The formerly teenage genius formerly known as Shadowkat is back in Chicago, back behind the bar with a dishrag for a paycheck, done with rescuing teenage mutants for good. See how long that one lasts in Exceptional X-Men #1, written by Eve Ewing, drawn by Carmen Carnero, colored by Nolan Woodard and lettered by Joe…
Using the magic of science (science!), mysticism and a few bored brains (ok, one bored brain), I’ve managed to connect with Jude from universe 777-9311 for a joint review of Miles Morales #40. Continue to read…if you dare! (Maniacally cryptic music plays in background) 616 Jude: …so you’re telling me where you’re from, housing is…
People only familiar with Hawkeye from his appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe might be surprised to hear this, but Hawkeye is supposed to be a fun character. While the MCU Hawkeye is largely dour and grimacing — a family man capable of cracking the occasional wry joke, but someone who takes his job pretty…
The inept spy is a Cold War classic celebrated in media from Get Smart to Austin Powers. Who doesn’t love the idea that total nuclear annihilation could be prevented by some clueless schmo in a suit and his hypercompetent Gal Friday? Writer-artist Matt Kindt explores this dynamic in Spy Superb, a three-issue Dark Horse series,…
The boys are back in town, but due to the pandemic gripping our every waking thoughts, we never left to begin with. Anyway we’re talking about Fantomex. Ranked This Episode: New X-Men #142-145 (Assault On Weapon Plus) Dark Reign: The List – Wolverine #1 Fantomex MAX
I know cats aren’t dogs. I don’t know if Jeff Loeb does. Ranked this episode:
With the Empire tightening its fist around friend or foe alike, Cassian “Keef” adjusts to his new life in an Imperial assembly line prison in “Narkina 5”, episode eight of Andor! Armaan Babu: I…hello? I’ve been told that I’ve been picked for “recap and discussion labor”? I tried telling them I was planning on coming…
In Marauders #1 by Gerry Duggan, Matteo Lolli, and Federico Blee, Kate Pryde is a ship without an anchor. Mysteriously unable to cross through the Krakoan gates, she steals a boat and sails rutterlessly towards the mutant homeland. She may feel like an outcast, but wants to ensure no other mutant does. Kate rally’s a…
Glorious, blasphemous purpose in Warhammer 40K: Marneus Calgar #5 by Kieron Gillen, Jacen Burrows, Java Tartaglia, and Clayton Cowles. Forrest Hollingsworth: FOR MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND YEARS, THE LIVING CORPSE OF THE EMPEROR HAS SAT IMMOBILE ON THE GOLDEN THRONE. FOR A FEW MONTHS, WE HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT IT. TODAY IT ENDS. Justin Partridge: We…
Adam was busy so Zack called up Connor Goldsmith from Cerebro to talk about the Age of Apocalypse. Shocking no one, there’s a mean lady that Connor has no choice but to stan. Ranked This Episode: Factor X Weapon X X-Calibre
More on the making of a Marine and the sowing of Chaos in Warhammer 40K: Marneus Calgar #2 by Kieron Gillen, Jacen Burrows, Java Tartaglia, and Clayton Cowles. Justin Partridge: We turn again to the Great Game in Marneus Calgar #2. The truth behind a Chapter Master revealed. The coming of Chaos. And blood, dear…
I had good episode notes but I accidentally deleted them. This one has Thor in it. Ranked This Episode: New Mutants 77-80 and 82-85 (Back to Asgard) The Mighty Thor 15-19 (Asgard/Shi’ar War) Exiled (New Mutants/JiM)
Generation X may be over but Christian Strain is here with us to go over all the nitty gritty details of it. We talk about Jubilee, Glob, Quire, X-Man, and much more! Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on XavierFiles.com Follow Zack and Adam on Twitter @Xavier Files and @arthurstacy! Our theme…
The ComicsXF Interview Podcast · The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 312: Tom Fowler talks about the history of RPGs Tom Fowler joins the show to talk about his Kickstarter campaign for Gamemasters: The Comic Book History of Roleplaying Games. You can listen to The ComicsXF Interview Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and at ComicsXF.com, where…
Welcome to 2023. We’re doing politics now. Ranked This Episode: X-Men #4 (Global Economics) X-Factor #82-83 (X-Patriots) Ultimate War