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Today we look at an issue of Excalibur that sorta-kinda feels like bunch of unfinished scenes all smooshed together to fit a standard-sized comic book. That doesn't mean it's not a good time... it's just, a bit disjointed. Maybe it's the Otherworld effect? Sure, let's go with that!
Also: More X-Cellent Listener Mail!
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The Path to #EcksofTens rolls on... and we start getting some swords into hands! If you're excited for the big ol' slobberknocker between Colossus and Omega Red that the cover suggests then... hoo boy, you're gonna love this one!
In addition to the story, I talk a lot about X-Force tropes... and why the overreliance on them is kind of dragging these issues down a peg for me.
Also: Great listener mail!
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We're officially on the "Path to" X of Swords - Follow along with all the fun with #EcksofTens
We've still got a few problems to solve before we hop into crossover mode, however... and one of 'em won't stop telling us to "call her Kate". With today's comic, we will, by hook or by crook, put that problem behind us. How will they do it? Well, maybe they'll finally remember Kitty's entire mutant gimmick?
Also: Some excellent feedback in the mailbag - including some discussion of The Crucible from X-Men (vol.5) #7! It's a great time as always - I hope you decide to join us!
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Back to business as usual... and back to our Giant-Size side-series!
Get ready for some Fantomex... as he spends many pages re-entering a chaotic Danny the Street... er, I mean "The World". It might feel like we're reading "Baby's First Grant Morrison Comic", but it's got some of the finest art we're likely to see in a saddle-stapled offering!
All that, plus some great and thoughtful discussion in the return of the Mailbag!
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In our penultimate episode, the veneer starts to crack... in more ways than one. The X-Men spend half the issue fighting... and the other half explaining. How and why is Jean Grey back? Well, there are some theories floated in this story... and we'll talk all about it!
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From Claremont to Claremont, Episode 3 rolls on - with the final segment I've got in the hopper - Jeremiah (@bigox737) and I go dupe-crazy when we discuss X-Factor #73!
From there, Jeremiah will share with us the "Soundtrack of his Life" - It's a great conversation, that I've been sitting on for far too long - we hope you'll join us!
Also: I heard from several... a handful... okay, a couple of people, who said they'd like for me to break the previous two episodes of FCTC into individual segments... and so, that will likely begin in the coming weeks! If you haven't heard 'em - they're new to you!
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Merry Christmas, friends!
Today we wrap up our little holiday vacation from the paradise that is Krakoa with... a Christmas story that isn't! I mean, someone does eat a candy cane... and someone does wear a Santa hat... but, other than that - ain't no Christmas to see here!
Today we take a look at one'a those "Feared and Hated"-focused stories that we get from time to time in our X-Reading... but, it's a good one - right out of my own personal wheelhouse - written by Scott Lobdell and drawn by the amazing Chris Bachalo.
I hope you've enjoyed this "break" in our normal coverage... which will resume following the weekend. Thank you all for indulging me - To You and Yours, from Me and Mine - Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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Welcome to Day Four of Merry X-Lapsed - and Merry Christmas Eve!
Today we're talking about the end of Chris Claremont's return to the X-Books around the turn of the century, and reading the "soft-pilot" to his all-new X-Treme X-Men title - it's a bumpy one...
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At the midway point of our vacation from Krakoa, we take a look at... perhaps that "Christmas with the X-Men" book that pops into most of our heads anytime we think about "Christmas with the X-Men" books -- even though, when it comes down to it - it ain't all that Christmassy!
Today we're going to get into the head of the newest X-Man, Kitty Pryde, as she tries to protect her home from the dreaded Wet Bandits... err, N'Garai Demon. We also meet Captain Aletys Forrester - listen along as I mispronounce THAT name a half-dozen ways, and probably never say it right even once!
We'll also discuss the ending of the Claremont/Byrne era, the not-so-subtle inspiration for this issue... and much more!
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Our Holiday Week rolls on... and we haven't even left Rockefeller Center yet! Today's comic, Uncanny X-Men #341 (1997) clearly takes a few of its cues from X-Men #98... just with a bit more turn-of-the-century sorta flare.
We'll talk all about Cannonball's recent promotion - as well as a quick n' dirty catch-up on who in the hell Joseph is... was... whatever!
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Other Chris and Reggie Episodes Mentioned:
Cosmic Treadmill, Episode 100 - Age of Apocalypse, Part One
https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-qgwd9-95a77e
Cosmic Treadmill, Episode 101 - Age of Apocalypse, Part Two
https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-v43sa-961e74
Cosmic Treadmill, Episode 102 - Age of Apocalypse, Part Three
https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-g5x8j-96fa08
Cosmic Treadmill, Episode 103 - Age of Apocalypse, Part Four
https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-fdb6n-9793f6
Cosmic Treadmill, Episode 104 - Age of Apocalypse, Part Five
https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-hci4f-981e2c
Cosmic Treadmill, Episode 105 - Age of Apocalypse, Part Six
https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-jzuvy-98ba17
Chris is on Infinite Earths, Episode 40 - X-Men (vol.2) #8 (1992)
https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-mbdib-c2b26b
Chris is on Infinite Earths, Episode 41 - X-Men (vol.2) #45 (1995)
https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-8u8ia-c3ac9d
Cosmic Treadmill, Episode 144 - The X-Traitor!
https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-p2ewa-c3110d
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Merry X-Lapsed, friends!
Today we're starting a Holiday-themed week, during which we're going to take a look as some seminal (and not-so seminal) X-Mas with the X-Men tales! We kick things off with Chris Claremont's first Christmas-themed issue, (not-yet Uncanny) X-Men #98 (April, 1976) - Our heroes are just trying to enjoy their Christmas Eve at Rockefeller Center... but, unfortunately for them - the Sentinels are Back... and, we're going to talk all about it!
Also: Wolverine reveals that his claws ain't no glove gimmick... and, that he shares shoe polish hair-care tips with Eddie Munster! Lots to chat about today - let's start the celebration!
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Welcome back to the Sunday Special - we're officially at the halfway point of Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey... and while it continues its (perhaps too) slow burn - it also continues to keep me on the edge of my seat, x-cited to see how this all shakes out!
Our titular heroine is beginning to lose control over things in the Elsewhere... does she just need a stiff drink (or a stiff man?) - if that's left up to a certain Mr. Patch, I've got a pretty good idea!
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Just when we thought it was safe to read another issue of X-Men -- Empyre rears its ugly (and horrendously dull) head!
Today, in what might be the shortest episode of this program yet, we focus on Vulcan... as he happens across a bunch of nothin' happenin' aliens, while talking a lot about the fire that burns inside him.
Also: Petra and Sway get drunk... because, it's not an issue of Dawn of X without somebody getting wasted -- unfortunately for me, your humble host doesn't drink. Maybe I ought to start...
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After an X-Tended absence, Cable (vol.4) is back - and boy, is this one fun issue! Today our titular character is titillated by a Cuckoo or five, before running in with some'a ROM's old running buddies. Also: We pop back over to the Otherwhere, where Old Man Cable shoots things in the face!
It's a great time, and a great issue - I hope you'll join us!
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Hello Friends - today we finally round out our Dawn of X Wave Two #1's - and your humble host totally forgets to rank them from best to worst... hopefully, I'll remember for next time!
Today we welcome X-Factor to the fold - and I begin this episode by recounting my life and times as a fan of the title... and just how important it was in my earliest days of X-Fandom! We will then discuss the book cover-to-cover... and, whattayaknow, talk about what I liked and didn't like about it! Sounds just like a comic review show, doesn't it?
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We finally reach the end of our Empyre-sploitation... the miniseries I thought would never end. Today's episode and issue sees Explodey Boy talking to himself... and several pages devoted to Doctor Strange calling the Scarlet Witch an idiot.
At least it's over...
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The Empyre-sploitation rolls on... and Jamie Madrox is a-okay with his dupes being eaten by zombies! Oh yeah, we're gonna talk about that. It's not ALL bad though... this issue might feature the best portrayal of Beast in many, many years! Sure, it's only like two-pages... but, it's something!
All that and some great and thought-provoking letters in our mailbag!
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Mutant psychics have gone missing... there's fire in the skies... and the X-Men have a pretty good idea what might be responsible - and so, they break into a bunch of teams to MacGuffin-hunt!
Also: The Elsewhere Diner gets itself a patron with the ability to bend spoons...
Still having a lot of fun with this "Sunday Special Series"... and I hope you are as well!
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Welcome back to Episode 3 of From Claremont to Claremont: An X-Men Podcast. Today Chris Bailey (@Charlton_Hero) and I take it to the X-Treme... and (in theory) meet an all-new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants!
Also: The "hook" for the episode continues, as Mr. Bailey shares with us the "Soundtrack of his Life"! It's a great conversation, and we hope you all enjoy!
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You ever hear the one about the old ladies who curse a lot? Well - ya will!
Howsabout the time the X-Men killed "a billion broccolis"? Yeah, you'll hear that one too.
Welcome friends, back to our rip-roaring coverage of the X-Men cash-in... er, tie-in to the Marvel Empyre Event! We're gonna talk all about it... the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Also: Our customarily wonderful and thoughtful mailbag runneth other! I hope you decide to join us!
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Welcome, friends - to Empyre!
Now, your fumblin', stumblin', humble host hasn't the foggiest idea what Empyre is all about - but, even without peeking can hazard a handful of guesses...
Since this is a Marvel mass-crossover-event, one might assume we're dealing with:
I mean, it's gotta be at least two of those, right? I suppose it's time for us to find out! I hope you come along for the ride... it might just be a bumpy one!
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Today we resume our therapeutic mission with the "inconvenient" mutants of Krakoa - the Hellions! They are at the Home for Foundlings in Omaha, NE with one goal - burn the place to the ground!
What'll happen, though - when they run into the new head of the household - the Goblyn Queen herself?
Also: Nanny's fallen... and she can't get up!
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Today we wrap up the first story arc of this Dawn of X volume of Wolverine... and answer such questions as: "Wouldn't it be funny if... Magneto got completely wasted and had his helmet stolen?"
Spoiler Alert: No. No, it wouldn't.
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Who's ready for more Carnage in Carnelia?
Who's ready to meet a new Krakoan citizen?
Who's ready for this story arc to be over?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions - well, then I've got an issue for you. Not much "meat" on the preverbal bone here, but a scene in this issue does facilitate my revisiting a well-worn X-Lapsed topic regarding altering mutants during the resurrection process (and otherwise).
Also: As always, some great and thoughtful listener mail
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Welcome friends, to the new X-Lapsed "Sunday Special Series", wherein we're going to spend the next five weeks looking at Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey by Matthew Rosenberg and Friends.
This is a series I've been long curious about, and so I figured it was high time we get to the bottom of just how Jean Grey made her return. So far, so good - this was an issue so strong that... I'm even tempted to go back revisit the 2016-2018 Blue and Gold era!
If you too are ResurreX-Lapsed, please consider joining me in this little reading endeavor!
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Welcome back to From Claremont to Claremont: An X-Men Podcast, Episode 3!
Today, I am joined by Joe Crawford (@IowasJoe) to discuss the second chapter of - well, a storyline that really made me think the Shivas were going to be a hyooge deal going forward - Dreams of Gore aka. The Shiva Scenario!
Wolverine is still looking for clues to his origin... if only he could travel through time, and know that some questions probably don't need answering...
Also: The FCTC, Episode 3 "hook" continues, as Joe shares with us the "Soundtrack of his Life". It's a great time as always - we hope you join us!
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Today we go shopping for islands with the Master of Magnetism. We also see him have to escape out the back-end of a Kraken. It's yet another installment of Giant-Size, that may as well have been any old issue of X-Men (vol.5)!
Also - A great mailbag segment, that facilitates my sharing some of my more obsessive collecting habits.
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Today we wrap up our time in Terra Verde - home of the violent "veg"!
Guess what -- we also kill the same couple of characters who keep getting killed in these books! Your humble host is growing more and more tired. X-Force also loses a member - it's "moral compass" no less!
All that, and I talk a whole lot about creators having "skin in the game" during the mailbag portion - which I hope doesn't ruffle too many feathers! It's a good time as always - hop aboard and join us!
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Journey with me into the mind of a mania--er, reality warping mutant.
Today, the New Mutants take a walk on the wild side... with, Wildside in order to give "good dreams" to a scared little girl who might just destroy an entire country. All that, plus our DOX Magazine subplot keeps bubbling away!
Also: An X-Tended Mailbag, full of great analysis and discussion!
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