X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

The swords have been put away and now we begin THE REIGN OF X! As part of the XI4P's expanded coverage, seeking to cover every mutant possible, the team adjusts format and moves forward into this bold new dawn. First up -- X-FACTOR! Always emotional and thought-provoking, this title goes even deeper into the emotional psyche of our crew than normal, leading the room of Nico, Evelyn, Jonah, & Josh...

The battle is here! Destruction! The X Is For Podcast team takes a three prong look at the massive finale, from every angle. First up, take a look at how the characters evolved and the significance of the tarot with Rod, Raven, & Robbie. Then, turn to the new Captain Britain Corps and look back at the best moments of the run. Finally, Nico, Kyle, Jonah, and Nathan explore the far reaching implicat...

The final act is upon us! This Is X Of Swords finds itself in the midst of a war (and also some Power Pack?)! First up, in X-Men 15, the team discovers what the residents of Krakoa have been up to -- with Josh leading a discussion about the politics of Krakoan-living, X-Men-leading, and what it means to grow up (we're looking atchu Scott)! Next up, in Excalibur 15, we get the recipe for a love spe...

It's a Friendsgiving special and the X crew can't wait to share their celebration with you! First up! Cable 6 -- Nathan leads an all-star group of Robbie, Evelyn, & Kyle as they take a look at the final issue before the triple-title-finale-drop, and the shocks for Cable, Gorgon, & Apocalypse. Then, Arturo, Rod, & Raven take their stab at the Juggernaut miniseries with the third issue -- and the th...

As the sword drop draws nearer, the This Is X Of Swords team gets way more extra than normal. First up, Arturo is on a mission -- he's going to get Raven to dig these books, where she's concerned about pacing (but definitely not concerned about the cats)! Meanwhile, Rod pours his heart out about why Ororo Munroe is THE BEST, which Arturo & Raven can't help but agree. Next up, as Jonah calls it, Th...

Drawing closer to the end of X of Swords, the contest takes....a significant turn? The X-Men are dealt with with ease -- from falling to pieces, to over-estimating the fairness of the rules, Krakoa is fuc*&d but good. Nico manages to convince Matty that Bei's Doom Note is amazing for Doug, while Jonah & Evelyn question where exactly all the pieces fit together. Robbie posits things will get worse...

The contest got....weird? Marauders 14-15 changed everything for the mutants of Krakoa & Arakko as the Majestrix of Otherworld pulls the universe down around their years. Evelyn & Matty wonder about the pacing, while Nico provides some insights into the usage of the slow down on the story, and Jonah sells Nico out on how many of his insights are from The Price Is Right. Arturo compares the dinner...

X-Men #14 -- New Box! Same Great Taste! X-Men #14 sees another version of the Arrokan/Krakoan/Okkaran myth of the great cleaving yet again -- and this time, the team has theories! Nico & Arturo face off on whether or not the issue was truly worth the $4 price! Jonah & Evelyn talk perspectives on the role of the lovestory in X Of Swords! Then -- Robbie, Nathan, Matty, & Kyle free-for-all on the eve...

Join the X-Crew for the biggest issue of the X Of Swords event yet! First up: Nico leads a room on a deep character investigation of the events of Stasis -- Arturo is a Sheriff Gia stan, Evelyn lives for Isca, and Jonah is all about Bei. Then, Josh leads an UNQUIET room where newcomer Dante offers his perspectives on the shift in perspective before Rod & Raven weigh in on the many worlds of the Ot...

The tide of war turns as the X-Men get their final swords in Excalibur & X-Men #13s! First up, The Siblings Braddock combat the machinations of Saturnyne -- leaving the team to question whether Brian's a Himbo, Betsy is ready to take on Saturnyne, and who gets to bang Jamie first. Then, the team looks to Apocalypse and the past of mutantkind as they examine #13. Raven unleashes a mass of knowledge...

The contest draws nearer in X Of Swords Chapters 7-8! Things start off with Nico drawing parallels between XOS and....Tori Amos lyrics leading them to a Johnathan Hickman story based on a Tori Amos song, about a world cleaved apart, a magic sword, and what a man would do to reunite his family!? Jonah, Arturo, & Nathan join in with him in celebrating Cypher, the underrated X-Man who is more ready t...

The Hellions find themselves in Otherworld, with no real purpose -- so they've given themselves one. And the X-Crew has a lot to say about it! Jonah loves to hate Empath, while Nathan can't get over LOVING Nanny & Orphanmaker, which turns out to be true ACROSS THE BOARD! Evelyn & Matty take guesses at the future of team who proudly has no future, before Arturo returns to talk more Hellions -- this...

Vita Ayala’s debut onto X-Men was announced a year ago -- and now we FINALLY GET IT. Vita takes the X-Men from Krakoa & Otherworld to the heart of Wakanda itself! The team seeks to understand the complex, beautiful, and nuanced tale Vita & Mateo Lolli wove across 22 pages. FIRST UP -- Nico, Kyle, & Robbie track the roles Storm has held across the X-Men, discuss the realities of the regency, and ap...

The X-Men: XOS OHOTMU (X-Men X Of Swords (pronounced "ten of swords") Official Handbook Of The Marvel Universe edition) gave readers unique insight into what is, and, many times, isn't expected reading for the X-Verse. First up: Nico, Jonah, & Evelyn tackle the classic Excalibur characters -- from the lack of Brian in his own narrative, to the relationship driven Betsy pages, the team has a lot to...

A question of convocation -- the calling to a purpose. In 1975, a new group of mutants were called together, and in 2020 a team of artists were brought together to create it all again. The Giant-Size Tribute to Wein & Cockrum brings together incredible artists to retell the story that first gave us Krakoa -- and of course, somehow, it becomes the Lorna show for Nico & Evelyn. Then, things turn to...

We begin on the eve of war -- and it only gets worse from there. Teams Krakoa & Arakko prepare for what is shaping up to be a line-redefining crossover experience, and everyone has a question. Nico questions where love and trust live in Krakoa in the wake of Rockslide's fall at the hands of The Summoner, which began as a search for affection and friendship -- not unlike the kind Logan lavishes on...

The Krakoa Crew is back at it with more EVERYTHING! Starting with a look at the final prelude to X Of Swords, everyone's all abuzz about the Summoner, who is gonna make their way into the mix, and reflect DEEP on those flashback pages. Then, the merry mutants switch their groups and take a look at Captain Britain -- the Nico table brings an extensive amount of Cap B knowledge and several rereads,...

Saturnyne. Saturnyne Opal Luna. Or is it Sat-Yr-9? That's the question on everyone's mind right now. Well. Nico & Arturo's mind. Meanwhile, Matty & Evelyn want to understand the hierarchical machinations behind the Otherworldian politics besieging our bedraggled heroes. What all of our panelists want to know? Apoc, Rictor, Betsy, Gambit, The Externals -- who is gonna survive? How are X-Men so good...

The X-Men are too inclusive and diverse a concept to be truly represented by 5 voices. So what about 10? 20? Join a rotating cast of voices from all over the spectrum of fandom for a NEW kind of X-Men show -- where the councils are NEVER quiet. Nico, Jonah, Kyle, & Matty are joined by new guests each week, including Rod, Evelyn, Josh, Nathan, Arturo, Juan, Dr Matt Conner, and more as they tackle t...

IT'S THE END OF EVERYTHING! Sort of. IT ENDS NOW! Kind of. ITS THE FINALE! Well, SEMI-finale until...THE RELAUNCH...NEXT WEEK! This is it. 150. Uncanny X-Men has taken Nico, Kevo, Jonah, Kyle, Mikey, Matty, Josh, Nathan, Rod, Juan, Arturo, Matthew Scott, Dr Matt Conner, Dante, D'Manda, Tori, Taryn, & The Voices Of X-Fandom. We've gone from friends to family, and for some, even fans-to-contributors...

Nico, Jonah, Kyle, & Matty welcome back Nathan just in time for the XFaq trip to THE MOJOVERSE! But first up, the team imagines Krakoa TV at KRKX, and what kind of shows there'd be. After a dozen guesses at what which X-Men would sound like, what shows we'd produce, and what Illyana would be like on CRIBS, we take on the issue of the week -- X-Factor #3. The crew takes on Daken's humanity, traces...

Nico, Jonah, Kyle, Matty, & regular guest Josh finish out this week's books with Empyre & New Mutants as one crossover ends and passes the control of canon to the next. First up -- the team talks out the concept of the crossover and how they do -- or don't -- change the game. From there, the team says goodbye to Empyre, talking about the conclusion to the space story sans some of its tie-ins. Next...

Nico, Jonah, Kyle, Matty, & new frequent guest Josh sink their teeth into the newest round of books but not before thinking a bit about the X-Franchise -- specifically, the names. We cover best renames (Laura to Wolverine!) and worst renames (Egg. This is one for you.) before looking at the mostly straight-white solo X-Narrative, and ask ourselves, what, if anything, has changed? Join the guys for...

Nico, Jonah, Kyle, Matty & guest Arturo (@MisterToyBox) cover the balance of the week's books with Hellions #3 & X-Factor #2! First up, the team examine the complexities of Maddie and Jean, the nature of the role of clones in the Summers-Grey line, and the subtle evolution of Greycrow! Then, prepare for a deep examination into X-Factor. Arturo opens about Northstar & coming out; Nico explores the...

Nico, Jonah, Kyle, & Matty welcome Arturo (@MisterToyBoy) to the show for more of the sassy, queer, BIPOC guest-led discussion they have spent the summer having time and time again! The team examines Magneto -- his costumes, his history, THAT BODY -- and discuss costumes, allegiances, and more! Then, they turn to X-MEN #11 to examine THAT GAME, the AMAZING fight sequence, and every page of this Ma...