In this episode we discuss:
Josh Williamson and Hayden Sherman Design the Future of Legion of Super-Heroes
The Comic Source
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Josh Williamson and Hayden Sherman sit down with The Comic Source to discuss the return of Legion of Super-Heroes and the enormous creative challenge of rebuilding one of DC’s most beloved properties.
Williamson explains how years of thinking about Legion, a conversation with Mark Waid and the realization that Superboy had become an essential missing element all helped shape his approach. Rather than introducing the entire Legion immediately, the opening issues center on Lightning Lad and allow the team, its relationships and its universe to develop gradually.
Sherman discusses being told that Legion would give him the opportunity to “design the future.” Each planet, civilization and community has its own visual language, architecture and cultural history. The creative team draws from classic Legion runs while also looking toward Frank Miller’s Ronin, 2000 AD, Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, Strontium Dog and Spider-Man 2099 for inspiration.
The conversation also examines the sense of community surrounding Legion, the balance between honoring longtime fans and welcoming new readers, and the importance of hope to the book’s identity.
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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