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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 20 MIN

Josh Williamson & Hayden Sherman Design DC's Future | Legion of Super-Heroes Interview

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Josh Williamson and Hayden Sherman join Jace to discuss the return of Legion of Super-Heroes. Williamson explains the years-long process that led him to the series, his conversation with Mark Waid, why Superboy needed to return to the center of Legion mythology and why Lightning Lad serves as the emotional point of view for the opening story. Sherman discusses designing the future of the DC Universe, creating different visual languages for the Legion's many planets and drawing inspiration from classic Legion stories, European science-fiction comics, 2000 AD, Ronin, Judge Dredd and Spider-Man 2099. They also discuss introducing the enormous Legion cast gradually, honoring the property's passionate fan community and preserving the hope that has always defined the team. Follow The Comic Source: https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource   Chapters 00:00 Pre-Interview Conversation 00:38 Introduction 01:00 Why Josh Williamson Chose Legion of Super-Heroes 03:52 How Hayden Sherman Joined the Series 06:49 Balancing Legion with Absolute Wonder Woman 06:56 Comics, Community and Lightning Lad 12:38 Building the Legion's Character Dynamics 14:04 Designing Distinct Worlds and Cultures 16:49 The Science-Fiction and Comic Influences 19:48 Hope at the Heart of Legion 20:19 Preordering and Final Thoughts

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