X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

The X-Pack are back with....THE MARVEL UNIVERSE AT LARGE! X Is For Podcast has focused on expanding to cover ALL MUTANT inclusive titles at Marvel -- and this episode brings the THUNDER! After some tremendous appearances from Dani Moonstar, the team continue to look at the many Valkyries of Marvel with THE MIGHTY VALKYRIES #2 before taking a look into the past with the currently very discussed CLA...

The X-Pack are back and it's an all-favorite titles episode! For 9 issues, X-Factor has captivated the team, and with this penultimate issue of the title, Nico, Nathan, & Arturo look back on the series. Then, Jonah, Josh, & Arturo look at the second issue of Spurrier & Quinn's Way Of X, with plenty of familiar faces appearing in the pages, before Rod rounds us out with Raven & Robbie on team fav S...

The X-Pack are back -- with two segments and a big announcement! What's THE DAILY X?! You'll have to check out this episode to find out! Then, after you've subscribed to X Is For Podcast over on YouTube, X Is For Podcast welcomes Cath Lauria, author of the new Elsa Bloodstone novel, drops by to talk comics, creation, and more with Nathan, Rod, & Jonah! Then, Nico joins Rod, Raven, & Robbie as they...

The X-Pack are back at it with three titles that didn't exist before the age of HOXPOX: Marauders 20, X-Corp 1, & Children Of The Atom 3! First up, the team examines the most recent issue of Marauders -- seeing the departure of Storm and the return of...LOURDES CHANTEL!? As Nico, Blake, Jonah, & Arturo struggle to get their heads around that blast from the past, the crew of Rod, Raven, & Robbie we...

It's time to celebrate Latinas on X Is For Podcast. Kalinda Vazquez. America Chavez . XI4P! Kalinda brings her charm, love, and kindness to Rod, Nathan, & Nico as she shares tales of making TV (Once Upon A Time, Nikita, Human Target, Runaways) and comics (Jericho Season 4, America Chavez). She lights up our show before we turn our attention to Rod, Robbie, & Raven to talk about the controversial,...

The X-Pack return with a look at all side of the Marvel Universe (but of course, mostly Krakoa)! First up, join Josh, Drew, & Evelyn as they examine the most recent issue of Hellions, the first in a long stretch to focus on the dark and forego much of the humor that has surrounded the build-up to here -- and where is here? Exactly where Sinister wants it to be -- FULL OF CLONES. Then, join Arturo...

It's The X-Pack -- and this time, they've got help! Bob Quinn, penciller on the team-favorite Way Of X #1 comes to the show to discuss Nightcrawler, Dr Nemesis, Legion, Pixie, and more! But also, House of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski, wanting parades, growing up on Mad Magazine, and the comics that led him to...everything but working for comics, which brought him to comics. Eventually. Then, join...

The X-Pack are back at it with a lovesong to Louise Simonson and her legacy! Kicking things off is a look at how to collect Louise Simonson's X-Factor in omnibus and epic collection before diving in full force into X-Men Legends 3! Louise and Walt Simonson return to the O5, Apoc, & Cameron Hodge in a tribute to the amazing 80s era that they made so famous! Then join our usual X-Force/Wolverine Dre...

The X-Pack are back at it with more space, more Krakoa, & more omnibus editions than ever! First up, Nico breaks down more fan questions about collecting titles -- this time, focusing on The New Mutants, as per fan demand (and to coincide with the return of Ayala & Reis's New Mutants! S.W.O.R.D. continues to surprise and excite Rod, Raven, & Robbie as they track the course charted by Ewing & Schit...

The X-Pack are back at it with mutants, magic, and more! Josh, Arturo, Drew, & Evelyn take a look at Percy & Brown's X-Force 19, representing a massive moment of growth for Quentin Quire, the Cuckoos, & Jean Grey -- so of COURSE New X-Men by Grant Morrison comes up over and over! Then, join Nathan, Matty, & Kyle as the three of them take a look at The Mighty Valkyries 1, fresh off of their coverag...

The X-Pack are back at it again with a women in comics special! First up, join Nico & Nathan as they talk to industry legend Alisa Kwitney! From editing duties on Sandman, The Dreaming, & Lucifer to her Marvel audiobook, novels, and now her first major foray into X-Men, Alisa Kwitney has been a powerful voice in comics for 25+ years, and talks about her experience, philosophies, and her upcoming R...

The X-Pack are back at it again with the mutants from every corner of the world! First up, journey to Krakoa to see some familiar faces as multiple rooms weigh on the stunning debut of Way Of X by Si Spurrier & Bob Quinn! The issue covers character, status quo, and the mysteries of the HOXPOX B'gosh era, all while delivering the one-of-a-kind weirdness that we've come to expect from X-Vet Spurrier...

The X-Pack are back at it again with the coolest young heroes Marvel has to offer! First up -- the team examines the most recent issue of Vita Ayala & Bernard Chang's breakout X-Title, launching the X-Men back into the real world for the first time since HOXPOX began, and Nico, Jonah, Blake, & Kyle have a lot to love about this second outting! Then, Rod, Raven, Nathan, & Jonah take a look at the s...

The X-Pack are back at it again with more Excalibur and a special guest! First up -- Jed MacKay has covered the Marvel Universe -- from Alpha Flight to Daredevil, and Black Cat to now Moon Knight, and this week, he's on XI4P! Join Rod, Nico, & Jonah as the trio sit down with Jed and discuss his work, process, and favorites (hint: Doop). Then, Josh, Arturo, Drew, & Evelyn discuss why Excalibur 20 i...

The X-Pack are back at it again with a land-and-sea assault in the pages of Marauders & Man-Thing! First up -- Nico, Matty, Kyle, & Blake discuss those salty sea-farers, The Marauders, joined by the Morlocks, continue their perilous adventures into new and unknown vigilante-style territory, plus a little conjecture about where the X-Line maybe headed. Then, Rod, Raven, & Robbie turn their attentio...

The X-Pack are back at it again with even more battles, bird-people, and b-list mutants!? First up, Josh, Arturo, & Evelyn take a look at the conclusion of Fabian Nicieza's long-building Adam X saga, from the betrayals to the mindwipes! Then, join Nathan, Matty, & Kyle as they take a look at one of the more unusual titles to feature a mutant in the last few years -- The Union! In a title focused o...

The X-Pack are back and rom the Vault to Hel, no one is safe! First up, Nico, Drew, Dante, Nathan, and Jonah examine the most recent issue of the recently-announced-as-ending X-Men! Issue 19 sees the conclusion of this leg of the Children of the Vault arc, and it leads the team to discussing X-Men roster counts, romance, Gambit as a skuz-bucket, and the psionic potentiality of Emma Frost’s nose jo...

The X-Pack are back! And this time -- they've brought all sorts of soldiers! First up, Josh leads Evelyn, Arturo, & Drew on a journey through young Cable's last days -- as the title begins its descent into cancelation! Then, join Nico, Rod, & Raven as the three enter the weird winding world of Weapon Plus! Looking at the three recent oneshots -- Wolverine & Captain America, Absolute Carnage, & Wor...

The X-Pack are back for swords, birthdays, and King In Black! First up, Nico, Jonah, & Blake join Wade for his 30th birthday celebration, filled with many of the best creators from Deadpool's past! Then, turn to different swords with Excalibur as Matty, Nathan, & Kyle examine the conclusion of the Betsy-Returns-Saga! Then, lastly, join as the team brings original contributor Kevo, co-host of HTML,...

Get ready for two different kinds of swords! First up -- the X-Pack takes a look at the newest issue of SWORD, which continues the King In Black saga! Rod, Raven, & Robbie examine the title, which ranges from war to coming of age, before turning the reins over to Nico, Jonah, Blake, & Nathan to take a look at Captain Britain's longtime compatriot, the Black Knight and his newest title! Fresh off o...

The X-Pack are back with more mutant content from around the Marvel Universe! First up, X-Force moves forward with Quention Quire's personal journey to betterness? YEAH RIGHT. X-Force continues its look at the darker side of Krakoa through Kid Omega's battle against a psychic intruder while the rest of the team is incapable of assisting -- leading our team to discuss how far Quire has come since N...

The X-Pack at back at it with another full slate of books! First up -- X-Factor continues its Siryn-Morrigan-Mutant-Mystic-Madness, and Nico, Nathan, & Matty are ready for every second of it! The crew examines as the issue presents unsung heroes of the title while advancing the mystery before Kyle, Arturo, & Jonah dive into the final issue of Wolverine: Black White & Blood, where Mystique shines f...

It's the younger side of the MU with Children of the Atom & Young Avengers! First up, two different crews examine Vita Ayala & Bernard Chang's debut issue of Children of the Atom, a new youth-based X-Title that CHANGES EVERYTHING! From the hero-worship lewks to the classic-love-triangle drama, COTA #1 delivers a mystery and more! Then, join Rod, Raven, Ev, & Kyle as the four of them read through t...

A brand new X coming your way with a double feature delight! First up -- America Chavez has punched her way into our world and our hearts, and now she's punching her way onto Xi4P! Nico, Kevo, Rod, & Raven examine her history, her present, and her future as she makes her way to the MCU! Then, Josh, Arturo, & Drew celebrate the madness of Hellions -- with a triple threat of Mastermind, Sinister, &...

X Is For Podcast takes a detour from Krakoa for mutants around the multiverse! First up, the team lavishes over the magic of Peach Momoko's X-Men Demon Days 1, following the adventures of the Sai, a reimagined Psylocke, and her dog, Logan. Nico, Nathan, Tori, Blake, & Jonah examine the translations of character, nuance of art, and dynamic excitement of the bold folktale. Then, Rod, Raven, Robbie,...