Here's a first: the second half of a two-parter in X-Men: The Animated Series gets just as rave of a review from Maddy and Ryan as the first half. Thank goodness for that, because "Phalanx Covenant" tells the story of a terrifying virus sweeping over the entire planet, and if this episode was either bad or a downer, we're not sure our poor stressed hearts could take it. Luckily it's got just the right mix of political commentary and mega-queer moments to satisfy our appetites. Also, we recorded this episode late at night, and boy does it show. We get a bit loopy.

X-Men Spotlight: Cameron Hodge

Next week's episode: "A Deal With The Devil"

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