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I went into the city today for an audition to be on a game show (Ok im a big spaz) anyway I saw the legion outpost book which knocked me for 6 I didn't think it was the sort of thing they would order. I have flicked through and it looks interesting a lot of the same picks that were in the companion but some new stuff. But I read the introduction where the interlac group was mentioned and I want to know who these shadow 50 individuals are and what they do exactly!!!!!!!!!!
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From: Sydney, Australia | Registered: Nov 2004
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Let me know if it's any good. I'm sort of tempted, but on the other hand how interesting a bunch of ramblings from fan fic hacks from the 70s going to be?
What game show are you trying to get on? Good luck!
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From: London, England | Registered: Oct 2003
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Yeah I am having a bit of trouble putting some of it in context because It was long before my time and I have only vague ideas based on back bin finds what was happening at the time. But it is quiet interesting and a lot of the interviews back then were certainly more forth coming then they seem to be now so thats good also a lot of it is fun stuff about things like what star signs certain legionaires would be and stuff like that. I think if you liked the compainion book you will like this. As for interlac apparently it's a Legion fan club started back in the 70's with 50 members and apparently it's still going today with 50 members so I would guess somebody has to die or something for somebody to get in. The game show is a crappy one over her called the Einstine factor it's a general knowledge type thing.
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From: Sydney, Australia | Registered: Nov 2004
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quote:Originally posted by PolarBoy: I went into the city today for an audition to be on a game show (Ok im a big spaz) anyway I saw the legion outpost book which knocked me for 6 I didn't think it was the sort of thing they would order.
Did you go to Kings? They always get stuff like that. I ordered my copy through them.
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From: Australia | Registered: Aug 2003
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Yeah I went to kings. Sometimes there a bit hit or miss as far as I know they never got in archives 12 unless you order it so it surprised me a bit.
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From: Sydney, Australia | Registered: Nov 2004
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MLASH, How did the Interlac guys save the Legion universe and what ideas made it into the book? I am guessing some of the ideas came during the v4 stuff?
thanks (btw never figured you for a BOP reader. doh!)
Jorge
From: Tampa | Registered: Mar 2004
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(Jorg-El, BoP is one of my top favorites. That book rocks.)
Short version: legend is that when the LSH lost the lead feature in ADVENTURE and went into ACTION as a backup, and then lost that too, it was the organized fans behind THE LEGION OUTPOST that clamored and carried on until their voices were heard, and the Legion went into Superboy as a backup. Then DC took a chance on a brand-new penciller named Dave Cockrum and history was made.
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There's no question that it was the people at Legion Outpost, Interlac and other similar fan clubs(?) that were alrgely responsible for saving the Legion in the dark days after Adventure. They were boisterous, insistant, & determined. They kept up the pressure until DC took a chance on the Legion again.
BTW, Levitz (if I recall correctly) and other Legion big names (the Bierbaums etc) came up to the big leagues from Interlac & Outpost and other fan organizations so these groups had a major impact on our beloved Legion.
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From: Paragon City on patrol | Registered: Jul 2003
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I'm not sure about Levitz, but Waid definitely came up through the fan ranks before actually working on the Legion professionally.
The Outpost book is actually very interesting. I would recommend it folks who have only been reading Legion since Zero Hour. It'll give them a better sense of the history of the book and why we're all so hung up on the Pre-boot team.
One big point: this is not a Fan Fic book. These are articles written by fans about various aspects of the Legion. Subjects covered include analysis of the length of the Legion timeline, summary of the various Legion couples, a theory about the lifespan of Coluans, and numerous creator interviews. The Giffen interview, though sadly truncated, is facinating for his insights into the various team members. It's really clear that he and Levitz went into their run on the book really wanting to give the characters much more distinct personalities, which I think is the most lasting legacy of their tenure on the book.
So, show the love for the fathers of Legion fandom and pick up this book. You won't regret it.
From: Los Angeles, CA | Registered: Nov 2003
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quote:Originally posted by MLLASH: And don't forget the MOTHERS of Legion fandom... Mercy Van Vlack in that Cockrum Tinya outfit... Popping Hotties!!
I don't think I'm getting the reference! Is there some hottie that I'm not aware of in a Tinya outfit? Help your online your little brother and let him lay his eyes on this!
From: If you don't want my peaches, honey... | Registered: Sep 2003
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