eXaMENation

This episode the guys discuss the newly released Eternals trailer, who the Eternals are and how they are NOT the Inhumans as well as the casting announcement for Sony’s Kraven the Hunter.  New Mutants pits friends Mirage and Karma against each other in the Crucible while Scout seeks some advice on how to talk to her friends out of making a big mistake.  X-Men takes us right back home to the warm embrace of HoX/PoX setting up for and teasing the new ‘Inferno’ story.  Quintin masks his true intentions in the Danger Room, but is Kelsey’s and Dane’s victory destined?  Find out on this week’s episode!

Wolverine #12, Way of X #2

This episode the guys discuss upcoming Marvel shows including Hulu’s comical MODOK (with a brief pit stop for BRODOK), X-Men books that will soon be no more, as well as the mysterious newly teased mutant, Somnus.  Wolverine is what Wolverine is.  He’s got a sidekick and he’s fighting monsters.  Is there more to Wolverine than that?  That’s for you to decide.  Way of X continues down Nightcralwers’ path of deep religious, psychological, and cultural questions.  And while we may get even more questions before we really get answers, at least know we’ve got Legion!  The doors to the Danger Room are open but things look a little different as Dane and Kelsey discuss where the current X books stack up in tiers and what it really means to be a ‘Top Half Book.’

In this week we discuss X-Corp #1, Children of the Atom #3 and X-Factor #9.  We also talk about our hopes and dreams for the Hellfire Gala as well as our thoughts on what may happen with The Trial of Magneto!  PSA, Hellions is still rocking.

Marauders #20, Hellions #11

This episode the guys discuss the announcement of Marvel’s MCU Phase 4, including Black Panther, Marvels, and the very mysterious Fantastic Four.  On the small screen, Loki is coming at us a whole two days earlier.  Marauders gives us a classic clip show where the team reminisces about their outgoing teammate, Storm, sharing stories of their favorite moments as they get ready for tomorrow’s gala.  And while it may appear Arcade is in control, Hellions shows us that Sinister is always in charge.  Ever the ‘mastermind’ Sinister sets up quite the double reverse twist to get his away, just like he planned it all along.  In the Danger Room, Kelsey and Dane take it down to the wire.  Will they see the answer with the eyes of a hawk before it’s late?  Find out on this week’s episode!

Cable #10, New Mutants #17

This episode the guys discuss the finale of Falcon and the Winter Soldier as well as the series as a whole.  What worked?  What didn’t?  How does it fit into the overall narrative of the MCU and maybe more importantly, our real life society?  Cable pushes what might be the end of Cable into motion.  What does the future of our new Cable look like and what does that mean for his family on Krakoa?  New Mutants continues to follow several threads.  There is a quest through Otherworld, a classic and neo-classic mutant substory, and of course most importantly, Shadow King continuing to be the perfect mentor.  While the room may not be dangerous, the clothing sure is.  No 20 questions, but they guys discuss who’s a hit and who’s a miss from the Krakoa Gala previews.

S.W.O.R.D. #5, X-Force #19, Way of X #1

This episode the guys discuss their thoughts on the penultimate episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier, is the new X-Men roster worth getting excited about, and where their hype meter is for Shang-Chi after the trailer release.  S.W.O.R.D. grounds itself in the politics of the quiet counsel and the real nitty gritty of Fabian Cortez.  Quintin Quire turns a corner as a character as X-Force wraps up an arc.  Way of X debuts by asking the questions we’ve been asking from the start and delivering in a big way.  The Danger Room caps things off, but are Kelsey and Dane plugged in enough to deliver a win?  Find out on this week’s episode.

Children of the Atom #2, Wolverine #11

This episode the guys discuss episode four of Falcon and the Winter Soldier and the mini comics slowly eliminating the X-Men election candidates.  Only two remain!  Children of the Atom continues to explore the real life of our new ‘mutants,’ one at a time, and finds them right back in trouble and face to face with the X-Men.  Wolverine picks back up on his mission to keep the vampires in check, but will friends become foes?  Kelsey and Dane head into the Danger Room once more.  Are they all show or will their knowledge light things up?  Find out on this week’s episode.

This week we discuss Marauders 19 and Excalibur 20.  Then Kelsey and Quintin discuss all the things they want to talk about when Dane isn't around.  Enjoy this chill episode where you get to know what the guys are up to!

X-Men #19

This episode the guys discuss the second episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier and the depth Marvel is giving to the new Captain America, a two month delay on the return of Hickman’s flagship title X-Men title, the return of artist John Romita Jr., and give their pitches for a new Reign of X book.  X-Men is the only issue this week so it’s a good thing it's a doozy.  Whats a 100 years in the vault look like?  You’re about to find out, survival style.  Kelsey and Dane take some blows in the Danger Room, but will they give as good as they take?  Find out on this week’s episode.

Cable #9, Excalibur #19

This episode the guys discuss the 100th delay of MCU’s Blackwidow, some cursory thoughts on the first episode of Falcon and Winter Soldier, and, of course, some Snyder cut takes, including what Marvel movies might deserve a Snyder Cut.  Cable divides the eXaMENation team.  Was it a fantastic and fun delve into themes of family and self-reliance or a meaningless quest for help in all the wrong places?  Excalibur continues scratching at the question of what Betsy and Psylocke are to each other.  The Danger Room is back, but will Kelsey and Dane book their ticket to their winner’s circle?  Find out on this week’s episode.