Days of Future Podcast: Examining the X-Men

It's one of the most famous X-Men stories of all time, and - as discussed in this episode - it suddenly feels as relevant as ever. This week, we take an in-depth look at Chris Claremont's classic 1982 graphic novel, "God Loves, Man Kills." Along with being the (loose) inspiration for X2: X-MEN UNITED, this story is also one of Claremont's highest accomplishments with the franchise. In fact, it mig...

Question: What are two things in need of a reboot? Answer: The X-MEN movie franchise, and Trev's voice. In this episode, a sick Trev bravely fights his own lost voice to join Joe in discussing the recent news of a potential "reboot" for Fox's X-MEN franchise. What does this news mean? Does Fox really have ANY idea what they are doing with the series? What direction SHOULD it take? We consider all...

This week, we take an in-depth look at Grant Morrison's classic (and divisive) "NEW X-MEN" run. From 2001 to 2004, the Scottish writer completely upturned the idea of what an X-Men comic could be, in the most shocking reinvention of the franchise fans had ever seen yet. Less a traditional superhero story and more a warped, dark sci-fi epic, Morrison's time on "NEW X-MEN" continues to be one of the...

There's a lot of big X-MEN news this week, and we're here to x-plore all of it. First up, a discussion of the recently announced new X-Men comic titles that will make up the line's 2017 relaunch, as part of Marvel's "Resurrxion" event. What do these new titles suggest about the future of X-Men comics, and why should fans of the '90s be excited about the two new core titles? Next, we take a look at...

It's our second annual X-Tra Spooky Halloween Special, and this time, we actually prepared. To celebrate the scariest time of the year, we take an in-depth look at two classic horror-tinged X-Men stories from 1982: "Night Screams," from Uncanny X-Men #159, and "Blood Feud," from Uncanny X-Men Annual #6, both detailing Storm and her fellow X-Men's unexpected battle against Dracula! How do Marvel's...

Remember X-MEN: APOCALYPSE? You might not, but the fast food chain White Castle certainly does. In a bit of odd timing, they just recently unveiled their special "X-Menu," in honor of the film's home video and digital release. Throwing all concerns for our safety aside, on this episode we do a live taste test of all four (well, three and a half) items from the special menu. So prepare to pray for...

On this episode, Trev & Joe attempt to explain one of the most inexplicable X-Men characters of them all, the super-villain Mister Sinister. Following the news that Sinister will appear in the new WOLVERINE movie, the guys discuss his comic book origins, appearance, wildly inconsistent powers and motives, and whether or not he's the proper villain to headline what is being billed as the final WOLV...

"Who is Agent X?" That was the question on the lips of at least dozens of Marvel fans back in the year 2002, when the company cancelled its low-selling title DEADPOOL (no, seriously), and replaced it with a new book called AGENT X. While the titular character seemed to share a lot of traits with everyone's favorite Merc with a mouth, the mystery of his true identity, and how it ties into Wade Wils...

Still have Olympic fever and nowhere to turn? Cheer up, because Trev & Joe have your back. On this episode, the guys assemble the best possible mutant Olympic team for various countries, and discuss which nation would have the best chance at various events as a result. Can anyone top Russia's Colossus in weight-lifting events? Is Wolverine's metal skeleton an advantage or a hindrance in swimming?...

In this eagerly anticipated by no one episode, Trev finally plows into the next two Axel Braun X-Men porn parodies, WOLVERINE XXX and AVENGERS vs X-MEN XXX. Stained costumes, strange cliffhangers, and oddly specific comic book references...Trev has seen it all. And we do mean ALL. Are the films worth seeing for X-Men fans, or just average horn-dogs? Listen on, and find out. But first, Trev and Joe...

Are you a hardcore X-Men fan looking for a lesser-known, obscure title to check out? In this episode, Trev & Joe dive deep into the back-issue bins and discover MUTIES, a 2002 six issue mini-series from writer Kurt Bollers and a team of various artists (including THE WALKING DEAD's Charlie Adlard). The guys discuss each issue of the series, which takes an unflinching look at the lives of young mut...

Well, it's time. And, because no sane men would attempt to do this alone, this week Trev & Joe are joined by a special guest, Kyle Byrd, of If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It and Kaiju Transmissions. Together, the three brave souls provide a running audio commentary for Gavin Hood's 2009 film X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, the very first X-Men spin-off film. Terrible CGI, gorgeous flowing hair, and in-name-o...

What happens when two hosts of an X-Men podcast get to the day of recording and realize they never planned anything to talk about? You get this, our most off-topic episode ever! Listen as the guys discuss Joe's recent Emmy wins, ruminate on two weeks worth of terrible news, potentially offend and lose some listeners with their amateur thoughts on the gun control debate, try to figure out Brexit (w...

This week, Trev & Joe have each chosen an X-universe mini-series they want to highlight for discussion . First up, Joe takes a look at the underappreciated X-FACTOR Vol. 2 (2002), from writer Jeff Jensen & artist Arthur Ranson, a terrific look at the uneasy relationship between the human and mutant populations of the Marvel universe. Then, Trev shares his love for X-MEN: WORST X-MAN EVER (2016), f...

We're back a week early, for the third part of what we are now considering our "APOCALYPSE Trilogy!" This time, Trev & Joe discuss what comes next for the cinematic X-MEN franchise in the wake of X-MEN: APOCALYPSE. Where do they think the series goes from here? What do they want to see, from both the next X-MEN movie itself, and spin-offs like NEW MUTANTS, WOLVERINE 3, GAMBIT, and the next DEADPOO...

APOCALYPSE is here, ready to lay waste to both humanity AND the X-MEN franchise's goodwill with audiences and critics alike. In this episode, Trev & Joe share their review of the brand new X-MEN film, first offering general thoughts, before launching into a spoiler-filled discussion of the movie's highs and lows, including their favorite and least favorite characters and moments. What did Days of...

With X-MEN: APOCALYPSE on the horizon, Trev & Joe use this final pre-release episode to discuss the first batch of press reviews. What might we take away from the mixed response the film has so far received, especially in light of the very positive reaction DAYS OF FUTURE PAST received a couple years ago? Also, following their amazingly accurate DEADPOOL box-office predictions, the guys once again...

When cast member Sophie Turner shared a new photo from X-MEN:APOCALYPSE last week, it led to numerous questions. "Will Dazzler actually be appearing in the film? Will Taylor Swift truly play her?" And, "just who the hell IS Dazzler, anyway??"Thankfully, Trev & Joe are here for you, with this special look at Alison Blaire, aka Dazzler, x-ploring both her origins and her place in the X-universe. As...

Few X-Men fans would deny that, as the '90s came to an end, the once fantastic comic franchise had lost its way. With the surprise mega-success of Bryan Singer's 2000 film, it was important that Marvel get the property back on track. To do so, they turned to Scottish comic-writer superstar Grant Morrison, hoping he could re-invent the X-Men. And, boy, did he, as his NEW X-MEN run delivered a bold,...

For 27 years, he was comics' ultimate man of mystery. The most popular X-Man of them all, Wolverine was known for his healing factor, adamantium claws, and - perhaps most intriguingly - the large question mark that hovered over his unknown early years. But that all changed in 2001, when Marvel finally decided to give us a peek at his secret beginnings, with Origin, a six-issue miniseries from Paul...

Trev and Joe are back to their usual X-Men-centric format (kind of), just in time to break-down the latest trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse. Bryan Singer's love of black leather costumes, familiar dialogue, a certain mega-star actually wearing blue make-up...all is discussed, as we the home-stretch to the new movie. Plus, the guys also discuss the new trailers for Captain America: Civil War and Miss...

It's finally here - a long-awaited, long-teased, perhaps even long-threatened special episode. As the hit(?) ABC series Marvel's Agents of SHIELD prepares to return from its mid-season hiatus, Trev & Joe temporarily put aside all X-Men talk to dedicate an entire episode to an extensive, in-depth recap and discussion of the show so far. Has the series lived up to its potential? Did it even have any...

We know which way the wind is blowing, and so in this episode Trev & Joe re-brand as Days of Future Deadpool, an "All Wade Wilson, All the Time" podcast. First, the guys eat their slices of humble pie regarding their Deadpool box-office predictions. Next, they share their thoughts on the movie itself, and what its success might mean for future X-Men and other superhero movies. Finally, they discus...

In the year 2000, X-Men fans were given what seemed to be a special treat. Legendary writer Chris Claremont, famous for his epic run writing the X-Men from 1975-1991, finally returned to the core X-titles for the first time in nine years. It was exciting! It was much hyped! It was...a complete disaster. In this episode, Trev & Joe take a look back at this now almost-forgotten, strange blip in comi...

In this episode, it's a grab-bag of X-related topics (and, of course, some non-X-related topics). Trev & Joe find their enthusiasm for the Deadpool movie perhaps slightly enhanced, thanks to a fantastic marketing campaign. News that the Legion TV series will not connect to the X-Men movie universe leaves the guys wondering if a fully integrated X-media universe is even necessary. A new Making a Mu...