Graymalkin Lane the podcast

It's a very special episode of Graymalkin Lane! KC Councilor (who has never read a Marvel Comic! Whoa!) shares his journey as a transgender writer and artist, discussing his incredible graphic novel, Between You and Me. Then Karen Charm and Tristan Palmgren join Chad and KC in a discussion about gender constructs and development. Then it's time to nerd out over Avengers 53, the seventh par...

This episode of Graymalkin Lane, Chad is joined by Douglas Wolk, professor of comic books and author of All of the Marvels, as well as Cory Thomas and Arturo Rojas! Douglas brings with him a wealth of comic book knowledge and an understanding of Marvel unlike anyone I've ever spoken to. And then it's X-Men 45! Quicksilver vs. Cyclops! The sons of Magneto and Xavier have their first epic cl...

It's a very special episode of Graymalkin Lane! Chad is joined by Coleen Bremner, Barr Foxx, Tranquil Ashes, and D'Manda Martini, and we talk all about body acceptance! The conversation weaves between loving the body we are in, and overcoming what the world teaches us about hating our bodies, then we talk about cosplay and drag culture! Finally, we discuss the portrayals of plus-size chara...

The X-Men have been captured by Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Don't worry, Angel has escaped... then he lands on an island full of, ahem, Bird-People in stasis tubes before he learns about the very weird origins of World War II hero, Red Raven! But first, we talk about the incredible career of Gregg Schigiel! Justin, Michelle, and Chad nerd out with Gregg over alternate reality...

Professor X is dead! After hearing Professor X's last will and testament, the X-Men go after Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants on their own! But our five teenager heroes are way out of their league. Then we learn how Cyclops's power works! But first, Chad and Rob Salerno interview the wonderful writer, Steve Foxe, all about his new series X-Men '92! This episode is full of co...

This episode, Graymalkin Lane takes a step back to one of the earliest appearances of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, during their time with the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! They go to the Fantastic Four for help, but of course they end up fighting, in a frankly hilarious battle. But first, Chad is joined by famed writer Josh Trujillo (from Hulkling and Wiccan) and charming podcaster Steve Duda...

One of the X-Men's earliest villains, Fred Dukes is the Blob, and nothing can move him if he doesn't want to be moved! Fred has a long history in comic books spanning decades! He's been a government agent, a bartender, a carnival owner, a performer, and, most often, a deadly super-villain! This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad is joined by Justin and Alicia Wilder (the X-Wife Podcast), Ga...

This week, Chad is joined by the infamous writer/editor Ann Nocenti and the incredible Connor Goldsmith from Cerebro! We talk all about Ann's legendary run on Daredevil, focusing on the mutant stories that she told there, then discuss her time as X-Men editor, focusing on Longshot! After that, we review Avengers #49, called Mine is the Power, which features Magneto storming the United Nations...

Magneto has captured Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, planning to force them to rejoin the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! And a battle with the Avengers is right around the corner, while the super hero team is at their absolute weakest. Hercules and Janet Van Dyne are looking fine, and Dane Whitman is the new Black Knight! This week features returning guest Hussein Rashid (who was with us for the...

Magneto and Toad are free from the Stranger's planet and they immediately go after Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, furious to learn they've joined the Avengers! This little known Magneto appearance (at least to X-fans) shows 60s Magneto at his absolute craziest. But first, Chad is joined by incredible indie artists John Rake and Hector Barros, and we interview the esteemed writer, Tony...

Linda Fite is a firecracker and an absolute joy. The first woman to ever write for Marvel (well, who is credited), Linda has written Marvel Girl, she created the Cat (Tigra), and she has worked on several other books! Linda is a treasure trove of delightful stories about the early days at Marvel. We talk Marie Severin, Roy Thomas, Flo Steinberg, and Linda's former husband Herb Trimpe! Find out...

In July 1981, Chris Claremont, John Buscema, and Klaus Janson teamed up to tell the long-awaited origin story of Jean Grey, Marvel Girl, in gorgeous black-and-white. At this point in history, Jean as the Phoenix was believed dead, but her sister Sara Grey visits her grave and thinks back to Jean's childhood. Then we see a story of Jean and Sara fighting Attuma underwater! This week, Graymalkin...

It's the death of Professor X! (Or is it?) As the X-Men conclude their battle against Drag-Queen Wendigo, er, I mean, Grotesk, Xavier himself enters the battle to save the day and pays the ultimate price! Then it's also the death of the Living Diamond, as Professor X recruits and manipulates Cyclops! But before that, Chad is joined by writer Bethany Pope and artist Luis Valero-Suarez and w...

This issue, the X-Men face the threat of Grotesk, a monstrous mutated survivor of an underground civilization! And there is something very off about Professor X... And then it's the origin of Cyclops! Featuring the talented writer Neil Kleid (we talk all about Colossus and Kid Omega)! With guest hosts Kevin (Flame and Water Cosplayer) and Daryl (of the X-Factor Files Podcast!) Advertising Inqu...

It's Frankenstein's Monster versus the X-Men! Chad is joined by Rowan (of the It Slays Podcast) and Patrick (from Every Horror Movie on Netflix) and we interview the incredible Rhianna Pratchett all about her career in video games and comic books and all about family legacy. Then we review the bizarre story of Professor X sending his students to find and fight Frankenstein's Monster (o...

It's the Fateful Finale! After a year of build-up, the Factor Three saga concludes, and all our five X-Men (plus Banshee) have to do is avert World War three on two continents, face four of their greatest foes, and expose the identity of the mysterious Mutant-Master! Plus, more of the secret origin of Cyclops! And the first appearance of the X-Men's new costumes, including the infamous Jea...

After the epic first trial of Magneto, where we covered all of Magneto's pre-history, this week we use the standard trial format and prosecute Magneto for all of his pre-Claremont appearances, in the 1960s and early 1970s! Back then, Magneto was out to protect mutants, but he did so by taking over countries, abusing subservients, creating races of mutants to serve him, and ranting and raving....

This week, Chad is joined by Daryl and Patrick (from X-Factor Files) and Gabriella (the Girl Who Sits) and they interview the iconic and legendary artist Bob McLeod! After a delightful guest stint on the X-Men, Bob worked with Chris Claremont to launch the New Mutants! Hear us talk about the creation of these beloved characters as well as Bob's decades-long career! Then: It's the middle of...

This episode is very special. Chad is joined by an all-star cast of Hussein Rashid, Carrie Harris, Tristan Palmgren, Noelle Reed, and Justin Wilder for an in-depth look at the pre-history of Magneto, covering all of the retroactive continuity that has become this character's very complicated origin story. I am so very proud of this episode and put a ton of effort and research into making sure...

On this episode of Graymalkin Lane, we look back at an early appearance from the X-Men, and the first appearance of X-Men robots (made by Mysterio!) Meanwhile, Spider-Man has to fight six of his deadliest villains to save Aunt May and Betty Brant! It's Doctor Octopus, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Sandman, Vulture, and Mysterio! On this hilarious episode, Chad is joined by Chandler and Chris fro...

In this episode of Graymalkin Lane, Chad is joined by Heather and indie artist and publisher Travis Bundy as well as long-term Silver Surfer writer Ron Marz! After a great discussion about Marvel vs. DC, we review X-Men #37! The year-long Factor Three plot hits its powerful conclusion in a trilogy of issues! The mysterious Mutant-Master and his aid the Changeling seek to drive the world to war! Th...

This week on Graymalkin Lane, we review X-Men #36! The X-Men get reeaaaaal high (we think) then do whatever they can to get some quick cash-- they need plane tickets to Europe to save the world! There's a trip to the welfare office in a Rolls Royce, some impromptu construction work, and busking in the park, and that is BEFORE they are attacked by Mr. White Privilege himself, the ridiculous MEK...

New episode of Graymalkin Lane! This week, Chad is joined by George Michael and Justin Kosmic, and we interview the incredible artist of Way of X, Captain America, and Champions artist... Bob Quinn, who draws the upcoming book Knights of X! After discussing Bob's amazing art and career, we delve into one of the X-Men's earliest appearances, in Fantastic Four #28! The Mad Thinker controls t...

Chad is joined by Dayspring (from Power of X-Men!) and they interview the incredible writer, Jed MacKay! Jed has written a few X-Men tales (in To Serve and Protect and in Wolverine: Black, White, and Blood), but he is best known for his epic runs on Black Cat, Moon Knight, and Death of Dr. Strange, as well as works like Taskmaster and Amazing Spider-Man. Hear Jed share his opinions on the X-Men an...

It's the epic trial of Pietro Maximoff, Quicksilver! Quicksilver is a fan-favorite character, who has belonged to the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the X-Men, the Avengers in many forms, X-Factor, and several other teams. He's been a hero and a villain; a brother, a husband, a father, and a son; a teacher, a government agent, and a murderer. On this week's epic episode, we recount Quick...