Legion of Super-Heroes #2: Are the Persuaders a Legion of Super-Villains?

Legion of Super-Heroes #2, "No Escape," review and breakdown. Matter-Eater Lad breathes fire, Porcupine Pete may have gone very wrong, and one of our producers is bracing for bad news about Chlorophyll Kid. Michael digs into Legion of Super-Heroes #2 by Joshua Williamson and Hayden Sherman, with theories, Easter eggs, and a bit of apology for butchering a letterer's name. Spoilers ahoy! This is Xpanded Universe’s coverage of the second issue of DC's new Legion of Super-Heroes series. Topics covered: the mystery of the Persuaders, the possible identities of Dawnstar, Porcupine Pete, and Mano, the Winath storyline with Garth, Ayla, and Mekt, the Substitute Legion references, Emerald Empress and the Green Lantern Corp, the Superman 2026 annual connection, and the Legion of Super-Villains theory. Includes trade paperback and release information for issue #3. Chapter Titles 00:00 Introduction 02:11 Who Are the Persuaders? 04:18 Ranzz Family Drama 07:02 Is that...Superman? And the Green Lantern Corp? 10:51 The Fatal Five 12:37 Is it the Legion...of Super-Villains? 14:15 Matter Eater Lad Taken Seriously?