X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

The X-Pack are back at it again with more Excalibur and a special guest! First up -- Jed MacKay has covered the Marvel Universe -- from Alpha Flight to Daredevil, and Black Cat to now Moon Knight, and this week, he's on XI4P! Join Rod, Nico, & Jonah as the trio sit down with Jed and discuss his work, process, and favorites (hint: Doop). Then, Josh, Arturo, Drew, & Evelyn discuss why Excalibur 20 is a necessary, long-overdue emotional highpoint for the series, giving agency and new depth to characters!

The X-Pack are back at it again with a land-and-sea assault in the pages of Marauders & Man-Thing! First up -- Nico, Matty, Kyle, & Blake discuss those salty sea-farers, The Marauders, joined by the Morlocks, continue their perilous adventures into new and unknown vigilante-style territory, plus a little conjecture about where the X-Line maybe headed. Then, Rod, Raven, & Robbie turn their attention to the debut issue of Man-Thing's newest mini from team-fav Steve Orlando! Join the team lavish the title's bold new direction for the character and the stunning artwork.

The X-Pack are back at it again with even more battles, bird-people, and b-list mutants!? First up, Josh, Arturo, & Evelyn take a look at the conclusion of Fabian Nicieza's long-building Adam X saga, from the betrayals to the mindwipes! Then, join Nathan, Matty, & Kyle as they take a look at one of the more unusual titles to feature a mutant in the last few years -- The Union! In a title focused on newer UK heroes, the team sinks their teeth into these bold, original characters, and find the best of the title!

The X-Pack are back and rom the Vault to Hel, no one is safe! First up, Nico, Drew, Dante, Nathan, and Jonah examine the most recent issue of the recently-announced-as-ending X-Men! Issue 19 sees the conclusion of this leg of the Children of the Vault arc, and it leads the team to discussing X-Men roster counts, romance, Gambit as a skuz-bucket, and the psionic potentiality of Emma Frost’s nose job?! Then, join Matty, Kyle, & Nathan as the three examine the final issue of King In Black: Return Of The Valkyries, a series near-and-dear to our hearts (Nico, Rod, & Kyle are a mad-deep-Thor crew)!

The X-Pack are back! And this time -- they've brought all sorts of soldiers! First up, Josh leads Evelyn, Arturo, & Drew on a journey through young Cable's last days -- as the title begins its descent into cancelation! Then, join Nico, Rod, & Raven as the three enter the weird winding world of Weapon Plus! Looking at the three recent oneshots -- Wolverine & Captain America, Absolute Carnage, & World War IV -- the team recalls whaere the Weapon Plus franchise has gone as well as BRUTE FORCE. BRUTE FORCE, YOU GUYS. All this and more on an all new XI4P!

The X-Pack are back for swords, birthdays, and King In Black! First up, Nico, Jonah, & Blake join Wade for his 30th birthday celebration, filled with many of the best creators from Deadpool's past! Then, turn to different swords with Excalibur as Matty, Nathan, & Kyle examine the conclusion of the Betsy-Returns-Saga! Then, lastly, join as the team brings original contributor Kevo, co-host of HTML, to take a look at the two most recent issues starring Black Knight!

Get ready for two different kinds of swords! First up -- the X-Pack takes a look at the newest issue of SWORD, which continues the King In Black saga! Rod, Raven, & Robbie examine the title, which ranges from war to coming of age, before turning the reins over to Nico, Jonah, Blake, & Nathan to take a look at Captain Britain's longtime compatriot, the Black Knight and his newest title! Fresh off of an appearance in his own King In Black special, Dane finds himself on a new adventure, and longtime fans Nico & Nathan invite newcomers Blake & Jonah to partake in Whitman Curse!

The X-Pack are back with more mutant content from around the Marvel Universe! First up, X-Force moves forward with Quention Quire's personal journey to betterness? YEAH RIGHT. X-Force continues its look at the darker side of Krakoa through Kid Omega's battle against a psychic intruder while the rest of the team is incapable of assisting -- leading our team to discuss how far Quire has come since New X-Men's legendary Riot At Xavier's. Then, join Rod, Raven, & Robbie for a different kind of parent's day -- in Strange Academy! What started as a peer into the magical world of Marvel's youth has transformed into a family title unlike any other -- intersecting with the powerful narrative with the team's personal experiences.

The X-Pack at back at it with another full slate of books! First up -- X-Factor continues its Siryn-Morrigan-Mutant-Mystic-Madness, and Nico, Nathan, & Matty are ready for every second of it! The crew examines as the issue presents unsung heroes of the title while advancing the mystery before Kyle, Arturo, & Jonah dive into the final issue of Wolverine: Black White & Blood, where Mystique shines front and center! Lastly, join Rod, Raven, & Robbie as the 3R Crew gives their perspectives of the exciting new Children of the Atom!

It's the younger side of the MU with Children of the Atom & Young Avengers! First up, two different crews examine Vita Ayala & Bernard Chang's debut issue of Children of the Atom, a new youth-based X-Title that CHANGES EVERYTHING! From the hero-worship lewks to the classic-love-triangle drama, COTA #1 delivers a mystery and more! Then, join Rod, Raven, Ev, & Kyle as the four of them read through the anime-inspired, Sailor-Moon-referencing, GAY-HAPPINESS-PARTY that is King in Black: Wiccan & Hulkling, putting the two young gay heroes on their honeymoon!