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

We're back! And we've brought a mixed bag of mutant stories with us. The main event we've all been waiting for - Judgment Day is upon us! The second issue of the summer blockbuster has us scared for the status quo of our merry mutants. A one-shot Wolverine team-up issue... what year is it?? Fun times all around with Ms. Marvel and Wolverine (and the X-Men). Speaking of what year is it, we're back...

Be still my artificial heart, what a roller coaster of emotions! So much epic destruction and battle. Starting off with 92 of Swords, the barely classic crossover is re-imagined, boiling down to just one issue of sweet 90s goodness. Things are getting intense in the Legion as Nightcrawler and Zsen dive deep into their philosophies and Kurt's bed. Immortal X-Men continues our meditations of philoso...

Where have all the Krakoans gone!? Too soon...  Marvel is taking a rest week from the current era and serving up a double dose of 90's nostalgia. The SNIKTs be slicing in Patch's penultimate issue. A whole lot of double crossing and epic adamantium justice. Then we team up with Gambit and Storm in an unseen tale on the streets of Cairo... Illinois. This issue was a ton of surprising fun with great...

Our judgment has begun! And it is most certainly worthy. Things are heating up as the Knights of X press further into the depths of Otherworld. Welcome to your own personal hell. Askani is the MVP of this issue, ready to save her and all of us! Onto the impending Judgment. The all out epic kicks off with layers of intensity. Druig's plan is coming into focus, but is it too late? Can the mutants pr...

A whirlwind of comics content! This one has it all, starting with a follow up on the seeds of Judgment. Those Eternals - or at least that Druig - they're up to something... Out in the deep space voyage of Marauders we get some further historical development as well as some timely next steps. Back at the mansion, the reunion tour continues as things get real messy between Wolverine and Deadpool. An...

It's all about our Queen! And the evil schemes building around her... can she keep the ship afloat? The big day is finally here after all that planning, but someone had to go and the Hellfire Gala with a big surprise of their own. Smooth move Cyke! But resurrection isn't the only thing to worry about, as there are party crashers left and right. Immortal X-Men picks up immediately after and around...

They're coming for you Xavier! So much going on in Legion of X, mind games, magic and.. mental incest!? Don't make that a trope for my boy! The Legion's missions are coming together and apparently they're one in the same. Over in the depths of Krakoa something is brewing and it's more than Magma's volcano - a lasting addition to our island that we can't trust. Doug's passing out Get Out Of Jail Fr...

It's all weaving together, friends! Details popping up here, mentions over there, death everywhere!!! X-Men Red is the star of the week with some deep philosophy over what it means to die in the age of resurrection and how might that influence different characters' decisions. Down in the Pit, Sabretooth and his reluctant crew are taking the next steps in the whisper campaign. Back on Krakoa, CHAOS...

Get ready for some Magic(/k)! Our Knights reunite in Otherworld with onlookers predicting a great sacrifice. Nobody's happy... Rock onto Labor's of Magik #2! There's still more to work to do in Limbo. We've got the introduction of a new duo in Marvel Voices: Pride as Escapade and Morgan team up to do good bad guy stuff. Look for Escapade in an upcoming issue of New Mutants. Plus Iceman's arc wraps...

It's a triple dose of X-Men and Sinister's EVERYWHERE! Dive a little further into the mind of Dr. Stasis as we kind of wrap up the X-Men title, or at least season one. The new X-Men team is sure going to be different! The Quiet Council's secrets are spreading and Destiny sees it all... but she doesn't like what she sees. On Marvel Unlimited, Maggot gets an unwanted assist from an X-Man and Emma Wa...

Praise Tarn what a week! We kick things off with the Krakoan Odd Couple, Wolverine and Deadpool. Hold me closer Tiny Danger, we've got a mystery unraveling back at home! Out on Planet Arakko, big moves are being made. The sides are at war and nobody trusts anybody. Get a cleanup crew out to the Circle Perilous to mop up the mess... We talk Wolverine #22, X-Men Red #3, and Infinity Comics Thanks fo...

This week's episode is chock full of space pirates and emo cops! We're a little mixed on Marauders, but here for all that action. Cassandra is up to something as Xandra finally steps into the crown. Out on the Altar, games are being played with the people of Krakoa. Gods pulling puppet strings just trying to get some believers. And a double dose of Infinity as Iceman's love life heats up and Maggo...

Nostalgic Knights of Krakoa! We're throwing it back in time and then far out into the Omniverse. The Krakoan re-imagination continues in X-Men '92 and damn these villains have leveled up their planning; can't beat those data pages though. Off in Otherworld, our party tries to further their quest, but watch out as they hit a few distractions along the way. Blightswill be damned! We talk X-Men '92 #...

We finally round out our Destiny of X lineup with the mind expanding Legion of X! Kurt's dropped the bible and picked up a badge, leading a group of investigators to enforce the three laws and reach people before something bad happens. Watch out, as a member of the Great Ring needs his particular brand of fuzzy blue justice! All while Legion gives a tour of the Altar to an old girlfriend... We tal...

A few days late, but no bubs short, it's part two of the biggest new comic book day ever!! A triple dose of your favorite grizzle Gus with claws in all new varieties - partnered with Deadpool, full team adventure and 80's throwback. PlusThe X-Cellent bring their best issue yet! We talk The X-Cellent #3, Wolverine Patch #2, X-Force #28 and Wolverine #21 Thanks for listening to our tenth episode of...

Comics overload!! Featuring all the best in powerful female mutants as we dive into part one of this week's books. The long awaited return of New Mutants kicks off an arc that sees Illyana seeking change and Madelyne potentially ready to step up to the challenge. Off on Arakko we get a lot of development between our major players - Brand makes opening moves, but can she handle Arakko's Brotherhood...

The X-Men are in full effect! Two missions and a goalie protecting home, but all Alicia has on her mind is VINDICATION!! We play up the seriousness of two of our main three X-Men villains out on Gamerworld and in the evil bowels of New Jersey. But first! We have entirely too much fun with this year's Free Comic Book Day issues. So much setting the table for the feast of events to come. X-Men Unlim...

Holy genetics friends, things are getting spliced and diced! The Marauders are squaring off with the Shi'ar's new muscle as we shake out even more ancient secrets - it's not looking too good for the first blood spilled. Get ready for the raging return of Thunderbird!! The long MIA mutant is coming home to Arizona and he's not liking what he sees. And WOAH umm X-Men Green... I think we need to talk...

Deep in the pit and off to faraway lands! This weeks comics take you there. Knights of X kicks of with a bang - or an abracadabra. We're going on a quest ya'll and not everyone's invited, sorry, not sorry. Things are getting real complicated in the pit as a larger game develops. Who's in charge may not be common sense like we thought... and damn it's interesting. And X-Men Green meets up with anot...

Watch out bub, there's a new stabby guy with a healing factor in town and he's not taking no for an answer! Sure, it's not X-Force, but Deadpool is just as excited to team up with his bud Wolverine. Watch out fourth wall fans, because we're shattering it all issue. The green team is taking things to another level on X-Men Unlimited as Nature Girl gets some serious motivation from the savanna wildl...

We're going all around the multiverse with this one! In the here and now Laura's on a mission into Orchis territory, place your bets! Big things are cooking in the background. Flashback to the '90s as the team is having a radical time. SICK! And in some other time, in some other place, Miles is Wolverine for some other reason... Oh @#$% It's Still Namor!!! We talk X-Men, X-Men '92 House of XCII, W...

The bubs are back in town! A double dose of our CIA strike team as we hit all sorts of threats on the mutant population. In X-Force Annual the murder trio of Wolverine, Domino and Kid Omega take on an Orchis base for... reasons? Beast knows, but he won't tell us! Speaking of Beast not talking, our regularly scheduled X-Force has Sage putting it all on the table for the Quiet Council. Omega Red, Ce...

A double launch week as we take these mutants out to space y'all! X-Men Red brings the story to Planet Arakko. We build out what we know about this society, these people and the handful of Krakoans that are adding into the mix. Our new team of Marauders heads out on their first and second missions in issue one. One close and one far as the Shi'ar! Mysteries abound as secrets are revealed. We talk...

Who's even in charge anymore!? The Destiny of X takes center stage as Immortal X-Men introduces some Quiet Council drama. Plots, schemes, politics and secrets. Mr. Sinister knows far too much... We talk Immortal X-Men and a little bit of The X-Cellent, X-Men Unlimited Latitude and Infinity Comics Thanks for listening to our first episode of Season 4! The Destiny of X is here and we're not sure whi...

The final Week of Wolverine is upon us! Gather round bubs, there's a Wolverine for everyone. The present meets the future, with kids! X Deaths ends with a bang and a comeback. It's Emma vs Kingpin in Devil's Reign: X-Men. A battle of the minds? Wilson, you should know better. We got Wolverine Classic as Patch heads out on a Madripoor mission set in 1980's continuity at the start of this mini. Plus...