MCMF

On episode 47 of MCMF, Chloe returns to talk with Marcus about THE DARK PHOENIX SAGA! Released in 1980, this story by legendary comics duo Chris Claremont and John Byrne is one of the most famous in comics history, following the corruption and eventual fall of Jean Grey, also known as Phoenix of the X-Men. It is also notable for introducing Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost, both of whom become major players in the X-Men franchise and eventually the Marvel Universe at large.

For the deeply unhinged two-year anniversary of MCMF, Marcus is joined by his girlfriend Shay to talk about SASS AND SORCERY, the first volume of RAT QUEENS! Released in 2014, Rat Queens was an instant hit on Image Comics' Shadowline imprint before a series of fumbles sent it into hiatus, where it never really recovered. It focuses on the titular Queens, an adventuring party in the town of Palisade, and their constant misadventures both on and off the battlefield.

Manny makes his return to the show to talk about LEAPING INTO THE LIGHT, the first arc of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo's fan-favorite run on Nightwing. Following the end of the infamous Ric Grayson saga, these issues serve as a soft relaunch of the title, establishing a new status quo for the former Boy Wonder and introducing a character with massive ramifications for him - the mysterious new mayor of Bludhaven.

THE CLONE SAGA is one of the more infamous events in comic history, and intended to turn the world of Spider-Man on its head. Unfortunately, outside forces caused the story to spiral out of control and leave it as one of comics' great "what ifs". Join Marcus and Chloe as they read through the 2009 alternate take on the story by former Marvel Editor-in-Chief and SPIDER-GIRL co-creator Tom DeFalco, Howard Mackie (GHOST RIDER, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN), and Todd Nauck (YOUNG JUSTICE, NIGHTCRAWLER) -- and discuss what could have been for Peter Parker, Ben Reilly and the mysterious Kaine.

For the second edition of Splash Pages, Marcus digs into the legacy of Gwen Stacy and how Spider-Gwen changed the trajectory of the character forever.

For the second annual (!) MCMF Pride special, Jessie returns to talk about the KNIGHTS OF X! Released in 2022, this five-issue series serves as a continuation of Tini Howard's EXCALIBUR, and stars Krakoa's Captain Britain, Betsy Braddock as she and her fellow knights look to save the mutants of Otherworld.

For episode 42 of MCMF, Marcus and Will get juiced up for the action-packed event WORLD WAR HULK! Written by Greg Pak with art from John Romita Jr, this 5 issue limited series is a sequel to the seminal PLANET HULK story, seeing Bruce Banner return to Earth for revenge on Marvel's Illuminati.

Marcus and Gary tap in to talk about DEVIL'S REIGN, the culmination of the second act of Chip Zdarsky and Marco Chechetto's instant classic run on Daredevil. After finding that he no longer knows Daredevil's identity, Wilson Fisk outlaws all superheroics in New York, leading to a war for the soul of the city between himself and The Man Without Fear.

On the first edition of SPLASH PAGES, Marcus digs through one of his all time favorite series, 1993's Robin, to talk about the delicate balance between a superhero's two lives through the lens of the love triangle between Tim Drake, his civilian love interest, Ariana Dzerchenko, and his on-and-off crimefighting partner Stephanie Brown - aka The Spoiler.

For the 40th episode of MCMF, we do things a little differently and watch the Power Rangers 15th-anniversary special, ONCE A RANGER! From the 2008 series Operation Overdrive, this two-part episode features five heroes from the past returning to take on a new threat.