Austin Gorton: This year marks the 30th anniversary of the release of the inaugural series of X-Men trading cards, all featuring art from superstar artist Jim Lee (30 years?!? God, I’m old). To celebrate, Abrams ComicArts recently released a hardcover collection of the 100-card set, presenting the cards (front and back) on slick paper (slightly…
We all have swords this week as we talk about stories were people get swords. Spoiler alert, it holds up. Ranked This Episode: X Of Swords Rise Of Apocalypse Wolverine vol 3 #36-40 (Origins and Endings)
We raise our swords to talk about Excalibur this week with some wacky stories that one of us likes a lot more than the other. Who is who may surprise you. Ranked this episode: Excalibur #62-65 (Warpies Return) Excalibur #6-8 (Inferno) Excalibur: The Sword Is Drawn
Enter the world of Mutant X, a run that’s buck wild and if anyone tries to tell me it is good, I will think less of them. Maddy is in this a lot and people like her. Ranked This Episode: Mutant X #4-12 & Annual 1999 (Goblin Queen) Mutant X #31-32 & Annual 2002 (Beyonder)…
Dare to talk about drugs today with the boys of Battle Of The Atom. Ranked This Episode: X-Men Legacy #10-12 (Invasive Exotics) Ultimate X-Men #94-97 (Banshee) Spider-Man, Power Man & Storm: Smokescreen
We spend the episode talking about the master of Magnetism. Content Warning: We talk about the Holocaust Ranked This Episode: Magento: Testament Magneto War Defenders #15-16
It was a dark and stormy night, in that there was a massive storm outside of Zack’s window and team? We had to call the episode early so SOMEONE could get away from the window. We talk about Annuals this week. Ranked This Episode: New Mutants Annual #3 X-Force Annual #3 Uncanny X-Men #371, X-Men…
In a franchise that has run for over 50 years, there is bound to be debate about which story is “the best”. Listicles will be written, podcasts will be recorded, debate will be never ceasing. In this series, we’ve gathered ComicsXF writers to share what they personally think are their best X-Men stories ever. Comprising…
We talk about definitely an X-Men character no matter what you say, Deadpool on this exciting episode where there is nothing but Deadpool content. Ranked This Episode: Deadpool vol 5 #15-19 (The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly) Deadpool vol 4 #15-18 (Want You To Want Me) Deadpool vol 2
As Reva tracks Obi-Wan back to the path, Obi-Wan leads the pseudo-rebels in a delaying fight to facilitate their escape, while secret agendas come to light in Obi-Wan Kenobi Part 5! Austin Gorton: Adam! Welcome back to the world of Star Wars coverage! We are now poised on the finale of the series, and with…
It’s not easy, being Captain Marvel’s biggest fan when your parents would rather you stay home and study during your chance to miss the world’s first Avengercon. Kamala Khan is not about to let that stop her — but when a family heirloom grants her powers, Kamala finds that she might just be closer to…
Hey you tall haired freaks, we’re here to talk about David Haller, the boy known as Legion. He’s been in some, uhhhh, odd stories over the years. These are 3 of them. Ranked This Episode: X-Men Legacy #13-14 (Hope & Glory) Legion Age Of X
Listen folks, this one has everything you want from those BotA Boyz: religion, art, making fun of Daddy Chris, circus crimes and incest. It’s always fun to talk about Nightcrawler. Ranked This Episode: Excalibur #83-85 (The Soul Sword Trilogy) Nightcrawler vol 3 #7-12 (The Winding Way) Nightcrawler vol 4 #1-4
Shatterstar begat Longshot who begat Shatterstar who begat Longshot who begat Shatterstar who begat Longshot who begat Shatterstar who begat Longshot who begat Shatterstar and oh shoot it’s a DADDYBOROS! Ranked This Episode: X-Factor #259 (Daddyboros) Longshot Shattershot
We celebrate our 250th episode in a low key style with some exciting stories about X-23, plus a Q&A segment. Always a fun time.Ranked This Episode: X-23 Vol 1 (Innocence Lost) X-23 Vol 3 #10-12 (Touching Darkness) X-23 Vol 4 #1-5 (Two Birthdays and Three Funerals)