The X-Wife Podcast: An Introduction to X-Men Comics

A mountain of books and we're still climbing! X-Manhunt shows up in half of one book as X-Force has Sage decked out in the spy gear we never knew we needed. Magik, Psylocke and Cable are the stand outs for both of us, delving deep into these character stories with interesting relationships and stakes. Exceptional X-Men delivers one of its best issues, but misses out on the surprise while doing it....

We're making some tweaks but still here talking X books! X-Manhunt continues into its second week as the X-Men team squares off against Storm and X-Factor runs in to wreak havoc - no, not you Alex. Phoenix is embracing more of the cosmic side as Hellverine takes on the demons of his past. Plus Sabretooth gets big mad! All with a new arc of Astonishing X-Men 04:59 News | 11:20 Poll | 13:02 Personal...

We're coming in with a short episode today friends. Things are crazy for us this week and we missed last week's episode, so the coverage is quick and apologies to those who submitted thoughts and questions but we weren't able to prepare them in time to record. 04:58 News | 07:05 Data is Beautiful | 08:06 Polls | 10:10 Astonishing X-Men 12 | 12:53 Amazing Spider-Man 68 | 16:52 Women of Marvel 1 | 2...

Comics overload! And it feels pretty good? A variety of books, some on the chopping block as the first wave of From the Ashes cancellations were announced. We're taking it all on!! Covering comics released on February 19, 2025 02:10 News | 15:02 Personal News | 17:07 Polls and General Questions | 24:15 Astonishing X-Men 11 | 28:02 Ultimate Wolverine 2 |  33:58 X-Factor 7 | 45:38 X-Force 8 | 55:41...

A whole sweep of comics featuring the Alaskan X-Men team! They're in their own book, guesting in Amazing Spider-Man, and having two of their ladies rock out in solos - some of our favorite titles too! Plus Cable explores a softer side of the gritty war story. And Stryfe has a plan that is visual deliciousness - skeleton dinosaur fights!! Covering comics released on February 12, 2025 01:30 News 08:...

Back from our trip to the gritty NYX streets and catching up on the last two weeks! Comics released January 29 and February 5 02:31 News 08:52 Data is Beautiful 10:54 Personal News 13:35 Polls  15:27 Astonishing X-Men 18:45 Ultimate X-Men #11 24:24 Sabretooth: The Dead Don’t Talk #2  32:09 Storm Lifedream #1 38:50 Psylocke #3 48:36 X-Men #11 01:01:06 Avengers #23 01:04:20 Wolverine #6 01:12:35 Pho...

We're getting into the nitty gritty details with the two writers of one of our favorite X books, NYX! Collin and Jackson's character focused story has been a delight as a burgeoning mutant community builds in the big city of New York. We talk about the Hivemind's writing process and get into the details of the journeys these characters have been on. Plus we get some insight on what's in store for...

Another doubled up week X-Men fans - so much content, we can barely keep up! Our Uncanny X-Men divide and conquer for the kids in their crew. Phoenix assemble her own team to match Thanos' might and Mystique goes to work on Nick Fury Jr.! Hellverine is the book nobody expected and we're both pretty sure Wolverine Revenge already ended. Storm gets a new outlook on life - literally! The Exceptional...

It's another intense stack of comics, but we're generally here for it. A lot of great content, both new and continuing. Magik is the stand out of the episode with a strong first issue that sets up a little corner of demon magic for her to play in. Uncanny X-Men brought our first official crossover to a close and a lot of fans feel underwhelmed by Raid on Graymalkin. Plus Wolverine's got a team bui...

Fight off those Monday demons and get ready for a new solo featuring everybody's favorite magical, big sword-wielding baddie, Illyana Rasputin. We got to chat with writer Ashley Allen about what she's bringing to the X line with the newest ongoing solo, Magik! We talk about the process of developing this run after the success of her Blood Hunt: Magik one-shot, the ways Illyana's history influences...

When there's too much for the title box! Perpetual exclamations as we close out 2024, happy time to one and all across and regardless of holidays! A lot of great solo action across the weeks of December 18 and 25. 02:45 News | 08:39 Personal News | 10:37 Polls 13:11 General Questions | 17:38 Astonishing X-Men | 23:39 Hellverine | 31:08 Sentinels | 40:20 Psylocke | 54:20 Sabretooth: The Dead Don’t...

WOAH! Two weeks of comics as 12 tangies drop into our pullbox along with two installments of the newest digi. We're working through them all in an abbreviated recap as the holiday season takes over our lives. We get an almost full line check with issues from the last two weeks! 04:43 News | 16:06 Data is Beautiful | 17:22 Personal News | 19:32 Polls and General Questions | 25:31 Astonishing X-Men...

It's a big one today folks as we come back from a bit of a holiday break and catch up on a stack of eight books. Feels like we get an update from almost all of our books, especially with five of our solos! Uncanny takes the cake for book of the week(s) but plenty of strong content all around. Our digital comic From the Ashes ends strong with a roller coaster of emotions. 01:30 News 06:25 Personal...

A stack of books making up last week's pull as we kick off another new solo! Psylocke draws her blades and fights through new threats on her own. Will this alter her relationship with the X-Men's title? The NYX team organizes to fight Empath's manipulations, closing out our first thread. The battles have been brewing in Uncanny and we see everyone go off! Plus we wrap up our Venom War mini series...

Catch up on last week's comics with us as we talk through the big X titles of the week! X-Men serves up some details about The Iron Night, showing how Cyclops and Magneto came together to form the basis of this new team. X-Factor saves some scientists as Cecelia works through her relationship problems. And X-Force wraps up their fight against Nuklo with some devastating results. Plus T'Challa goes...

We're back with another double dose of issues as we tackle the last two weeks of books with our new format. We're testing it out, adjusting as we go, so let us know what you think! It's a bit of high level mixed with specific points and prompts. This X-Men continues to delight as the team's character beats play up the emotion, comedy and drama. NYX takes to the streets and challenge what it means...

Battling the clock as we catch up on the last two weeks of comics! We're back from NYCC and had a great time and we're ready to dig into the stories. Two mainline followups with Uncanny and Exceptional both delivering on their brand of mutant recruitment. Two new books with Sentinels, giving us a different take of a villain story - and Mystique, going off on her own with an espionage mission. Plus...

A jam packed episode with two weeks worth of comics! We're coming down from the highs of Uncanny Experience, but then lifted right back up by some solid mutant content. Storm shows off diplomacy on the worldwide scale as the X-Men dive deeper into the mystery. We get more information on our Outliers in Uncanny, as well as the status of the Morlock community in NYX. X-Force has some trouble with a...

A big ol stack of comics! The X-Men have a familiar threat playing a new song with Trevor Fitzroy, but who's pulling the strings behind him? Dazzler debuts to chart topping results and we're all here for it! X-Factor swings both our votes to the other direction as we excitedly simmer in the trouble at home between Polaris and Alex. Storm brings the mutant thunder in Avengers and Psylocke makes a f...

A doozy of a stack with a hearty helping of the Bubs! Issue one of the new series has Logan lost in the wilderness with only a best bud to bring him back. There's more to what's out there. On the other side of the timeline, Rogue's Uncanny team adds a handful of strays as we get the other side of the fateful phone call. A deep backstory pull with a mysterious Sarah who uhh goes through some change...

Time to hit the stage friends! We had writer Jason Loo in the recording booth for today's track. We dive into details about the upcoming mini series and the headlining act herself, Dazzler! We talk about her real life influences, the fashion and difficulty of being a mutant publicly in this From the Ashes time. Plus we get to know Jason, his journey as a comics creator and his love for the Marvel...

It feels like old times, a stack of comics as From the Ashes gets into full swing! X-Men dishes out its best issue yet as larger plots continue to build in the background. Scott with all the best lines. NYX takes us into this mutant mystery of New York as Wolverine plays her Private Investigator role. X-Force identifies the problem in Wakanda and quickly dispatches to figure it out. Over in the Ul...

We're here again with a two week catch up - promises that it's not a regular shtick! Our X-Factor team has a short debut and a bit of a bloody shakeup in something that feels both new and oddly reminiscent of the past. Phoenix adds Corsair's problems to her own as the two find their way into the Black Order's mess. Plus a second issue of X-Men as we catch some recurring themes. Aliens!? Or somethi...

We're closing out loose threads while kicking off brand new ones! New Heir who dis? WHO IS THIS!? X-Force brings the big brain energy as Forge and Sage work to save the world. Uncanny has so much DEPTH! The character work is next level and we're all sorts of here for it. Plus Storm debuts on the Avengers! And a couple of bubs related entries round out a two week episode of coverage 01:11 News 08:5...

Bring the lightning! Dive into the details on the upcoming Storm solo series with the writer himself, Murewa Ayodele. We discuss the process and pressure of elevating Ororo to the status of solo Marvel Universe hero, something we all agree is long overdue. There's a lot going on in the wind-rider's life as she comes from her previous role and steps into a handful of new ones, with plenty of exciti...