Powers Of X #2 by Johnathan Hickman, RB Silva, Adriano Di Benedetto, and Marte Gracia continues the tale in four times. In X0, Moira and Xavier recruit Magneto. In X1 and X2, the heroes of those words analyze the data they received on previous missions and prepare for their next one. And 1,000 years away…
Moira MacTaggert was a long time human ally of the X-Men. House Of X #2 posits the question, what if she was a mutant? In an Anatomy Lesson like study, Johnathan Hickman, Pepe Larraz, and Marte Gracia explore the ten lives of Moira X. Seeing her as an innocent by-standard, an ally to the X-Men,…
Powers Of X #1 shows four different timelines, starting with a young Professor Xavier. Each timeline is a factor of 10 from the first (1 year, 10 years, 100 years, 1000 years). We see this after Xavier reads Moria’s mind. The 10 year mark (X1), continues the story from House Of X #1. The 100…
In House of X #1, a masked figure, presumably Charles Xavier, is seen awakening a number of people from plant-pods. We are shown that over the past few months, the X-Men have been planting Krakoa flowers. These grow into Habitats– domains of Krakoa that acts as embassies for the country of Krakoa. The Professor has…
This editorial comes to us from Robert Secundus, Private X-Investigator and amateur-angelologist-for-hire Part I. Introduction I have borne witness to wonders. I have seen Polarisâ half -Magneto wedding gown. I have seen exploding communion wafers and many mutants shout loudly about their immunity to AIDS. I have seen an Iceman made of piss. Why have…
Written by Trent Seely A father-figure and rich benefactor brings together a team of mutants with extraordinary abilities to track down new mutants and save them from persecution or perhaps stop them from harming others. They study and hone their powers in an hidden location and use a stealth jet in order to operate under…
This week we talk about the Hellfire Club, and wouldn’t you know it, we had audio issues and had to rerecord 2/3rds of the whole danged thing! So if we seem off our game, that’s why. Sorry, we’ll fix it next time. Enjoy the 50 Shades of Grey jokes! Ranked This Episode: Excalibur #96-100 (London…
In AGE OF X-MAN: THE AMAZING NIGHTCRAWLER #1 by, Seanan McGuire and Juan Frigeri everyoneâs favorite blue and fuzzy mutant is the most popular and famous figure in the world. This is the best indication we have that this alternate reality is actually the utopia it is claimed to be. Over forty years past his…
We are about to enter the Age of X-Man. From a logistical standpoint, that means two one-shots and six five-issue mini-series. It is a world based around a relatively unpopular character. It is coming from relatively new creative teams with little in the realm of name recognition. It is a textbook situation where additional marketing…
Teenagers scare the friggin’ shoot out of me! That’s why we dedicated an entire episode about it. A lot of children do get murdered and we are very sorry about that. Ranked This Episode: X-Campus New Mutants #21 (Slumber Party) New X-Men #20-27 (Childhood’s End/Crusade) Go buy the Guide to X-Ceptional Baking Check out the Battle…
If you hadn’t heard, Wolverine is back. You know Wolverine, knives in his hands, can’t die, drinks beer, and says bub. He suffered from a bad case of getting covered in molten metal while his healing factor was down, but now he is roaming around like nobodies business. The problem is, we are over a…
In a special comics podcast crossover, we are joined by Chris Eddleman of Chrises On Infinite Earths and Dan Grote of WMQ&A. Instead of ranking comics, we rank friendships! It is a blast! Make sure you check out all the podcasts participating! Chrises on Infinite Earths: An all-ages comics podcast that delves into the biggest comic book…
Writer Peter Milligan and artist Mike Allred reinvented X-Force in 2001 with a run that was later renamed as, and always referred to as, X-STATIX. This was a biting examination of the reality show culture of the world of the early 2000s and is still shockingly relevant today. It was notable for being the comic that killed…
A recurring theme in X-Men is found family. Being a blood relative isnât the key to relationships, instead they are forged through shared experiences. Culture, however, puts special emphasis on the importance of bloodlines. Look at nearly any story with a âHero’s Journeyâ and you will find a revelation about the protagonistâs heritage that proves…
Press Release New York, NYâMay 22, 2018âThis summer, Kitty Pryde will make the biggest romantic leap of her life â but what about Kittyâs 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…