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

Greg and Dan review Legion of Super-Heroes Vol 3 #37 from 1987. The Time Trapper has a big surprise for the Legion and Superboy. No he is not yet Doomsday. Squatcho Man has secured legal services. Join us for a fun romp through the 30th, I mean 20th century.

Writer: Paul Levitz; Penciller: Greg Laroque, Steve Lightle (Cover); Inkers: Mike DeCarlo, ; Letterer: Bob Lappan; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel)

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Timeline:

00:00 Off the Rails Intro
00:33 Why August 1987 Matters
00:48 Byrne Superman Shakeup
02:29 Superboy Tangent Time
05:51 Booster and Legion Art Talk
08:07 Legends Setup Time Trapper
09:41 Modern DC Parallels
15:36 Baseball Game Detour
16:52 Quatro Man Rumor
17:56 Legion 37 Opens
19:08 Direct Sales Checklist
23:42 Time Institute Aftermath
27:28 Baxter Paper Praise
30:26 Time Bubble Mission
40:30 End of Time Showdown
42:56 Block Explains Time
44:35 Dark Dream Girl Art
46:00 Smallville Silver Age Vibes
49:25 Pete Ross And Crisis Clues
54:26 Back To The Future Subplots
01:04:23 Kent Farm Basement Betrayal
01:09:01 Polar Boy Under Pressure
01:10:18 Superboy Hunts The Legion
01:11:56 Time Trapper Final Act
01:13:09 Wrap Up And Next Reads

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #18 from 1987. Booster is in a film noir classic. Its Booster's last call! Plus and update on the Squatcho Man in another fun episode.

Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo, Jerry Ordway (Cover); Letterer: Bob Lappan; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel)

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Timeline:

00:00 Squatcho Man Fallout
01:46 Call Jujitsu Lawyer Paul
06:19 Green Jelly Show Details
08:27 Tickets Venue and Vibes
15:13 Booster Gold 18 Cover Talk
17:43 Comic Opens Seymour Fight
18:37 Wrestling Danhausen Detour
28:41 Broderick Future Cop Backstory
34:27 Oakland Duster and Train Life
37:41 Train Hopping Talk
39:25 Booster Date Stakeout
41:00 Game Distraction Banter
42:08 Hubcap Takedown
43:25 Noir Narration Vibes
45:45 Ads And Grab Bags
48:50 Next Read Legion Debate
53:19 Liquor Store Showdown
59:56 Gold Exchange Letter
01:05:44 John Byrne Rant
01:11:38 Kickstarter And Wrap Up