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Battle of The Atom

Ranking every X-Men story from A to Z. Hosted by Zack Jenkins and Adam Reck.

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Battle Of The Atom: Weird Choices Charles

Zachary Jenkins and Adam Reck3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

We spend a time talking about the Shadow King, a character who has been in two good stories. We cover one of them. The good news is, we get weirdly worked up about another that should be otherwise forgotten. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!Ranked This Episode; Uncanny X-Men #117 (Psi-War) New…

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Battle Of The Atom: Immortality Works Both Ways With Kieron Gillen

Zachary Jenkins3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

Noted comic writer Kieron Gillen joins us to talk about his work on the upcoming Immortal X-Men and the massive summer event A.X.E.: Judgement Day. It’s a good time.

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Battle Of The Atom: Pepe Larraz Power Hour

Zachary Jenkins and Adam Reck3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

Y’all know how good Pepe Larraz is at doing art? We follow his X-Men Evolution though a bunch of stuff he did well before House Of X.Ranked This Episode: Wolverine & The X-Men #37-39 AXIS: Revolutions #3 Uncanny Avengers #18-#23

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Battle Of The Atom: Quietly Frank

Zachary Jenkins and Adam Reck3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

It’s a New X-Men party as we celebrate Grant Morrison & Frank Quitely’s time on New X-Men. Also some other artists that kill the whole vibe.  Ranked This Episode: New X-Men #117-120 (Germ Free Generation) New X-Men #121 (Silence: Psychic Rescue In Progress) New X-Men #122-126 (Imperial)

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Battle Of The Atom: Absolute Unit

Zachary Jenkins and Adam Reck3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

Warpath is our big, friend shaped guy and this episode is all about him. Ranked This Episode: Uncanny X-Men #193 (Warpath) X-Force #-1 Uncanny X-Men #487-491 (The Extremists)

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Battle Of The Atom: Himbo Havok

Zachary Jenkins and Adam Reck3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

The thing about Havok, and I love this, is that he’s actually pretty dumb and CONSTATLY get’s captured by a man dresser like an extra in a music video for The Bangles. Ranked this episode: Uncanny X-Men #97 (My Brother, My Enemy) Marvel Team-Up #69-70 (Havok, Thor) Marvel Comics Presents #24-31 (Pharaoh’s Legacy)

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Battle Of The Atom: Bad Blood

Zachary Jenkins and Adam Reck3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

Did you think we’d be fine? Still got scars on my back from your knife. So don’t think it’s in the past, these kind of wounds they last and they last. Now did you think it all through? All these things will catch up to you, and time can heal, but this won’t; so if…

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Battle Of The Atom: The Eighth Cosmos

Zachary Jenkins and Adam Reck3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

We talk about everyone’s favorite character from the X-Men. That’s right, this week is all about Galactus. Do we spend more time talking about Al Ewing comics than what we’re actually covering for the episode? You be the judge.Ranked This Episode Exiles #8-10 Generations: Phoenix & Jean Grey Cataclysm Ultimate X-Men

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Battle Of The Atom: Oh Captain, My Captain with Steve Orlando & Creees

Zachary Jenkins and Adam Reck3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

We set our sails high as Steve Orlando discusses relaunching Marauders and digging into Giant-Size Thunderbird. Plus our C2E2 discussion with Marauders Annual #1 artist Creees Lee.

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Battle Of The Atom: The War Crimes Of Hank McCoy

Zachary Jenkins and Adam Reck3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

The road to 600 comes to a startling conclusion as we recount the numerous war crimes of Hank McCoy.Ranked This Episode: X-Force #6,#9-10 (Terra Verde) X-Men: Blue #7-9 (Secret Empire) Uncanny X-Men #600

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Battle Of The Atom: Equicide

Zachary Jenkins and Adam Reck3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

In beautiful, unintentional synergy with the X-Men Vote, we are talking about that time Emma Frost blew up a horse; for the children of course. Always talking about being for the children that one, even when she is goofily evil.Ranked This Episode: New Mutants #15-17 (Hellions) Firestar #1-4 New Mutants #62 (Magma & Empath)

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Battle Of The Atom: Your Theory Is Wrong With Jordan D. White

Zachary Jenkins and Adam Reck3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

X-Men Group Editor Jordan D White joins us to answers questions the brightest minds have been asking since before the Dawn of X. Want to know the truth about what changed in Hickman’s plan, the writer’s departure or Baby Havok? You must listen to this one.

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Battle Of The Atom: Wolvie Weddings

Zachary Jenkins and Adam Reck3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

We ring in the new year with wedding bells for our friend Wolverine.Ranked this episode: Uncanny X-Men #172-173 (Wolverine Wedding) What If…? #43 (What If Wolverine Married Mariko) Wolverine #125-128 (Wolverine Marries Viper)

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Battle Of The Atom: Raised On Bear Meat With Benjamin Percy

Zachary Jenkins and Adam Reck3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

We close out our year with X Lives & X Deaths Of Wolverine writer Benjamin Percy here to talk to us about his work on the line over the last couple years and what to expect in the Destiny of X!

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Battle Of The Atom: 2Chrises2Mas with Chris & Christi Eddleman, Chris Claremont & Larry Hama

Zachary Jenkins, Adam Reck, Christi Eddleman and Chris Eddleman3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

Chris and Christi Eddleman join us to celebrate Chrisesmas! Also exclusive interviews with Lethal Larry Hama and Cantankerous Chris Claremont from C2E2!Ranked This Episode: X-Men vol 2 #109 (Christmas) X-Men vol 2 #165 (Christmas) Marvel Holiday Special 2007 “Piece of Cake”

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