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Jay McKiernan

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Comic Book reviewer, writer, podcaster, and parent. Co-host of the Long Live the Legion podcast: https://longlivethelegion2025.podbean.com/ Posts weekly LSH reviews at https://jmlonglivethelegion.blogspot.com/

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Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 6h

I hate to be that guy, but the covers to Y The Last Man were all done by J.G. Jones (for this one you've shown) and Massimo Carnevale. Pia Guerra only did the interiors. Which is a shame, because her interiors were stunning, but Vertigo had a long tradition of having different cover artists.

Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 11h

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Day 39: Pia Guerra

Convergence Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #1

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Convergence Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #1 by Pia Guerra

Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 1d

Oh shit, ANTIFA is suiting up!

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Day 38: Skottie Young

Predator vs Black Panther #1

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Predator vs Black Panther #1 by Skottie Young

Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 1d

No argument from me - that would be amazing!

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Long Live the Legion Podcast! @longlivethelegion.bsky.social · 1d

On this podcast, Jeff talks about a lot of his work as well as some of the easter eggs that he sprinkled throughout the work.

Here's the Robotech/Macross SDF-1 cameo from Legionnaires #71

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Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 2d

Knocking it out of the stratosphere

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Bronze Age Babies @bronzeagebabies.bsky.social · 2d

This here’s a man of the people.

Former Cubs pitcher Lee Smith on why he always walked so slowly out of the bullpen when he was called - he heard the grounds crew got time and a half of the game stretched past 4:30 pm.

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Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 2d

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Day 37: Nicola Scott

Legion of Super-Heroes #11

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Legion of Super-Heroes #11 by Nicola Scott

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Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 2d

Dave Cockrum knocking it out of the park, right?

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Fearless Freep @fearlessfreep.bsky.social · 2d

Few characters come out of the gate with a perfect costume: Spider-Man, Barry Allen, and Wildfire.

Legion of Super-Heroes Visual Reference @legionreference.bsky.social · 2d

Wildfire aka Drake Burroughs is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who is a being made up of anti-energy contained in a suit. He mostly uses his powers for flight and energy blasts.
legionofsuperheroesvisualreference.blogspot.com/2022/04/wild...

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Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 3d

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Day 36: J.H. Williams III

The Sandman: Overture - there are way, way, way too many options here but I went with one of the most beautiful books I've ever read.

No comment on the writer

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The Sandman: Overture by J.H. Williams III

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Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 4d

I like this take - the team was ready to anoint Lando before the season started and it's tough to pivot.
But, I wonder if Norris was to win the championship by, say, just a few points, would the title be considered "fake" by fans because of some of the things McLaren has done?

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Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 4d

I'm going to keep agreeing with you - I think as along as Oscar keeps it close, he's going to win the title.
But I don't know how many more moments he can have before he refuses an order, even knowing that he's in a good place. You can tell it's already affecting focus.

Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 4d

You're completely correct - it's such a shame that they're going to tie one arm behind his back when he's trying to win.

Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 4d

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Day 35: Crystal Kung

(missed yesterday so I'm posting two today... sorry...)

Knight Terrors: Shazam #2

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Knight Terrors: Shazam #2 by Crystal Kung

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Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 4d

#F1 #Formula1

Have we reached Oscar Piastri's breaking point yet? I, for one, am hoping he snaps and embraces his inner Verstappen. No more team player, no more sacrifices for McLaren.

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Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 4d

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Day 34: John Giang

Star Wars Adventures #1

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Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 5d

It's the latest reviews on my blog - as we move into Legion of 3 Worlds, we stop to find out whether Lightning Lad and Batman can get along and how they've changed Star Boy's origin.

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Lightning Lad and Batman in Action Comics #864, a new Starman(boy) origin story in JSA Kingdom Come Special: Magog #1 & Superboy-Prime kills a lot of people in Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds #1

The Legion of Super-Heroes

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Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 5d

Or if you're rather watch the Long Live the Legion podcast interview with Jeff Moy...

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Episode 18 - Interview with JEFF MOY of LEGIONNAIRES!

YouTube video by Long Live The Legion Podcast

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Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 5d

The latest Long Live the Legion podcast is here and we're talking with Jeff Moy, longtime Legion artist whose work defined the reboot Legionnaires.

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Episode 18 - Interview with JEFF MOY of LEGIONNAIRES! | The Long Live the Legion Podcast

In this episode, Jim and Jay welcome Jeffrey Moy, the second-longest Legion illustrator best known for his work in Legionnaires in the 1990s! We talk about Jeff's origins, artistic influences, and jo...

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Vintage Jerseys & Hats @polyesterunis.bsky.social · 6d

Tony Gwynn, 1982 #Padres

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Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 6d

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Day 33: Becky Cloonan

Doom Patrol #5

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Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 7d

Hehe - I've avoided Pinterest since it's inception but if this is what you can find, I may have to change my mind.

Jay McKiernan @jaymckiernan.bsky.social · 7d

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Day 32: Liam Sharp

The Incredible Hulk #426

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