I talk about three major things going on in my life, plus a little movie and podcast talk. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com Linktree = https://linktr.ee/longboxreview Links Comic Geek Speak Department of Midnight Meanwhile at the Podcast episode 284 Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow Thanks for…

It's the Longbox Review 250th comic book related podcast! To celebrate, I talk about two comics in my collection that reached that milestone number: Daredevil by Romita Jr and Nocenti and Superboy (and the Legion of Super-Heroes) by Hunt, Apollo, and Levitz. What are your favorite comic book issues that reached 250? Feedback! Email = longboxreview@…

Stardate 2024.252. It's the 58th anniversary of Star Trek! I talk about how the franchise was celebrating this auspicious day, provide some reactions to the Lower Decks and Section 31 trailers, and end with a rebroadcast clip from one of my The Gutters episodes of the trip I took with my family to the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour. Feedback! E…

"The mystery surrounding the secret conspiracy within the Legion deepens, along with the tension amongst the Legionnaires." Timestamps: (00:46) Preamble (07:44) Legion of Super-Heroes #47 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (27:04) Main discussion (1:27:05) Comments on Adventure Comics #375, the first appearance of the Wanderers, and t…

Podcaster and comic book fan Mike Atchison joins me to discuss his comic book history, his involvement with the Campus Comics Cast and his own venture with Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow, and I challenge Mike with some comic book trivia! And don't forget to enter Mike's comic book giveaway -- listen for details! Also, listen to more of Mike on Meanwhil…

The fine folks from Meanwhile at the Podcast -- George, Rodney, Kristen, and Rich -- join me to recommend comic books around the theme of "Super Friends" to give you a Totally Awesome Week of Comics! What could those comic books be? Listen to find out! Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com T…

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 May and June 1979 and spotlight Superman #338. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com Links: Travis's YouTube channel (oddfellows…

I talk about the comic books I read in March 2024, including Black Owl #1, Rex Dexter of Mars #1, Legion of Super-Heroes #46, Justice Society of America #8, Third Shift Society v1 (#1-5), Fantastic Four #14, Sunflowers, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #24, Nightwing #111, Saucer Country: The Finale #1, Scarlet Witch (2015) #2-4, Star v1 (#1-5), and…

In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal, Maddie and I continue our conversation about our February 2024 vacation, focusing on our Walt Disney World visit + one day at Universal Studios. Apologies for the all-too present hum throughout the recording. I tried a new microphone and will never use that again! Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gma…

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…