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It's six minutes till midnight as we cover the third episode of the new Watchmen series, "She Was Killed By Space Junk". Join Russ, Darrell, Rich, guest star Aaron and Jim on our journey through the Watchmen world...

Here's the audio from the Secret Wars: Last Days panel at C2E2 featuring Dan Slott,Charles Soule, Dennis Hopeless and Al Ewing! Listen up!

Russ went to the Austin Comic Con from Wizard this past weekend. He interviewed Freddie Williams II, Michael Golden, Anthony Guajardo, and Nick Pitarra. It was a great time even if his car was towed...

This episode we get the lowdown on Wizard World Austin Comic-Con from our resident Texan, Russ.  We also take a close look at the Iron Man 3 trailer, rave about Fantastic Four #611 and cover Dishonored, our latest video game obsession. It's a helluva lot of BS from from the dudes!

Join John, Russ, Jim and Jordan for our monthly freeform June BS Show, including talk about the Alan Scott/Northstar publicity, Diablo 3, Max Payne 3, the Avengers Blu-Ray/DVD release, and an exclusive interview from Comicpalooza 2012 with one of the developers of the upcoming Aliens:Colonial Marines game! Its wall to wall geek talk in the mighty Dudes manner! {enclose LOD_198_The_Legion_of_Dudes_-_June_2012_BS_Show.mp3}

It's the June BS show. This week we discuss Russ' trip to Comicpalooza, Secret Warriors, Kung Fu Panda 2, a little X-Men:First Class talk, The Hangover 2, and more.Then at the 1:22:00 mark we talk to Boom Studios' Planet of the Apes writer Daryl Gregory. We discuss PotA, growing up in Chicago, his writing projects, and end it with a little baseball talk. Notes: www.comicpalooza.com

This week it's a full slate of Dudes as they review the Thor movie. We're also joined by special guest Brad Milyo from A Half Hour Wasted. Overall we loved the movie, are really excited about the upcoming Captain America and The Avengers next year. Kenneth Branagh delivered a solid film, with excellent casting, special effects, heart, and a killer sound design.Plus Ken and Jordan throw down on the relevance of Ang Lee's Hulk to the continuity of The Incredible Hulk.  And Jim schools us all with his Pre-JMS Thor knowledge. Then at the 1:45:00 mark we interview John Simons of Comicpalooza, a Comic Book and Media convention at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.  John fills us in on all the details, festivities, artists, and celebrities who will be in attendance. Show Notes: www.comicpalooza.com

Join the Dudes and special guest Robin from "Media Junkyard" as they delve into the first volume of Locke & Key from IDW. Written by Joe Hill and Illustrated by Gabriel Rodríguez, "Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft" tells the story of a family who moves to a magic mansion in Lovecraft MA following the murder of their father. Inside the walls of Keyhouse lay magical keys, hidden secrets, and one very evil unwanted guest. It's every story element you loved as a kid, presented masterfully for adults.

It's 1/2 of Half Hour Wasted and Legion of Dude this week as Frank and Russ invade the Austin Comic Con. To help us out we have a bunch of interviews with attendees and creators. We also rangle in Dennis Pu, John Mayo, and Trevor Pearson for a great dinner conversation. It was a lot of fun and we look forward to the con coming back next year. Enjoy the Super Sized episode of The Legion of Dudes.

Join Russ, Johnny M, and Jim as they talk about Mark Millar and Steve McNiven's 8 part Odyssey Wolverine, Old Man Logan. After all the delays and hype we talk about what we liked and took issue with. It's a rollercoaster ride full of villains, fallen heroes, and in-bred Hulks.

Join our Legion of Extraordinary Dudes as they delve into The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Volume 1. This in-depth look at Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill's Victorian adventure brought out not only Dudes Jim Dietz, Adam Umak and Russ Latham, but also special guest Chris Beckett from www.warrior27.com.

Our coverage of Superman/Batman continues with an indepth discussion of the first volume of Jeph Loeb's pairing of the Caped Crusader and the Man of Steel, Public Enemies. Also, be sure to check out HHW/LOD Extended Edition for a review of the direct to video release of the DC Animated feature based on the same book.

Zombie gangsters are taking over the town, and only one force can stand up to them. The Dudes look at volume one of Eric Powell's The Goon, including an interview with Mr. Powell himself.

The Immortal Weapons have been released as Danny Rand continues his quest to understand what it is to be The Immortal Iron Fist. This is the Immortal Iron Fist Omnibus, Part 2.

Join the dudes as we talk about the comic book villains we love to hate. We also spend too much time on Stilt Man, which is a little weird.

In this episode the LOD flex their chi and give a big ol' Brooklyn head-butt to the first 7 issues of the immortal iron fist omnibus. Even the Mecha-Gorgon trembles in fear!

This week we return to Grant Morrison's world of All Star Superman with an in depth discussion of Volume 2.

The Dudes complete our look at Ed Brubaker's Captian America Omnibus Vol 2 with a discussion of the events leading up to The Death of Captain America, including "Where were you the day Captain America died?

2009 has been a good year for fans of G.I. Joe. The Dudes talk about thier history with Joe, a little about the new movie (SPOILER ALERT!) and have a chat with artist Robert Atkins about his work on the new IDW G.I. Joe comic series.

It's been almost one year since "Who Watches the Watchmen" premiered on Half Hour Wasted.  The Dudes celebrate 50 Episodes by inviting our closest friends to a live recording.  Listeners call in, prizes are won, and much fun is had.  Listen in!

Over the last few years, Captain America has been one of Marvel's best monthly books.  The Dudes dive into Ed Brubaker's current run on the title as we begin a two part look at the Captain America Omnibus, Vol 1.

The Dudes welcome HHW's Brad Milyo for our return to Asgard as we dive into J. Michael Straczynski's second volume of Thor, covering issues 7-12 and 600.  FOR ASGARD!

The Sinestro Corps War has ended, and the War of Light is about to begin.  The Dudes wrap up our look at Green Lantern as we approach The Blackest Night.

It doesn't matter if you call them animated features or cartoons, hours have been spent watching Bugs, Daffy, Superman, Spidey and a host of others on Saturday mornings for decades.  The Dudes spend some time talking about our favorites of then and today.

Blackest Night kicks off in just two weeks, and the Dudes are ready.  We continue our look at Green Lantern with the Sinestro Corps War.

A long time ago...the Dudes take a look at Dark Horse's ambitious four book Star Wars crossover event, Vector.  Also, a big announcement regarding The Legion's 50th Episode.

Gearing up for Blackest Night, the Dudes look at the return of Hal Jordan to the Green Lantern Corps in Geoff Johns' and Ethan van Sciver's Green Lantern Rebirth.

In the final installment of the maxi-series, the Dudes complete their analysis and discussion of Darwyn Cooke's DC: The New Frontier.

This week the Dudes have a good old fashioned bull session. So pull a chair and plug in those ear buds and get ready for a mess of geek talk.

We cut right to the chase and dive into New Frontier Part 2. Join John, Russ and the Adams (Umak and Reed) as they continue Darwyn Cooke's take on the origins of the DC Universe.

This week the Dudes take an in depth look at the Terminator series, including the new movie Terminator Salvation, and talk to Tara Bennett, the author of The Art of Terminator Salvation and Terminator Salvation: The Movie Companion. This is a must listen for any Terminator fan.

Join The Dudes as they go in-depth into Darwyn Cook's New Frontier. This is a fantastic tale of the history of the DC Universe told with a silver/golden age slant. Wonderfully written and drawn by Cook himself. Get out your Absolutes, for part 1 of 3.

The Dudes take a look at Wolverine's history in the comics, their favorite story arcs, and of course the new movie, X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

The Steel City Con 2009 was this past weekend, and our own Jim Dietz hosted the 2nd Annual Geek Throwdown at his restaurant, the Gypsy Cafe. Join Jim and Dan Ashlin at this special episode of the Legion of Dudes, recorded LIVE at the Gypsy Cafe in Pittsburgh, PA.

Half Hour Wasted's Bill The Voice McGonnell joins the Legion once again to wrap up our in depth review of DC's Kingdom Come.

This week the Dudes make some popcorn and explore the 1982 movie classic Blade Runner starring Han Solo, I mean Harrison Ford.

The Legion of Dudes are back with an in-depth look at issue 3 of DC's Kingdom Come.

The Dudes are back with thoughts on Tales of the Black Freighter and Under the Hood. Also, 20 great After Watchmen comics are discussed and debated.

The Dudes serve up a heapin' helpin' of good old-fashioned comic talk then they discuss the Battlestar Galactica finale. Hope y'all brought your appetite!

The Dudes return with their signature in-depth look at the second issue of DC Comics' Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross. Special guest Bill "The Voice" McGonnell joins in on the geeky fun.

In this episode, the Legion of Dudes discuss a film you may have heard about before called Watchmen. We are also proud to present our interview with set photographer and author of Watchmen: Portraits, Mr. Clay Enos.

This week the LOD dives into The Invincible Iron Man, Vol. 1: The Five Nightmares by Matt Fraction. Kick up your feet for an in-depth look at Tony Stark's alter ego.

This week the Dudes take an in-depth look at Issue 1 of DC's Kingdome Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross. It's a fantastic look at a DC Universe that may (or may not) come to pass.

It's the New York Comic Con and LOD members Johnny M, Ken Morgan and Jim Dietz crash the con and score big with a Daniel Way interview, some other cool interviews and a whole lot more.

Its the big finale! The Dudes finish up their Watchmen series with a live call in show and a very special recorded interview with Dave Gibbons himself. Thanks to everyone that was able to participate. Plus they announce the next series they will explore!

It's midnight and the LOD is about to crack the case known as the Watchmen. Join them for the first part of a two part look at issue 12 of Watchmen.

The LOD is in the house and looks into the wacky world of All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitley. Join the Dudes as they explore this unique look at the Man of Steel.

The Dudes return with the second part of issue eleven of Watchmen.

The Legion of Dudes proudly presents the first annual Dudies! It's the Dudes' picks of the best and the worst in comics and pop culture from 2008. The name may stink, but this episode won't!

The LOD opens up issue 11 of Watchmen and deconstruct the fiendish plot that has slowly been brewing since page one. Plus, the Comedian's killer is revealed!