discussion
05:27 Superman TV Shows and Character Analysis
07:34 Nathan Fillion and Firefly Controversy
09:57 Comic Book Review: Jim Shooter's Early Work
16:54 Comic Book History and Publishing Insights
35:39 Superboy's Unfair Advantage
36:48 The Sun Eater Threat
38:30 Legionnaires' Call to Action
39:15 Banking and Money Explained
44:16 Recruiting the Villains
45:02 Comic Book Advertisements
50:54 SOS to Evil
51:45 The Legionnaires' Mission
57:16 The Persuader and Projectra
01:00:10 Mono and Ferro Lad
01:01:22 Upcoming Issue Teasers
01:01:57 Listener Letters and Responses
01:05:47 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

Greg and Dan review Superboy Volume 1 #221 Starring the Legion of Super-Heroes. Grimbor is here! Join us for our fun tribute to Jim Shooter and Mike Grell.

Writer: Jim Shooter; Penciller: Mike Grell; Inker: Bob Wiacek; Editors: Jack C. Harris and Murray Boltinoff

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Tribute to Jim Shooter
00:54 Discussing Future Podcast Topics
01:31 Social Media Platforms Debate
03:24 Comic Book Signing Stories
05:29 Grimbor and the Omega Point
12:26 Exploring the Superboy Legion of Superheroes Comic
23:55 Advertisements and Side Discussions
29:31 Discussing the Deficit and Tax Policies
31:13 Comic Book Characters and Their Stories
35:03 Advertisements and Promotions in Comics
37:23 Grimbor and Charma's Attack on the Legion
39:40 Comic Book Ads and Nostalgia
53:56 The Future of Grimbor and Charma
56:19 Honoring Jim Shooter and Final Thoughts

Greg and Dan review Madrox #5. Madrox against more dupes! The mystery is solved between all of the ads. Another fun episode! Next week Grimbor appears.

Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Schmidt and Nicole Wiley

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and AEW Experience
00:22 Shoutouts and Retro Emporium
02:09 AEW
02:59 Napoleon Dynamite and Podcast Plans
03:59 Comic Book Nostalgia
05:04 Marvel and DC Comics Discussion
06:48 Legion of Superheroes and Personal Stories
13:17 Mad Rocks Number Five
13:53 Advertisements and Disappointments
24:08 Constantine and Cancer: A Movie About Smoking
24:39 Stringer's Fate and Basement Drama
25:00 Advertisements and Stringer's Death
26:49 Mutant Town New York: Mrs. Campbell's Grief
27:55 Mrs. Campbell's Fiery Power
28:33 Eddie and Sheila's Betrayal
29:10 Rants on Advertisements and Film Noir
32:44 Sheila's Transformation and Final Battle
36:49 Jamie Returns to New York
41:28 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Plans