ALIEN LEGION (Epic Comics, 1984) - Part Two
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
- In this week's episode, Steven and Chris continue their wide-ranging discussion of Epic Comics' ALIEN LEGION series (Also check out Part One [link], which went live last week). Carl Potts, Alan Zelenetz, Frank Cirocco, Larry Stroman.
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.
SHOW NOTES
00:08 - Issue 6: “Operation Nerve Center!” - The character of alien soldier, Dirge, and his all-too-human battle with an addiction to a performance-enhancing drug
01:53 - The use of thought balloons as an essential window into the deepest vulnerabilities of our traumatized cosmic battalion. “Soldiers in this insane crucible of battle.”
08:01 - Impostor syndrome in ALIEN LEGION -- the neurotic, inadequate, deeply insecure messes, who are our main players, along with the increasingly expansive cast of characters in this world
12:50 - Sarigar usually keeps a lid on his id, but sometimes a mofo’s gotta use his big-ass lizard/reptile tail to beat some ass
14:51 - Issue 7: Whilce Portacio (!) inked this issue of ALIEN LEGION
15:37 - Issues 8 - 11: The Chris Warner issues: rock-solid work in between the more idiosyncratic runs of Cirocco and Stroman
16:59 - The rise of the grimmest and grittiest of all legionnaires, Jugger Grimrod, in the era of Wolverine and the Punisher
24:08 - Issue 12: “Hollow Harvest!” The arrival of the great Larry Stroman brings a distinctly new visual flair to the book and some awesomely stylized hair!
48:25 - Issue 13: “Moonlilies for Cora Cora!” = FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON
56:31 - Issue 14: “Reprise!” - the devastating next chapter
1:20:53 - Issue 15: “The Official Death of Jugger Grimrod!” The title says it all.
1:35:42 - Issue 16: “Demons!” - Intro of Tamara, the first woman legionnaire
2:04:04 - Travis Charest & Larry Stroman both drawing DARKSTARS for DC! Discussion of Charest’s early work -- WILDCATS w/ Alan Moore and METABARONS
2:06:23 - You can tell every genre of story as a war story.
2:07:51 - ALIEN LEGION as the ultimate, hyper-compressed metaphor for life. “We’re all in the ALIEN LEGION.”
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🎙 SHOW NOTES
In this episode, Chris and Steven continue their wide-ranging discussion of Epic Comics' ALIEN LEGION series (Part One here: AL1, Epic Com... ). ALIEN LEGION was published in 1984, created by Carl Potts, Alan Zelenetz, Frank Cirocco, Larry Stroman.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:08 - Issue 6: “Operation Nerve Center!” - The character of alien soldier, Dirge, and his all-too-human battle with an addiction to a performance-enhancing drug
01:53 - The use of thought balloons as an essential window into the deepest vulnerabilities of our traumatized cosmic battalion. “Soldiers in this insane crucible of battle.”
08:01 - Impostor syndrome in ALIEN LEGION -- the neurotic, inadequate, deeply insecure messes, who are our main players, along with the increasingly expansive cast of characters in this world
12:50 - Sarigar usually keeps a lid on his id, but sometimes a mofo’s gotta use his big-ass lizard/reptile tail to beat some ass
14:51 - Issue 7: Whilce Portacio (!) inked this issue of ALIEN LEGION
15:37 - Issues 8 - 11: The Chris Warner issues: rock-solid work in between the more idiosyncratic runs of Cirocco and Stroman
16:59 - The rise of the grimmest and grittiest of all legionnaires, Jugger Grimrod, in the era of Wolverine and the Punisher
24:08 - Issue 12: “Hollow Harvest!” The arrival of the great Larry Stroman brings a distinctly new visual flair to the book and some awesomely stylized hair!
48:25 - Issue 13: “Moonlilies for Cora Cora!” = FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON
56:31 - Issue 14: “Reprise!” - the devastating next chapter
1:20:53 - Issue 15: “The Official Death of Jugger Grimrod!” The title says it all.
1:35:42 - Issue 16: “Demons!” - Intro of Tamara, the first woman legionnaire
2:04:04 - Travis Charest & Larry Stroman both drawing DARKSTARS for DC! Discussion of Charest’s early work -- WILDCATS w/ Alan Moore and METABARONS
2:06:23 - You can tell every genre of story as a war story.
2:07:51 - ALIEN LEGION as the ultimate, hyper-compressed metaphor for life. “We’re all in the ALIEN LEGION.”
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.
What a phenomenal podcast. I personally did not grow up with comic books, let alone any comics from the 1980s. But the specificity, nuance, and passion on display here makes me feel like I've stumbled upon some treasure map and now I feel inspired to take a deep dive into this world in the hopes of finding some lost treasure. Keep 'em coming!
So thrilled we’ve sparked your curiosity! I highly recommend you take the plunge and pick up trade paperbacks of some ‘80s comics series on Amazon (or cheaper runs on eBay). They’re decidedly more engaging and less overwhelming with lore and continuity than comics from the last 25 years.
- Chris
💬 TELL US
❓Who’s your favorite Legionnaire? What’s your favorite storyline in ALIEN LEGION? Let’s hear it!
Really been enjoying the episodes. Picked up some Sabre and Alien Legion in my last bin dive cuz of you guys. Look forward to hearing more.
Hey, thanks for commenting! Thrilled to know you’ve been digging the show and that it’s influenced your comic shopping habits. Stay tuned! We have some very cool episodes coming up.
- Steven
Please tell us what you think of Alien Legion! We’re updating the video with comic art very soon too.