Tom Peyer, Tom McCraw, and Roger Stern were the guests on America Online's
Legion of Super-Heroes Chat Hour for Tuesday, January 9, 1996. LSH Chat is
held every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. EST in the chat area of DC Online. Previous
guests have included Tom Peyer, Tom McCraw, Roger Stern, Mark Waid, Jeff Moy,
Ron Boyd, KC Carlson, and Mike McAvennie.
DISCLAIMER - The chat reports present my best interpretation of what was said
at the chats. Opportunities for clarification questions are not always
possible. This report is presented for entertainment only and should not be
relied upon.
SPOILERS - Information that tends to spoil upcoming storylines is placed at
the end of the chat report. No intervening spoiler space is given.
SPECIAL THANKS - To Andrew Woodard and Lev Kalman for forwarding me copies of
the chat log from which this report was generated.
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Tom Peyer gets the credit for naming "Captain Tro Yesq". (Thanks again, Tom!)
Tom reports that the L-Kowian race was eliminated from a draft copy of LSH
#80, but would be appearing soon.
Peyer confirmed that he and Humberto Ramos have quit X-Nation 2099 because
editor Joey Cavalieri was fired. Tom's last issue will be XN #3. Tom's last
issue of Doom 2099 will be #41. Tom joked that because he's now unemployed,
he'll finally have time to do a Legion mini-series.
Peyer promised a big surprise as to who was leading L.E.G.I.O.N. at the end of
R.E.B.E.L.S. #17. He further noted that the "Phase problem" will not be
wrapped up, but will only worsen.
Roger misses Will Payton. He finds the new Starman "kinda funky." He likes
him, but wishes that he would do more.
Roger has written L* #35, #36 & part of #37.
Roger will be writing "Man of Steel" #57 to gize Louise Simonson a break. Jay
Garrick will guest star.
McCraw will be computer-coloring Superboy starting with issue #26.
McCraw has suggested an all-tongue roll call to Jeff Moy.
There is talk of organizing an AOL LSH Chat Hour that is better timed for West
Coasters.
Roger remembers the Ghost of Ferro Lad, the introduction of Ferro Lad, and
when comics were 10 cents.
McCraw usually makes all costume coloring decisions.
McCraw believes that either Valor or Invisible Kid would make a good
mini-series.
There are plans for one of the following: Time Trapper, Mordru, or Glorith.
When a fan requested more issues like L* #23, Peyer quipped that all
subsequent issues will have higher numbers than 23. In fact, they seem to be
moving away from the number 23. When a participant pointed out that 32 was
similar to 23 in a backwards sort of way, Peyer remarked that he was glad
someone understood 32.
Peyer would love to have Superboy in the Legion, and asks that we write our
Congressperson. McCraw asked the fans to give Marz a chance with the title
after Kesel quits, and pointed out that Kesel will continue to write Superboy
in "Superboy & the Ravers".
Fans will vote for LSH leader, but the timing is up to editor KC Carlson.
McCraw quips that Andromeda is working on her tan right now.
McCraw believes that the Circle-L numbering will make things easier.
The creators expressed disbelief at the fans who had voiced skepticism about
Roger Stern joining the creative team. McCraw promised that Roger wouldn't
screw up.
Tenzil Kem has his best scenes yet in Legionnaires #35. Schvaughn also
figures in L* #35.
Universo is out there somewhere. McCraw acknowledges that a lot of people are
guessing that Universo is behind the current goings on with the UP.
Plans exist for Ferro. (ED - I did not inadvertently leave out a "no".)
There are no plans yet for Ferro's brother.
Peyer declined comment about whether the Fatal Five's backstory was true or
not. He asked if we wouldn't rather wait to read the stories and find out.
He even declined to say whether there was more to the story. He did promise
that if there was more to the story that he'd explain it.
Zoe's codename will remain Kinetix. McCraw notes that Zoe has her own mission
to follow right now.
Membership information is sensitive right now. They're racing towards a big
surprising climax in LSH #80 that will answer many questions.
