X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

Spider-Girl goes…crime title?! As Spider-Girl moves non-stop towards Last Hero Standing, the MC2’s first major crossover event, things continue to heat up for the young webcrawler. Black Tarantula and Doc Ock have their sights on Spider-Girl (and kinda sorta Canis?) in Spider-Girl’s twelfth volume (0:00:00)! There’s even an appearance or two from JJ’s long-missing dad, Man-Wolf! Then, things get black suit CRAZY as Spider-Girl adopts a familiar look. May Day begins (and ends) her flirtation with darkness, moving into the black suit (of the non-symbiote variety) – and things finally come to ahead with Elan DeJunae, better known as Fury, the Spider-Goblin, aka Norman’s betrothed Goblin wife. She’s very busy. (1:12:45). Lastly, take a look at the first Spider-Girl story to appear outside of an MC2 title, in the pages of Spider-Man Family #1, introducing the potential ally or possible menace of Arana! All this and more from the new format of XI4P – we hope you survive the experience!

It's an all new XI4P Premiere with a heavy Asgardian approach! Kick things off with Jane Foster & The Mighty Thor #1, the newest miniseries in the line of titles covering the titular sometimes-God/sometimes-Valkyrie. Credited as Valkyrie Legacy Numbering #20 (Jane Foster: Valkyrie #1-10, Return Of The Valkyries #1-4, The Mighty Valkyries #1-5), the title examines Jane's role in the modern Marvel Universe and a scheme to ensnare Thor (0:00:00). Then, journey back to 2018 as Jason Aaron, Sara Pichelli, Ed McGuinness, & a slew of incredibly talented creators launched the newest run of Avengers, forever changing the path of the Marvel Universe (no exaggeration -- also, it happens at 0:41:15). Strap in for an all new X Is For Podcast -- KRA-KA-FUCKIN-THOOM.

It's an all new Modern Marvels Wednesday with a triple header of excellent coverage! First, kick things off with a look at the Marvel's Midnight Suns trailer by the two guys who started it all -- Nico and Jonah -- as they share a look at the character roster, a little bit at the gameplay, and the nature of incorporating the X-Men into a larger-scale video game (0:00:00)! Then, join The Midnight Mission for Marauders #3 (0:17:15) -- a title challenging the idea of what it means to be a mutant -- IN SPAAAAACEEEE!!!!! Then, round things out with Legion Of X #2 and an attempt to understand the Krakoan Unseen in Si Spurrier's works, reflective of Excal/Knight's magic and SWORD/Red's space (0:55:15). Strap in for an all new X Is For Podcast -- we hope you survive the experience.

Spider-Girl grows up hard, goes arc-based, and the MC2 will never, ever be the same! After last episode’s first-ever Spider-Girl only look at the MC2 where Nico and TK saw the best and worst of Spider-Girl’s title, jump into the three best consecutive volumes of the MC2niverse yet. Allison Mongraine. Black Cat. Scarlet Spider. What do they all have in common?  They’re all in this arc, running in parallel stories, forcing the Spider-Girl title we’ve known to transform into her next form. Then the team takes a look at the only issue of Spider-Girl so far not to be written by Tom DeFalco, which does not receive highest marks, despite Nico’s memories to the contrary from his youth in Spider-Girl volume 9. (0:00:00) Spider-Girl enters the Season Of The Serpent, a major six-part arc turning the world of Spider-Girl upside down and inside out – simultaneously changing the title to match the evolving comics medium while bringing back plots from literally 50 issues earlier (the second episode of MC2, XI4P 331). Seth presents the first truly compelling, difficult to defeat villain for Spider-Girl in sometime in volume 10. (1:02:00) Lastly, Spider-Girl continues her arc-based storytelling with Marked For Death, volume 11 of her solo title, bringing what must be a dozen storylines from her first 5 years to a conclusion, seemingly writing out no less than 3 major characters. With only one more Spider-Girl solo episode to go, the MC2 universe is in for some huge change. (1:44:00) All this and more from the new format of XI4P – we hope you survive the experience!

It's an XI4P Premiere Friday featuring a number of the Marvel Universe's BIGGEST NAMES! Kick things off with the second issue of Knights Of X, the spiritual-and-direct-successor to Tini Howard's Excalibur, now featuring X-Pack fav Bob Quinn. The journey to Otherworld takes the crew all the way back to the earliest coverage of Captain Britain from the team's first year of chronoskimming (0:00:00). Then, join the continued examination of the transformation of the Marvel Knights/Midnight Sons/Street Level side of the Marvel Universe with a look at two stories from Elektra: Black, White, & Blood #4. First up is Powers You Can't Comprehend, a story featuring Ghost Rider, which leads directly into the team's coverage of Ghost Rider #3! Then, in a beautiful full-circle moment, Kevin Eastman creates an Elektra story in EBWB4 with "Redezvous," putting a personal touch on the Daredevil/Elektra universe that inspired his own Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1:13:30). Strap in for an all new era of X Is For Podcast -- we hope you survive the experience.

It's an XI4P Modern Marvels Wednesday with a dynamic double dose of the Midnight Mission as the X-Pack takes a look at the more mystical side of their coverage! Kick things off with team fav Moon Knight with the 11th issue of the title, pushing the titular hero and HIS Midnight Mission not only closer to the first year's finale, but possibly madness (0:00:00)!? Then, join the crew as they continue to examine the further evolution of two major legacy titles at Marvel under new management. First, follow the new Iron Fist through his groundbreaking new series (0:30:15) before turning things back over to another new Strange (0:59:30) as Clea continues her time as Sorcerer Supreme! Strap in for an all new era of X Is For Podcast -- we hope you survive the experience.

It’s the first ever all-Spider-Girl episode of XI4P AU! After last episode’s exciting MC2 miniseries double-feature, Nico and TK settle into a world of MC2 where it’s pretty much just Spider-Girl all the time…or is it? Despite a lack of additional titles, Tom DeFalco & co work tirelessly to keep the characters of MC2 alive, despite an ever-more-crowded cast pushing in on May Day from all sides. First up, take a look at Spider-Girl volume 6, where Spider-Girl, still powerless, takes on the Raptor, a supe’d up Rhodey, and The Avengers – the last one, to protect The Buzz?! Spider-Girl turns 30 and things get wild. (0:00:00)

Then, the Crazy Face and Funny Face stuff gets…weird, the Green Goblin returns….sorta, and there’s a dog mobster. Legit, his name is Canis, and he’s a lot, but the Kingpin is back…kinda? Spider-Girl experiences some title-based growing pains in volume 7. (1:12:00) Lastly, Spider-Girl hits an incredible creative peak in volume 8, showcasing some of the finest work of the MC2 ever in several powerful issues, exploring the depth of family bonds, the complicated nature of forgiveness, and the delicate tapestry of the tough call. Spider-Girl pushes the limits of her friendships as she continues to explore the world of superheroes. All this and more from the new format of XI4P – ‘Nuff Said.

It's an XI4P Premiere event to kick off the beginning of one title and the end of another! First off, kick things off with a double dose of Legion of X featuring two very different looks at the title -- from the characters to the plot to the format of the series, there's no panel of LoX left unread (0:00:00 & 0:34:30)! Then, join the X-Pack as they investigate the continued mystery in the finale of Devil's Reign -- Devil's Reign Omega -- and how Punisher's new identity remains a mystery, juxtaposed against the further devolution of Frank Castle's mental state as he becomes more and more The Hand's new murder boii (1:12:00). Strap in for an all new era of X Is For Podcast -- we hope you survive the experience.

It's an XI4P Modern Marvels Wednesday! Kick things off with a double dose of Ben Percy's X-World with X-Force #28 & Wolverine #21 examining the mutant and machine war from all sides! Then,join the X-Pack as they enjoy an all-time fan favorite series in its third issue, The X-Cellent, continuing the beloved cult-classic X-Force/X-Statix (0:34:00). Lastly, join the team as the explore the newest special in the Marvel Voices line with Identity, a powerful look at AAPI heroes and characters throughout the Marvel Universe (1:01:30)! Strap in for an all new era of X Is For Podcast -- we hope you survive the experience.

It’s the final multi-title episode of the MC2 universe…for now! After last episode’s team least-fav Fantastic Five and team fav Wild Thing matched with more Spider-Girl, this episode delivers the same format but to a much greater degree of success. First up, Spider-Girl delivers a double dose of strong volumes. Starting with volume 4, Spider-Girl sees a Wizard one-half special edition (yeah, the 90s, man), then faces off against Raptor, Green Goblin, and even teams up with her Dad!? (0:00:00) Then, join Spider-Girl for her first major title anniversary – 25, the powerless anniversary?! May Day loses her abilities in a story that will define multiple volumes but also meets Dragonfist, Nancy Lu, and we meet Reilly Tyne – a mysterious new figure in the MC2. (1:16:30) Then, join the team as they examine the final two side titles in the MC for almost 5 full years! The Buzz sees the eponymous team favorite cool guy - from his origin to a huge adventure (and a buncha gay overtones) – and propels the hero into a major new position in the MC2! (1:47:45) Then in what is perhaps the strangest, most complicated and convoluted yet compelling and emotionally engaging MC2 story ever, the origin of Darkdevil is made…sort of clear. Kinda. Nico and TK examine how the Darkdevil miniseries defines previously unclear situations, evolves the MC2 universe, and introduces EVEN MORE EFFING QUESTIONS. WHHHAAAT. All this and more from an all new XI4P:AU – we hope you survive the experience!