X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

X Is for Podcast is going everywhere -- from Krakoa to Valhalla, with a quick stop at the bodega. First up -- Wolverine's narrative is shaping up to be a powerful blast from the past in the newest issue, and Matty, Kyle, Nathan, & Robbie are here for it. From there, Rod, Raven, Robbie, & Dante take a look at the most recent Marvel Voices special, Legacy, and examine the powerful narratives crafted...

Children, Newer Mutants, & Clone Babies?! First up -- X-Men 18 featuring the return of (the real) Wolverine, Sync, & Darwin has Nico, Drew, & Evelyn buzzing about The Children of The Vault! After a complete history of the character, the team discuss the intracies of this mission, this team, and this threat to mutantkind! Then, Josh leads Arturo, Jonah, & Blake on a journey of self-discovery with V...

X Is For Podcast hits you with a double punch! First! Over a decade ago, in the pages of New X-Men, Skottie Young was responsible for the redesigns that would come to define their characters, but none so much as the return of Illyana -- Magik! He talks about his amazing X-Men and greater Marvel work, plus his incredible independent work and his Oz titles! He provides insight, stories, and more bef...

X-Men Novel "First Team" stops by with Nathan, Arturo, & Robbie to discuss his new novel, writing Anole, and the magic of putting the X-Men in new situations. Then, join Jonah, Matty, & Kyle as the three of them discuss the most recent issue of Excalibur -- and how the art of mutant magic has come to reflect the nature of X-Evolution itself! Then, lastly, Nico, Josh, Jonah, & Blake take a look at...

The X-Men have fans everywhere -- and other creators are no exception. Comic writer Joe Glass joins Nico, Robbie, Raven, and Kyle to talk X-Men, diversity in comics, and his new Kickstarter, The Miracles. From there, Josh takes over and talks X-Force with Drew, Evelyn, and Nathan! The group examines the many loves and lives of Quentin Quire, a character who has evolved with the state of the X-vers...

X Is For Podcast gets strange! First up -- DEAD GIRL. Well, mostly. Rod, Raven, Robbie, & Dante continue our FAN FAVORITE coverage of Strange Academy, including the return of DEAD GIRL! They discuss how the series handles the realities of youth and death in a single title, the power of Skottie Young's writing, and the nuance of Humberto Ramos's art! Then, King In Black takes over Marauders! Matty,...

X Is For Podcast welcomes Ariana Maher, letterer on many of your favorite titles for an amazing group interview! Airy recounts what brought her to comics, the art of lettering, and what it's like to be a mamber of the X-Team! Then, X-Factor keeps the love-fest going with Nico, Jonah, & Nathan before Arturo leads Drew & Blake through an all-new, strange and bold Hellions!

X Is For Podcast is about to get even bigger -- and we're bringing all of your favorite underappreciated mutants with us! First up -- The X-Pack welcomes Carrie Harris, author of the incredible new X-Men prose novel, Liberty & Justice For All, featuring Triage & Tempus! The interview covers process, editorial, experience, and more -- and we're giving away a copy of the book! Then, turn your eyes t...

Krakoa's getting invader by monsters -- The Shadow King & Pete Wisdom!? Are we sure Nico approved this copy? First up -- Rod, Raven, Dante, & Robbie take a DEEP DIVE DOWN the rabbit-hole into the world of Vita Ayala & Rod Reis's New Mutants, featuring a small but powerful cameo appearance from Doop (ahh, Nico did approve this copy). Under their pencil, the title deals with pain, hurt, regret, and...

X-Men across the Marvel Universe! First up, the X-Men find themselves in Shi'ar space conveniently and quickly -- a situation that used to take an arc and a ramp up and event. Also, Nico is convinced Fergie is the Jean Grey of the Black Eyed Peas or something. Then, join Rod, Raven, Dante, & Jonah as they take a look at Deadpool who finds himself the King of Monsters out on Staten Island -- and Jo...

The X-Titles may not be mid-event, but the X-Men sure are! But first -- X-Force #16 by Ben Percy & Josh Cassara has Matty, Arturo, & Evelyn flipping. Whether its the monster from the depths (we mean Namor) or the GIANT EYEBALL (we mean the giant eyeball), the team reacts to the visuals and refocused characterization. Then, re-enter King In Black along with the X-Men! Rod & Juan bring the real with...

THIS IS IT! X Is For Podcast welcomes David Baldeon to discuss process, perspective, Rachel's trenchcoat, Daken's big hot bigness, and more! Nico, Rod, & Arturo ask about sketchbooks, previous projects, and how amazing it is to work with Leah! Then, Josh & Kyle join Nico and the three of them deep dive in traditional X-Pack style into Cable 7 for what the team described (well, Nico) as "the best X...

The X-Men contend with different kinds of darkness on an all new Xi4P! First up -- Rod, Raven, & Robbie talk about the world of SWORD, with its overwhelming cast, entering King In Black! It's a story that takes the concept of the title and applies to the MU in a big way! Then, the conclusion of Nico, Tori, Blake, Rod, & Nathan's coverage of God Loves Man Kills, examining the timeless nature of the...

It's new, old, & retro all in a new X Is For Podcast! First up --- Josh, Arturo, Evelyn, & Drew talk about the Marauders! The new title is an explorative character piece that still manages a ton of plot each month, but is there enough room for everyone with the advancing story? Then, the X-Pack turn their eyes to the stars for Eternals #1! Nico, Jonah, Kevo, Raven, & Matty read through the first i...

It's Heaven, Hell, & High School on X Is For Podcast! First up, The Hellions find themselves in battle against Cameron Hodge, leading to revelations about character and team dynamics. Matty, Nathan, Kyle, & Drew are here to talk about the evolution of the title and the ways in which Zeb Wells has successfully subverted expectations. Then, journey to the (very recent) past to October at NYCC where...

The Detectives are in danger; sidekicks head to Krakoa; & checklist: who's missing? First up! Nico, Jonah, Evelyn, & Dante take a look at X-Factor! X-Factor works to balance domestic life, investigative detective work, and now....ethical-debates-of-science?! The Investigators find themselves working to solve the mystery of -- and hopefully survive -- Siryn! Then, take a look back at Juggernaut's m...

The X-Men end-of-year-shipping blues come to an end with a sniktingly good Wolverine, a dynamic and lovable first volume from Strange Academy, and a one-month-out examination of the Reign Of X image already coming true! First up, Josh takes Arturo, Evelyn, & Matty on a tour of Wolverine's most recent anniversary edition -- Wolverine #8/350, and just like with Wolv: Black, White, Blood, the team fi...

X-Men is back after X Of Swords, and nothing is the same! Johnathan Hickman explores the complex worlds of the interplay of Arakko and Krakoa and what it will take to bring them together. Join Nico, Jonah, Nathan, and newcomer Drew as they discuss Noto's brilliant turn on art, the election of the X-Men, and the return of Isca in X-Men 16! Then, Rod, Raven, Robbie, & Kyle reunite to talk about Powe...

2019-2020 changed the X-Men forever, and as such, the X-Pack wanted to celebrate. How? By awarding the best of the X-Men! We polled fans and got 100s of votes, plus our own internal numbers and came up with a what's what of the X-Men to celebrate the REIGN OF X! From most outstanding character in a title to best roster, the team cheers on their favorite characters -- plus the titles! Whether it wa...

It's the end of 2020, but the Reign of X is just speeding up! Excalibur takes who is left of the team -- everyone but Apocalypse & Betsy -- and then some (MEGGAN!) as they attempt to find their way and those they've lost. Nico, Evelyn, Dante, Kyle, & Arturo examine the relationships, the challenges, and the evolution of the title from volume one to number one of this volume! Then, Rod & Juan are b...

Change is here -- and old is new and new is old as Vita Ayala & Rod Reis take over New Mutants. The X-Pack react in traditional Xi4P style -- with Josh, Nathan, Rod, Raven, & Arturo talking about New Mutants, the past it conjures up, and the future challenges it presents the Krakoan nation! Then, return to the Savage Avengers -- the team who covered vol 1 are back as Nico, Jonah, Raven, & Nathan d...

The X-Men are facing some dark, bloody times -- and The X-Pack is here for it! X-Force brings the X-Men up against two awful people -- Omega Red & Beast!? Robbie leads a team of Matty, Evelyn, & Nathan as they investigate how the title serves as a view into X-Force's past, Beast's future, and real-world allegories. Then, inspired by editing the a previous segment, Nico takes the reins on Wolverine...

One event ends and the next begins! The X-Pack continue their entry into The Reign Of X with the biggest #1 issue in months! SWORD kicks off a new age of X-Men space adventure and the team, as Evelyn would say, is here for it! From the returning classic characters to the introduction of The Six, X-Pack members Matty, Robbie, Kyle, & Evelyn examine the title's debut, representing different levels o...

As the Reign Of X gets into gear, the X-Books begin to ramp up! Things kick off with Marauders -- where the creative team comes due on their promise set forth months ago when Kate Pryde met her end. But the title is back, and so is Kate -- leaving the Xi4P team with a LOT to talk about. Josh, Raven, Rod, & Arturo discuss the emotional complexities of balancing development, character narrative, and...

As the Reign Of X continues to build, the X-Men are EVERYWHERE! First up, the fallout of X Of Swords! Sinister's gambit has never been so...sinister and sassy?! After executing his own team during the recent crossover event, Mister Essex finds himself begging the Quiet Counsel to restore his precious Hellions --well, he wants /MOST/ of them back. And Rod, Raven, & Arturo have a lot to say about it...