X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

The Marvel Universe looks unrecognizable month-to-month, and the X-Pack is here to sort it out for you! Kick things off with the all new Who Is Daredevil? Infinity Comic with Nico (0:00:00), a tie-in to XI4P's partner series, The Billy Club, over on YouTube. From there, join the team as they look at Defenders Beyond #3 (0:25:00), AXE: Avengers #1 (0:51:00), and New Mutants #30 (1:19:00)! Get ready...

The MC2 Crew can't stop, won't stop, and definitely don't stop on an all new XI4P: AU! Kicking things off is a look back at the same thing that we started this project with -- Spider-Girl! Nico and TK examine the history of AU Spider-Girls, how they compare to May Day, and more! Featuring Ashley Barton from Old Man Logan, Anya better-known-as-Arana, Mary Jane from Exiles, and even a May Parker fro...

It's time ofr an all new Modern Marvels edition of X Is For Podcast! In 2020, Marvel relaunched Werewolf By Night with Jake Gomez, a Mexican and Native American take on the character, reinvigorating the classic property with a younger, hipper, and frankly fascinating new iteration! Nico & TK take a look at his complete publishing history so far (Werewolf By Night #1-4 & Marvel Voices Infinity Comi...

The breakout hit of the MC2 line for Nico and TK has been Wild Thing -- Wolverine and Elektra's daughter, Rina. But she is far from the first or last, female version of Wolverine, and yet, unlike Spider-Man and his many alternate versions, or even the alternate male versions of Wolverine, these characters aren't one-for-one female versions of Wolverine, but rather, unique characters connected to t...

It's an all new, all judgment special on X Is For Podcast! Judgment Day is in full swing and on the X-Pack is going full force on the event! Kicking things off is a look back at Judgment Day #1-4 with a crew who (mostly) haven't weighed in on the event yet (0:00:00)! Then, in this episode's producer's segment, Nico talks about the bigger picture of Judgment Day, the future of the Marvel Universe,...

It's an amazing new XI4P 18 months in the making! The X-Pack are joined by Peach Momoko, translated by her husband and manager Yo, as she explains her process, her style, and more in a breathtaking interview spanning Demon Days, Heavy Metal, Elektra, & even Miracleman (0:00:00)! Then, Nico lays out Demon Days & Miracleman for new listeners looking to catch up (0:42:00)! Finally, join Nico, TK, & N...

One of the standout moments of the MC2 investigation for the few months has been the surprise of the rise of the Black Tarantula. Breaking from the ongoing look at the Spider-Verse madness of the last few years, journey back to Tom DeFalco’s run on Amazing Spider-Man and the stories that defined the (original) Black Tarantula! First up, the final four issues of DeFalco’s run, which see Black Taran...

It's an all new X Is For Podcast featuring a triple dose of Daredevil and a double dose of X-Men in Judgment Day! Kick things off with tie-into not just our current Punisher coverage but the last year of Elektra and Daredevil with Daredevil Vol 6 #1-3 (0:00:00)! The Punisher pair examine all the ways this new status quo for both titles changes their trajectories forever before turning things over...

It's an all new X Is For Podcast featuring a bit of every corner of the Marvel Universe! Kick things off with the most delicious infinity comic yet -- T.E.S.T. Kitchen in which the owner of a food truck finds herself cooking for Tony Stark & Emma Frost (0:00:00)?! Then, join the team as they dig into the newest New Mutants, penned by Danny Lore (0:20:00) before finding just how dark the Punisher w...

The Spider-Verse event has ended, but it’s just the beginning of the Spider-Multiverse and Nico & TK are here for it on an all new XI4P AU! But first up - What If, way back in the late 80s, ran a story so ridiculous it hasn’t been properly reprinted – what if Spider-Man had a child. Since then, the idea has struggled over and over to have credibility, and while many attempts have gained traction,...

It's an all new X Is For Podcast featuring Judgment Day, blood, and more! Kick things off with the newest VerX taking a look at the X-Men Judgment Day tie-in issues, Immortal X-Men #6 & Wolverine #24, and look at how they work to shape the line and its engagement with this crossover (0:00:00)! Then, follow the Midnight Mission to THREE issues of Moon Knight -- the latest in Jed McKay's run (#15) p...

It's an all new X Is For Podcast featuring every corner of the Marvel Universe! Start in the heart of New York City with a look at the newest version of the Thunderbolts plus a deepdive into the history of the 3 previous volumes of the title (0:00:00)! Then, join the Midnight Mission as they examine the incredible MULTIVERSAL world of Al Ewing & Javier Rodriguez's Defenders Beyond #2 (0:42:30)! No...

In Marvel Universe designation 000001, there’s a family with an unusual predilection for hunting and eating spiders. Not Spiders so much Spider-People. But most particularly, it would seem, they like to eat Peter Parkers. And you thought we were done with them? We are, this event has nothing to do with them - it’s just called Spider-Verse. The team kicks things off with an indepth look at Secret W...

It's an all new X Is For Podcast but this one is all about one thing: THE PHOENIX! Join Nico, TK, & Nathan as the three examine the landmark Enter The Phoenix, in all of its flaws and strenths, as it unwinds through the wildest ride the Aaron Avengers have faced! The discussion includes the solo Phoenix issue (#39) as well as Avengers 1,000,000 BC! Strap back in for a look at the fate of the Marve...

It's an all new XI4P and it's 3 amazing titles that feature big baddies, plenty of high stakes, and of course, the X-Men! First up, check out a look back at all of Knights Of X -- a title that completely shook the team from the first starling issue to the starlight finale, brought in incredible detail by principle storytellers Tini Howard & Bob Quinn. The team examines the nature of the story's im...

In Marvel Universe designation 000001, there’s a family with an unusual predilection for hunting and eating spiders. Not Spiders so much Spider-People. But most particularly, it would seem, they like to eat Peter Parkers. And it could have something to do with Morlun’s first trip to the MU – this can only mean one thing: Nico & TK are taking a journey through THE COMPLETE SPIDER-VERSE EVENT. From...

Judgment continues to be the only thing on the Marvel Universe's collective mind! First up is a double dose of a two-for-one-gut-punch from Kieron Gillen with AXE: Judgment Day #3 & Death To The Mutants #1 (0:00:00 & 0:40:30)! Then, follow the X-Pack as they look at the most recent issue of Marauders (1:17:00)! Strap back in for an all new X Is For Podcast – we hope you survive the experience!

The X-Pack is back with all new coverage! First off, kick things off with Nico as he takes a look at the upcoming slate of X-Men omnibus editions in the latest in the annual look at the oversized line (0:00:00)! Then, join (most of) The Midnight Mission as they examine their favorite issue of Strange yet (0:27:15) before checking out VerX, where the team takes a look at two X-Titles, this time X-M...

The MC2 may be done, but Nico & TK sure are not! The travel-thru to the MU from the MC2 remains in full swing as the guys take a look at some of the more uncommon appearances of the MC2! First up, in the pages of Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis & John Romita Jr, the MC2 makes a one panel appearance – which leads to 30 minutes of deep discussion on how something so small can have such a big impact...

The X Is For Podcast crew roll in their 375th episode with a look back on their coverage starting in September 2018, starting with their original 70s & 80s retrospective coverage before moving to the HOXPOX era and on! Then look at the titles the XI4P team has seen come and go - from the initial X-Men, Marauders, Excalibur, New Mutants, X-Force, & Fallen Angels launch point to the most recent work...

It's a New Mutants Special Edition here on X Is For Podcast! Kick things off with conversational look at the history of New Mutants and school titles via their publishing and a brief snapshot of the characters in question from later this episode (0:00:00) before moving over to a recent X-Men Unlimited two-part arc featuring the New Mutant's original polyglot, Cypher, in X-Men Unlimited Infinity Co...

The MC2 may be done, but Nico & TK sure are not! Always ready for what’s next, the duo examine their options and the new trajectory of the show – which will follow the further adventures of the MC2 crew and their 616 counterparts, ranging from the Spider-Verse to Kevin Masterson of the main Marvel Universe – and the team starts right there! The pair looks at the first 5 appearances of Kevin as the...

The Judgment continues all summer long on X Is For Podcast! Kick things off with the return to the Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics for the newest Strange Tales issue -- this one dedicated to TV's newest Jade Giant, She-Hulk (0:00:00)! Then, join a different crew from the X-Pack for a second examination of AXE: Judgment Day #2 (0:23:00) before turning your attention to the relaunched Momokoverse w...

The Judgment continues all summer long on X Is For Podcast! Kick things off with a look at the newest issue of Punisher with stops at Deadpool, Irredeemable, & Daredevil along the way (0:00:00) as the Punisher team continues to examine the terrible decisions Frank can't seem to stop making (story of his life though, amirite?). Then, check out the first of two coverages of AXE: Judgment Day (30:45)...

This project began 222 issues ago. Nico and TK wanted to take a look at the MC2 to understand how such a promising line lost steam quickly in the larger perspective of comics but would go on in some form to be published for over 20 years. The journey took them from Spider-Girl and the initial line of J2 & A-Next to Fantastic Five and Wild Thing before coming to a sudden stop with Darkdevil and The...