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Returning from their very own Crisis on Infinite Somethings, PJ and Jon dive back into Foreign Bodies, and have a fine old time in the process.

Today’s reading: JLA: Foreign Bodies (August 1999)

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Theme tune by Eliot Red. Cover art by Gavin Mitchell.

What's this? A snake-themed villain instigating a body-swap adventure for our heroes? Who knew a one-dimensional story could be so much fun…

Today’s reading: JLA: Foreign Bodies (August 1999)

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With the moon falling and the stakes rising, the JLA and the Titans attempt a three-pronged attack to save Cyborg (and maybe save the world).

Today’s reading: JLA/Titans: The Technis Imperative - Part 3 (February 1999)

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What's that, folks? You've consumed all known Titans and you're still hungry for more? Well, brace yourself, because now the reservists are getting in on the action. More characters! More fighting! What more could you want?

Today’s reading: JLA/Titans: The Technis Imperative - Part 2 (January 1999)

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Is Fringe the Nuklon of the Titans? Has that sentence ever been uttered in the history of humanity? Find out in part 1 of JLA/Titans: The Technis Imperative!

Today’s reading: JLA/Titans: The Technis Imperative - Part 1 (December 1998)

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Picking up right where we left off (literally, mid-word), Young Justice return to battle Bedlam - the mastermind (or masterminds?) behind the World Without Grown-ups!

Today’s reading: JLA: World Without Grown-Ups - Part 2 (September 1998)

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A world without grown-ups? How about a world without sickness!? Yes, PJ and Jon are back (illness be damned) to talk about what may or may not be a Morrison story…

Today’s reading: JLA: World Without Grown-Ups - Part 1 (August 1998)

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Hi folks! Sadly, illness has reared its ugly head once more, so there’s no new episode this week. Hoping to get back on the JLA train again soon. Thanks for your patience and apologies for the disruption!

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They said it couldn't be done but Jon and PJ have finally proved the haters wrong by completing JLA Classified! Technical and life issues be damned!

Today’s reading: JLA Classified - Issue 3 (March 2005)

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Hi folks! No episode this week due to illness, but we’ll be back soon. Apologies for the interruption to your JLAcast action!

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Batman kicks an ape in the face. All else is superfluous. It's Part 2 of the triumphant return of the Ultramarine Corps, and Jon and PJ are having a great time…

Today’s reading: JLA Classified - Issue 2 (February 2005)

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Having conquered their technical demons, PJ and Jon are back in style - just like Morrison themselves, returning to the series they made great! Praise Grodd!

Today’s reading: JLA Classified - Issue 1 (January 2005)

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Morrison returns to the series they made great, and PJ and Jon couldn't be more excited. A shame then that technical issues decide to rain on our parade…

Today’s reading: JLA Classified - Issue 1 (January 2005)

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The exciting conclusion of Year One! Can our heroes defeat the Appellaxian threat and unite the world? I mean, probably. Black Condor and the Sea Devils are here…

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 12 (December 1998)

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Another day, another errant conversation about Marvel's Heroes Reborn leads us into the penultimate episode of Year One - and more heroes than you can shake a stick at.

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 11 (November 1998)

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Is J'onn really who he claims to be? Is anyone!? Can the League put aside their trust issues to save the world from Locus? You bet they can!

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 10 (October 1998)

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Black Canary doesn't trust Flash, nobody trusts J'onn, and Green Lantern something still thinks he's in charge. Looks like a job for the Justice League!

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 9 (September 1998)

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RECAP: PJ and Jon finally return to the main series for a standalone issue that can stand among the greats (a couple of VERY dated jokes notwithstanding...)

Today’s re-reading: Today’s reading: JLA Issue 5 (May 1997)

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For a podcast that's ostensibly about the JLA, we do spend a lot of time talking about Marvel's Heroes Reborn. Anyhow, big stuff is happening for our heroes. It's very good.

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 8 (August 1998)

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All good JLA adventures begin with a visit to a fancy gentlemen's club and end with a Superman cameo. It's a lot like Shakespeare in that regard…

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 7 (July 1998)

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It's the concluding chapter of our delightful Doom Patrol crossover - now featuring more references to the infant universe of Qwewq than is possibly healthy!

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 6 (June 1998)

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The Venn diagram of Jon's life is finally complete! Thank the DC gods for this wonderful crossover between the JLA and Doom Patrol, rich with Morrison energy.

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 5 (May 1998)

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Surely an issue in which the JLA simply go about their daily lives couldn't be entertaining, right? Well, it is - and there's also some body horror for the kids to enjoy. So there.

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 4 (April 1998)

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We’re so sorry, folks, but it happened again… due to a relentless convention schedule, PJ and Jon couldn’t get an episode out in time. As an apology, please enjoy another stand-in episode of the Long Con, featuring Jon and Nich. Normal service will resume shortly.

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The JLA enjoy some much-needed downtime, getting to know each other via some genuinely lovely interactions. Also, a listener email leads to much discussion!

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 3 (March 1998)

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The fledgling JLA find themselves in a PRESSing situation when their first press conference turns into an all-out battle royale! See, it's a play on words, because…

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 2 (February 1998)

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A new JLA adventure begins! Join us as we dive into JLA: Year One, the sister title of sorts to the Morrison era. It's continuity… but not as we know it.

Today’s reading: JLA: Year One - Issue 1 (January 1998)

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The (epic) conclusion to Paradise Lost sees J'onn returned to life (surprise!) and Zauriel retaining his head. Cliffhangers really aren't what they used to be…

Today’s reading: JLA: Paradise Lost 3 (March 1998)

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Riddle me this, Batman! When is a Vertigo title not a Vertigo title? Answer: when it's three-issue JLA tie-in comic about Zauriel.

Today’s reading: JLA: Paradise Lost 2 (February 1998)

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Flush with the joys of fatherhood, PJ returns to chat JLA: Paradise Lost, a fun little oddity from the early days of the Morrison Era.

Today’s reading: JLA: Paradise Lost 1 (January 1998)

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We’re still on a break this week as PJ continues to spend time with his family. In the meantime, please enjoy a guest episode from the Long Con, in which Jon talks about a video game he wrote.

From this episode:

Toxic Crusaders

Colostle

The Comic Writer’s Journal

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The JLAcast takes a break… but for the best possible reason. A wonderful reason, in fact! Please enjoy this short explanation and a guest episode from co-host Jon.

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Superman explodes into a higher plane of magick, myth and Morrison to defend creation itself from the vampire Mandrakk! Comics, people!

Today’s reading: Final Crisis: Superman Beyond (January 2009)

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PJ ventures to a land he swore he'd never tread, while Jon finally gets to flex his Morrison Multiversal Magic, in Final Crisis: Superman Beyond!

Today’s reading: Final Crisis: Superman Beyond (January 2009)

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In the aftermath of Final Night, Jon and PJ jump over to Green Lantern Issue 81 to discuss the legacy (and memorial) of Hal Jordan.

Today’s reading: Green Lantern Issue 81 (December 1996)

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Final Night reaches its chilling conclusion with the arrival of Parallax. A heroic legacy ends and a new era begins for the DC universe…

Today’s reading: Final Night Issue 4 (September 1996)

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It's the first of our only Final Night tie-in issues - but what an issue! As humanity faces eternal darkness, can a fallen hero save the day?

Today’s reading: Parallax - Emerald Night (September 1996)

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Things are getting cooler, and not in a 'look at Ray's awesome jacket' kind of way, in chapter 3 of Final Night.

Today’s reading: Final Night Issue 3 (September 1996)

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An exciting episode of the Ferrocast brings all the Ferro fury you Ferro Fanatics have been asking for. Yes indeed, it's chapter 2 of Ferro Night!

Today’s reading: Final Night Issue 2 (September 1996)

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With the Morrison era behind us it's time to dive deep into DC comics of the mid-nineties. Let's shine some light on Final Night…

Today’s reading: Final Night Issue 1 (September 1996)

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It's over! With PJ and Jon's mission to recap the Morrison era now complete, our heroes gather to discuss past, present and future of the JLAcast.

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This is it, folks. The end of the Morrison era, the end of our mission, and arguably the end of the universe… Looks like a job for Superman.

Today’s reading: JLA Issue 41

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In the absence of a proper episode, and by way of an apology, please enjoy this important PSA from your co-host Jon. There will be a quiz.

The end approaches - both for the Morrison era of JLA and our show's mission! As humanity faces total cosmic annihilation, can our heroes face down and win against the very concept of war!?

Today’s reading: JLA Issue 40

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With Prometheus down, the League's heavy-hitters take to the Ghost Zone in pursuit of the General, while a powerless Green Lantern rallies earth's heroes against global war.

Today’s reading: JLA Issue 39

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Another sweltering day, another dose of World War 3. Marvel at the final showdown between Batman and Prometheus! Sweat profusely as Mageddon draws near!

Today’s reading: JLA Issue 38

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Recorded in sweltering temperatures, PJ and Jon sit down to sweat over the details of World War 3 Part 2 - and our first issue of the 21st century.

Today’s reading: JLA Issue 37

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We interrupt your regularly scheduled Spectre-themed content for World War 3 - but please, no panicking. We assure you it's a lot of fun.

Today’s reading: JLA Issue 36

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Bet you thought we were about to get into World War 3, didn't you? Well, surprising everyone, how about a Spectre story instead - just when you least expected it.

Today’s reading: JLA Issue 35

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Jon's excitement reaches fever pitch as we finally arrive at his FIRST EVER issue of JLA - and it's just as good as he remembers. PJ is also here (and equally excited).

Today’s reading: JLA Issue 34

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