X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

The X-Men take a brief break from their journeys in and out of space to... well, completely change everything. First, Carol Danvers confronts her past, leading the X-Men on a dangerous mission, confronting Mystique and Rogue. Then, Storm and Dracula kinda do it? And I mean, it's like super rapey -- don't get me wrong -- but that's the inherent issue with a Dracula story. Anyway, it's a Dracula story, you know? And then, lastly, in a totally different kind of creepy story, the Uncanny X-Men lose their only X-Baby in hell. Like, literally. All this, plus a Dr. Matthew segment (yes, we get the comments, we know you love him! We do too!) on an all new uncanny X is for Podcast! READ ALONG with Uncanny X-Men #158-160.

House of X #1 gave new meaning to Krakoa. Powers of X #1 introduced Rasputin and Cardinal. House of X #2 redefined the X-Men with six simple letters: MOIRA X. Powers of X #2-3 propel the story farther and further. Enter: the Phalanx! The Horsemen! Witness the final moments of the past that hasn't happened yet in the future! Nico, Jonah, Dylan, and Kyle continue their active discussion of Hickman, Larraz, and Silva’s reimagining of the X-Men through the two most recent issues of the two series that are one. Yes, this is a maddeningly vague description, but I HATE IT when solicits spoil everything, don't you? Join us for an all new Dawn of X, part of X is for Podcast! READ ALONG with Powers of X #2-3.

The X-Men haven't had it so easy lately: they've faced Magneto, the Hellfire Club, and even taken in Carol Danvers after the Avengers left her to die. But nothing can prepare them for the menace of Deathbird, the Sidri, or the Brood! Oh wait, that's a lie... actually, Corsair can. Join the X-Men for their first major space mission since the Phoenix Saga as the course of mutant history is changed forever in what is the beginning a very new age for the X-Men! Will Cyclops forgive Corsair and Storm? Will Nightcrawler and Kitty get over watching Colossus die? Will Xavier ever wake up again? And also, seriously, lots of bird women, including the return of one DARK PHOENIX! All this (and more) on an all-new, all-different, uncanny X Is For Podcast: 80s Mutant Mania! Read along with Uncanny X-Men 153-157.

Here's a few Moiras -- I mean reasons -- to listen to this episode of Dawn of X. I - it features nearly the full team: Nico, Jonah, Dylan, and Kyle! II -- Further deep analysis on Jon Hickman's already legendary new run of X-Men. III -- A holistic recap of the previous issues! IV -- More surprise character appearances than you'll know what to do with! V -- This book makes Powers of X #1 way more amazing. VII -- Destiny and Mystique are clearly romantic in this title! VIII -- Four queer readers with four different perspectives and varying amounts of experience with the title work to examine the series from all angles. IX -- The killer original theme music. X -- Moira X. READ ALONG with an all-new, all-different X Is For Podcast: Dawn of X Special: House of X #2.

Nico and Kevo have spent the last year tracing Captain Britain's journey from debut through obscurity in a vain attempt to trace intent and development across the character's unfortunate and storied canon. After having his title canceled and bouncing from back-up to back-up, Brian Braddock has come to the end of his adventures as a sidekick, wrapping up the Black Knight Saga before a revolutionary, deconstructed, political take on the character! Join Nico, Kevo, and another costume corner from Taryn on an all-new, all-different X is for Podcast! READ ALONG: Hulk UK 43-63 (available in Captain Britain Vol. 2: Siege of Camelot).

Year 0. Year 10. Year 100. Year 1000. Nico. Jonah. Kyle. Dylan. What do these things have in common? An all-new Dawn Of X, that's what! Following the shocking revelations of House of X #1, the X-Men begin to trace a journey through time starting in an era we thought we knew, moving to the now we believed we understood, before going to the future we all feared, ending at the Ascension we don't understand. Join the X is for Podcast team as they investigate the little information we have about Cardinal, Rasputin, and wait a second... is that Moira? Read along with Powers of X #1!

Nico and Jonah FINALLY break free of the Contest of Champions in time to... TRAVEL THROUGH TIME?! Join Nico, Jonah, and the newest addition to the team, figures and pop culture expert Mikey B -- fresh off his 3 part Contest of Champions experience -- as they hammer through Alpha Flight's earliest appearances! Read along with Uncanny X-Men 109, 120-121, 139-140.

In 1963, Uncanny X-Men #1 introduced the strangest teens of all. In 1975, Giant-Sized X-Men #1 brought a dynamic, diverse, adult cast of characters to the title. In 1991, Jim Lee and Chris Claremont redefined comics with X-Men #1. In 2002, Grant Morrison would make the X-Men new again with New X-Men. Every 10-15 years, the X-Men comic book franchise takes an evolutionary leap forward, with radical changes to the genetic makeup of the titles. It's 2019. Welcome to mutant culture. Welcome to Krakoa. Welcome to the House of X. Read along with House of X #1 (2019).

The team has come together for the final round of this so-called Contest of Champions! Listen as they take a last look at the miniseries event that introduced audiences to spending extra cash on appearances that go nowhere! Mikey, Kyle, Dylan, Kevo, Jonah, and Nico take one last stab at the story that certainly... happened... on an All-New All-Different Uncanny X Is For Podcast! READ ALONG with Contest of Champions 3!

The Uncanny X-Men franchise has been revived, retconned, reloaded, relaunched, reset, and rebooted... but can it survive Jonathan Hickman? As the X-Men return to Krakoa, they prepare for the most intense experience of their lives: the beginning of the Hickman era. To show it means business, Marvel cancelled all X titles, replacing them with House of X and Powers of X! Join Nico and Jonah as they bring in big guns Dylan and Kyle to take a look at the most transformative thing to have to the X-Men since... Krakoa? Read along with The House/Powers of X/10 Preview.