Graymalkin Lane the podcast

Just in time for Thanksgiving, it's the trial of Shiro Yoshida: SUNFIRE! Created near the end of X-Men volume 1, Sunfire has intrinsic ties to Hiroshima, to the Japanese Imperial flag, and to many racist tropes and portrayals over the years. With a new hero's journey in the Krakoan age, Sunfire is ready for an incredible trial! Featuring the talents and insights of Trung Nguyen! Jason Loo!...

Fantastic Four 104 concludes the Magneto/Namor adventure with the Fantastic Four, and boy do we have a fun time reviewing it. Chad is joined by three talented creators: J. Holtham and Sean Damien Hill (of Bishop: War College) and Stephanie Williams (of X-Men Unlimited) to talk all about it! Then, in the latter half, it's the third script-reading from Further Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix,...

Charles Xavier had a crazy childhood. The story begins with an atomic explosion, then goes on to an evil stepbrother, an evil twin, an evil scientist, and some crazy time travel Chad and Justin Wilder (of the X-Wife podcast) delve deep into the sordid history of Brian and Sharon Xavier... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's megalomaniacal Magneto manipulating the Atlanteans to go to war with the surface world... and he has Invisible Girl and Norma as captives! But first, Chad and Justin Kosmachuk interview Jeremy Whitley (the Unstoppable Wasp! Gwenpool! Dog Knight!) and Alex Segura returns to the show! And in the second half, Chad is joined by D''Manda Martini, Steve Duda, Arturo Rojas, Justin and Al...

Emma Frost has a complicated family. And the worst of them is her sister Adrienne. A mutant with psychometric abilities, she hates her sister Emma and wants to destroy everything she has built. This episode, Chad is joined by Adrienne's creator, writer Jay Faerber! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Magneto teams with the Sub-Mariner to declare war on the surface world, with only the Fantastic Four there to stop them! But first, an interview with Murewa Ayodele and Dotun Akande about their impressive series 'I Am Iron Man', and Torunn Gronbekk about her work on Realm of X and Carnage! Then, at the end, Chad is joined by Sara Century, D'Manda Martini, Justin and Alicia Wilder, Stev...

Chad is joined by Chuck Austen to talk all about Maximus Lobo, the mutant werewolf from the Dominant Species arc. He's got a pack of feral wolves at his back, some strange Spider-Man connections, ties to the Worthington family business, and he once got his ass kicked by Wolf Cub... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Magneto month closes with one short story from a Marvel Pride anthology in 2021... Anthony Oliveira wrote a story about a teenage Iceman coming out to an attacking Magneto. Chad is joined by Eric and Rey of Rage Gear Studios to talk all about this great story, and about being coming out and finding community. A nice feel-good episode to end this incredible month. Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

Just in time for Halloween, it's the Trials of Puppet Master and Brainchild! Although wildly different characters, these two check the same boxes as far as why they freak us out, and both fought the X-Men in the 60s. Featuring the talents of Steve Duda, Justin Wilder, Daryl Lawrence, Susan Kirtley, and Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...

In a story by Fabian Nicieza, Magneto forms the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, getting to Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver just after they turn down Professor X! But first an incredible interview with Natalie Norris (Dear Mini!), Sarah Gailey (White Widow!), and Ruthanne Price! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

New Patreon episode publicly released! Chad is joined by the talented Neil Kleid (author of the Phoenix Chase and more!) to put together an episode on one of Marvel's most obscure characters, Starhammer! With ties to the resurrection of Captain America, to the feud between Claremont and Byrne, and to the Dark Phoenix Saga, you just know there is a lot to learn. Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

In 2011, Howard Chaykin released Magneto #1, telling us the story of Magneto's first visit to America, where he found a mutant community and got his costume from designer Cassandra Michaels! But first, Chad is joined by three fellow ex-Mormons, Philip Sevy, Terry Blas, and D'Manda Martini, as we talk about the process of leaving behind Mormonism, relating it to X-Men fandom along the way....

Heather Cameron, Lifeguard, is the Pamela Anderson of the X-Men. A golden-skinned character, the daughter of a warlord, with untapped potential to save the lives of others. And then there is that Shi'ar thing... Here Chad and super-fan Jamie Fay explore the character of this fringe X-character. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Double episode day, two Magneto stories from Classic X-Men by Chris Claremont! First, the tragic story of Magda and Anya from Classic X-Men 12, featuring Sabir Pirzada (of Ms. Marvel: New Mutant and Cult of Carnage: Misery) and Connor Goldsmith! Then it's Magneto, Nazi hunter from Classic X-Men 19, featuring Maureen Burdock (of Queen of Snails), Seth Martel (the Mare), and Kendra Boileau (of G...

Chad and Dylan Carter (of the House of X podcast) hang out to discuss Thornn! Lucia Callasantos is a cat-woman, sister to the more popular Feral, who has connections to the Morlocks, and who has one of the most tragic backstories ever. Come delve deep on this obscure 90s character... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Magneto Month begins on Graymalkin Lane! First up, Chad and Anas Abdulhak interview J.M. DeMatteis all about the complexities of Magneto being explored in the new Magneto limited series! Then, it's an emotional roller coaster as Chad, Gabriella Garbero, Phillip Sevy, and Christie Porter do an in-depth review of the series Magneto Testament, by Greg Pak and Carmine di Giandomenico, from 2008. T...

In place of the trial episode this month, Chad is joined by Sara Century, D'Manda Martini, Justin Wilder, Alicia Wilder, and Arturo Rojas to talk all about Candy Southern, in the most unexpected way possible. (Cover art on this episode by Seth Martel!) Candy Southern is named by Roy Thomas after a book called CANDY by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg, written in 1958. The book is classified...

Fresh out of the X-Men and on his own for the first time, Iceman shines in this 1971 story where he uses his powers in the coolest ways yet while sparring with Spider-Man to save Gwen Stacy! But first, Chad is joined by Rob Salerno and Steve Duda to interview Steve Orlando about his work on the new series, Astonishing Iceman! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h...

This week, mom (Regina Givens from House of X) and dad (Chad) guide you through the complex family history of Norton and Edna McCoy! We take you from the nuclear incident to the farm, from the kidnapping to the time they faced down Professor Power. It's a powerful episode all about parenting! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chad is joined by the incredibly charming Ryan Penagos, Agent M himself, Marvel's hype man and a professional podcaster himself! Jason Loo and Christie Porter are there with us to review Wolverine minus 1, which gives us an easter egg-rich story of Wolverine's past that includes Alpha Flight, Sabretooth, Nick Fury, Carol Danvers, Black Widow, and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...

Chad is joined by J.M. DeMatteis to talk about classic villain Professor Power! A billionaire obsessed with the Roman Empire, his own legacy, and the shape of American politics, Power has fought the X-Men in multiple encounters... He's sparred with Wolverine, Beast, the X-Men, X-Factor, the New Defenders... and his worst enemy is Charles Xavier. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...

Thunderbird, Warpath, and Boom-Boom arrive on Graymalkin Lane! First up, it's an interview with Jed MacKay, all about his incredible work on Avengers, Moon Knight, and Dr. Strange! Then, Chad is joined by Sarah Gailey and Scotty White to delve into X-Force -1, featuring a story from the past lives of Thunderbird and Warpath! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

Chad is joined by Jeff Christiansen, former Marvel Handbooks editor and head of the Appendix site, to discuss the Sidri! A gestalt alien race of spider-creatures who can combine into various forms... and some of them are mutants! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the final episode of the Hidden Years! And what a journey it has been! But first, an interview with Elliot Kalan, famed comedy writer who has done Marvel work, including the series Spider-Man and the X-Men! Erica Schultz and Gregory Wright join Chad for the wrap-up on the Hidden Years series as we prepare for a new era on Graymalkin Lane! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...

Chad is joined by Anas Abdulhak (Etheros, Eleutheromania) to discuss Magneto's greatest creation, and the one who turned him into a widdle baby... ALPHA! THE ULTIMATE MUTANT! With lots of 70s Defenders goodness mixed in, and some surprising X-Men history. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy