Graymalkin Lane the podcast

Chad and co-host Anthony Flamini (both from the Marvel Handbooks!) interview one of the most influential Marvel writers of all time, the legend and the icon Steve Englehart! Steve talks about his approach to writing comics, his complex history with Marvel Comics, and what it is like to see his work become world famous from 50 years later! In this interview, we cover how Quicksilver is a jerk, how...

This week, Chad interviews the legendary Marvel writer and editor, Roy Thomas (who is joined by his manager John Cimino)! Roy wrote the X-Men for years after Stan Lee and Jack Kirby left the book. While he worked on many other things, we focus this conversation on his early X-Men work with Werner Roth, Neal Adams, and other iconic artists. Roy discusses his original villain creations, his work wit...

This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad and Heather are joined by incredible drag queen D'Manda Martini, and we interview the wonderful letterer, Ariana Maher! Ariana gives us an absolute education in the intricacies of lettering, then the X-Men have a bizarre and adorable battle with Spider-Man! Plus, the return of Banshee! Spider-robots that say MMMMM! And Professor X's massive filing cabinet...

Happy Valentines Day from Graymalkin Lane! In this bonus episode, Chad and guest-host Andre Mason interview the iconic artist, June Brigman! June has worked as a comic artist for decades. The co-creator of Power Pack, June has drawn various X-Men books, Alpha Flight, She-Hulk, and so much more! Hear us talk about X-Men, LGBT characters, and one particular saucy pin-up of three sexy X-boys! Adverti...

And also featuring Connor Goldsmith (from the transformative podcast, CerebroCast)! With returning guest host Noelle Reed (of X-Men Unraveled)! Chad and Noelle and Steve and Connor have an absolute blast talking obscure characters and deep dives into X-Men history, then we talk about Marauders and what makes the X-Men line so damn special. Finally, we review X-Men #34, War... in a World of Darknes...

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, we take a step back in time to Strange Tales #120, one of the very first Iceman stories! Iceman and the Human Torch team up to fight Captain Barracuda and it's super gay! See the first incredible use of Iceman's omega powers! And witness the fabulous sass of Dorrie Evans! Featuring novelist and educator, Susan Kirtley! Plus your regular host, Cha...

This week on Graymalkin Lane we have an incredibly inspiring and paradigm-shifting conversation about the changing portrayal of women in comics books over time. Chad is joined by authors Jessica Baldanzi and Carrie Harris, and podcast hosts Alicia and Noelle, and we discuss so many wonderful things. We talk about girls being the heroes of their own stories and what makes a great female villain. We...

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, we review X-Men #33, called Into the Crimson Cosmos from June, 1967. With your hosts Chad and Heather, guest host Mike Ciriaco (from WeHo News), and the super charming Jordan D. White (famed X-Men editor!) First we interview Jordan about his work with the X-books, involving some amazing discussion about why the X-books are so popular with queer fans, the...

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, Chad is joined by married cosplayers Michelle Waffle and Justin Otero, and novelist Cath Lauria!!! Professor X tries to "cure" the Juggernaut and it goes horribly wrong! Iceman turns 18 and gets his first kiss! The X-Men fight a gang of bikers! And Cyclops and Jean Grey go on their first date! We have so much incredible content coming to you in t...

This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad is joined by the dazzling duo, Justin and Alicia from the X-Wife Podcast! First, we interview the influential writer, Ben Raab, a major X-Men writer from a few years back! Hear Ben answer questions about his iconic run on Excalibur, and react to news about what has happened to some of his favorite characters in the HOX/POX era! Then we review X-Men #31, where Ang...

The trial of the the Juggernaut continues! Last week, we discussed the psychology and origin of the Juggernaut, this week we put him on trial! This is a LONG episode, but we cover the comprehensive history of the Juggernaut, who has been through a shocking number of changes over the years! He's been an abused child, a revenge-bent rage machine, a helpless castaway, a mercenary, a teacher, a he...

This week, Graymalkin Lane puts the Juggernaut on trial! To many, the Juggernaut seems like a single-minded bruiser, full of rage, the powerful X-Men foe who smashes whatever is in front of him. But in actuality, Cain is an incredibly nuanced character with a lot of layers and a lot of key relationships, and way more depth than most people take time to consider. In part 1 of the Trial of the Jugge...

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, we take a step back to the battle you didn't know you needed... Magneto versus Thor! And it's everything you hope for. Plus Jane Foster, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, and the X-Men (well, kinda)! With returning guests Richie, Matty, and the delightful Terry Blas, writer of Reptil, and Anole and Graymalkin, and the creator of Eva Quintero!  Adv...

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby welcome you to the wedding of Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman! Featuring about 50 guest stars... including the X-Men and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants in one of their first appearances! Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! In this episode, Heather is back! Hear Chad and Heather interview the amazing Jim Zub about his work with Psylocke, Rogue, Quicksilver, and the Scarl...

This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad, Gabriella (the Girl Who Sits), and Justin (cosplayer J_kosmic) interview artist Adam Gotham about his incredible work on Rocket, New Mutants: Dead Souls, and more! Then we review X-Men #30, from March, 1967! When an ancient wizard wakes, he immediately kidnaps Jean Grey in an attempt to make her his queen! The X-Men joust with knights and winged horses! And Prof...

It's a surprise new episode of Graymalkin Lane! Happy New Year! This week, Chad, Cory, and Derrick (1407 Graymalkin) interview the incredible novelist, Robbie MacNiven! We talk all about Robbie's book, First Team, and then take a step back in time to the X-Men's first guest appearance in another title: Tales of Suspense #49! An atomic bomb releases Angel's dark side, and a ridiculo...

This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad is joined by co-hosts Anas (Geekable podcast), Mike (from X-Cerpts), and the amazing novelist Tristan Palmgren! First we talk all about the incredible powerhouse characters Domino and Outlaw (featured in Tristan's books), then we take a deep dive into X-Men #29! It's the Mimic's last issue in the original X-Men run! Iceman is free to be himself as he...

This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad and Heather are joined by returning guest Dylan... and the amazing and charming artist, Sean Izaakse, joining us all the way from South Africa! Hear us talk about some of Sean's most incredible art (including his runs on Uncanny Avengers, Fantastic Four, and Champions!), and then delve into X-Men #28, from January, 1968! Covering the first appearance of the B...

This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad is joined by Gabriella (from the Girl Who Sits), Mike (from X-Cerpts), and the incredible and hilarious artist, Juan Ferreyra! We talk about Old Man Logan, Wolverine, and other iconic characters illustrated by Juan, then we review X-Men #27, from December, 1966! The Mimic is the new deputy leader for the X-Men, but he's being controlled by the evil Puppet Mas...

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, we review X-Men #26 (unfortunately titled "Holocaust", from November, 1966! Join Chad and Heather, with special guest Regina (from the House of X podcast), as we interview Juan Ponce (talented writer currently featured in Marvel Voices: Communidades #1!), and then we discuss the second part of the X-Men's epic battle with Kukalcan, one of the...

Welcome to a very special episode of Graymalkin Lane. Charles Xavier is many things: the most powerful mutant mind on the planet, the leader of an army of super-powered teenagers, a designer of weapons and robots, and a man with a mysterious and complicated background, but he has always stood out for one reason above all others. Charles Xavier is in a wheelchair.  For nearly 60 years, Professor X...

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, we review X-Men #25, from October, 1966! Something special happened on our podcast this week. Chad, joined by incredible guest strs Arturo and Richie, interviews the insightful novelist Carrie Harris about her work writing Marvel books (an X-Men book featuring Triage and Tempus! and a Ghost Rider book featuring the Witches!) Then we have an incredible an...

This week, Graymalkin Lane puts the Beast on trial! One of the original X-Men, the bouncing, big-footed, verbose Beast has always been a fan favorite, through his many transformations, his most beloved form being the blue-furred super-scientist we love from the 90s cartoon. But in recent years, Beast has become almost hated by fans as he keeps making very problematic decisions. Hear your host Chad...

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, we review X-Men #24, from September, 1966! Jean Grey FINALLY gets a plot line! The insanely campy Locust destroys farms with giant insects! Heather and Arturo (from X is for Podcast) guest host! And our special guest of the week... the hilarious and charming... LEAH WILLIAMS! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://...

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week Chad is joined by Daryl (from Two Rivers, Two Takes) and novelist Bethany Pope, and we interview Josh Trujillo! In X-Men 23, the X-Men face the threat of Count Nefaria and his group of campy 60s villains! Professor X designs a walking suit and Jean Grey announces she is leaving the team! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...