X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

In the great age before digitals and trades, the X-Men would occasionally republish issues to make sure fans could follow along. Very few issues saw as much republication as the debut of Claremont's All-New, All-Different Uncanny X-Men in the pages of Giant Sized X-Men, but -- of course -- it wouldn't be Marvel if they didn't tack on something else! Join Nico and Jonah as they reexamine Giant-Sized X-Men #1, as well as Classic X-Men #1, with new host Dylan and special guest Kyle. They also read the special Kitty and Illyana story, which is new to everyone on the show! Don't miss this -- and more -- on an all-new X is for Podcast! Read along with Giant-Sized X-Men #1, Classic X-Men #1, and Special Edition: The X-Men #1.

In 1983, Marvel Comics introduced The New Mutants, who would go on to become X-Force after 100 issues and 8 years. Both teams have seen more than a dozen iterations between them, and now both relaunch under the Dawn of X! The New Mutants follows the adventures of a few (of the now rather old) classic New Mutants and Generation X students, while X-Force represents the new mutant CIA. Both saw disappointing showings from Scott's father figures without a Scott in sight to be disappointed. Join Nico, Jonah, Dylan, and Kyle for an all new We Are Krakoa on X is for Podcast! Read along with New Mutants (2019) #1 and X-Force (2019) #1.

In an attempt to follow the adventures of all of the X-Men, the X is for Podcast team turns their attention to the lovable bounding Beast... only to find despair! The Beast alternates between moping and lascivious behavior! Read as the Beast quits the Avengers (for a dumb reason) after they help him out, and then read as he contributes nothing to the Defenders! In many ways, these issues still read like the 70s comics we've left behind, proving not all mutant-based titles are equal! All this and more on an all-new Uncanny X is for Podcast! Read along with Avengers #209 and 211, and Defenders #105.

Excalibur, long the oddball of the mutant lineup, returns in a big way with a brand new face and an all-new team. Of course it wouldn't be XI4P if Nico didn't bring all of the Captain Britain lore you've wondered about (but couldn't quite make sense of) into this intriguing and daring new reimagining of the Excalibur team. Join Dylan, Nico, Kyle, and of course everyone's favorite Cardinal, Jonah, as they take a look at the bold new sword forged in Excalibur on a new X is for Podcast: We Are Krakoa! Read along with Excalibur (2019) #1!

This is it! The X-Men and the New Mutants finally meet! After three issues of the New Mutants making themselves at home in the X-Men's home, the elder team of mutants return home from space to claim their space! Plus, the X-Men lose two members... one to death! The other to The New Mutants! And then... they immediately get them both back? What? Also, Professor Xavier is a jerk! All this and more on an all new Uncanny X is for Podcast! Read along with New Mutants #1-3, Uncanny X-Men #167-168.

The Dawn of X has begun, and the Powerhouse continues! Twelve issues in, the X-Men finally have an ongoing title! X-Men by Hickman and Yu brings the HoXPoX narrative to its new home, combining many elements of celebrated runs all over X-Men history. Meanwhile... Kate Pryde can't use Krakoan gateways?! So she forms... THE MARAUDERS!? The bigger question is certainly... why is Storm colored white? Join Nico, Kyle, Dylan, and everyone's favorite BAMF, Jonah, as they explore the Dawn of X! Read along with X-Men #1 and Marauders #1.

Genuinely, it’s hard to find a title with less respect for its lead character than Dazzler, and issues 12 to 16 are no different. A victim of its time, the title continues to trudge through misogynistic tropes, reductive stories, and a lack of room for women’s voices in comics in the 80s. That said, Bill Sienkievowicz provides some beautiful covers. Nico, Jonah, and Dylan criticize the title in defense of the Dazzler in an all-new Uncanny X is for Podcast! Read along with Dazzler #12-16.

With their 12th episode of Powerhouse, Nico, Jonah, Dylan, and Kyle continue to expand their view of Jonathan Hickman's dynamic relaunch, not just with their look back at Powers of X, but also with a look forward to X-Men #1! Featuring personal stories, comic shop recommendations, and NYCC merch recaps, don't miss an all new X is for Podcast! Read along with Powers Of X #1-6 and X-Men #1.

In 1964, The X-Men -- a title about a team of kids fighting to learn their abilities in a world that hated and feared them -- began. Under the pen of Chris Claremont, the team transitioned into adulthood. With the exception of Kitty Pryde, the title has essentially focused on the exploits of a group of 20-somethings and their very mature problems. Enter: THE NEW MUTANTS! Join the House of X team (Nico! Jonah! Dylan! Special guest Kyle!) for a mini-reunion of epic proportions as Charles and Moira call together a group of mutants to battle humans and robots in an all-new Uncanny X is for Podcast! Read along with Marvel Graphic Novel: The New Mutants!

Twelve weeks ago, the X-Men began a transformative process with the phrase, "Humans of the world, while you slept, the world changed." And changed it did. The X-Men struck out in a new story direction under the pen of Johnathan Hickman, and the universe may never recover. Join Nico, Jonah, Dylan, and Kyle as the team looks back at the six issues of House of X -- with a focus on its finale -- as they recount favorite moments, biggest shocks, and share a few laughs on an all new X is for Podcast: Powerhouse - House of X! Read along with House of X #1-6.