The X-Wife Podcast: An Introduction to X-Men Comics

We're looking at the big picture with this one folks! The first 18 issues of X-Men Volume 7. The highs, the lows, the details and the questions. 

Part 1: Where We Start - 02:55

We're starting at the beginning and looking at this series in a new light. An 18 issue binge hits different from the month to month read! We break down our takeaways on characters, plots and crossovers.

Part 2: Wyre and Alpha Flight with Daryl Lawrence - 41:...

Welcome to the Hellfire Vigil! We’re diving in with three parts to look at this oversized jam issue. 

Part 1: Hellfire Galas - 02:43

We talk through the three years of Krakoan Galas and their impact on the narrative and the X-Men fan community. 

Part 2: Hellfire Impacts with Chad Anderson - 29:42 

We’re joined by our first X-Pert, Chad Anderson from Graymalkin Lane who speaks from a historian’s perspective on the impact that these ...

What a doozy of a double week! We had some work things come up and honestly weren't feeling inspired with the lineup, so we've combined it! PLUS all the fire that came out last week. The solos overload our pullboxes and hearts at the same time. 3K's X-Men get told what's up by Scott and then respond in kind. And that final issue of NYX leaves us wanting more with no hope in sight...

02:36 News | 17:40 Data is Beautiful | 19:16 Poll...

Cassandra's got a new friend! Damn does she need it, but we're a little concerned for Piper's sister. Magik's got an old friend! And the relationship might be tested with some interesting reveals at the end of the issue. X-Force has a new end! In a way that no one predicted. Wolverine's going to rend... It's what he does, tears limbs, specifically zombie ones. And Sabretooth ends without a rhyme and we're both sad about it :(

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Will Sinister succeed? History says no, probably not, but we're here for the ride! Wolverine gets a little older and maybe even wiser as he fights for his found family in the legacy 400 issue. Cable's twist hits in the feels as we learn the truth about Cicada. X-Factor splits into two teams with a sneaky mission. Plus some ominous details for Arakko in Power Man Timeless. And Emma guest stars in Astonishing as we all swoon

01:52 Ne...

Three leading ladies mixed with a strong showing from Uncanny makes it a banger of a week! Phoenix lives for the moments before and after, Wolverine closes out her latest team up and Storm finds her way into Storm God territory. Plus we get to explore the secret history of Haven's underground crypt as the Dark Artery arc kicks off

01:23 News | 04:42 Data is Beautiful | 09:29 Polls | 10:41 Podcast News and Personal News | 20:35 Gene...

Climbing that mountain of books over the last two weeks! Charles gets his send off and the reviews are mixed to say the least. A whole ton of Wolverine and it's not letting up anytime soon. Plus some solo acts turned groups as Dazzler teams up for Concert of Champions and Psylocke recruits some help.

02:08 News | 10:20 Polls | 13:57 Personal News | 16:37 General Questions | 34:04 Astonishing X-Men 15/16 | 43:18 Wolverine Revenge 5 ...

A mountain of books and we're still climbing! X-Manhunt shows up in half of one book as X-Force has Sage decked out in the spy gear we never knew we needed. Magik, Psylocke and Cable are the stand outs for both of us, delving deep into these character stories with interesting relationships and stakes. Exceptional X-Men delivers one of its best issues, but misses out on the surprise while doing it. Where do you stand on the Sinister...

We're making some tweaks but still here talking X books! X-Manhunt continues into its second week as the X-Men team squares off against Storm and X-Factor runs in to wreak havoc - no, not you Alex. Phoenix is embracing more of the cosmic side as Hellverine takes on the demons of his past. Plus Sabretooth gets big mad! All with a new arc of Astonishing X-Men

04:59 News | 11:20 Poll | 13:02 Personal News | 16:13 Astonishing X-Men 13 ...

We're coming in with a short episode today friends. Things are crazy for us this week and we missed last week's episode, so the coverage is quick and apologies to those who submitted thoughts and questions but we weren't able to prepare them in time to record.

04:58 News | 07:05 Data is Beautiful | 08:06 Polls | 10:10 Astonishing X-Men 12 | 12:53 Amazing Spider-Man 68 | 16:52 Women of Marvel 1 | 20:23 Ultimate X-Men 12 |  26:37 Ro...

Comics overload! And it feels pretty good? A variety of books, some on the chopping block as the first wave of From the Ashes cancellations were announced. We're taking it all on!! Covering comics released on February 19, 2025

02:10 News | 15:02 Personal News | 17:07 Polls and General Questions | 24:15 Astonishing X-Men 11 | 28:02 Ultimate Wolverine 2 |  33:58 X-Factor 7 | 45:38 X-Force 8 | 55:41 Mystique 5 | 1:08:30 Weapon X-Men 1...

A whole sweep of comics featuring the Alaskan X-Men team! They're in their own book, guesting in Amazing Spider-Man, and having two of their ladies rock out in solos - some of our favorite titles too! Plus Cable explores a softer side of the gritty war story. And Stryfe has a plan that is visual deliciousness - skeleton dinosaur fights!! Covering comics released on February 12, 2025

01:30 News 08:19 Personal News 12:11 Polls and Ge...

Back from our trip to the gritty NYX streets and catching up on the last two weeks! Comics released January 29 and February 5

02:31 News 08:52 Data is Beautiful 10:54 Personal News 13:35 Polls  15:27 Astonishing X-Men 18:45 Ultimate X-Men #11 24:24 Sabretooth: The Dead Don’t Talk #2  32:09 Storm Lifedream #1 38:50 Psylocke #3 48:36 X-Men #11 01:01:06 Avengers #23 01:04:20 Wolverine #6 01:12:35 Phoenix #8

From the Ashes! Rising up ...

We're getting into the nitty gritty details with the two writers of one of our favorite X books, NYX! Collin and Jackson's character focused story has been a delight as a burgeoning mutant community builds in the big city of New York. We talk about the Hivemind's writing process and get into the details of the journeys these characters have been on. Plus we get some insight on what's in store for the next few issues of NYX, includi...

Another doubled up week X-Men fans - so much content, we can barely keep up! Our Uncanny X-Men divide and conquer for the kids in their crew. Phoenix assemble her own team to match Thanos' might and Mystique goes to work on Nick Fury Jr.! Hellverine is the book nobody expected and we're both pretty sure Wolverine Revenge already ended. Storm gets a new outlook on life - literally! The Exceptional team talks through their problems a...

It's another intense stack of comics, but we're generally here for it. A lot of great content, both new and continuing. Magik is the stand out of the episode with a strong first issue that sets up a little corner of demon magic for her to play in. Uncanny X-Men brought our first official crossover to a close and a lot of fans feel underwhelmed by Raid on Graymalkin. Plus Wolverine's got a team building up in his solo that we're her...

Fight off those Monday demons and get ready for a new solo featuring everybody's favorite magical, big sword-wielding baddie, Illyana Rasputin. We got to chat with writer Ashley Allen about what she's bringing to the X line with the newest ongoing solo, Magik! We talk about the process of developing this run after the success of her Blood Hunt: Magik one-shot, the ways Illyana's history influences her perspective and how it'll be a...

When there's too much for the title box! Perpetual exclamations as we close out 2024, happy time to one and all across and regardless of holidays! A lot of great solo action across the weeks of December 18 and 25.

02:45 News | 08:39 Personal News | 10:37 Polls 13:11 General Questions | 17:38 Astonishing X-Men | 23:39 Hellverine | 31:08 Sentinels | 40:20 Psylocke | 54:20 Sabretooth: The Dead Don’t Talk | 01:03:00 Mystique | 01:16:25...