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Episode 147: J. Michael Straczynski returns to Marvel, plus Deadpool and Wolverine

Robert Downey Jr. is no man's second choice for Dr. Doom. Also, we saw Deadpool & Wolverine, and after a break to help you avoid spoilers, we talk about it! But first, Will's favorite comics writer returns to Marvel on a run of Captain America. How does it hold up?

Will comics: Superior Spider-Man vol 1: Supernova, Captain America by J. Michael Straczynski vol 1: Stand, Captain Marvel by Alyssa Wong vol 1: The Omen, Daredevil: Black Armor, Carnage vol 1: Born Again..

Steve comics: Deadpool vol 1 #61-64, Cable vol 1 #101-107, X-Men Unlimited vol 1 #34-37

Episode 146: Giant-Sized Fall of X Podcast #1

More like Fell of X bc this country of Krakoa is done done. Let's talk, mourn, and see what's next.

Covering: X-Force vol 6 #43, Invincible Iron Man vol 5 #8-10, X-Men vol 6 #25-26, Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #1-4, Astonishing Iceman #1-2, Children of the Vault #1, Immortal X-Men #14-15, Marvel’s Voices: X-Men #1, Realm of X #1.

Episode 145: Nominative determinism strikes back: Emilio Helio, Balloon Man edition

If your name was Emilio Helio, what would be the chances that you didn't suffer a tragic accident that forced you to only breathe helium, the public ridicule of your squeaky voice leading you to a life of wrath, revenge, and villainy. Oh, 0%? Cool, gotcha.

Will comics: Silver Surfer Rebirth: Legacy, Spider-Boy vol. 1: The Web-less Wonder, Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2: Grootrise, She-Hulk by Rainbow Rowell vol. 4: Jen-sational

Steve comics: Elektra and Wolverine: The Redeemer (conclusion), Wolverine vol 2 #170-176, Wolverine/Hulk #1-4.

Episode 144: Avengers who actually avenge

Finally, an Avengers team who investigates wrongful deaths and actually, you know, avenges people. Plus, legendary Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano illustrates the western superheroes he loves for the first time, and a brief listener Q&A!

Will comics: Daredevil by Saladin Ahmed vol 1: Hell Breaks Loose, Doctor Strange by Jed MacKay vol 2: The War-Hound of Vishanti, Avengers Inc.: Action, Mystery, Adventure.

Steve comics: Elektra and Wolverine: The Redeemer (mostly).

Episode 143: Why doesn't the X-Mansion have wheelchair ramps?

Lots of Moon Knight this week, and then Will and Steve join forces to catch up on the fan-favorite reality hopping series from the 00's, Exiles! And finally, a tragic turn in a silly comic where characters are constantly dying.

Will comics: Spine-Tingling Spider-Man, Moon Knight: City of the Dead, Moon Knight vol 5: The Last Days of Moon Knight, Exiles vol 1 #1-6.

Steve comics: Exiles vol 1 #1-6, X-Force vol 1 #121-129

Episode 142: All about Al (Ewing)

Al Ewing might be the writer at Marvel with the most Will-friendly storytelling interests and sensibilities. So, with two of his books up this week, we decided to take some time and go deep on him as a creator. Plus, what makes Nightcrawler tick, and who is Amazing Spider-Man for in the 21st century?

Will read: Deadpool: Badder Blood, Amazing Spider-Man by Zeb Wells vol 8: Spider-Man's First Hunt, Ghost Rider vol 4: Rite of Passage, Venom by Al Ewing vol 5: Predestination, and Immortal Thor vol 1: All Weather Turns to Storm.

Steve read: Icons: Iceman #1-4, Icons: Nightcrawler #1-4.

Episode 141: Cable saves the world from the evening news

X-Corps! Goblins of all colors! Magical beanie friends! But first... what makes escape rooms so great? Will read Scarlet Witch by Steve Orlando vol 2: Magnum Opus, Captain Marvel: Dark Tempest, Red Goblin vol 2: Nature/Nurture, Blade vol 1: Mother of Evil, and Strange Academy: The Deadly Field Trip. Steve read Uncanny X-Men vol 1 #399-407 and Annual 2001, and Cable vol 1 #96-100.

Episode 140: The origin draft, and more Morrison! Feat. Dimitrios Fragiskatos

Anyone Comics and Everyone Comics owner Dimitrios Fragiskatos returns for the next installment of regularly scheduled Doom Patrol and New X-Men by Grant Morrison. But first, we do our long-awaited draft of the comic book character origin series we most want to see. Reading Doom Patrol vol 2 #27-34 and New X-Men #118-126.

Episode 139: Giant-Sized Hellfire Gala — Fall of X Podcast!

The Hellfire Gala traditionally has been the big party for mutantkind and the nation of Krakoa to show off their power and innovations for the world. This year, Orchis takes over the agenda. We read X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023, Free Comic Book Day 2023: Avengers/X-Men, X-Men Unlimited Infinity Comic #100-105, and Invincible Iron Man vol 5 #8-9.

Episode 138: Is Wolverine a better character without an origin story?

2001's Origin told the definitive story of Wolverine's childhood, growing up as sickly rich boy James Howlett. But... were we better off without it? Will reads Spider-Man by Tom Taylor, Clobberin' Time, Fantastic Four by Ryan North vol 2: Four Stories About Hope, Avengers: Beyond, Avengers by Jed Mackay vol 1: The Impossible City. Steve reads Origin #1-6, X-Treme X-Men: Savage Land #1-4.