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ALIEN LEGION (Epic Comics, 1984) Part One

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A tartalmat a Steven Bagatourian & Christopher Derrick, Steven Bagatourian, and Christopher Derrick biztosítja. Az összes podcast-tartalmat, beleértve az epizódokat, grafikákat és podcast-leírásokat, közvetlenül a Steven Bagatourian & Christopher Derrick, Steven Bagatourian, and Christopher Derrick vagy a podcast platform partnere tölti fel és biztosítja. Ha úgy gondolja, hogy valaki az Ön engedélye nélkül használja fel a szerzői joggal védett művét, kövesse az itt leírt folyamatot https://hu.player.fm/legal.

This week, Steven and Chris begin their two-part exploration of Epic Comics' ALIEN LEGION, published in 1984, created by Carl Potts, Alan Zelenetz, and Frank Cirocco. Part One covers issues one through five; Part Two continues the series.
Visit ComicsRotYourBrain.com to get a look at some of the fantastic art discussed in our episodes.
COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few notable exceptions). In this weekly podcast, screenwriters Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) and Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age of comics.
SHOW NOTES

0:15 - Intro to the ALIEN LEGION series

02:07 - How the floppies differ from the collected trade editions, in regard to THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE-style entries provided for the main legionnaires

08:55 - Issue One, "Survival of the Fittest!" Zelenetz and Cirocco’s specific way of approaching this sprawling space opera

28:15 - Issues Two: "Blind Trust!"

30:31 - Allusions to LOST — Did that classic TV series draw inspiration for its “bottle episodes” and their solo character flashback structures from ALIEN LEGION?

44:39 - Torqa Dun & Jugger Grimrod as sketchy legionnaires in the Wolverine and Punisher mold

58:12 - A detour into the challenges of creator-owned comics

1:08:38 - Issue Three, "Last Gamble!” and its Back-up Story

1:20:53 - Era of post-decompressed storytelling and Frank Cirocco’s exquisitely-designed cover art

1:25:19 - Issue Four: "The Killing Zone!” - the big Torie Montroc’s solo issue

1:40:21 - Zeerod’s Back-Up Story in Issue Four: “Conscience!"
+ Goodwin & Simonson's phenomenal ‘70s gem, MANHUNTER

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+ We appreciate your support of the show via Patreon: ComicsRotYourBrain
+ For even more cool shit, read Chris's Substack (cinema, comics, and culture) - THIN ICE
©2024 Comics Rot Your Brain!
#dccomics #vertigocomics #alanmoore #comicbooks #new #content #80scomics #explained #indiecomics #scificomics #marvelcomics #horrorstories #spaceopera #scifi

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Manage episode 400414085 series 3489218
A tartalmat a Steven Bagatourian & Christopher Derrick, Steven Bagatourian, and Christopher Derrick biztosítja. Az összes podcast-tartalmat, beleértve az epizódokat, grafikákat és podcast-leírásokat, közvetlenül a Steven Bagatourian & Christopher Derrick, Steven Bagatourian, and Christopher Derrick vagy a podcast platform partnere tölti fel és biztosítja. Ha úgy gondolja, hogy valaki az Ön engedélye nélkül használja fel a szerzői joggal védett művét, kövesse az itt leírt folyamatot https://hu.player.fm/legal.

This week, Steven and Chris begin their two-part exploration of Epic Comics' ALIEN LEGION, published in 1984, created by Carl Potts, Alan Zelenetz, and Frank Cirocco. Part One covers issues one through five; Part Two continues the series.
Visit ComicsRotYourBrain.com to get a look at some of the fantastic art discussed in our episodes.
COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few notable exceptions). In this weekly podcast, screenwriters Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) and Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age of comics.
SHOW NOTES

0:15 - Intro to the ALIEN LEGION series

02:07 - How the floppies differ from the collected trade editions, in regard to THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE-style entries provided for the main legionnaires

08:55 - Issue One, "Survival of the Fittest!" Zelenetz and Cirocco’s specific way of approaching this sprawling space opera

28:15 - Issues Two: "Blind Trust!"

30:31 - Allusions to LOST — Did that classic TV series draw inspiration for its “bottle episodes” and their solo character flashback structures from ALIEN LEGION?

44:39 - Torqa Dun & Jugger Grimrod as sketchy legionnaires in the Wolverine and Punisher mold

58:12 - A detour into the challenges of creator-owned comics

1:08:38 - Issue Three, "Last Gamble!” and its Back-up Story

1:20:53 - Era of post-decompressed storytelling and Frank Cirocco’s exquisitely-designed cover art

1:25:19 - Issue Four: "The Killing Zone!” - the big Torie Montroc’s solo issue

1:40:21 - Zeerod’s Back-Up Story in Issue Four: “Conscience!"
+ Goodwin & Simonson's phenomenal ‘70s gem, MANHUNTER

#alienlegion #scifi #thealienlegion #carlpotts #larrystroman #epiccomics #spaceopera
Drop us a line!

+ Check out our YouTube channel to get a look at some of the fantastic art featured in our episodes. Visit ComicsRotYourBrain.com to sign up for our newsletter, Letter Column. You can also find us wherever you stream your favorite podcasts.
+ We appreciate your support of the show via Patreon: ComicsRotYourBrain
+ For even more cool shit, read Chris's Substack (cinema, comics, and culture) - THIN ICE
©2024 Comics Rot Your Brain!
#dccomics #vertigocomics #alanmoore #comicbooks #new #content #80scomics #explained #indiecomics #scificomics #marvelcomics #horrorstories #spaceopera #scifi

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