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Podcaster extraordinaire Sean Ross joins me to discuss his show, Peace Bound and Down - A Wonder Woman Podcast (on the Fire and Water Podcast Network), along with his comic book origin story, his favorite current comic books, why podcasting, and more (such as which comic is the "Watchmen of the 21st century")! Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web =  longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Links: Sean on Bluesky Pulp 2 Pixel Podcasts (Secret Wars & Beyond, Squadron SupremeCast, Never Ending Reading Pile) The Bat-Pod Information on Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Extra! This excerpt from our conversation was cut from the episode, but I thought it would be fun to tease Sean about Secret Wars III. Enjoy. episode 260

7/4/25 • 104:44

I talk about some of the 72 comic books I read in May 2025. See this pinned post for information about the LBR 15th anniversary Zoom chat. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web =  longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 259

6/18/25 • 28:27

I talk about a death in the family and then a couple trips I took both before and after that event. Plus the usual tv, movie, and podcast talk. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web =  longboxreview.com Links David Tennant Does a Podcast With... CGS releases its 2000th (numbered) episode! DC Action News That Giffen Show (from the Resurrections - An Adam Warlock and Thanos Podcast) Tangle Thanks for listening! episode 49

6/4/25 • 33:10

I talk about some of the 52 comic books I read in April 2025. Helen of Wyndhorn My Time Machine Groupies 1-4 Blood Squad Seven v1 Sparrow 1 Summer of Superman Special Batman: Dark Patterns 1-3 Absolute Martian Manhunter 1 Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web =  longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! episode 258

5/21/25 • 31:38

"It's the time for deadly revelations as the Legionnaires uncover the conspirators in their midst ... and Starfinger reveals his infiltrators." Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble and feedback (17:56) Legion of Super-Heroes #49 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (39:53) Main discussion (1:42:09) Who’s Who in the LSH #4 entries on Legion Worlds, Cosmic King, Lightning Lord, and Saturn Queen; also Who’s Who Update ’88 #1 on Brainiac and the Green Lantern Corps. (2:19:26) Legion related DCU appearances: Superman #20 (2:33:51) Wrap up and outro Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. Thanks for listening! The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". Intro theme: “Lost City” by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos

5/7/25 • 157:47

I talk about some of the 34 comic books I read in March 2025. Don't forget about the #JSApril event that is celebrating 85 years of everyone's favorite and first Golden Age superhero team, the Justice Society of America. Visit https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/JSApril for more information. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web =  longboxreview.com Thanks for listening!

4/23/25 • 26:11

As part of the #JSApril event, I am spotlighting All-Star Comics #36 and the "5 Drowned Men"! Visit the Fire and Water Podcast Network website for a complete list of participating podcasters, bloggers, and what they’re covering at https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/JSApril. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web =  longboxreview.com Thanks for listening!

4/9/25 • 38:56

I talk about some of the 82 comic books I read in February 2025. I’m also joining the #JSApril event that is celebrating 85 years of everyone’s favorite and first Golden Age superhero team, the Justice Society of America. Listen to the promo in this episode, but you can also visit https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/JSApril for more information. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web =  longboxreview.com Links: Comic Geek Speak episode 1985: Emperor Doom Comics Discourse 114 episode 114: A Discussion with Tom King Thanks for listening!

3/26/25 • 33:14

It's a new year and a new me (sort of)! I catch you up on my post-retirement life, plus the usual tv, movie, and podcast talk. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com Linktree = https://linktr.ee/longboxreview Links The episode in which I talk to Damian about the comic book shops I visited with him. West Wing Weekly political film fest Inglorious Treksperts Holiday countdown Meanwhile at the Podcast episode 300 Peace Bound and Down: A Wonder Woman podcast Thanks for listening!

3/12/25 • 41:14

The old Pull List Review episodes I did are now my Reading Pile episodes, where I talk about the books I read in a particular month. In this case, I talk about some of the 56 comic books I read in January 2025, plus my plans for the podcast this year. I'm also joining the #JSApril event that is celebrating 85 years of everyone's favorite and first Golden Age superhero team, the Justice Society of America. Listen to the promo in this episode, but you can also visit https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/JSApril for more information. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web =  longboxreview.com Thanks for listening!

2/26/25 • 43:35

It’s a new year, but it's also time to look back at my favorite comic books that I read in 2024 ... and 2023?! Be sure to let me know what your favorites were! Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky Mastodon Facebook Web =  longboxreview.com Thanks for listening

2/10/25 • 57:30

Happy holidays! It's that time of year, and this time George (from Meanwhile at the Podcast) and I discuss the following Christmas-related comic books: The Adventures of Superboy #12 Blue Monday v3: “Blue Belles” Maze Agency #11 Hellblazer #250: “The Curse of Christmas” Batman #247 Curse Words Holiday Special Please subscribe to Meanwhile at the Podcast and interact with George, Rodney, Kristin, or Rich through the following: http://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com https://www.facebook.com/meanwhileatthepodcast https://twitter.com/@MeanwhileATP https://www.instagram.com/meanwhileatp https://bsky.app/profile/meanwhileatp.bsky.social Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web =  longboxreview.com Listen to previous Christmas Gab Bag episodes: https://longboxreview.com/tag/gab-bag/. Thanks for listening!

12/18/24 • 151:06

"The other Legionnaires begin to weed out the conspirators, as Brainiac Five's plan results in disaster." Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble (05:46) Legion of Super-Heroes #48 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (23:23) Main discussion (1:33:01) Discussing the first issue of the Wanderers (2:04:24) Who’s Who in the LSH #3 entries on Heroes of Lallor, the Khunds and Invisible Kid I (2:26:14) Legion related DCU appearances: Superman #19, Adventures of Superman #442 and the recent DC All In Special (2:43:37) Wrap up and outro Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. Thanks for listening! The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". Intro theme: “Lost City” by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos

12/13/24 • 165:26

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 July and August 1979. I also spotlight DC Comics Presents #14 and Marvel Team-Up #86. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com Links: Episode 250 Thanks for listening! Listen to other My Comics History episodes.

11/27/24 • 51:44

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 episode 023 Thanks for listening!

10/25/24 • 27:02

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@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com Thanks for listening!

9/25/24 • 46:12

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! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Theme music: “Saving the World” by Aaron Kenny (https://www.youtube.com/user/contactkennya/)

9/8/24 • 37:02

"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 their publishing history (1:50:57) Who’s Who in the LSH #2 entries on Ferro Lad, Douglas Nolan, and Duo Damsel (2:24:13) Legion related DCU appearances: Adventures of Superman #441 (2:36:17) Wrap up and outro Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. Thanks for listening! The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". Intro theme: “Lost City” by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos

9/6/24 • 162:44

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 Meanwhile at the Podcast   Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Links: Mike on Twitter and Bluesky Mike's email Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow Campus Comics Cast Meanwhile at the Podcast TDR 575: the Shadow Hero

8/23/24 • 77:55

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 Thanks for listening! Links: Meanwhile at the Podcast https://x.com/meanwhileatp https://instagram.com/meanwhileatp/ https://www.facebook.com/meanwhileatthepodcast George Rodney: https://x.com/artnerrd https://www.instagram.com/theartnerrd/ https://facebook.com/artnerrd https://shop.spreadshirt.com/artnerrd Kristen: https://www.facebook.com/kristingollhofer https://www.instagram.com/kristingollhofer Rich Sequart article about Sandman #13

8/10/24 • 79:30

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 (oddfellowsthoughts) Legion first issues Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow ep 7 (Manhunter) Thanks for listening! Listen to other My Comics History episodes.

7/17/24 • 47:22

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 Newburn v1 (#1-8). Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web =  longboxreview.com Links: Public Domain Super Heroes Atomic Pulp Media at IndyPlanet Thanks for listening!

7/3/24 • 49:30

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@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web =  longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Listen to other The Gutters episodes.

6/19/24 • 75:30

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/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web =  longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Listen to other The Gutters episodes.

6/6/24 • 71:07

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 outro Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. Thanks for listening! The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". Intro theme: “Lost City” by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos

5/22/24 • 121:21

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 for listening! Listen to other My Comics History episodes.

5/15/24 • 44:26

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 Machine #1, Alan Scott: Green Lantern #4, Superman Plus Legion of Super-Heroes #1, Somna #2, All-American Comics #16, DC Comics Presents Annual #3, The Forever Maps, The Low, Low Woods #1-6, Fantastic Four #1-13, Invisible Woman v1 (#1-5), Captain Marvel #29, Marvel Feature #12, Batman: Killing Time #1-6, Wonder Woman #5, Spider-Woman #5, Power Girl: Uncovered #1, and Bylines in Blood v1 (#1-4). Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web =  longboxreview.com Links: Resurrections - An Adam Warlock and Thanos Podcast My Comics History: Jan/Feb 1979 Pull List Review: Jan 2024 Comics Thanks for listening!

5/1/24 • 38:03

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 Lifeline Other episodes mentioned: The Gutters: Summer Theatre (NY NY) Rose City Comic Con (RCCC) 2023 The Gutters: I Hate December Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web =  longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Listen to other The Gutters episodes.

4/17/24 • 32:17

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 Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web = longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Listen to other My Comics History episodes.

4/10/24 • 30:29

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 Celtic Christmas with Everdream, Aaron Sorkin's To Kill a Mockingbird, Six, Stomp, Mean Girls, Sherlock & Co, Iron Age of Comics, A World on Fire, 52 Pickup, Felicia Day's Third Eye, In the Dream House, and Tom Brevoort's newsletter. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Web =  longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Listen to other The Gutters episodes.

4/4/24 • 50:26