Matt & Allison Parent

Escape the Mojoverse: An X-Men Comics Podcast

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We take in the X-Men as it's meant to be enjoyed, with clockwork orange style devices to pry open our eyes. Married couple, Allison and Matt Parent do deep dives into the good, the bad, the squishy and weird X-Men stories. Allison is a newbie to comics and Matt is going to talk about it endlessly to them whether they record it or not. Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episode 19 New X-Men by Grant Morrison Part 2 (127-141) 09.12.2024

Can Allison's fandom for Quentin Quire survive his origin? Find out this week as we dig back into New X-Men! New X-Men 127-141 Written by Grant Morrison Penciled by John Paul Leon, Igor Kordey, Frank Quitely, Ethan Van Sciver, Phil Jimenez, and Keron Grant Inked by Bill Sienkiewicz, Igor Kordey, John Paul Leon, Andy Lanning, Norm Rapmund, Tim Townsend, and Avalon Studios Colored by Dave McCaig, Ch...

Episode 18.5 X-Men From the Ashes Infinity Comics 19-25 "Becalmed" and "Agents of T.H.A.N.K.S" 06.12.2024

Happy Thanksgiving. Are you ready to cry? X-Men: From the Ashes Infinity Comic #19-21 "Becalmed" written by Alex Paknadel, Pencilled and Inked by Diogenes Neves, Colored by Arthur Hesli, Lettered by Vc's Clayton Cowles with Editor Darren Shan X-Men From the Ashes Infinity Comic #22-25 "Agents of T.H.A.N.K.S" Written by Tim Seeley, Pencilled and Inked by Eric Koda, Colored by Arthur Hesli Lettered...

Episode 18: From the Ashes Month 5! 02.12.2024

There were a lot of good X-Men comics this month, but mostly there were a lot of X-Men comics this month. Credits and Time Codes 13:10 Uncanny X-Men #5 and #6 Written by Gail Simone Penciled and Inked by David Marquez, Colored by Matthew Wilson, Lettered by Vc Clayton Cowles #6 Pencilled and Inked by Javier Garron 35:50 X-men #7 Written by Jed Mackay, Pencilled by Netho Diaz, Colored by Marte Grac...

Episode 17.5 Do a Powerbomb by Daniel Warren Johnson 29.11.2024

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. As a treat we've flipped the script and Allison brings Matt a comic that he has put off reading for far too long! Do a Powerbomb is created, written, and illustrated by Daniel Warren Johnson, with colors by Mike Spicer and Letters by Rus Wooton. If you have a comment or question you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com   Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on...

Episode 17 X of Swords Part 2 25.11.2024

Enough table setting, it's time to fight. And by fight we mean dance, eat gross food, get married, and kill an innocent kitten. Krakoan Graphic Design by Tom Muller X-Men 14 Written by Jonathan Hickman, Pencilled by Mahmud Asrar and Leinil Francis Yu, Inked by Mahmud Asrar, Colored by Sunny Gho Lettered by Vc's Clayton Cowles, Cover Artists Leinil Francis Yu and Sunny Gho Marauders 15 and 16 Writt...

Epsiode 16.5 Helen of Wyndhorn by Tom King and Bilquis Evely 22.11.2024

Dive deep into the other world and kill (or kiss) a god with this year's critical darling about a drunk 16-year-old girl with a battle axe. CW: Brief frank discussions of suicide and suicidal ideation. Helen of Wyndhorn 1-6 Written by Tom King, Art by Bilquis Evely, Colors by Matheus Lopes with Letters by Clayton Cowles If you have a comment or question you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com &n...

Episode 16: X of Swords Part 1 18.11.2024

Raise your swords and gather your champions this week we dig into the first half of X of Swords propper. Krakoan Graphic Design is by Tom Muller X of Swords: Creation #1 Written by Jonathan Hickman, Pencilled and Inked by Pepe Larraz, Colored by Marte Gracia X Factor #4 Written by Leah Williams, Pencilled and Inked by Carlos Gomez, Colored by Israel Silva, Lettered by Vc Joe Caramagna, with Cover...

Episode 15.5 ALSO BY: Deadpool #1 (2022) Written by Alyssa Wong with art by Martin Coccolo 15.11.2024

This week we try something new and present you ALSO BY a series where we will read an issue by an X-office writer and artist each episode to support the people making Marvel's mutant misfits by reading their other work! Deadpool #1 (2022) Written by Alyssa Wong, Pencilled and inked by Martin Coccolo, Colored by Neeraj Menon, Lettered by Vc Joe Sabino and Edited by Jordan White Krakoan Graphic Desi...

Episode 15: Path to X of Swords 11.11.2024

Before we can begin the most ambitious linewide event in modern Marvel history, we have a little bit of set up to do. Is Allison's attention span up for some comics with little to no context? Find out! Marauders 11 Written by Gerry Duggan, Pencilled and inked by Stefano Caselli, Colored by Edgar Delgado Lettered by Vc's Cory Petit with Cover Artist Russell Dauterman and Colorist (Cover) Matthew Wi...

Episode 14.5 Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, and Absolute Superman 08.11.2024

This episode BOTH hosts are newbies! We read the Absolute Universe #1's and man these books are unfortunately prescient. Absolute Batman #1 Written by Scott Snyder, Art by Nick Dragotta, Colored by Frank Martin, Lettered by Clayton Cowles Absolute Wonder Woman #1 Written by Kelly Thompson, Art by Haden Sherman, Colored by Jordie Bellaire, and Lettered by Becca Carey Absolute Superman #1 Written by...

Episode 14: From the Ashes Month 4! 04.11.2024

Really making good on that promise to pry our eyes open and binge the X-Men this month. 14 comics! Time Codes and Credits 6:07 Sentinels #1 Written by Alex Paknadel Pencilled and Inked by Justin Mason Colored by Federico Blee with Letters by Vc's Travis Lanham 27:26 Storm #1 Written by Murewa Ayodele Pencilled and Inked by Lucas Werneck, Colored by Alex Gomes, with Letters by Vc's Travis Lanham 39...

Episode 13: Sabretooth Origins Halloween Special with Myle Yan Tay co-host of the Comic Sans Podcast 31.10.2024

This week on a very spooky episode of Escape the Mojoverse we talk about the monster that lurks in the basement with Kieron Gillen and Dan Panosian's X-Men Origins: Sabretooth #1 (2009) Comic Sans  co-host Myle Yan Tay joins us to talk about amateur dentistry, homoerotic bar fights, and the sexiest cover in X-Men comics history. X-Men Origins: Sabretooth is written by Kieron Gillen with Penci...

Mojoverse Premium: Interview with Phillip Sevy 28.10.2024

This week we are thrilled to have Phillip Sevy on the podcast to discuss X-Men Infinity comics right at the end of their run and the beginning of the newly announced Astonishing X-Men. If you have a comment or question you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com   Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgem Our theme song is by Me...

Episode 12.5 Mojo Mini: The X-Men Draft 25.10.2024

Inspired by the only thing nerdier than comic books, fantasy football. If you have a comment or question you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com   Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgem Our theme song is by Megan Lenius. Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Episode 12: Climbing the Claremountain- THE PHOENIX SAGA 21.10.2024

The Phoenix Saga features much less Phoenix than you'd probably figure. More leprechauns too! Uncanny X-Men 101-108 written by Chris Claremont, Penciled by Dave Cockrum and John Byrne with archival panels from Bob Brown, Inked by Frank Chiaramonte, Sam Grainger, Bob Layton, Tom Sutton, Dan Green, and Terry Austin, Colored by Andy Yanchus and Janice Cohen, and Lettered by John Costanza, Bruce Patte...

Episode 11.5 X-Men From the Ashes Infinity Comics 13-18 18.10.2024

If a mini is almost as long as a regular episode that's more of a maxi isn't it? X-Men From the Ashes Infinity Comics #13-18 Written by Alex Paknadel and lettered by VC's Clayton Cowles. Issue 13 and 14 "In Dreams" Penciled and Inked by Diógenes Neves with colors by Arthur Hesli. Issues 15-18 "Pygmalion" Penciled and Inked by Phillip Sevy with colors by Michael Bartolo If you have a comment or que...

Episode 11: Climbing the Claremountain: Uncanny X-Men 94-100 14.10.2024

It's time to start the climb. Uncanny X-Men #94-100 written by Chris Claremont with outlines for issues 94-95 by Len Wein and issue 96 by Bill Mantlo, Pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob Mcleod, Sam Grainger, Frank Chiaramonte, and Dave Cockrum. Colors by Michele Wolfman, Bonnie Wilford, Janice Cohen, Don Warfield, Phil Rachelson, and Petra Goldberg. Letters by Tom Orzechowski, Dave Hunt, Joe Ros...

Episode 10.5 Allison asks "But what the f#$% happens to Kitty Pryde?!?" 11.10.2024

This week on the mini, Allison dives deep into the recesses of X-Men past to find out how the "Kitty trapped in a bullet" thing wraps up. Uncanny X-Men 521 written by Matt Fraction, Pencilled by Greg Land, Inked by Jay Leisten, Colored by Justin Ponsor, and Lettered by Vc Joe Caramagna Uncanny X-Men 522 written by Matt Fraction, Phil Jimenez and Whilce Portacio Inked by Edgar Tadeo, Colored by Jus...

Episode 10 Astonishing X-Men by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday 07.10.2024

This week Allison and Matt discuss Astonishing X-Men. Not to tip our hand, but Whedon is lucky that John Cassaday was a genius. Astonishing X-Men 1-24 and Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men (2008) written by Joss Whedon and Illustrated by John Cassaday w/ Laura Martin on colors and Chris Eliopoulos on Letters If you have a comment or question you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com   Logo by Emil...

Episode 9.5 The Loveable Lockheed Infinity Comic #1-4 04.10.2024

We read the adorable and endearing "Loveable Lockheed Infinity Comic" by Nathan Stockman with colors by Triona Farrell Later we play the game that's sweeping the nation "Real facts about Lockheed or some S#@% Matt made up!" Our theme song is by Megan Lenius. Our logo is by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgem Follow us on Twitter @moj...

Episode 9: From the Ashes Month 3 30.09.2024

Whoa, there were a LOT of X-Men books this month! Time codes and credits: 04:50 Exceptional X-Men #1 Written by Eve Ewing, Pencilled and Inked by Carmen Carnero, Colored by Nolan Woodard, Letterer:Vc Travis Lanham 18:00 Wolverine #1 Written by Saladin Ahmed, Pencilled and Inked by Martin Coccolo, Colored by Bryan Valenza, Lettered by Vc Cory Petit 27:17 Dazzler #1 Written by Jason Loo Pencilled an...

Episode 8.5 Giant Size X-Men: Thunderbird (2022) 27.09.2024

The first mutant to die in action is back! This time with WAY less racism. Giant Size X-Men: Thunderbird is written by Nyla Rose and Steve Orlando, penciled by David Cutler, inked by Jose Marzan Jr. and Roberto Poggi, colored by Irma Kniivila with letters by Vc's Travis Lanham Our theme song is by Megan Lenius. Our logo is by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon...

Episode 8: Giant Size X-Men 23.09.2024

The most important comic of the entire X-Men line? We give Allison the education by fire as we read Giant Size X-Men. Giant Size X-Men #1 is written by Len Wein Illustrated by Dave Cockrum, Colored by Glynis Oliver then credited as Glynis Wein, and Lettered by John Costanza with cover pencils by Gil Kane Our theme song is by Megan Lenius. Our logo is by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram...

Episode 7: New X-Men by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely Part 1 16.09.2024

E is for Excellent, too! We dive into the deep end of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's classic New X-Men. No costumes! Leather pants! Pre-9/11 politics that hold up to scrutiny?!? New X-Men #114-126 Written by Grant Morrison, Penciled by Frank Quitely, Ethan Van Scriver, Igor Kordey and Tom Derenick, Inked by Frank Quietly, Igor Kordy, Tim Townsend, Prentiss Rollins, and Dan Green Colors by Hi-F...

Episode 6.5: Mojo Mini What if Donald Duck became Wolverine and Ultimates 4 13.09.2024

A Mojo Mini with an obvious connection to this week's House of X/Powers of X episode What if Donald Duck became Wolverine #1 writer Luca Barbieri art by Giada Perissinotto colorist Edizioni Bd Ultimates (2024) #4 writer Deniz Camp, art by Phil Noto and letters Vc Travis Lanham Our theme song is by Megan Lenius. Our logo is by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon...

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