New eXtermination Promo Promises To Set It Right
The press release just said this: Don’t miss EXTERMINATION, a five-issue X-Men event. Teaser Art from Pepe Larraz and Marte Gracia. Guys, that’s Cyclops. Get Hype! More details as they emerge.
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Battle Of The Atom: Episode 49 – Already Hogwarts
It’s tough being a teen and it’s even tougher when you’re saving the world but still have to be home in time to do your algebra homework. On today’s episode of the podcast we talk about teens, youths, and everything in-between. Ranked this episode: New X-Men #1-6 (Choosing Sides) NYX #1-7 Old Man Logan #39-40…
Za’s Vid! SHATTERSTAR Limited Series By Tim Seeley And Carlos Villa Announced
Marvel announced today a new limited series starring everyone’s favorite Mojoverse gladiator, Shatterstar. Greyson writer Tim Seeley will be joined by artist Carlos Villa, last seen on Lockjaw, to bring the series to life. Seely said “My interest in him now is more in the ‘hardboiled noir’ aspects of the character, he’s this guy whose life was violence for…
Entry 120 – Widget
Name: Kate Pryde Code Names: Widget First Appearance: Uncanny X-Men #141 (Jan ‘81) Powers: Dimension-Hopping Teams Affiliation: Excalibur About What gets weird about comics, well one of the things that gets weird about comics, is how years of alternate timelines and realities end up shaping the “real” comics. The ideas in The Dark Knight Returns end up shaping the…
Battle Of The Atom: Episode 48 – Isn’t That What The Marvel Wikia Is For? with Jordan D White
The Marvel Wikia describes Jordan D White as “a panhandler in New York City”. I describe him to my uninterested co-workers as the guy in charge of X-Men, which frankly, is a more relevant description. We talk about some of the big, upcoming changes in the world of X-Men, how to best structure a line,…
Battle Of The Atom: Episode 47 – That Steven Spielberg
You know him best from ET, Saving Private Ryan, and that movie about farting giants but Steven Spielberg (yes, that Steven Spielberg) participated in the creation of an X-Men comic once. It’s actually really good. Also, some other times that the X-Men helped kids in need. Zack’s mic is still broke but he has a…
Battle Of The Atom: Episode 46 – Me & Pizza Hut? We’re Your Friends with Chris Sims
Special, unintentially long episode of you guys this week. X-Men ’92 co-writer, and podcaster who we stole the entire concept of this show from, Chris Sims joins us to talk about one thing, Arcade. Along the way, we have some fantastic conversations about, well, most things X-Men. Also, Zack’s mic broke right before recording this and he…
COSMIC GHOST RIDER Rides Into Comic Shops With New Variant Covers!
Press Release New York, NY—June 14, 2018—He took the world by storm when he made his debut in last year’s THANOS #13, and now Marvel is celebrating the Cosmic Ghost Rider with a series of special order-all variant covers that feature Marvel’s breakoutcharacter battling different heroes of the Marvel Universe! Look for Marvel’s COSMIC GHOST…
Because You Demanded It! Marvel Announces The Return of ICEMAN!
Press Release New York, NY—June 13, 2018—You asked for it – you got it! In response to popular demand, the critically acclaimed series ICEMAN, which garnered multiple award nominations during its original run, is returning to the Marvel Universe featuring original writer Sina Grace along with a brand new series artist, Nathan Stockman (Amazing Spider-Man: Renew…
A Ton Of Super Talented People Bring You DOMINO ANNUAL #1!
Press Release New York, NY—June 13, 2018—Because you demanded it! The runaway success of Domino’s solo series had has fans and retailers clamoring for more stories in her world, and readers have fallen in love Neena Thurman all over again! This September, Marvel has assembled an all-star team to chronicle her adventures! Acclaimed series writer…
Battle Of The Atom: Episode 45 – X-Treme Makeover Home Edition
They say home is where the heart is, which is ridiculous. My heart lives in my ribcage right next to my breathe bags. Still, the X-Men’s home is important so we have dedicated an entire episode to that building. Ranked this episode: X-Men: Survival Guide to the Mansion Special Edition X-Men #1 (Back-Up) X-Men: Evolution…
Battle Of The Atom: Episode 44 – Blue Kayne
They got the raddest hooks They got the dopest looks And when they’re misunderstood it’s even better Who are they? Mutants. And mutants are so hot right now. Zack and Adam take a beat to look at mutants bearings on pop culture. Ranked This Episode: Uncanny X-Men #395-#398 (Poptopia) Morlocks #1-#4 X-Force #116-#119 (1st X-Statix)…
Battle Of The Atom: Episode 43 – Avengers 4: Gorilla-Thanos-Man
This week on the show we talk about Jeff Parker and only Jeff Parker. We also get very sidetracked and get into tangents like you wouldn’t believe. This is our life now. Please don’t smoosh that unsubscribe button, give us another chance. Ranked This Episode: Exiles vol 2 #1-#6 (The Jeff Parker Exiles) X-Men Vs….
Entry 119 – Molly Hayes
Name: Molly Hayes Code Names: Princess Powerful, Bruiser First Appearance: Runaways #1 (July ‘03) Powers: Strength Teams Affiliation: The Runaways About Comics, especially comics in the mid-00s, had a tendency to go dark. This is the era of gritty realism, of The Ultimates and Identity Crisis, so a dash of hope was refreshing. Marvel tried to tap into that…
Discover Kitty Pryde’s First Romance in X-MEN GOLD ANNUAL #2!
Press Release New York, NY—May 22, 2018—This summer, Kitty Pryde will make the biggest romantic leap of her life – but what about Kitty’s first romantic adventure? Hugo and Nebula Award-winning writer Seanan McGuire (October Daye, Wayward Children series) and celebrated artist Marco Failla (Ms. Marvel, All-New Wolverine) are bringing you the Kitty before Colossus in X-MEN GOLD ANNUAL…