Graymalkin Lane the podcast

the Trial of Janet Van Dyne! Featuring Ruthanne Price, Jenalee Saladino, Alicia Wilder, D'Martini, and Alison Parent!

Sun, 24 May 2026 13:02:47 +0000

It's the Trial of the Wasp! Founding member of the Avengers, Janet Van Dyne is a premier super hero, fashion designer, president of a board of directors, and long-time leader of the world's premier super team! And she's one of Chad's favorite characters. Come and celebrate the insane history of the Wasp, with DMAnda Martini, Alicia Wilder, Jenalee Saladino, Alison Parent, and Ruthanne Price! Cover art here by the amazing Seth Martel!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Third Eye! With Alan White and Darrell Taylor!

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:20:28 +0000

Alan White and Darrell Taylor join Chad to talk all about Third Eye, the paranormal mutant investigator from the Exiles! Sentenced to the Pit unjustly, Third Eye used his mastery of the astral plane to do great acts of heroism. Eyeball Horror Month continues!

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Ms. Marvel #1: This Woman, This Warrior! With Annie Nocenti and Paul Jenkins!

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:03:35 +0000

Carol Danvers made her debut in the 1960s in the Captain Marvel title, and in the late 1970s, she dropped her career in the Air Force and launched a new career as the editor for Woman Magazine! But Carol had a secret... she was also... MS. MARVEL! Annie Nocenti and Paul Jenkins are here to celebrate this amazing debut! Then it's the first saucy installment of XPOSE... put your headphones on for this one...

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Bonus Patreon Release: Ora Serrata! With Joe Jones and Num1cosplay!

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:04:27 +0000

Ora Serrata, an Omega mutant from Arakko, with the power of... balefire? She can wipe you out of existence if she stares hard enough! A little gold thing riding on a giant eyeball would be a REDUCTIVE way to describe this hilarious character, and Num1cosplay and Joe Jones are here to look her right in the eye!

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X-Women 1! With Seanan Maguire and Preeti Chhibber

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:39:58 +0000

X-Women 1! Yup, that infamous issue by Manara where the women all look like..... Well, Preeti Chhibber and Seanan Mcguire are here to talk all about it with Chad! THEN, its the final Red Skull chat in the series... with Karen Charm!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Warrior Woman and Master Man! With Priya Saxena and Theodate!

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:41:15 +0000

Priya Saxena and Theodate are here to delve into the world of the Invaders, as we talk about the concepts of the Ubermensch, focusing on the sometimes hilarious but also deeply problematic histories of Warrior Woman and Master Man!

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X-Men 102 script read: Who Will Stop the Juggernaut? And the Wasp Fashion Review with Alicia Wilder and DManda Martini!

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:04:45 +0000

The X-Men are trapped in Cassidy Keep by evil husbands Juggernaut and Black Tom, and the crew is back for an incredible script read, and we also do a Nightcrawler story you will never forget! And then we celebrate Janet Van Dyne, and Alicia Wilder and DManda Martini are here to talk about her costume gallery!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Friends of Humanity! With Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Mike Duven, and Kevin Kiniry!

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:12:36 +0000

You remember them from the X-Men cartoon, the protesting crowd in berets shouting "No More Mutants!" In the comics, this group revolves around Graydon Creed, and the group is redefined over time. Join Chad, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Mike Duven, and Kevin Kiniry, though we are not friends of the Friends of Humanity... Then Joshua Catone is here for a Red Skull chat!

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the Trial of the Rawhide Kid! Featuring Matt Parent, Daryl Lawrence, Scott Free, Phillip Lundquist, and Morgan Ward! With art by Seth Martel!

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:14:33 +0000

Marvel Western month concludes on Graymalkin Lane with the Trial of the Rawhide Kid! We forge paths in the Old West of Hollywood and Marvel Comics before analyzing this crazy character and the wild re-interpretations of him over the years! Chad is joined by a smart and hilarious jury, with Morgan Ward, Scott Free, Phillip Lundquist, Matt Parent, and Daryl Lawrence, with cover art by Seth Martel! And a Red Skull chat with Geezah Gobble!

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Bonus Patreon Release: the Lightning Squad! With Andrew Deman!

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:10:54 +0000

Inspired by the Man in the High Castle, this Excalibur journey by Claremont shows a very dark counterpart of our favorite mutants, very dark indeed. Andrew Deman joins Chad for this discussion about the Lightning Squad! And James-Lee Campbell is here for a Red Skull chat!

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Astonishing Spider-Man and Wolverine: Another Fine Mess! Featuring B. Earl and Jeremy Whitley!

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:44:42 +0000

Western month continues with some time travel CRAZY from the limited series Astonishing Spider-Man and Wolverine! Be ready for cowboys, dinosaurs, talking doom planets, and eyeball heads, and the space-time continuum has ripped right open! B. Earl and Jeremy Whitley are here on this crazy ride! Then Excel Summers joins for a Red Skull chat!

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Bonus Patreon Release: the Hate-Monger! Featuring Phillip Smith and Molly Lazer!

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:08:46 +0000

In one of the Fantastic Four's earliest adventures they face a man literally cloaked in symbols of hate (hoods and a certain emblem from the one-time German flag), and when they unmask him, well, it's the clone of the worst man the world has ever known. Dr. Phillip Smith and Molly Lazer are here to dive deep into a very uncomfortable and insightful conversation. Then Dean Morgan joins me for a Red Skull chat!

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X-Men Battle at the State Fair of Texas! With Jordan White and Alanna Smith!

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:13:09 +0000

Marvel editors Alanna Smith and Jordan White join Chad to talk all about that time the X-Men fought Magneto over a mutant centaur at the State Fair of Texas! Be ready for laughter with this one. Then, Morgan Ward joins Chad for a Red Skull chat!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Bi-Beast! With Arturo Rojas and Steve Duda!

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:22:05 +0000

It's a new episode, all about the Bi-Beast! Designed as a robot protector of the Bird-People of Sky-Island, this little picket monster is two heads stacked on top of each other with massive claws and a metal diaper... And we're gonna give this one a they/them, in that there are two in one... Be ready for laughs with Arturo Rojas and Steve Duda! Plus a Red Skull chat with Nico Action!

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Avengers 142-143 script read: Go West, Young Gods!

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:45:50 +0000

Yee-haw! Cowboy month launches on Graymalkin Lane! As Beast and his allies are captives of Roxxon, Thor and Moondragon travel to the Old West for some rootin-tootin' rasslin' with Kang the Conqueror! Then Mark Bernardo joins Chad to discuss his Marvel work, and Terry Brown is here for a Red Skull chat!

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Bonus Patreon Release: the X-Babies! With Rage Gear Studios!

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:39 +0000

Erik and Rey from Rage Gear are back for an episode they never wanted... the X-Babies! It's a little bit baby-talk, a little bit Saturday morning cartoon, and a whole lot of Mojo as we rock these weird kids to sleep. And I guarantee you have feelings about the X-Babies! Then Rob Salerno joins Chad for a Red Skull chat!

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The Trials of Rampage and Stilt-Man! With Shawn Porett, Derek Nichols, Justin Kosmic, Steve Duda, and Theodate Chase!

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:57:32 +0000

Gimmick month concludes as we talk about two recession era villains... Stuart Clarke: Rampage, and Wilbur Day: Stilt-Man! Tech-based villains with Napolean complexes take the stage as we talk about the WILD histories of these two. With Theodate Chase! Steve Duda! Derek Nichols! Shawn Porett! And Justin Kosmic! With cover art by the incredible Seth Martel! And then a Red Skull chat with Andrew Wheeler!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Beautiful Dreamer! With Erica Schultz and Patricio Oliver!

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:01:29 +0000

Beautiful Dreamer, wake unto me! Erica Schultz and Patricio Oliver (who did the art for this cover card) are here to celebrate this mysterious Morlock! Named for a classic song, Dreamer changes your memories with pink puffs of smoke, and boy is there a lot of tragedy to her story! Plus a Red Skull chat with Khelan Bhatia!

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Gus Beezer Meets the X-Men: X-Marks the Mutant! With Mutant Studies 101 Podcast!

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:49:29 +0000

Gimmick Month continues with Gus Beezer, a Calvin/Hobbes type who had some odd misadventures in the early 2000s! Written by Gail Simone, this character has a one-shot with the X-Men, and the hosts of the Mutant Studies 101 podcast are here to talk about a genre of fiction you don't often think about! Then, it's a Red Skull chat with Cameron Hebron!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Sapna! With Ash Alleyne!

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:51:40 +0000

Ash Alleyne joins Chad to talk about a little-known character named Sapna who has every potential in the world! Debuting in abject tragedy, Sapna becomes the ward of Magik in Limbo, and then, well, things get dark. And weird. If you love Illyana Rasputina, come and learn about her in a new light. Then, a Red Skull chat with Alex Segura!

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The Uncanny X-Bugs! Featuring the Ex-Men Podcast!

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:18:32 +0000

Gimmick month continues as we delve into the odd worlds of X-Men animal parodies, including the Uncanny X-Bugs, the X-Simians, and the Alligator X-Men! Joining me are the hosts from the delightful Ex-Men Podcast, Beth and Shanni! Plus, a Red Skull chat with Daniel Wilson!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Susan Hatchi! With Alyssa Wong and Trung-le Nguyen!

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:47:22 +0000

Delightful friends Alyssa Wong and Trung-le Nguyen are here to talk about Susan Hatchi, the complicated older half-sister of Karma, and her job as a businesswoman doing businesswoman things! Plus, a Red Skull chat with Patrick Ryall, fellow Handbook writer from Chad's era!

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Power Pachyderms! Featuring Rex Ogle and Andrew Wheeler!

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:08:07 +0000

Gimmick Month continues as we delve into one of the craziest X-Men parodies ever, the world of the Power Pachyderms! Andrew Wheeler and Rex Ogle are here to celebrate their world, and then talk mutant elephants! Then Daniel Gilford joins me for a Red Skull chat!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Roger Bochs! With Gabriella Garbero and Daryl Lawrence!

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:53:32 +0000

Our month of coverage on 'problematic characters' concludes with BOX, aka Roger Bochs of Alpha Flight, a brilliant inventor who is paraplegic and has some... rough... stories over the years. Chad is joined by experts Gabriella Garbero and Daryl Lawrence for this crazy character episode. Then stay tuned for a Red Skull chat with Ryan Eorio!

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Champions 6-7 script read: Mad Dogs and Businessmen! And an interview with Jim Salicrup and Glenn Herdling!

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:49:54 +0000

The Champions gang is back as our heroes face off against Griffin, Rampage, and.... DARKSTAR! It's the first appearance of Laynia Petrovna! And then, the theme this month on the show is GIMMICKS, and Jim Salicrup and Glenn Herdling are here to talk all about Marvel's history with parody magazines and partnering with other franchises! Then Terry Kavanagh is here for a Red Skull chat!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Big Bertha! With Harum Scarum and DManda Martini!

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:50:02 +0000

Our coverage of some of Marvel's most problematic characters continues as we talk all about the incredible potential of Big Bertha! DManda Martini and Harum Scarum are back to talk all about Great Lakes Avengers, and that early 2000s story you can never forget... Then Jarrod Jahoda is here for a Red Skull chat!

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the Trials of Jericho Drumm and Samuel Barone! Featuring Darrell Taylor, Num1cosplay, Cameron Hebron, Alan White, and Scotty deGeest!

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:00:36 +0000

Voodoo month concludes by leaning heavily into Marvel's most voodoo-tropey characters: Brother (Doctor) Voodoo and the Black Talon! An excellent jury consisting of Alan White, Cameron Hebron, Darrell Taylor, Num1cosplay, and Scotty deGeest will leave you laughing and learning as we take these characters way too seriously. With cover art by the amazing Seth Martel! And stay tuned for a Red Skull chat with DJ McIver!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Arabian Knight! With Hussein Rashid!

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:42:36 +0000

Hussein Rashid joins Chad for a focused episode on one of Marvel's most problematic characters, the Arabian Knight! In fact, we cover all three of them! Lost in story stereotypes and cultural tropes with clashing points of reference, these super heroes grant some odd representation in some very concerning stories, with lots of laughter along the way. And Derek Kunsken is back with a Red Skull chat!

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Marvel Team-Up Annual 1: the Lords of Light and Darkness! With Stephanie Williams and Murewa Ayodele!

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:12:36 +0000

It's an early X-Men/Spider-Man team-up! Your favorite mutants, with the new Phoenix on the team, and Spider-Man fight some... radioactive gods? Stephanie Williams and Murewa Ayodele are here for a hilarious conversation in a classic Claremont story. Plus, a Red Skull chat with Molly Lazer!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Man-Ape! With Murewa Ayodele and Dotun Akande!

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:30:32 +0000

M'Baku the Man-Ape is one of those characters who falls in the category of problematic, until written in just the right way. Created as a foil to the Black Panther, Man-Ape has a long history as a villain with different kinds of focus, and then there's the Black Panther movie... Murewa Ayodele and Dotun Akande join Chad for this conversation! And then a Red Skull chat with Jenalee Saladino!

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Blade 5: Vendetta's Echo! Featuring Seya Sanyaolu and Dotun Akande!

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:11:00 +0000

It's a Blade and vampirism episode as we talk about a comic featuring a crazy Wolverine flashback! Seye Sanyaolu and Dotun Akande are here to nerd out with me, and Seye sticks around afterward for a Red Skull chat!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Unuscione! With Tom O'Connor and D'Manda Martini

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:04:48 +0000

Carmella Unuscione, with her psychic green exoskeleton, is a favorite member of the Acolytes, and two of her biggest fans, Tom O'Connor and D'Manda Martini, join me to give you everything you need in a Unuscione episode! Then it's a Red Skull chat with Dante Rodriguez!

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Captain Britain 13-16: From the Ashes! And an interview with Yvonne Chireau!

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:10:12 +0000

It's a new month on Graymalkin Lane! We open with a Captain Britain script read, featuring the Brit Crew (Christian Smith, James-Lee Campbell, Geezah Gobble, and Robyn Moffat), with a special guest voice by Adam Koussari! Evil super-computers and fascist super-villains are in the wings as Captain America lands in London and spars with Brian Braddock! Then the show theme for the month is... VOODOO! Be ready for an incredible interview with the smart academic Yvonne Chireau all about this topic in our comics! All that and a Red Skull chat with Josh Bruckner!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Ahab! With Scotty White!

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:26:38 +0000

Chad and guest Scotty White delve deep into the history and psychology of the complicated villain Ahab! Based off the character in Moby Dick, Ahab is a cyborg slaver from the Days of Future Past time, credited with turning Rachel Summers into a Hound! And then stay tuned for a Red Skull chat with Brent Wingate!

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The Trial of Kurt Wagner! Featuring Daniel Wilson, Alain Diaz, Taylor Vessel, Kevin Kiniry, and Justin Wilder!

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 23:00:26 +0000

It's the trial of Nightcrawler! This fan favorite X-Man gets the focus in the newest Graymalkin trial! We bamf from topic to topic: super-powers, complex origins, intersectional identity, and convoluted storylines, culminating in what makes the perfect Nightcrawler story, with a group of super-fans, including Justin Wilder, Daniel Wilson, Alain Diaz, Taylor Vessel, and Kevin Kiniry! And a Red Skull chat with Adam Koussari! Episode art by Seth C. Martel!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Dream Queen! With Marsheila Rockwell and Daryl Lawrence!

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:31 +0000

It's Dream Queen! A magic succubus trapped in another dimension, she finds minds to manipulate and turn to her will so she can get back to this world and make it hers! Marsheila Rockwell (who wrote the Dream Queen) and Daryl Lawrence (of True North) join me to talk about this unforgettable villain. Plus, a Red Skull chat with Ruthanne Price!

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Amazing Spider-Man 161-162: And the Nightcrawler Came Prowling, Prowling! Featuring Jason Loo and Andrew Drilon!

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:06:18 +0000

Nightcrawler month continues as we explore the first major guest feature of the Giant-Size characters in another title... it's a Nightcrawler team-up in Amazing Spider-Man! And the Punisher and Jigsaw are here, too! Jason Loo and Andrew Drilon join Chad to talk all things Kurt Wagner, then Tom O'Connor joins Chad for a Red Skull chat!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Blaquesmith! With Robyn Moffat and Ben Rome!

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:57:47 +0000

Blaquesmith! The Yoda to Cable's Luke Skywalker, Blaquesmith is a telepathic insectoid mutant from a far future who believed in a cause, the Askani more than himself! Traveling through time, he has sought to guide the actions of his 'messiah' in the erasure of Apocalypse for years, and Robyn Moffat and Ben Rome are here with Chad to laugh with you through his odd history! Then Michael Solis joins Chad for a Red Skull conversation!

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Uncanny Origin 8: From Circus Freak to X-Man! Featuring Bailie Rosenlund and Anthony Oliveira!

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:02:09 +0000

Nightcrawler month continues! We delve deep into the complicated origins of Kurt Wagner, but first it is a celebration of everything Avengers Academy with Anthony Oliveira and Bailie Rosenlund! And stay tuned after for a Red Skull chat with Jason Loo!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Elena Ivanova! With Jorge Gonzalez and J Kosmic!

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:10:00 +0000

It's the release of my episode on Elena Ivanova! A telepath whose powers activated in the womb when Sabretooth murdered her mother, Elena Ivanova became a KGB agent who spent her whole life wanting revenge on Victor Creed. Chad is joined by Maverick writer Jorge Gonzalez, and friend J Kosmic to explore this excellent character! Then stay tuned for a hilarious Red Skull chat with Michael Hamm!

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X-Men 101: Like a Phoenix, From the Ashes! Featuring an interview with Seanan Mcguire!

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:15:36 +0000

Happy New Year! Launching into 2026 with a full Nightcrawler month on Graymalkin Lane, celebrating all things Kurt Wagner! Over on the Patreon channel will be all Nightcrawler characters (from Cerise to Margali), but we open the month with a script read of X-Men 101! The Phoenix Force is here and nothing will ever be the same! Then stay tuned for an amazing interview with Seanan Mcguire, celebrating her career and talking all about Romani culture in comics! Then it's a Red Skull conversation with Darrell Taylor!

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Bonus Patreon Release: the Presence and Starlight! With Derek Nichols and Scotty deGeest!

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:18:21 +0000

Sergei Krylov, the world's most radioactive man, and Dr. Tania Belinsky, a world-renowned neuro-surgeon, intrinsically, and uncomfortably, connected as the Presence and Starlight, crackling with radioactivity! Derek Nichols, Scotty deGeest, and Chad delve deep into the Cold War, Chernobyl, the Red Guardian, Darkstar and Vanguard, and so much more in this fascinating episode! Plus a Red Skull conversation with Manolis Vamvounis!

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About Uatu the Watcher! With Carrie Harris, Justin Wilder, Derek Kunsken, Sara Century, and Molly Lazer!

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 22:40:41 +0000

2025 on Graymalkin Lane closes with an academic panel all about Uatu the Watcher! With an incredible panel including Sara Century, Molly Lazer, Carrie Harris, Justin Wilder, and Derek Kunsken, we talk all about the Watchers, characters you for sure you have feelings about, ranging from high-concept sci-fi to god powers to bizarre parodies, you'll leave with a fundamental understanding of these oft-used space-dwelling Watchers! Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Tom O'Connor! Cover art for this episode by Seth Christian Martel!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Red Ghost and the Super-Apes! With Molly Lazer and Shawn Porett!

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:47:49 +0000

Ivan Kragoff and his Super-Apes, the 'red' version of the Fantastic Four, exposed to cosmic rays in the race to the moon! And then things get crazy. And that baboon... Chad is joined by Molly Lazer and Shawn Porett for this hilarious episode. And Alan White joins Chad for a Red Skull chat!

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Captain Britain 9-12 script read: Demon-Fire!

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:45:17 +0000

Betsy Braddock: axe murderer? The evils of Dr. Synne threaten the life and home of Captain Britain, and a very scary super-computer called Mastermind waits in the wings! More delicious script reading with the Brit Crew! And a Red Skull chat with Priya Saxena!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Ursa Major! With Ryan Cady and Justin Wilder!

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:43 +0000

Mikhail Ursus, a mutant were-bear, is most often seen with variations of the Winter Guard! A largely unexplored character with a ton of potential, hear Chad, Ryan Cady, and Justin Wilder get grisly with this one! Plus a Red Skull conversation with Phillip Lundquist!

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Champions 5 script read: the Economy is So Bad That...

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:44 +0000

Our Champions crew unites once again! As Iceman considers quitting the super hero business, Angel inherits his parents' billions! But the recession has turned another man into the super-villain Rampage! Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Julio Anta!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Mikhail Rasputin! With Michael Solis and Mike Ciriaco!

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:25:10 +0000

Mikhail Rasputin, the omega mutant reality warper and one-time cosmonaut is the crazy older brother of Colossus and Magik, has a wild history involving Morlocks, the Twelve, and a Russian secret state of mutants! Mike Ciriaco and Michael Solis join Chad for this informative episode. Plus a Red Skull conversation with Mike Rossi! It's all Mikes this episode!

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Avengers 141: Phantom Empire! script read!

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:59:49 +0000

Beast and the Avengers begin an epic new storyline as classic Marvel cowboys, Patsy Walker, and the Squadron Supreme show up! Plus a Red Skull conversation with Tristan Palmgren!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Shinobi Shaw! With Alyssa Wong!

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:19:41 +0000

Alyssa Wong is back to talk about the son of Sebastian Shaw (well, kinda), the heir to the Hellfire Club, Shinobi Shaw! A long-time member of the Upstarts, Shinobi is more likely to be fawned over by pretty people in a hot tub than he is to phase his hand through your skull, but one thing is for sure, he's a lot of fun. Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Lodro Rinzler!

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X-Men 100 script read! Greater Love Hath No X-Man!

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:12:06 +0000

It's an epic year end script read of X-Men 100 with an expanded cast! The X-Men fight Sentinels based on the original team! Jean Grey sacrifices her very life to save her teammates on planetary re-entry! And the first Hellfire Gala! Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Justin Wilder!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Man-Killer! With Joe Jones and Sara Century! Plus a Red Skull conversation with Shawn Porett!

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:10:25 +0000

Katrina Luisa Van Horn! The Man-Killer is a WILD character from the mid-1970s, born directly from the SCUM Manifesto and some intense second wave feminist history. Join Chad, Sara Century, and Joe Jones for this crazy and educational conversation. Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Shawn Porett!

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the Trial of the Phoenix... Baron Zemo?!? Featuring Num1cosplay, Derek Nichols, Shawn Porett, Robyn Moffat, and Hussein Rashid!

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 23:47:22 +0000

That's right, Jean Grey was the second Phoenix... the first... Baron Helmut Zemo, son of the man who killed Bucky! (Well, kinda). The November theme concludes with the hilarious trial of the future leader of the Thunderbolts... featuring Robyn Moffat, Derek Nichols, Num1cosplay, Hussein Rashid, and Shawn Porrett! Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Richard Hall! (aaaand... it's my birthday! Happy birthday to me!) Episode art by Seth Martel!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Koi Boi! With Ryan North!

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:32:55 +0000

Chad finally gets to meet Ryan North, the writer of the incredible series Squirrel Girl (one of my all time favorites). And, in a Pride month celebration, the focus shifts to Ken Shiga, Koi Boi, a pun-loving fish enthusiast, a verified super-hero, and a transgender man! After, J Kosmic joins me for a Red Skull story!

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What If Captain America Were Revived Today? With Tini Howard and Phillip Sevy! Then Marvel Zombies Destroy with Emmett Yonemura and Sarah Gailey!

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 21:47:10 +0000

The odd topic of fascism in pop culture continues on Graymalkin Lane in a pair of episodes that will make you laugh, learn, and think critically. First, Tini Howard and Phillip Sevy join me to discuss a world where Wolverine and Jean Grey joined the X-Patriots to fight for humanity in a world overrun by the Red Skull! Then Emmett Yonemura and Sarah Gailey join to take that theme with me on acid, involving Howard the Duck and N*zi zombies! And then a weeeeeird story review with Christian Smith!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Graymalkin! With Marc Guggenheim and Tom O'Connor!

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:16:11 +0000

Jonas Graymalkin arrives on Graymalkin Lane! And creator Marc Guggenheim is with him! A mutant with powers of shadow and super-strength, Jonas grew up in a different time, one where he wasn't accepted for who he was. And his potential is staggering! Plus, Gregory Wright joins Chad for a Red Skull conversation!

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Avengers 1959! Featuring Cameron Hebron, Matt Parent, Ruthanne Price, Scotty deGeest, and Manolis Vamvounis!

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:00:25 +0000

Remember that time Sabretooth joined the Avengers in the 1950s, alongside Kraven the Hunter, Namora, Nick Fury, the Blonde Phantom, and more? Going back to some old Howard Chaykin and Brian Michael Bendis stories, we delve into some deeep Marvel lore as the Avengers of the 1950s smash some fascists in the face! (And you aren't ready for Doctorangutan). Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Patricio Oliver!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Goblyn and Pathway! With Harum Scarum and Chapman Blake!

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:49:22 +0000

Jump back into the world of Alpha Flight with Chad, Harum Scarum, and Chapman Blake, to talk about two mutant twins, Pathway, who can open portals to other dimensions, and Goblyn, a bestial predator who just wants to belong. Conversations about evil anti-mutant parents, Dream Queens, and neurodivergence will leave you wanting more of these two! Plus a Red Skull conversation with DG Chichester!

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X-Men 99 Script Read! Deathstar, Rising! And an interview with Stephen Roman!

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:57:35 +0000

The theme on the podcast in November is fascism in pop culture! And we open with a script read of X-Men 99, with the X-Men facing off against the mad plans of Steven Lang! Then stay tuned for an interview with Stephen Roman, the author of the X-Men Chaos Engine trilogy! All that plus a Red Skull conversation with Steve Duda!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Lee Forrester! With Anthony Laudani and Alicia Wilder!

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:37 +0000

It's the Aleytys Forrester episode! Chad is joined by Alicia Wilder and Anthony Laudani to discuss this fan favorite supporting character. A tough-as-nails ship captain, Lee has been Cyclops' rebound, Magneto's shipwrecked girlfriend, and a frequent foe of characters like D'Spayre and Belasco! Then stay tuned for a Red Skull conversation with Carrie Harris!

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the Trials of the Son of Satan and Satana!

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:01:42 +0000

It's Halloween on Graymalkin Lane, and we are here to celebrate with the Trials of the Son of Satan and Satana, the devil's half-human children on earth! Both debuting in the 1970s, these characters played into the Marvel horror line in the sexiest way possible. It's the bare chest and the pentagram, the boob window, and the boots with the fur... Laugh and learn with Chad and friends Matt and Alison Parent, Scott Free, Susan Kirtley, and Sara Century! Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Murewa Ayodele! And look at this cover art by Seth Martel!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Razor-Fist! With TJ Neece and Ken Crist!

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:55:29 +0000

Warning: this one gets... graphic! Listener discretion advised! It's the public release of my episode on the Razor-Fist triplets! And this one gets... weird. And kinky. And gross. And who would be more fun than TJ Neece and Ken Crist for this one! Then stay tuned for a Red Skull conversation with Dotun Akande!

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X-Men Origins: Sabretooth 1 with Erica Schultz, Jacob Thompson, and Josh Bruckner! ! Ruins of Ravencroft: Sabretooth 1: with Tony Fleecs, Ken Crist, and Matt Parent!

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:32:54 +0000

Victor Creed arrives on Graymalkin Lane in a pair of X-Men prequel books! We open on Sabretooth's rough childhood, with Erica Schultz here to talk about her new Sabretooth book! Then we jump over to one of Sabretooth's early jobs at Ravencroft with Tony Fleecs, who is here to talk about Omega Kids! Plus a Red Skull conversation with Scotty deGeest!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Amber Hunt, the Phoenix! With Terry Kavanagh and Hussein Rashid!

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:19:18 +0000

Let's take a journey into the bizarre UltraForce! Characters brought into the Marvel Universe for a brief period in the 90s, that gave us things like Prime and the All-New Exiles! But the poster child for it all? Bratty student Amber Hunt! Whose story is.... insane. And involves the Phoenix Force! With Terry Kavanagh and Hussein Rashid! Plus a Red Skull story with Derek Kunsken!

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Captain Britain 5-8: Riot on Regent Street! Script Reading!

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:55:28 +0000

Chad is joined by the Brit Crew (Ben Hume! Geezah Gobble! Christian Smith! Robyn Moffat! James-Lee Campbell!) to give you the next chapter in the epic story of Brian Braddock: Captain Britain! First, it'st he deviastating effect of the dangerous Hurricane, whose power lies in his little backpack! Then, the evil Dr. Synne attacks, and he has control over the mind of... making her Graymalkin debut... Betsy Braddock! (Jamie is here, too!) Plus a Red Skull conversation with Chandler Poling!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Acroyear! With Alan White and Darrell Taylor!

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:01:18 +0000

Journey into the Microverse with the Micronauts! Commander Rann, Marionette, Bug... and Acroyear, the noble king in exile! Alan White and Darrell Taylor join Chad in a conversation about the world of the X-Men, Star Wars, and epic storytelling in the world of an epic hero. Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Colby Melvin!

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Champions 4: Murder at Malibu! Avengers 140: A Journey to the Center of the Ant!

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:41 +0000

It's a double script reading to open the month! First, the cast from the Champions enacts the next adventure of Beast and Iceman with the Champions in a Claremont story involving an evil doctor creating super-soldiers! Then it's over to the world of Beast in the Avengers! Remember that serum Hank created that turned him blue? Now it's needed to save the life of Yellowjacket as Vision and Scarlet Witch return to the team! Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Phillip Sevy!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Llyra! With Glenn Herdling and DManda Martini!

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:30:37 +0000

Are you ready for Llyra Morris? Perhaps the greatest foe of the Sub-Mariner, Llyra is a little-known mutant, a human/Lemurian hybrid, who is giving the best messy energy ever. Chad is joined by Namor writer Glenn Herdling and the hilarious DManda Martini for this character journey. Also, a Red Skull conversation with Theo Chase!

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What If Storm Had Remained a Thief? Featuring Terry Blas and Josh Trujillo!

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:14:40 +0000

Chad is joined by Terry Blas and Josh Trujillo to take a jaunt into a side universe, where Storm remained a thief in Cairo, then later had an epic fight with the X-Men as an adult! It's an Ann Nocenti story! Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Sean Beveredge!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Alexei Vazhin! With Tristan Palmgren and Derek Kunsken!

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:20:55 +0000

Alexei Vazhin is the director of the KGB in the Marvel Universe, a man whose shifting political alliances combine with his world-view of super-human dangers in complex ways as he weaves in and out of the worlds of the X-Men, Hulk, the Avengers, and more! Tristan Palmgren and Derek Kunsken join Chad for a fascinating conversation! Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Ken Crist!

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the Trial of Agatha Harkness! Featuring Num1, Alicia Wilder, Kevin Kiniry, Scotty deGeest, and Taylor Vessel!

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:50:44 +0000

It's the season of the witch! Taking every ounce of love from Agatha All Along, we delve into the odd comic book life of one Agatha Harkness, who takes her journey backwards, from crone to mother to maiden! Chad is joined by Taylor Vessell, Alicia Wilder, Num1, Kevin Kiniry and Scotty deGeest for a hilarious and thought-provoking witchy episode! With cover art by Seth Martel! Plus a Red Skull conversation with Daryl Lawrence!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Catseye! With Ruthanne Price and Charles A. Bush!

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:00:26 +0000

Sharon Smith is Catseye, a playful purple member of the Hellions, with an unforgettable speech pattern, appearance, and viewpoint, she's a fascinating view into the world of mutants! Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Derek Nichols!

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Captain Britain 3-4: Mayhem on a Monday Morning! Plus an interview with Al Ewing!

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:00:40 +0000

Marvel Magic Month continues, and we open with a conversation about the Marvel Cosmos with Al Ewing! Then it's the next installment of the adventures of Captain Britain, with James-Lee Campbell, Geezah Gobble, Christian Smith, Ben Rome, and Robyn Moffat! And then a Red Skull conversation with Harum Scarum!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Bishop the Last X-Man! With Joe Harris and Jason Liebig!

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:20:31 +0000

Bishop, the time traveler from the future come to the past, once spent some extended time in a different future with a team of wayward mutants and misfits... but Fitzroy, Shard, and one last Sentinel are also there! Chad is joined by series writer Joe Harris and editor Jason Liebig for this unexpected journey. Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Kevin Kiniry!

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Marvel Tarot! With David Sexton and Michael Elliott!

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:05:07 +0000

The exploration into the world of Marvel Magic continues Into the world of Marvel Tarot! David Sexton was tasked with making the encyclopedia of magic, using all the rules that had been established before, and this was the amazing result! With Professor Michael Elliott! Plus a Red Skull conversation with Joe Jones!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Stevie Hunter! With Num1 and Carrie Harris!

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:42:12 +0000

Congresswoman Stephanie Hunter! Former ballet dancer, former ballet teacher, and fan-favorite X-Men ally, Stevie is a Claremont creation who has complex relationships with multiple characters, but more than anything captures that energy of what it's like to be an artist unable to create. Num1 and Carrie Harris join Chad for this thoughtful episode! Then D'Manda Martini is back to talk about a Red Skull story!

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X-Men 98: Merry Christmas, X-Men--the Sentinels Have Returned! Script Reading! Plus an interview with Matt Ruff!

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:00:16 +0000

The Sentinels have attacked on Christmas! And the X-Men weren't ready! Join Chad and the gang for a hilarious and epic script reading as Claremont's epic run on X-Men officially accelerates! Then, it's an interview with Matt Ruff, author of Lovecraft Country, all about Lovecraftian horror and Marvel magic! And Alison Parent joins Chad for a conversation about the Red Skull!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Artie! With Kevin Kiniry and Michael Anderson!

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:16 +0000

New episode! And it's one of Chad's all time favorites... Artie Maddicks! An emoji-projecting mute mutant, Artie is the child of an evil scientist turned mutant hero, and one who represents childhood and innocence for the X-Men! Alongside his buddy Leech, Artie has more potential and history than you'd think! And Chad is joined by his buddies, Michael Anderson and Kevin Kiniry for this one! And then stay tuned for a Red Skull episode with Hussein Rashid!

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the Trial of Whirlwind! Featuring Derek Nichols, Num1, Shawn Porett, Justin Kosmic, and Daniel Gilford!

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:37:37 +0000

David Cannon, aka the Human Top, aka the Whirlwind! One of Marvel's earliest mutants, but one who barely has anything to do with the X-Men! With his impressive spinny-wind powers, Whirlwind is a frequent foe of Giant-Man, the Avengers, and Iron Man, and it's time for his trial! (I promise you'll laugh) Also includes a Red Skull conversation with the incredible Peter Sanderson!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Psycho-Man! With Molly Lazer and Daryl Lawrence!

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:29:00 +0000

Fear! Doubt! Hate! With the Psycho-Man! Frequently a Fantastic Four villain, the Psycho-Man has a few key stories with the X-Men as well, and he has involvement in some truly insane stories across the years. Remember Susan Storm-Richards as Malice? Chad is joined by guests Molly Lazer and Daryl Lawrence! Then, stay tuned for a Red Skull conversation with the Seth Martel!

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What If Wolverine Led Alpha Flight? Featuring Simon Furman and Daryl Lawrence!

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:54:11 +0000

Jump into the world of What If 59, by Simon Furman and Bryan Hitch! And Simon is here, with Daryl Lawrence (of True North) to talk all about a world where the X-Men died and Wolverine stayed with Alpha Flight! Including a Red Skull conversation with Erica Schultz!

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Bonus Patreon Release: the Gibbon! With Theodate!

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 06:54:17 +0000

Chad is joined by guest Theodate to discuss one of Marvel's earliest mutants, Martin Blank: the Gibbon! An ally/enemy of Spider-Man, the Gibbon has a series of sadsack adventures before becoming the featured star in the Marvel Apes universe! Then it's a conversation on the Red Skull with Matt Parent!

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Captain Britain 1 and 2! And an interview with Kieron Gillen!

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:00:25 +0000

Brian Braddock: Captain Britain arrives on Graymalkin Lane, with a hilarious and campy script reading by an entire cast of queer British and Scottish X-Men nerd friends! But first, an interview with Kieron Gillen about his epic work across decades at Marvel! And stay tuned after for a Red Skull conversation with Scott Free!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Abraham Cornelius! With Escape the Mojoverse!

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:32:00 +0000

Matt and Allison Parent, of Escape the Mojoverse, join Chad to delve deep into the world of Weapon X, focusing on the infamous Dr. Abraham Cornelius! Be ready for body horror and so much Adamantium. And including a Red Skull conversation with Robyn Moffat!

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Avengers 139: Prescription Violence! And Champions 3: Assault on Olympus!

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Our script readings of the mid-70s adventures continue! In Avengers 139, Wasp is in a coma, and the mutant Whirlwind attacks! And Beast sees Hank Pym not handle it well at all. And then in Champions 3, Iceman and Angel join the Champions in finishing up their heterosexual adventures in Olympus!

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Bonus Patreon Release: GW Bridge! With Andre Mason!

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:20:21 +0000

Andre Mason joins Chad to talk about George Washington Bridge, the muscly career mercenary who is sometimes the government-foil of Cable, sometimes the commander of S.H.I.E.L.D., and sometimes the exhausted old soldier. Get a whole education on a character with a lot of potential! And then, a Red Skull conversation with Emmett Yonemura!

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The Trial of Piotr Rasputin! Featuring Derek Kunsken, Tristan Palmgren, Harum Scarum, Justin Wilder, and Rob Salerno!

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:30:19 +0000

Piotr Rasputin is many things--a hero, a defector, a metal powerhouse, an artist, a lover, a brother--and we are here to celebrate all of this amazing character as we put him on trial for his crimes! Come and discover what you've loved about Colossus all along--with Derek Kunsken, Tristan Palmgren, Harum Scarum, Justin Wilder, and Rob Salerno! And after, Jorge Gonzalez joins for a conversation about the Red Skull!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Tusk! With Lodro Rinzler!

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:26:11 +0000

It's Tusk time! This character, the big strong guy who fights with the Dark Riders, has an unforgettable visual, and he's probably someone burned into your memory--but someone you also never think about! Chad and guest Lodro Rinzler (from X-Men Horoscopes) join to delve deep into the world of the Dark Riders! Plus, a a Red Skull conversation with Num1cosplay!

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Colossus Bloodline 1-5! Featuring Jorge Gonzalez and Ben Raab!

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:03 +0000

X-Men writers Jorge Gonzalez and Ben Raab joined Chad for a discussion about the 90s series Colossus: Bloodline! His last name is Rasputin, and there is a certain famous historical figure who shares that last name, and this David Hine series redefines everything we know about Colossus. And Mikhail is here, too! Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Annie Nocenti!

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Bonus Patreon Episode: Peter Corbeau! With Derek Nichols and Daniel Gilford!

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:36 +0000

It's a climate science episode with Daniel Gilford and Derek Nichols, focusing on X-Men ally, super-genius Peter Corbeau! He launched Starcore, he has a fishing boat named after a fictional alien princess, and he has two Pulitzer prizes, though we don't know what for...

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X-Men Liberators! With Joe Harris and Jason Liebig!

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:52:23 +0000

Colossus month continues with a review of the series X-Men Liberators, with series writer Joe Harris, and Jason Liebig! Taking a rare journey out of continuity to a trip that Piotr had back to Russia where he discovers some dark secrets about his homeland. Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Trung-le Nguyen!

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Blackheart! With Annie Nocenti and Anthony Oliveira!

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:25:00 +0000

Blackheart smells of blood and roses... Annie Nocent joins Chad to talk about her creation, with John Romita Jr, of the son of Mephisto, Blackheart! And Anthony Oliveira is here, too, as Blackheart is a member of his amazing work on Avengers Academy! Then stay tuned for a brief conversation about the Red Skull with Ben Raab!

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X-Men 97/Classic X-Men 4 Script Reading! My Brother, My Enemy! Plus an interview with Paty Cockrum!

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:30:18 +0000

Chad is joined by show favorites to read through a script of Uncanny X-Men 97, and Classic X-Men 4! Havok and Lorna, who takes the name Polaris, are turned by Eric the Red against their teammates! And Nightcrawler gets an image inducer! Then an interview with Paty Cockrum! And a brief Red Skull conversation with Sarah Gailey!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Lorna the Jungle Girl! With Harum Scarum and Robyn Moffat!

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:21:48 +0000

Chad is joined by Harum Scarum and Robyn Moffat to talk about a 1950s Marvel title: Lorna the Jungle Girl! We discuss hilarious (and oft-problematic stories) in pre-Marvel history that set up trends we are still seeing in comics today! Then, Sara Century joins Chad for a conversation about the Red Skull!

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Origin II with Patrick Derby and Lodro Rinzler!

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:55:38 +0000

Pride Month concludes with a review of Kieron Gillen's Origin II, as we tell an early substantial chapter in the lives of Wolverine, Sabretooth, and Mr. Sinister! Chad is joined by Patrick Derby and Lodro Rinzler for this deep dive! Then it's the first installment of our Red Skull minis, with Austin Gorton!

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Bonus Patreon Release: the H'ylthri! With Patrick Lugo!

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:08:40 +0000

The who? The H'ylthri! These weird plant dudes are scary! A race of tree men from K'un-Lun, the H'ylthri feed on people in stasis pods, and they once completely controlled Wolverine! Ready for some Claremont and Byrne stories you probably haven't read? Chad is joined by Patrick Lugo for this crazy ride.

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the Trial of Heather Douglas! Featuring Alicia Wilder, Susan Kirtley, Sara Century, Robyn Moffat, and Steve Duda!

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:00:46 +0000

Whether you know her as Madame MacEvil, Heather Douglas, or the Dragon of the Moon, Moondragon is unforgettable! A bald, bikini-clad moon priestess with a haughty arrogance and telepathy to boot, Moondragon is also queer, so happy Pride month! Chad is joined by Steve Duda, Sara Century, Alicia Wilder, Susan Kirtley, and Robyn Moffat for this insightful trial on one of his favorite characters!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Plant-Man! With Markisan Naso and Phillip Lundquist!

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Samuel Smithers! A gardener changed into a plant-powered camp fashion icon, Plant-Man is a classic Marvel villain with some of the most ridiculous stories ever, and he even joined the Thunderbolts once! Chad is joined by friends Phillip Lundquist and Markisan Naso for this one!

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What If 2! Featuring Christie Porter, Harum Scarum, and Phillip Sevy! And Rampaging Hulk 2: And Then: the X-Men! Featuring Matt and Allison Parent!

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:08:00 +0000

Special Pride Episode! First, Chad is joined by Harum, Phillip, and Christie, talking all about being Non-Binary before we hit a shocking X-Men story in What if 2: What If the Hulk Had the Brain of Bruce Banner? Then the hosts of Escape the Mojoverse keep the fun going with another weird X-Men story from Rampaging Hulk 2!

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Bonus Patreon Release: X-Cutioner! With Shawn Porrett and Num1cosplay!

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

THIS ####ing guy. Carl Denti is a mutant-killing assassin with a very weird ethical code, and an even weirder suit of alien armor, with some even weirder ties to X-Men history. Plus there is a second guy who is somehow worse, what with all the hate crimes. Chad is joined by Shawn Porrett and Num1cosplay to discuss this intense X-Men villain!

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Marvel Team-Up 38: Night of the Griffin! Featuring Tom Brevoort and Mark Russell!

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 02:06:47 +0000

Remember Johnny Horton: the Griffin? Well, he's back for revenge on the Beast for an aerial battle in the rain! But Spider is here too! But first an interview with conductor of X, Tom Brevoort, and X-Factor writer, Mark Russell!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Kraven the Hunter Jr! Featuring D'Manda Martini and Scott Free!

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:03:00 +0000

Remember Sergei Kravinoff? Maybe you saw his recent movie. Well, Kraven has a bisexual kid named Al. And he's a mutant who talks to animals! Chad, D'Manda, and Scott review the history of this insane character and review the recent Kraven movie! Be ready for some truly wild story reviews.

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Champions 2: Whom the Gods Would Join! And Avengers 138: Stranger in a Strange Man! Double Script Reading!

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:04:00 +0000

It's a double script reading! First, we return to the world of the Champions--Iceman and Angel are caught up in the madness of the Olympian gods on UCLA campus! Then it's back over to the Avengers, where Beast and Moondragon are new members, just in time to handle the threat of the Stranger (Shh, it's the Toad)!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Gideon! With Alan White and Darrell Taylor!

Thu, 29 May 2025 00:36:31 +0000

It's your favorite green-ponied immortal capitalist profiteer--he can copy your powers AND he has a robotic manservant who scrubs his buttocks! It's Gideon! Chad is joined by Alan White and Darrell Taylor for this informative and hilarious episode.

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the Trial of Jamie Madrox: the Multiple Man: Featuring DManda Martini, Phillip Lundquist, Scott Free, Matt Parent, and Daryl Lawrence!

Sun, 25 May 2025 23:37:44 +0000

Rest in Peace, Peter David! Graymalkin Lane is pleased to celebrate his immense talent with the Trial of Jamie Madrox, the Multiple Man, a character that Peter made beloved! Come and celebrate this hilarious character, who has one of the most complicated mutant powers of all time!

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Bonus Patreon Release: the Red Queen! With Manolis Vamvounis and Arturo Rojas!

Wed, 21 May 2025 22:19:28 +0000

You know how sci-fi gets wonky and makes your head hurt sometimes? This is gonna be one of those. Cause there is the evil twin... but then there is the alternate counterpart of the evil twin posing as the good twin by recruiting an alternate counterpart of the good twin's kind of son to eat the good twins in every universe... See what I mean? Prepare to laugh, scream, and cackle in this one. (Prepare for adult content).

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What If 16: Wolverine Meets Conan! With Janice Chiang and Glenn Herdling!

Mon, 19 May 2025 08:01:00 +0000

Take a random ride into the world of What If... at a key moment in X-Men history, Wolverine ends up in the Hyborian Age, meeting Conan the Barbarian! And hilarity ensues! But first an interview with infamous letterer Janice Chiang, and the issue's writer, Glenn Herdling!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Blind Faith! With Ruthanne Price and Charles Bush!

Thu, 15 May 2025 10:01:00 +0000

The oft-overlooked Blind Faith is a powerful telepath based in Russia, guiding a generation of mutants through difficult times. He's like Professor X, but also... a priest? Featuring Ruthanne Price and Charles Bush!

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Ororo: Before the Storm 1-4! Featuring Murewa Ayodele, Jed MacKay, Andre Mason, Harum Scarum, and Num1cosplay!

Mon, 12 May 2025 08:02:26 +0000

It's a Storm episode! First, an interview with Storm's current writers: Murewa Ayodele (Storm series) and Jed MacKay (Avengers)! Then it's a visit to Storm's childhood in the series Ororo: Before the Storm, with Andre Mason, Num1cosplay, and Harum Scarum!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Senyaka! Featuring Mike Rossi and Derek Nichols!

Thu, 08 May 2025 08:50:08 +0000

A member of the Acolytes, Suvik Senyaka is a mutant with electric death tentacles who occupies an odd place in the pantheon of mutant villains. Chad is joined by Mike Rossi and Derek Nichols to dive deep into the history of a very 90s villain, whose connections range from Magneto to Selene!

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X-Men 96: Night of the Demon! And Classic X-Men 3: Mourning! Plus a Tribute to Mark Gruenwald with Cat Schuller-Gruenwald!

Mon, 05 May 2025 11:27:24 +0000

The month opens with a script reading of X-Men 96 and Classic X-Men 3! Thunderbird is laid to rest as the X-Men face the threat of Kierrok the Damned, leader of the N'Garai! Then Steve Duda and Chad interview the delightful Cat Schuller-Gruenwald in a tribute to her late husband, Mark Gruenwald!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Bolt! With Justin Wilder and Justin Kosmic!

Thu, 01 May 2025 08:10:46 +0000

Chris Bradley was just a regular kid from a regular family until his mutant powers activated... and the Legacy Virus with it. On the run with the Friends of Humanity after him, Bolt joined the New Warriors and allied with the X-Men and Maverick to help him survive! Get the whole history on this oft-overlooked mutant character, with Chad, Justin Kosmic, and Justin Wilder!

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the Trial of Patsy Walker: Hellcat!

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:03:19 +0000

Patsy Walker was a child star back in the 1940s before joining the Avengers, and later the Defenders, as the happy-go-lucky Hellcat! But Patsy has a dark side, and the worst taste in men... Chad and a panel of wonderful jurors make it all about Hellcat today! Featuring Sara Century, Kevin Kiniry, Ruthanne Price, Christian Smith, and Noelle Reed!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Negasonic Teenage Warhead! With Robyn Moffat!

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

It's the long-awaited release of the episode on Negasonic Teenage Warhead: Ellie Phimester herself! Chad is joined by Robyn Moffat for a deep conversation about the complexity of this character, focusing on trans narratives. Warning: this one has adult language and themes!

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X-Men Origins: Nightcrawler 1: Nativity! Featuring David Moro and Seth Martel!

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:27:20 +0000

Kurt Wagner is the beloved blue swashbuckling, teleporting member of the X-Men known as Nightcrawler! Chad is joined by X-Men super-fan David Moro (Classic X-Men!) and artist Seth Martel to delve into the comprehensive history of Nightcrawler!

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Bonus Patreon Release Indra! Featuring Khelan Bhatia and Ryan Krull!

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:04 +0000

Paras Gavaskar is Indra, a mutant named for the Hindu armorer of heaven, joined Academy X after his powers manifested. And as the world for mutants grew darker, Paras wrestled with his Jain beliefs, and perhaps his own sexuality. Chad is joined by two of the gents from Homo Superior: Khelan Bhatia and Ryan Krull, to explore the potential of this incredible character.

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X-Men Origins: Colossus 1! Featuring Sarah Gailey and Erica Schultz!

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:13:18 +0000

Chad is joined by Sarah Gailey and Erica Schultz, to talk all about fight choreography in comics, then we celebrate the character Piotr Rasputin, exploring his origins in depth!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Master Pandemonium! With Alex Segura and Sara Century!

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:01:35 +0000

Martin Preston made a deal with the devil, and became the repository for a horde of demons! Sometimes a lonely derelict, sometimes an egomaniacal evil mustache-twirling super-villain, Master Pandemonium is a freaky and hilarious foe for our heroes. And Chad is here with Sara Century and Alex Segura to talk all about him!

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Avengers 137: We Do Seek Out New Avengers! And Champions 1: The World Still Needs the Champions!

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Two groups of talented nerdy friends gather for two 70s script readings! First, the bouncing blue Beast joins the Avengers alongside Moondragon, and the heroes struggle against the cosmic powers of the Stranger! (Or is it...?) Then, Angel and Iceman have enrolled at UCLA, but portals are opening all over campus, and Pluto, lord of the underworld is behind it! It's the Avengers... AND the Champions, in one episode!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Albert and Elsie-Dee! With Phillip Sevy and Christie Porter!

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:15:13 +0000

One of the many facets of Wolverine, outside the samurai, the super-hero, the berserker, and the soldier... that of the reluctant teacher. Pair him with a sidekick like Kitty or Jubilee and see what happens. Well, what if we take that device and apply it to robots! Meet Albert *bzt* and Elsie-Dee, in the most baby-talk episode of Graymalkin Lane you'll ever hear! Featuring real life partners, Philip Sevy and Christie Porter!

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Giant-Size X-Men 4: Finding Home! Featuring David Cutler and Steve Orlando!

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:19:35 +0000

Our month dedicated to John Proudstar ends with one last story, called Finding Home, from Giant-Size X-Men 4! With artist David Cutler and writer Steve Orlando, who both worked on the Thunderbird redesign in the Krakoa years!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Warlord Khan! With Num1Cosplay and Sarah Starrshine!

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:24:45 +0000

In the era of X-Treme X-Men, Claremont and Larroca introduce us to Warlord Khan, a purple-skinned extradimensional conquerer who has only one weakness... a beautiful woman who doesn't want him at all: Storm. Chad is joined by Num1Cosplay and Sarah Starrshine to laugh our way through a Storm story!

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About John Proudstar! Featuring Jon Proudstar, Masheila Rockwell, Michael Sheyashe, Ben Rome, and Scotty White!

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:03:59 +0000

In Giant-Size X-Men, we meet John Proudstar: Thunderbird, an Apache veteran with super-strength! And two issues later... he was gone. Chad is joined by an incredible panel of Native American story-tellers to discuss the importance o this character and his impact on the industry! With cover art by Seth Martel!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Matsu'o Tsurayaba! With Caroline Bird and Melanie Bolen!

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:22:10 +0000

Chad is joined by Caroline Bird and Melanie Bolen to discuss the complicated origins of Matsu'o Tsurayaba! Once the love interest of Kwannon, this character is a criminal affiliated with the Hand who does some truly despicable things. Tied to some surprising characters, Matsu'o unlocks a part of Wolverine that we don't often see in comics...

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Giant-Size X-Men 3: Teamwork! Featuring Marsheila Rockwell and Michael Sheyashe!

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:51:13 +0000

Neal Adams returns to show us a bonding story between the X-Men shortly after the new team forms in Giant-Size X-Men 3! Chad is joined by storytellers and academics Marsheila Rockwell and Michael Sheyashe as Thunderbird month continues!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Hellcow! With Josh Trujillo!

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:52:25 +0000

Josh Trujillo joins Chad to talk about the Bovine Blood-Beast himself: Hellcow! Turned by Dracula herself, Hellcow hungers for blood... and don't drink her milk! Take a journey through the wild and ridiculous history of Hellcow!

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X-Men Gold 1: Options! Featuring Jon Proudstar, Jim Terry, and Weyodi OldBear!

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Thunderbird month continues as we interview Jon Proudstar (yes, you read that right), Jim Terry, and Weyodi OldBear! Then we just to a story from X-Men Gold called Options, by Len Wein and Jorge Molina!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Forearm! With Ken Crist!

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:59:07 +0000

Forearmed is forewarned! Ken Crist joins Chad for an episode all about Michael McCain, Forearm, from the Mutant Liberation Front!

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X-Men 95/Classic X-Men 2: Warhunt script reading! Plus Marvel 2: Danger Room is Down! With Karla Pacheco and Pere Perez!

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:45:02 +0000

Be ready for a full month of content celebrating John Proudstar: Thunderbird this month on Graymalkin Lane! Beginning with... his death? Oh no! The gang returns for a hilarious script-reading of X-Men 95 (Warhunt!) and Classic X-Men 2 (First Friends!)! Then Karla Pacheco and Pere Perez are here to chat, and we review an early-placed X-Men story from Marvel 2: Danger Room is Down!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Warhawk! With Patrick Lugo and Justin Kosmachuk!

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:35:02 +0000

Warhawk, Mitchell Tanner, survived the war by doing terrible things, then he became a version of a Super-Soldier, his origins tied to Luke Cage and Weapon X! A deadly if infrequent foe of the X-Men, Warhawk is a character used in some deeply problematic stories, and Chad is here with Patrick Lugo and Justin Kosmachuk to teach you all about him!

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the Trial of Shanna the She-Devil! With Susan Kirtley, Alicia Wilder, Harum Scarum, Robyn Moffat, and Taylor Vessell!

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:37:22 +0000

It's the trial of Shanna the She-Devil! A veterinarian and Olympic athlete who left civilization behind, first for Africa, then the Savage Land... With a wild history, Shanna has become a mainstay supporting character over the decades! Chad is joined by Susan Kirtley, Harum Scarum, Robyn Moffat, Taylor Vessell, and Alicia Wilder to talk about, well, white jungle ladies!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Nightside! With Ryan Cady!

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:45 +0000

Writer Ryan Cady joins Chad to talk about Nightside, the member of the Imperial Guard who wields shadow as a weapon! The discussion showcases the potential of each of the Guard characters with the right focus...

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine 1: the Birth of a Weapon! Featuring Geof Isherwood, Gregory Wright, and Glenn Herdling!

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:42:20 +0000

In 2009, Chris Yost and Mark Texeira added to the early story of Wolverine in some key and shocking ways, giving startling revelations about what happened when Professor X recruited him! Chad is joined by the incredible talents of artist Geof Isherwood and writers Gregory Wright and Glenn Herdling, and Logan's claws are out!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Ozymandias! With Anthony Oliveira and Leah Williams!

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:54:00 +0000

"Look upon my works, ye mighty, and despair!" Ozymandias, an ancient man carved into stone by Apocalypse and forced to serve as record keeper for centuries, Ozymandias is an oft-overlooked X-Men foe. Chad is joined by the stellar combination of Leah Williams and Anthony Oliveira to examine this fascinating character.

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What If 23: What If the All-New All-Different X-Men Had Never Existed? Featuring Marc Guggenheim, Jason Liebig, and John Layman!

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 23:27:27 +0000

In a world where the original X-Men were the ones to defeat Krakoa, their adventures continued as the new team was never recruited! Chad is joined by the all-star line-up of Marc Guggenheim, Jason Liebig, and John Layman to delve into a very continuity-dense What If story!

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Bonus Patreon Release: the MCRTF! With Jeff Jensen and Kevin Kiniry!

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:24:35 +0000

In the early 2000s, Jeff Jensen wrote the second volume of X-Factor, a layered story abut the complex world of mutants from the perspective of two human FBI agents. Chad and Kevin Kiniry interview Jeff all about this oft-overlooked series and the potential of its characters!

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X-Men 94/Classic X-Men 1 script reading! Plus X-Men Gold: with Alejandro Arbona and Chapman Blake!

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:22:37 +0000

The crew returns for a script reading of X-Men 94 and Classic X-Men 1! After an amorous and upsetting first night at the mansion, the X-Men rush to save the country from Count Nefaria and the Ani-Men! Then it's a Banshee/Sunfire story from X-Men Gold, featuring Alejandro Arbona and Chapman Blake!

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Amelia Voght! With TJ Neece and Ruthanne Price!

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:12:29 +0000

Amelia Voght! The one-time love interest of Charles Xavier, Amelia Voght is a nurse and a mutant who can change herself to smoke and teleport. Later a member of the Acolytes, she has a deep internal struggle with what it means to be a mutant. Featuring guests TJ Neece and Ruthanne Price!

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About Krakoa! With Jordan White, Leah Williams, Bob Quinn, and Sara Century!

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:45:54 +0000

About Krakoa! The island that walks like a man was initially portrayed as a radioactive monster and overtime became th living homeland of mutant kind! And then there are all the clones and hybrids along the way... We open 2025 with our first academic panel, celebrating all things Krakoa... with Jordan White, Leah Williams, Bob Quinn, and Sara Century! (Cover art here by Seth Christian Martel!)

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Bonus Patreon Release: the Super-Agents of Hydra! Featuring DG Chichester and Gregory Wright!

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:14:42 +0000

The baseline for evil at Marvel Comics has always been the N*zi, beginning with Captain America punching Hitler right at the beginning. And so many super-powered versions of these villains exist to plague heroes from every walk of life. Chad is joined by DG Chichester and Gregory Wright to talk about some of the wild turns these stories have taken over the years.

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What If 9: What if the X-Men had Died on Their Very First Mission? Featuring Kelly Corvese and Jaye Gardner!

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:02:00 +0000

In this alternate world, things went a bit differently on Krakoa, and the new X-Men all died! 90s Marvel editors Kelly Corvese and Jaye Gardner join for their first interviews in years to talk about an ad-hoc team of X-Men just a world away!

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Bonus Patreon Release: M.O.D.A.M! Featuring Stephanie Williams and Sara Century!

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:09:02 +0000

M.O.D.A.M.! If you loved the journey into the weird world of M.O.D.O.K. we took on Graymalkin Lane last May, you'll be thrilled to the attention given to this odd Marvel villain full of potential and ever-shifting origins! Featuring the amazing duo of Stephanie Williams and Sara Century!

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Journey Into Mystery: The Birth of Krakoa! Featuring Eric Koda! Risa Rococoa! Kevin Kiniry!

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:27:21 +0000

A nuclear bomb is dropped on a foreign mutant island... but the Howling Commandos were already there! Graymalkin Lane celebrates a powerful story about a mutant radioactive monster with artist Eric Koda and super-fans Risa Rococa and Kevin Kiniry!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Bling! With Tiffie Starchild!

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:40:52 +0000

Chad is joined by the wonderful Tiffie Starchild to talk all about Bling! Roxanne Washington is a mutant with diamond skin, the daughter of rappers, and is a lesbian with a brilliant brain for adventure. Chad and Tiffie laugh their way through this amazing character full of potential!

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Giant-Size X-Men 1: Second Genesis Script Reading! Plus a tribute to Len Wein with Mike Carlin and Terry Kavanagh!

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:54:34 +0000

It's an All-New, All-Different Graymalkin Lane, and we open with a massive script reading of the single most famous X-Men comic of all time! New logo, new song, new format!

With Chad Anderson as your narrator, Seth Martel as Cyclops, Alicia Wilder as Marvel Girl, Scott Free as Iceman, Andre Mason as Angel, Justin Wilder as Professor X, Justin Kosmic as Havok, Isabel Dieppa as Lorna Dane, Arturo Rojas as Wolverine, Harum Scarum as Storm, Kevin Kiniry as Nightcrawler, Phillip Sevy as Colossus, Justin Park as Sunfire, Sean Beveridge as Banshee, Scotty White as Thunderbird, and Taylor Vessel as Krakoa!

Then it's a tribute to writer Len Wein with industry greats Mike Carlin and Terry Kavanagh!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Charlotte Jones! With Mz. Skittles and Dominic Middleton!

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 10:33:01 +0000

Charlotte Jones! Nurse-turned-cop and single mother Charlotte Jones has a complicated history with the X-Men! An unlikely love interest for Warren Worthington as she changed from Death to Archangel, Charlotte turned into a long-time ally of the mutants, and Chad, Mz. Skittles, and Dominic Middleton are here to tell you all about her potential!

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Marvels 2: Monsters! Featuring Tyson Lietz, Derek Nichols, and Seth Martel!

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:59:56 +0000

It's the final episode of 2024, and we are ending with the perfection that is Marvels. In a world full of heroes, the mutants are the ones hated, and Kurt Busier and Alex Ross give us Phil Sheldon's eyes to see it all through. Featuring guests Tyson Lietz, Derek Nichols, and Seth Martel.

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The Trial of Scott Summers... Featuring Alex Segura! Derek Kunsken! Alicia Wilder! Hussein Rashid! Justin Wilder!

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:52:30 +0000

It's the last Silver Age trial before the show changes! And we've saved the most anticipated character for last... Cyclops! This character raises strong feelings, and in this episode Chad, Alex Segura, Alicia and Justin Wilder, Hussein Rashid, and Derek Kunsken take a complex journey discussing this amazing character's complicated history! You're gonna be seeing red after this one, so grab your ruby quartz!

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Original X-Men 1! Featuring Glenn Herdling! Frank Moran! Brent Wingate!

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:01:38 +0000

As our coverage of the Silver Age wraps up, we review Original X-Men 1, a Christos Gage and Greg Land book from just last year! It's a dimension-hopping time travel story for our original five, who meet evil older versions of themselves, plus Phoenix, and... Onslaught? But first, Chad is joined by Frank Moran and Brent Wingate to interview Marvel writer and editor Glenn Herdling!

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Bonus Patreon Releases: Fatale! With Regina Givens and Dylan Carter! Then Black Mariah! With Harum Scarum and DManda Martini!

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:01:49 +0000

Double bonus Patreon release! First up, it's Fatale, a deadly assassin with surprising connections to X-Men history! Augmented by Dark Beast, Fatale can defeat most any opponent, powers or no! With guests Regina Givens and Dylan Carter from the House of X! And then, it's Black Mariah, a Luke Cage foe, and one of Marvel's first super-villains who is a woman of color! With guests Harum Scarum and DManda Martini!

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Classic X-Men 41-42: Little Boy, Lost: Featuring Bailie Rosenlund! Anthony Oliveira! Sarah Brunstad! Then X-Men Legends II#1-2: Interim for Mutants: Featuring Michael Hamm! Ken Crist! Colby Melvin!

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:00:18 +0000

Bailie Rosenlund, Anthony Oliveira, and Sarah Brunstad are here to celebrate their triumphant comic, Avengers Academy, before we delve into the childhood of Scott Summers at the orphanage, from a Chris Claremont back-up story in X-Men Classic 41-42! Then things get saucy and serious both with three men working in the adult entertainment industry: Michael Hamm, Ken Crist, and Colby Melvin! We talk about their jobs and how it intersects with nerd culture, then review a Roy Thomas story from X-Men Legends that perfectly wraps up a lot of Silver Age stories!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Victoria Hand! With Sara Century and Priya Saxena!

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:53:21 +0000

Victoria Hand! A lesbian conservative S.H.I.E.L.D. agent turned Norman Osborn's chief of staff turned double agent for Captain America... A fascinating and brilliant character by Brian Michael Bendis who has shocking relevance in 2024. Sara Century and Priya Saxena join Chad for a thought-provoking and hilarious discussion!

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Uncanny Origins 1: the First X-Man! Featuring Alyssa Wong! Leah Williams! Justin Park! Then Invaders IV#4: War Ghosts! Featuring Miltown Cosplay! Derek Kunsken! Scott Free!

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:34:22 +0000

First, it's a conversation about the new Psylocke series with writer Alyssa Wong and amazing guests Leah Williams and Justin Park, then we delve into the complex origins of Cyclops! Then it's a little-known Charles Xavier/Namor story from Invaders 4, featuring Derek Kunsken, Scott Free, and Miltown Cosplay!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Cloud! Featuring All Ewing, and Steve and Nathan!

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:04:59 +0000

As part of our Pride month celebration, Al Ewing, and Steve and Nathan, join Chad to discuss the incredible work of Peter Gillis in establishing the character Cloud, introduced by JM DeMatteis during New Defenders, a character who has gone on in Defenders Beyond to defy constructs like gender and embrace potential.

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Giant-Size Fantastic Four 4: Madrox the Multiple Man! Featuring Jason Loo, Scott Free, and Daryl Lawrence!

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:38:03 +0000

It's the first appearance of Madrox the Multiple Man, in a Chris Claremont, Len Wein, and John Buscema story in Giant-Size Fantastic Four 4! This issue is delightful and full of shocking continuity. Featuring Jamie Madrox super-fans: Jason Loo, Daryl Lawrence, and Scott Free!

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About Franklin Richards. Featuring Tom Brevoort, Molly Lazer, Anthony Oliveira, and D'Manda Martini!

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:51:38 +0000

Franklin Richards, the son of Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, is a child with god powers, and is the heir to the the most famous family in the Marvel Universe. Created nearly 60 ago, he's held an interesting place in the Marvel pantheon, and has at times been closely connected with the X-Men. Chad is joined by Tom Brevoort, Molly Lazer, Anthony Oliveira, and D'Manda Martini for this months maxi-episode! With cover art by Seth Martel!

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What If Donald Duck Became Wolverine? Featuring Dax Exclamation Point, Jenalee Sanders, and Daniel Gilford! Then Fantastic Four: 24, featuring Todd Wing, Anthony Laudani, and TJ Neece!

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:57:56 +0000

Wolverine month concludes with... Donald Duck? Chad, Dax Exclamation Point, Jenalee Sanders, and Daniel Gilford take a weird journey into a side world, where Disney and X-Men collide in odd ways! Then, it's a Cold Snap, as Chad, Todd Wing, Anthony Laudani, and TJ Neece to discuss that time Iceman joined the Fantastic Four in the Silver Age!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Grizzly! With Gil Baron and Christian Smith! And Punchout! With Reisa RiCoco!

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:32:36 +0000

Double Patreon Release! First, it's Grizzly! Theodore Winchester is the strong, red, and mostly silent member of the Six Pack, Best friends with Domino, he suffers a tragic end before returning on Krakow! With guests Gil Baron and Christian Smith! Then it's all about Punchout! A black female member of the Press Gang on Genosha, Punchout is a complicated mutant who hunts escaped mutates around the world! With guest Reisa Rococo!

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What If Wolverine Was an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.? Featuring JP Karliak, Emmett Yonemura, and Sean Gantka!

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:05:49 +0000

In another world, Wolverine never joined the X-Men, but instead was recruited by S.H.I.E.L.D.... and it doesn't take long before he takes over, with insane art and shocking twists! But first, we celebrate the character arc of Morph from the recent X-Men 97 series, with voice actor JP Karliak, director Emmett Yonemura, and producer Sean Gantka!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Christian Frost! With Mike Ciriaco and Anthony Edward Laudini!

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:31:48 +0000

Christian Frost! Emma Frost's gay older brother came out in a time when queer storytelling was very different, and it is only through recent writers that we've seen his potential explored. Featuring my guests Anthony Edward Laudini and Mike Ciriaco!

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What If Wolverine Had Killed the Hulk? Featuring WolverSteve, Colby Melvin, and Ken Crist!

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:40:05 +0000

We first meet Wolverine in a massive battle with the Hulk. But what if that had gone differently? Journey with Chad, WolverSteve, Colby Melvin, and Ken Crist into a universe where things go hilariously different!

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Double Bonus Patreon Release: Haven! With JM DeMatteis and Anas Abdulhak! And Astrid Bloom! With Karl Bollers and Taylor Vessel!

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:53:22 +0000

Two powerful female villains featured with their creators! First it is Radha Dastoor: Haven, a complex super-villain from X-Factor, created by JM DeMatteis! Then it's Astrid Bloom, a rival of Emma Frost, created by Karl Bollers! Anas Abdulhak and Taylor Vessel join Chad for these interviews!

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Incredible Hulk 181: And now... the Wolverine! Featuring Paul Jenkins and Erica Schultz! (Plus a script reading of X-Men Unlimited 11)

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:21:02 +0000

In Incredible Hulk 181, a new character called the Wolverine takes center stage, a short Canadian with whiskers and claws, in bright yellow, in between two massive monsters. He has two names... Wolverine... and Weapon X. Paul Jenkins and Erica Schultz join Chad for this epic episode! Then it's a script reading of X-Men Unlimited 11!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Gabrielle Haller!

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:30:58 +0000

Chad is joined by Professor Phillip Smith to talk all about Gabrielle Haller! A concentration camp survivor and the mother of Legion, Gabrielle later launched a long career as an ambassador. Gabrielle is a character connected to both Xavier and Magneto, who has a complex history steeped in trauma and political complications. Trigger warning: this one has significant discussion of topics like sexual trauma and genocide. And note: this episode was recorded in May, 2024, before recent conflicts in Israel and surrounding intensified in August of 2024.

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Incredible Hulk 180: And the Wind Howls W*ndigo! Featuring Marc Guggenheim and Phillip Kennedy Johnson!

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:11:41 +0000

On the final page of Incredible Hulk 180, it's the first appearance of Wolverine! But first, Hulk is drawn into a fight with the Flesh Eater, and inside both monsters is a man! Chad is joined by incredible writers Marc Guggenheim and Phillip Kennedy Johnson, of Wolverine and Hulk fame accordingly!

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the Trial of Mephisto! Featuring Hussein Rashid! Gabriella Garbero! Austin Gorton! Justin Wilder! Alicia Wilder!

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:02:38 +0000

It's the Trial of Mephisto! The devil himself graces the court of Graymalkin Lane, with jurors Alicia Wilder, Hussein Rashid, Justin Wilder, Gabriella Garbero, and Austin Gorton! With cover art by Seth Martel!

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What If 94: Kingdom of Cain: Wanderings! Featuring Jacody Salcedo, Julio Anta, and Ken Crist! Then What If 96: They Grow Up So Quickly! Featuring Terry Blas, Kevin Kiniry, and Scotty deGeest!

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:23:44 +0000

What if Juggernaut had Killed the X-Men? Jacoby Salcedo, Julio Anta, and Ken Crist join Chad to talk about it! Then What if Magneto's daughter, Anya, had Survived? Terry Blas, Kevin Kiniry, and Scott deGeest are here to find out!

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Monsters Unleashed 9: Snowbird in Hell! Featuring Tyler-Chin Tanner, Adrian Berryman, and Seth Martel! And Bonus Patreon Release: Nereel, with Liana Kangas, and Phillip Sevy!

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:51:36 +0000

The saga of the Flesh-Eater continues in an early Claremont story from Monsters Unleashed! Featuring Tyler Chin-Tanner (A Wave Blue World), Adrian Berryman, and Seth Martel! Then it's a bonus release of the Patreon episode of Nereel, with Liana Kangas and Phillip Sevy!

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Incredible Hulk 172: And Canst Thou Slay the Juggernaut? Featuring Matt Baume, Charles A. Bush, and Anthony Oliveira!

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:06:36 +0000

Incredible Hulk 172! Juggernaut has been floating through the dimensional void for months, but now he's back, and he's here to fight the Hulk! But first, a robust discussion about queer culture in television and comics, and the calling to write, with Matt Baume, Charles A. Bush, and Anthony Oliveira!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Princess Python! With D'Manda Martini and Steve Duda!

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:01:14 +0000

In this bonus Patreon release, Chad features one of his all-time favorite characters, one of Marvel's original Silver Age villainesses: Zelda Dubois, the Princess Python! With guests D'Manda Martini and Steve Duda!

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Incredible Hulk 162: Spawn of the Flesh-Eater! Featuring Thomas Krajewski and Clay McLeod Chapman!

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:51:02 +0000

It's Halloween month, and we open with... the Flesh-Eater! Chad is joined by hilarious horror writers Thomas Krajewski and Clay McLeod Chapman to talk about horror writing, then we delve into the first appearance of the Flesh-Eater itself during the Hulk's sojourn in Canada! And things get scary and surprising! Then, it's a script reading of X-Men Unlimited 10, featuring the Dark Beast!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Random Ass Sentinels! With Theo Chase and Justin Kosmachuk!

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:01:40 +0000

At the end of April, we finished Sentinels month on Graymalkin Lane! And the concluding episode on the Patreon covered categories of Sentinels outliers, the weird versions of these characters that show up all over the Marvel Universe! We called it Random Ass Sentinels, and my guests include Theo Chase and Justin Kosmachuk!

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What If Professor X had become the Juggernaut? Featuring Jason Loo, Alanna Smith, Mike Rossi! THEN What if the Beast had Truly Become a Beast? Featuring Preeti Chhibber, Enid Balam, and Michael Elliot!

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:21:07 +0000

In another world, Charles Xavier became the Juggernaut, and Jason Loo, Alanna Smith, and Mike Rossi are here to talk about it in this very special Librarian Episode! Then, Preeti Chhiber, Enid Balam, and Michael Elliot look into a world where Beast went savage!

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the Trial of the Stranger! Featuring Derek Kunsken, Justin Wilder, Steve Duda, Daryl Lawrence, and Justin Kosmachuk!

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:02:55 +0000

It's the Stranger! You don't think about this guy often when it comes to the X-Men, but his story is wild. Ready for sexy space grandpa silliness balanced by deeply high concept psychology and pop culture references? You've come to the right place! With Derek Kunsken, Justin Wilder, Steve Duda, Daryl Lawrence, and Justin Kosmachuk! Cover art by the amazing Seth Martel!

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What If 74: Sinister Perspectives! Featuring Tini Howard and Connor Goldsmith!

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:30:00 +0000

Tini Howard and Connor Goldsmith on Graymalkin Lane together, answering the question "What if Mr. Sinister Formed the X-Men?", a rad book by Simon Furman from the mid-90s. (Disclaimer: adult language, explicit themes, and discussions of a sexual nature in this episode).

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Bonus Patreon episodes: Gryphon! With Christie Porter and Ruthanne Price! And the Tri-Sentinel! With Kevin Kiniry and Joe Jones!

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:53:45 +0000

Double release of two Patreon episodes! First it's Gryphon! Ekaterina Gryaznova is a villainess turned into a Prime Sentinel by Bastion, but Gryphon has her own agenda, and it involves taking down Domino! With delightful guests Christie Porter and Ruthanne Price! Then it's an exploration of the Tri-Sentinel! A Sentinel with six arms and three faces, the Tri-Sentinel was created by Loki... but later becomes the face of extinction in X-Men 97! Featuring the hilarious Kevin Kiniry and Joe Jones!

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Avengers 2.1: Death is a Stranger! Featuring Jon Macy, Rob Kirby, and Seth Martel! AND What If 90: In the Shadows! Featuring Sean Rohani, Doug Wagner, and Guinevere Chambers!

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:17:54 +0000

First up, it's an early X-Men appearance in Avengers 2.1, when the Stranger battles the Kooky Quartet! Then, it's What If 90, a world where Scott and Alex never lost their parents to the Shi'ar! In the first half, the legendary Jon Macy is featured for his historic queer storytelling, along with writer/artists Rob Kirby and Seth Martel! Then in the latter half, voice actor Sean Rohani, writer Doug Wagner, and sociologist Guinevere Chambers have amazing conversations!

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Bonus Patreon Release: the Trask Family! With Rob Salerno and Noelle Reed!

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:38:22 +0000

The Trask Family... Bolivar Trask, the anthropologist who created the Sentinels, died in his first appearance but he has been reinvented over the years, growing consistently more bigoted in scary. And then there is his son, Larry, who is a mutant... his daughter Tanya, also a mutant... his bigoted brother Simon... and more! Chad is joined by friends Rob Salerno and Noelle Reed to delve deep into this oft-overlooked family!

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Defenders 16: Alpha the Ultimate Mutant! Featuring Alex Paknadel and Frank Moran!

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:47:15 +0000

Chad is joined by Alex Paknadel (From the Ashes writer) and Frank Moran (X-Men 97!) to delve into Defenders 16! Magneto has created the ultimate mutant, Alpha, and they've attacked the United Nations! And it all ends with the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants being turned into babies!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Escapade! With Charlie Jane Anders!

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:40:40 +0000

It's the public release of my episode on Escapade with her creator, Charlie Jane Anders! Shela Sexton is a transgender mutant with one of the oddest power sets in comics! Chad and her creator Charlie Jane discuss what makes Shela's stories unique!

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Defenders 15: Panic Beneath the Earth! Featuring Adam Pollina! Steve Seagle! Emmett Yonemura! Plus a script reading of X-Men Unlimited 9!

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:34:49 +0000

Magneto is back with a new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! But Professor X also has a new team in the Defenders! Chad is joined by the incredible combination of Adam Pollina (X-Force! Rise of Apocalypse!), Steve Seagle (Uncanny X-Men! Alpha Flight!), and Emmitt Yonemura (X-Men 97!) THEN it's a script reading of X-Men Unlimited #9! Featuring Kevin Kiniry, Dylan Carter, Justin and Alicia Wilder, Taylor Vessel, Dominic Middleton, and Caroline Bird!

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Double Bonus Patreon Release: Empyrean with Michael Solis! Wyre with Simon Furman and Scott Free!

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:26:09 +0000

Two bonus releases from the show Patreon channel! First, it's Empyrean! Michael Solis joins Chad to discuss the strange case of Jonathan Chambers, a mutant drawing power from those suffering with the Legacy Virus! THEN writer Simon Furman joins Chad and Scott Free to talk about his run on Alpha Flight, focused on his creation, Were, a rugged mercenary with ties to Wild Child!

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Captain America and the Falcon 175: Before the Dawn! Featuring Mark Russell! Bob Quinn! Ryan Penagos!

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:25:26 +0000

The epic Secret Empire storyline in Captain America comes to a conclusion in the Oval Office! Mutants around the country have been captured, and the corruption runs deeper than our heroes could have guessed! Chad is joined by Ryan Penagos, and the creative team of the new X-Factor book: Mark Russell and Bob Quinn, and Ryan Penagos!

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the Trial of Karla Sofen: Moonstone! Featuring Sara Century, Harum Scarum, Noelle Reed, Susan Kirtley, and Alicia Wilder!

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:40:04 +0000

It's the Trial of Moonstone! One of Chad's all-time favorite comic book villains, Karla Sofen is an evil psychiatrist who is obsessed with power and tearing down everyone around her. Chad is joined by Sara Century, Harum Scarum, Noelle Reed, Susan Kirtley, and Alicia Wilder to delve deep into the evil deliciousness of Moonstone!

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Captain America and the Falcon 173: the Sins of the Secret Empire! Featuring Richard Hall, Juan Ponce, and Scott Free! AND Captain America and the Falcon 174: It's Always Darkest! Featuring Terry Kavanagh and John Harris Dunning!

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:29:27 +0000

The Secret Empire saga continues in Captain America 173, called the Sins of the Secret Empire! Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Professor X help Captain America and the Falcon infiltrate the villain base! Featuring Richard Hall, Juan Ponce, and Scott Free! And in 174, X-Men editor Terry Kavanagh and John Harris Dunning join me as every mutant on Earth is found captured!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Madame Web! With D'Manda Martini and Gary Halpin!

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:37:30 +0000

A few months ago, a new Madame Web film was released, and it is cringe and delightful. Chad, D'Manda Martini, and Gary Halpin did a full read-through of the comic version of Cassandra Webb, and reviewed the movie to boot! Be prepared to laugh a lot with this one.

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Captain America and Falcon 172: Believe it or not... the Banshee! Featuring Mike Marts! Jeremy Whitley! Gil Baron!

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:16:06 +0000

It's the beginning of our review of the epic Secret Empire storyline by Steve Englehart! With Captain America framed for murder and on the run with the Falcon, they hitchhike to Nashville for intel and meet... the Banshee? And then the X-Men! Chad is joined by long-time X-Men editor Mike Marts, writer Jeremy Whitley, and show producer Gil Baron!

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Bonus Patreon Releases: Wundarr! With Daryl Lawrence and Christian Smith! Then the Lava Men! With Patrick Lugo!

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:45:24 +0000

A pair of bonus releases from the show's Patreon channel... Wundarr the Aquarian, with Daryl Lawrence and Christian Smith! And the Lava Men, with Patrick Lugo!

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Women of Marvel 1: Malice of the Mitigator! Featuring Rainbow Rowell, Molly Lazer, and Phillip Lindquist! Plus a script reading of X-Men Unlimited 8!

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

First up, it's an interview with Rainbow Rowell! Then Molly Lazer and Phillip Lindquist join Chad for a review of the Gail Simone story in Women of Marvel 1! Then it's a hilarious script reading of X-Men Unlimited 8!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Reignfire! With Khelan Bhatia!

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:28:18 +0000

Chad is joined by Khelan Bhatia, of the Homo Superior podcast, to discuss the big super-villain from the first X-Men book Chad ever purchased: Reignfire! A mysterious and powerful character with ties to Sunspot and the Mutant Liberation Front, Reignfire's story takes some very weird turns along the way...

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Daredevil 111: Sword of the Samurai! Featuring buttercup, Seye Sanyaolu, and Sarah Brunstad! AND Daredevil 112: Death of a Nation! Featuring Micheline Hess, Tiffie Starchild, and Rohan Zhou-Lee!

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:07:00 +0000

The 7-part Nekra/Mandrill story comes to a conclusion with Daredevil 111 and 112! First, it's the first appearance of the Silver Samurai, as he fights Daredevil on behalf of the Mandrill! Then it all comes to a head in the Oval Office of the White House, as Mandrill, Nekra, and Black Spectre conquer the whole country! Featuring an amazing line-up of guests! buttercup! Seye Sanyaolu! Sarah Brunstad! Micheline Hess! Tiffie Starchild! Rohan Zhou-Lee!

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The Trials of Nekra Sinclair and Tilda Johnson: Featuring Bones, Harum Scarum, Isabel Dieppa, Andre Mason, and Darrell Taylor!

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Before there was Storm, there were Nekra Sinclair: Priestess of Hate, and Tilda Johnson, the Deadly Nightshade! Chad is joined by Bones, Harum Scarum, Isabel Dieppa, Andre Mason, and Darrell Taylor for an episode that will educate and entertain, featuring two incredible characters full of potential.

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Daredevil 110! Birthright! Featuring Sean Gantka! Emmett Yonemura! Chase Conley!

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

The exploration of the early days of Nekra and the Mandrill continue in maybe the wildest origin story you've ever seen in comics! Chad is joined by three of the most influential creators of the show X-Men 97 cartoon! Chase Conley! Emmett Yonemura! And Sean Gantka! Celebrate the cartoon, and then hear us cackle our way through this insane story.

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Bonus Patreon Release: Candra! With Sarah Gailey!

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:57 +0000

Candra of the Externals! The benefactress of the Thieves Guild, Candra was created as a foil for Gambit, and has gone on to be an enduring (if infrequent) X-Men foe. An immortal telekinetic with insane fashion choices, Candra is unforgettable. Chad is joined by the hilarious and delightful Sarah Gailey, who recently wrote Candra on. date with Black Cat! Be ready to laugh with this once.

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Daredevil 109: Dying for Dollar$! Featuring Gui Agustini, Jerry Gaylord, and Alan White! Then Marvel Two-in-One 3: Inside Black Spectre! Featuring Isaac Robinson-Smith, JK Woodward, and Trung-le Nguyen!

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Double episode release! Continuing our exploration through the first appearances of Nekra and Mandril, we open with Daredevil 109, featuring Gui Aguistino, Jerry Gaylord, and Alan White! Then we jump over to Marvel Two-in-One 3, with Isaac Robinson-Smith, JK Woodward, and Trung-le Nguyen!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Zeitgeist! With Michael Elliott!

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:44:28 +0000

Chad is joined by sociologist Michael Elliot for a discussion about zeitgeist--the spirit of the times as it's changed in the last 25 years--with a focus on the character Zeitgeist! Axel Cluney is a reprehensible character, a narcissist who spews acid and obsesses with fame at all costs.

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An interview with Jed MacKay! Then Shanna the She-Devil 5: Where Nekra Walks, Death Must Follow! Featuring Dax Exclamation Point, Bruce Rants, and Scotty DeGeest!

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

First up, it's an interview with Jed MacKay all about his new run on X-Men, which he's balancing with the Avengers! Get some insight into the post-Krakoa era! Then we continue with the first appearance of Nekra in Shanna the She-Devil #5, and it is unforgettable! Featuring Dax Exclamation Point, Bruce Rants, and Scotty DeGeest!

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Bonus Patreon release: Charles Xavier II! With Justin and Alicia Wilder!

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:49:09 +0000

Bonus Patreon Release! Chad and the hosts of the X-Wife Podcast join together once again, this time to delve into time travel craziness as we examine the story of Charles Xavier II, the son of Charles Xavier and... Mystique?! This episode involves multiple teams of time traveling mutants, focused around the evil telepathic sociopath Charles Xavier II. And boy is it a journey!

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Shanna the She-Devil 4: Cry... Mandrill! Featuring Murewa Ayodele! Dotun Akande! Harum Scarum Cosplay!

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:30:00 +0000

A new month and new content on Graymalkin Lane! This month, we will take you through the early 70s stories by Steve Gerber that gave us the characters Mandrill and Nekra! And it's an insane ride. We begin with Shanna the She-Devil #4, the first appearance of the Mandrill! My guests include Harum Scarum Cosplay, Dotun Akande (X-Men cover artist), and Murewa Ayodele, the new writer of Storm! In the latter half, the gang gathers for a script reading of X-Men Unlimited #7! Featuring Alicia and Justin Wilder, Caroline Cosplay, Sarah Starrshine, Dominic Middleton, Hussein Rashid, and Scott Free!

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The Trial of Robert Drake! Featuring Anthony Oliveira, Justin Park, Andre Mason, Rob Salerno, Scott Free!

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:57:01 +0000

It's Iceman! For Pride month, we celebrate the incredible journey of Robert Drake, and put him on trial for his various crimes. Chad is joined by a diverse journey of gay men, including Anthony Oliveira, Rob Salerno, Justin Park, Scott Free, and Andre Mason to talk about the complex journey of this character and the way he has been portrayed over the decades. This one is special. :)

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Marvel Team-Up 23: the Night of the Frozen Inferno! With Justina Ireland, Sarah Gailey, and Anas Abdulhak! Then Spider-Man Family 9: the Guy Who Turns Into the Hulk! With Mike Rossi, Nathaniel Dolquist, and Robyn Moffat!

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:13:38 +0000

Double episode release! First it's an Iceman/Human Torch hook-up from Marvel Team-Up 23, with Justina Ireland, Sarah Gailey, and Anas Abdulhak! Then it's a Jean Grey/Hulk/Spider-Man team-up from Spider-Man Family 9, with Mike Rossi, Nathaniel Dolquist, and Robyn Moffat!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Phantazia! With Dmanda Martini and Gary Halpin!

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:03:37 +0000

Her motivations are her own! Chad is joined by Dmanda Martini and Gary Halpin to discuss the mysterious origins, powers, and history of Eileen Harsaw! Grab your white wigs and your Astrophysics books and learn all about this obscure character.

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Iron Man 68-70: Night of the Rising Sun! Featuring Sabir Pirzada, Jason Loo, and Hussein Rashid! PLUS Hulklops vs Icehulk: Personal Wreckage! Featuring Scott Koblish and Alex Segura!

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Double episode! First, it's Sunfire's last appearance before Giant-Size #1, and boy is it a doozy! Sunfire is in Viet Nam, but so is the Mandarin, and Iron Man, and Yellow Claw! Featuring the incredible talents and insights of Sabir Pirzada, Jason Loo, and Hussein Rashid! Then it's a story about that time that Cyclops and Iceman changed into Hulks and reminisced about the past... Featuring the hilarious combination of Scott Koblish and Alex Segura!

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Double Bonus Patreon Release: Harry's Hideaway (with RuthAnne!) and Linda Donaldson (with JenaLee!)

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:09:56 +0000

Double Patreon release! Chad is joined by two delightful X-Men fans, Ruthanne and Jena, for explorations of, first, Harry's Hideaway, the Westetchester-based hangout of our favorite mutants! (Note, many teeny tiny appearances of HH are not comprehensively covered in this recording). And then, it's Beast's evil girlfriend from the 70s, the super-spy Linda Donaldson!

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The Avengers/Defenders War! With Jordan White and Tom Brevoort!

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Jordan White (outgoing X-editior) and Tom Brevoort (incoming X-editor) join Chad this week for a very special and healing episode. We discuss why Krakoa matters so much, the nature of Marvel events, and what it is like to run an X-Men line. Plus a review of Marvel's first BIG crossover event, the Avengers/Defenders War, which includes a Sunfire appearance!

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Bonus Patreon Release: the Eel! With Austin Gorton!

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

The Eel! Leopold Stryke is a Silver Age villain who loves a theme. He lives in an aquarium, he's covered in, um, Asbestos grease, and one time he fought the X-Men in Washington DC! Chad is joined by the scholarly and hilarious Austin Gorton to dig deep on the original Eel!

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Avengers 111: With Two Beside Him! Featuring Diego Gomez! Ryan Krull! Scotty deGeest! Then a script reading of X-Men Unlimited 6!

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Magneto is controlling the iron in people's blood, and he's making the X-Men AND the Avengers do his bidding while pushing for the cause of mutants! Featuring the incredible Diego Gomez (artist and drag queen), Ryan Krull (from Homo Superior), and Scotty deGeest! And then a script reading of X-Men Unlimited #6! With Justin and Alicia Wilder! Andre Mason! Isabel Dieppa! Steve Duda! Kevin Kiniry! Scott Free!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Red Raven! With Theo Chase!

Thu, 30 May 2024 09:42:11 +0000

In a bonus Patreon release, Chad and Theo Chase delve into the bizarre history of Red Raven! In the Silver Age, Red Raven showed up in the X-Men for a strange team-up with the Angel. But his story starts back in the Golden Age, and takes some very weird turns along the way. Come get an education in interpreting comic history!

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Avengers 110: And Now Magneto! Featuring Sarah Starrshine! Odfel! Alanna Smith!

Mon, 27 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Magneto is back to attack the X-Men, with a brand new use of his powers... he can control others by manipulating the iron in their blood! The Avengers rush to save the X-Men at the X-Mansion, but Magneto lies in waiting... in Angel's costume and with a pack of dinosaurs. But first, join Chad, Alanna Smith, Odfel, and Sarah Starrshine in talking all about Marvel romance!

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Gay Mormon Dad! Chad Anderson talks about his new graphic novel!

Fri, 24 May 2024 15:24:34 +0000

On May 1, I launched a Kickstarter for my graphic memoir, Gay Mormon Dad, with art by Remy Burke! The campaign runs until May 31. In this bonus mini episode, Seth Martel interviews Chad about his writing background, and goals for this project! Come get to know your host better!

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The Trial of M.O.D.O.K.! Featuring Justin Wilder, Alicia Wilder, Taylor Vessell, Hussein Rashid, and Steve Duda!

Thu, 23 May 2024 09:34:00 +0000

It's time for a new trial, and this time it's M.O.D.O.K.! George Tarleton was changed by A.I.M. into a being designed only for computing... but he quickly evolved that to killing! A delightful maniac who enjoys killing in creative ways, MODOK is one of Marvel's most enduring villains... and recently he's been fighting the X-Men a whole lot! With jury members Justin and Alicia Wilder, Steve Duda, Hussein Rashid, and Taylor Vessel! With cover art by Seth Martel!

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Avengers 105: In the Beginning Was the World Within! An interview with Phillip Sevy and Steve Orlando! Then Dan Ostolaza, Ken Crist, and Alan White!

Mon, 20 May 2024 08:44:34 +0000

Phillip Sevy and Steve Orlando join Chad to talk all about their new X-Men Unlimited run! Then it's a review of Avengers 105! The Savage Land Mutates have been kidnapping scientists from South America, but the Avengers are on the case! And the threat of Magneto lingers...

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Bonus Patreon release: Opal Tanaka! Featuring Justin Park!

Thu, 16 May 2024 08:18:22 +0000

Opal Tanaka! Introduced as a quirky girl in a record shop, Opal becomes the awkward love interest of Iceman! Things get a little more weird when Opal's back story expands to include the Yakuza, ninjas, and cyber-samurai... and then there is that time she had a kid... Hear Chad and the incredible Justin Park delve deep into the history of an oft-overlooked supporting character!

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Incredible Hulk 161: Beyond the Border Lurks Death! Featuring Bart Sears! Ryan Cady! Tony D'Agostino!

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Fresh from the pages of Amazing Adventures, Beast has been led by Vera Cantor to Canada, where the Mimic's powers threaten to drain the life of... everyone on Earth? And then the Hulk shows up. Join Chad, infamous artist Bart Sears, writer Ryan Cady, and educator Tony D'Agostino for one more Silver Age X-Men adventure!

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Double Bonus Patreon Release: the Ani-Men with Matt Horak! Locust with Arturo Rojas!

Thu, 09 May 2024 09:24:42 +0000

It's a double bonus Patreon release, covering some animal-themed villains from the 1960s! First, with artist Matt Horak, it's the Ani-Men! Remember those guys that dressed like animals? The X-Men fought them once, and then Thunderbird died... here is their story. Then, with my friend Arturo Rojas, it's Gus Hopper, the Locust! Starting in the Silver Age X-Men, this guy has only shown up a few times, and it gets weird...

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Incredible Hulk 150: Cry Hulk, Cry Havok! Featuring Leah Williams, Ariana Maher, and D'Manda Martini! Plus a script-reading of X-Men Unlimited #5!

Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Havok and Polaris return to Graymalkin Lane along with Leah Williams and Ariana Maher! With co-host D'Manda Martini, Chad joins guests in talking about that time that Lorna and Alex showed up in an issue of Hulk for a wacky misadventure. Then in the latter half, it's the monthly script reading, this time of X-Men Unlimited #5! With Chad, D'Mdanda, Steve Duda, Caroline Bird, Justine and Alicia Wilder, Arturo Rojas, Scott Free, Melanie Bolen, Trung-le Nguyen, and Simi Alicia!

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Double Bonus Patreon Release! Courtney Ross with Andrew Deman and Michelle Waffel! Then Cap'n Barracuda! With Markisan Naso!

Thu, 02 May 2024 17:26:29 +0000

It's the release of two Patreon episodes! First, it's Courtney Ross, with the incredible Andrew Deman and the lovely Michelle Waffel! The love interest of Captain Britain, Courtney Ross started as a 70s gal and went on to launch an impressive career in banking. Then Arcade and Saturnyne showed up... Then, Chad and the hilarious Markisan Naso dig deep into the character archives to talk about the illicit pirate, Cap'n Barracuda! He fought Iceman one time, and then, well, it gets weird.

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Avengers 104: With a Bang and a Whimper! Featuring John Layman! Steve Ekstrom! Michael Elliott! Then an interview with Linda Fite and Annie Nocenti!

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:30:00 +0000

Sentinel Takeover Month concludes with Avengers #104! With a Bang and a Whimper! The Sentinels are led by the mutant Sentinel, Number Two, and he has plans to sterilize all of Earth! But can the Avengers, including Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, stop them in time? And what will happen to Larry Trask? Chad is joined by John Layman (Sentinel Squad O*N*E writer!), Steve Ekstrom, and Michael Elliott! Then, Chad reunites two incredible friends, Annie Nocenti (writer of the upcoming Giant-Size X-Men: Angel 1) and Linda Fite (first female writer at Marvel!)

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Sentinel 101! Featuring Scotty Degeest! Justin Wilder! Isabel Dieppa! Erik Bossier! Scott Free!

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:10:30 +0000

It's the epic episode we are calling SENTINEL 101. The major movements of the Sentinels are explored, weaving through their debut in the 1960s, the Days of Future Past, Project Wideawake, Operation Zero Tolerance, Sentinel Squad O*N*E, E is for Extinction, and Orchis! Purple death machines that reflect the X-Men over a 60 year history, with a world that has not only changing customs, but changing political agendas and ever-changing technological capabilities. Be ready for a whole Sentinel education in one maxi-episode featuring Scotty Degeest, Justin Wilder, Isabel Dieppa, Erik Bossier, and Scott Free! (Sentinel cover art by the amazing Seth Martel!)

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Avengers 103: the Sentinels Are Alive and Well! Featuring David Baron! Jeremy Whitley! Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos!

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:20:02 +0000

Sentinel Takeover month continues with guests David Baron, Jeremy Whitley, and Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos! Then, the Sentinels have taken the Scarlet Witch! And even one Sentinel is too much for the Avengers! Meanwhile, Quicksilver has found the son of Bolivar Trask, Larry, and he grabs him right out of the swimming pool and heads to the other side of the planet!

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Double Bonus Patreon Release: Muties! With Karl Bollers! Then Jack of Diamonds! With Scott Free!

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:17:56 +0000

It's a bonus double release of two episodes from the channel's Patreon! First up, Karl Bollers joins Chad to talk about his early 2000s series Muties! An experimental title that introduces mostly new characters in edgy situations, each issue with a different artist, Muties uncovers a lesser known corner of the X-Men world. Then Scott Free joins Chad to talk all about Jack of Diamonds, that guy who tried to make Cyclops evil in the 60s!

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Avengers 102: What to Do Til the Sentinels Come Home! Featuring Jeremy Holt, Richard Hall, and Robert Whiteman!

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:40:30 +0000

Sentinels month continues with Avengers #102! Remember that time Cyclops convinced the Sentinels to fly into the sun? Well... it didn't work. Because the Sentinels are back, and they are after the Scarlet Witch! Featuring the humanity of the Vision, the misogyny of Hawkeye, and the evil of the Grim Reaper! But first a conversation all about robots and A.I. in story-telling, featuring Jeremy Holt! Richard Hall! And Robert Whiteman!

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Double Bonus Patreon Release: Asteroid M with Hussein Rashid! Then Santo Marco with Rob Salerno!

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

It's the public release of two episodes from the coverage in Magneto Month, all about the concept of mutant homeland! First, it's Asteroid M, with Hussein Rashid! Magneto builds a base in space, and it later becomes the blueprint for Avalon, and later Utopia! Then, Chad and Rob Salerno discuss the bizarre history of Santo Marco, the very first country Magneto took over in the name of mutants!

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Legend of the Blue Marvel 1-5: Featuring Ajuan Mance, Steenz, and Darrell Taylor!

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Chad is joined by the wonderful Ajuan Mance, Steenz, and Darrell Taylor to have a discussion about the series Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel from 2008! And yes, there is a surprise appearance by Bolivar Trask and hints to the origins of Project Wideawake and the Sentinels! Adam Brashear is a complicated hero, and we have a long discussion about why...

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Double Bonus Patreon Release: the Maximoffs with Daniel Byrne, and Astra with Daryl Lawrence and Justin Wilder!

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:40:00 +0000

Double release of two Patreon episodes that I put out during Magneto month in October, 2023! First up, it's the tragic story of Django and Maria Maximoff, the adoptive parents of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, with my friend Daniel Byrne! Then, it's another insane 90s powerful villainess, the teleporting temptress herself, Astra, who was retroactively added into Magneto's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants!

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Conspiracy! With Sean Howe and Anthony Oliveira! Plus a script reading of X-Men Unlimited #4!

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Sentinel Takeover on Graymalkin Lane for the full month of April! We begin with the two issue series Conspiracy, featuring Sean Howe (Marvel Comics: the Untold Story!) and Anthony Oliveira (Dayspring!). And in the half, a whole murderers' row of Graymalkin Irregulars do a script-reading of X-Men Unlimited #4!

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Marvel Realms of Fantasy! Featuring Derek Kunsken, Carrie Harris, Tristan Palmgren, Alex Segura, and Keith DeCandido!

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:59:25 +0000

Chad is joined by five talented novelists to talk all about world-building, the history of realms of fantasy in popular fiction, the locations and backdrops of the X-Men's world, and finally realms in Marvel Comics that are based on other works of fiction! In place of the trial this month, it's a fascinating conversation that will change the way you see comic book environments! With incredible novelists Derek Kunsken, Tristan Palmgren, Carrie Harris, Alex Segura, and Keith DeCandido!

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Marvel Age 1000: People Wonder Why! With Molly Lazer and Annalise Bissa! Plus an interview with Leslie Ewing!

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Chad and guests Molly Lazer and Annalise Bissa talk all about their various editorial careers and successes, then we analyze two Jean Grey stories from modern years set back in the Silver Age! First, a story by Rainbow Rowell from Marvel Age 1000 (2023); then one by J. Torres in X-Men Unlimited 42 (2003)! Then, Chad interviews the incredible Leslie Ewing about her life and career!

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An interview with Al Ewing!

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:38:01 +0000

It's Al Ewing, one of the best writers in comics! Chad interviews Al about his tendency to use diverse teams of heroes (Mighty Avengers, Ultimates, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men Red, SWORD) who challenge the power structures, about queer relationships (including Hercules coming out), about his incredible recent stories with Storm and Magneto, and so much more!

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Sub-Mariner 52-54: Atomic Samurai! Featuring Andrew Drilon! Dave Ebersole! Melanie Bolen!

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:26:59 +0000

It's the second appearance of Sunfire, in a Sub-Mariner comic, and it's Namor at his worst. Plus we get Namorita, Betty Dean, and a little-known mutant named Dragon-Lord! Featuring Andrew Drilon! With Dave Ebersole and Melanie Bolen!

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Bonus Patreon release: D-Man! With Christian Smith!

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:19:18 +0000

It's the public release of my episode on Dennis Dunphy aka D-Man with the show's official bear correspondent, Christian Smith! D-Man has been a costumed wrestler, a brainwashed assassin, a sidekick, a super hero, a homeless vagrant, the leader of a hidden city, and a gay icon. Tracking this character's journey over this years was fascinating. Come learn all about this D-lister in an episode that will leave you smiling.

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Astonishing Tales 5: Rampage! Featuring Andrew Deman! Darieck Scott! Ramzi Fawaz! Plus an interview with Eric and Julia Lewald!

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:27:45 +0000

First up, we finish our review of the first storyline featuring Zaladane and Garokk the Petrified Man! And things get... problematic. Featuring three incredible scholars who have written books about analyzing X-Men comics: Andrew Deman (the Claremont Run), Darieck Scott (Keeping It Unreal), and Ramzi Fawaz (the New Mutants!) THEN Chad interviews Eric and Julia Leeward, writers and producers from the X-Men cartoon!

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Double Bonus Patreon Release: Siena Blaze with Arturo Rojas! And Mortis with Michael Anderson!

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:16:30 +0000

It's a double bonus Patreon release of two eeeevil girl mutants! First up, with Arturo Rojas, it's SIENA BLAZE! An environmentally disastrous mutant who dresses in a pink ski costume and engages in games alongside the Upstarts... and the All-New Exiles? And then, with Michael Anderson, it's MORTIS! Lois London is the evil sister of Dazzler, with some wild 80s origins and a deadly death touch, including that time Selene made her join the Necrosha death cult!

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Astonishing Tales 4: the Sun God! Featuring Jeff Jensen! Jason Loo! Anas Abdulhak!

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:14:25 +0000

The saga of Garokk the Petrified Man and his high priestess Zaladane continues as fire rains down on the innocents of the Savage Land in the name of conquest! But first, Chad is joined by returning guests Jason Loo and Anas Abdulhak, and we interview the incredible writer Jeff Jensen (X-Factor volume 2! The Watchmen! And more!) Before things get very silly, we have a serious discussion about the portrayal of violence in comic books. (Trigger warning: sensitive content involving discussions about murder, violence, and stories about serial killers). Then in the second half, Chad is joined by 9 incredible friends (Trung-le Nguyen, Andre Mason, Hussein Rashid, Justin Kosmachuk, Alicia Wilder, Justin Wilder, Scott Free, Daryl Lawrence, and Arturo Rojas) for a reading of X-Men Unlimited #3, all about Sabretooth!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Black Womb! With Anthony Oliveira and Sara Century!

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:49:28 +0000

One of the most enduring plot threads, brought in by Fabian Nicieza (and sometimes Mike Carey) in key moments across X-Men history, learning about Black Womb means gathering the evidence, from Gambit to X-Men Forever, to X-Men Legacy... Chad is joined by the incredible combination of Anthony Oliveira and Sara Century to discuss all things Amanda Mueller!

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Astonishing Tales 3: Back to the Savage Land! Featuring Sina Grace, Luciano Vecchio, and Patricio Oliver!

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:28:02 +0000

It's the first appearance of Zaladane, and the origins of Garokk the Petrified Man! In the name of her god, Zaladane is spreading conquest and genocide through the Savage Land, from the back of her winged steed! Chad is joined by the incredible combination of three writers/artists... Sina Grace (Iceman/Superman: the Harvests of Youth), Luciano Vecchio (Resurrection of Magneto!), and Patricio Oliver!

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The Trial of Marvel Girl! Featuring Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos! Noelle Reed! Regina Givens! Alicia Wilder! Sara Century!

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:48:25 +0000

It's the long-awaited Trial of Jean Grey! One of the original X-Men, a woman bearing the name of the company on her shoulders, this telepath/telekinetic went on to become the host for the Phoenix Force, a storyline that changed everything at Marvel! In this incredible episode, Chad is joined by Sara Century! Alicia Wilder! Regina Given! Noelle Reed! And Stephanie Nina Ptisirilos! And we discuss what makes Jean special, delve into what the Phoenix Force actually is, and then put her on trial for her... crimes? Featuring cover art by the incredible Seth Christian Martel!

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Astonishing Tales 2: Frenzy on the Fortieth Floor! Featuring Liana Kangas! Sarah Gailey! Alanna Smith!

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:15:35 +0000

The battle between Ka-Zar and Kraven the Hunter continues when Ka-Zar arrives in New York to save Zabu! There are nets! Thrown vases! Nipple lasers! Surprise reveals! And the first appearance of Garokk the Petrified Man! Featuring the incredible talents of Marvel editor Alanna Smith! Liana Kangas and Sarah Gailey (the team behind. Know Your Station and so much more!)

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Bonus Patreon Release: General Nguyen Ngoc Coy! With Trung-le Nguyễn!

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:25:19 +0000

Chad is joined by the wonderful Trung-le Nguyen (of the Magic Fish and Karma in love) to talk about Karma's evil uncle, the General! A war criminal and human trafficker, the General has a shocking history with multiple X-Men characters and storylines, and Trung is here to discuss the real world implications of Karma's origins!

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Astonishing Tales 1: Beyond the Border Lurks Death! Featuring Rob Kirby! Seth Martel! And Scott DeGeest!

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:00:44 +0000

Graymalkin Lane continues coverage of the early 70s comics with a surprising jaunt into the world of Astonishing Tales! In a few weeks, Garokk and Zaladane arrive, but we begin with our old friend Ka-Zar battling Kraven the Hunter! Featuring an interview with the delightful Rob Kirby (Marry Me A Little!), with Seth Martel (the Mare!), and Scott DeGeest!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Fontanelle! With Dmanda Martini and Justin Kosmachuk!

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:19:13 +0000

Fontanelle! Named after a baby's soft-spot, Fontanelle is an obscure character with connections to Gambit, Black Womb, and others. Potentially a distant relative of the Summers family, Gloria Dayne is a dream therapist who dresses in leather and slips in and out of the minds of others, gathering intel. Chad is joined by his friends Dmanda Martini (who had an accompanying drag look) and Justin Kosmachuk to take a deep dive into the complicated world of Gambit by Fabian Nicieza!

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Amazing Adventures 16: And the Juggernaut Will Get You If You Don't Watch Out! Featuring Ryan Cady! Phillip Sevy! Chris Magnus! Plus the script reading of X-Men Unlimited #2!

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:19:50 +0000

Beast's Amazing Adventure run concludes with Amazing Adventures #16! Juggernaut is having his worst day--dropping out of portals as he tries to smash the Beast, and that's before he gets Holy-Grailed. Meanwhile, Beast and Vera Cantor are hanging out with the employees of Marvel Comics, including Steve Englehart and Glynis Oliver, at the Rutland Halloween Parade! Featuring the hilarious combination of Ryan Cady, Phillip Sevy, and Chris Magnus!

Then it is a script reading of X-Men Unlimited #2, my favorite Magneto Story! Featuring an ensemble of Trung-le Nguyen! DManda Martini! Justin and Alicia Wilder! Scott Free! Melanie Bowen! Caroline Bird! Andre Mason! And Steve Duda!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Gatecrasher! With Jordan White and Anna Peppard!

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:48:57 +0000

In this bonus release, Chad is joined by X-editor Jordan White and the lovely Anna Peppard (host of Oh Gosh, Oh Golly, Oh Wow!) to analyze an oft-overlooked X-Men villain: Gatecrasher! She's a space mercenary and the leader of the Technetium, possessed of extreme body confidence, a sense of fun-loving adventure, and a tendency toward the bizarre. Plus, there was that time she romanced Rocket Raccoon...

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Amazing Adventures 15: Murder in Mid-Air! Featuring Roger Presa, Cree Michelle, and Andre Mason!

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:15:25 +0000

The Angel guest-stars as the Beast fights the new creation of the Secret Empire: the Griffin! But first, Chad is joined by three incredible professional cosplayers: Roger Presa! Cree Michelle! And returning friend, Andre Mason!

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The Trial of Ophelia Sarkisian: Madame Hydra! Featuring Susan Kirtley, Noelle Reed, Isabel Dieppa, Steve Duda, and Hussein Rashid!

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:14:28 +0000

Coming from an era where women were relegated to love interests and token places on teams, Madame Hydra shines brightly as a complicated woman dedicated to nihilism, fascism, and personal gain. Sometimes going by Viper, Ophelia Sarkisan is a vision in green, with some of the most insane capers in Marvel's history. Also, she married Wolverine once. With cover art by the amazing Seth Martel, this episode features the jury of Isabel Dieppa, Steve Duda, Hussein Rashid, Susan Kirtley, and Noelle Reed!

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Amazing Adventures 14: the Vampire Machine! Featuring Simon Furman! Alex Segura! Scott Free!

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:06:38 +0000

The Beast saga at the Brand Corporation continues as Beast faces another threat from the Secret Empire: the frightening Quasimodo! (Remember that guy?) Plus, what is Patsy Walker doing here! Chad is joined by returning guests, the talented Alex Segura and the witty Scott Free, to interview Simon Furman, of Transformers, Brute Force, Alpha Flight, and Northstar fame! Hear us take a deep dive into Marvel history, and laugh the whole way.

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Bonus Patreon Releases: Reverend Craig Sinclair with Bethany Pope! And Gosamyr with Rage Gear Studios!

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:23:35 +0000

Double bonus release today with two Patreon episodes all about Wolfsbane! First, novelist Bethany Pope joins Chad in talking all about the evil Reverend Craig, a Scottish minister who loves the Bible and flaming torches and who hates his own daughter, Rahne, most of all. Then Eric and Rey from Rage Gear join Chad to talk all about Gosamyr, who is both the sexy baby and the monster on the hill, the bizarre alien who messed with the New Mutants!

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Amazing Adventures 13: Evil Is All In Your Mind! Featuring Jordan Blum! Jordan Olsen! Mike Ciriaco! And an interview with Fabian Nicieza, including Philip Sevy!

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:06:19 +0000

First up, it's an interview with the incredible Fabian Nicieza, by Chad and Phillip Sevy, all about the new Cable series coming out this week! Then, our review of Beast's weird adventures continues with Amazing Adventures #13! Mastermind is in charge of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (featuring Blob and Onus the Untouchable), and they want the Beast on their side! Plus, Patsy Walker makes her Marvel Universe debut! Featuring the wonderful combination of Jordan Blum! Jordan Olsen! And Mike Ciriaco! (This one gets a little saucy, folks)

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Bonus Patreon Release: Kimura! With Erica Schultz!

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:27:46 +0000

Kimura is a sadistic, super powerful arch-enemy of Laura Kinney, X-23, and Chad gets to delve into her intense evil history with the most recent writer to chart her journey, Erica Schultz, writer of X-23: Deadly Regenesis!

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Amazing Adventures 12: Iron Man: DOA! Featuring Tate Brombal! Isaac Goodhart! Taylor Vessel! Plus an interview with Steve Englehart!

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:26:23 +0000

Beast's misadventures continue when Iron Man (and his telepathic girlfriend Marianne Rogers) arrive at the Brand Corporation, and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants are waiting in the wings. Chad is joined by Isaac Goodhart and Tate Brombal (The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos) and Taylor Vessel! Then, in the latter half, Steve Englehart joins to talk about the Beast comics he wrote and we are reviewing!

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Bonus Patreon episode: the Summers Family! With Phillip Sevy!

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:20:09 +0000

It's starts with Cyclops, then Havok, then Corsair... then Rachel and Madeline and Nathan... then Stryfe and Nate Grey and Vulcan and Adam-X and Hope and Ruby and... Come here Chad and artist Phillip Sevy talk all about the soap opera/time travel/evil clone insanity that is the Summers family! With a special focus on covering Kate Summers, and Phillip and Deborah, the least explored members of this insane comic book empire.

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Amazing Adventures 11: the Beast! Featuring Spencer Ackerman and Jordan White! And a script reading of X-Men Unlimited #1!

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 17:24:17 +0000

It's a whole new year and a whole new era on Graymalkin Lane! It's 1973, and Beast gets a feature in Amazing Adventures. He's hired by the Brand Corporation to create a mutation chemical and ends up becoming a monster! Come listen to the incredible and talented guests of Spencer Ackerman and Jordan White, as we discuss Waller vs. Wildstorm and the end of the Krakoan era! Then, just for fun, the smut crew comes back to read the script of X-Men Unlimited #1!

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Bonus Patreon episode: Sally Floyd! With Paul Jenkins!

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:54:42 +0000

It's the public release of my wonderful episode on Sally Floyd with her creator, Paul Jenkins! In this interview, we primarily discuss the great series, Generation M, discussing Paul's writing style, complicated and fully realized characters, and what makes Sally Floyd unforgettable.

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Not Brand Echh #4: If Magneat-O Should Clobber Us...! The Holiday episode! First, it's the Roast of Scott Summers, with hilarious friends! And then a review of Not Brand Echh #4 with the Anderson Family!

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 15:35:40 +0000

Happy Holidays and Merry Xmas from Graymalkin Lane! We have a light and fun episode for you to enjoy during your holiday season. First, it's the hilarious and irreverent ROAST OF SCOTT SUMMERS! With favorite podcast guests including Justin and Alicia Wilder, Andre Mason, Bradley Clayton, Anya Prosser, Isabel Dieppa, and Hussein Rashid! And then a tone change as my handsome husband and adorable children join me for some silly holiday fun and a review of an X-Men parody story in Not Brand Echh #4, from 1967!

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the Trials of Ahmet Abdol (the Living Pharaoh) and Count Luchino Nefaria! Featuring Hussein Rashid, Daryl Lawrence, Rob Salerno, Mike Moon, and Steve Duda!

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:42:11 +0000

It's the final trial of 2023, all about the men who would be gods: the Living Pharaoh and Count Nefaria! Two men who have never met, but who have similar narratives journeys, and some deadly fights with super heroes! Featuring the hilarious and insightful combination of Hussein Rashid, Steve Duda, Rob Salerno, Mike Moon, and Daryl Lawrence! (show art by Seth Martel!)

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an interview with Christos Gage... then Untold Tales of Spider-Man -1: There's a Man Who Leads a Life of Danger! Featuring Levi Hastings, Josh Trujillo, and Erica Schultz!

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:55:19 +0000

Christos Gage is here to talk about his extensive X-Men writing history and his upcoming work on Original X-Men #1, out this week! Then, Livi Hastings, Josh Trujillo, and Erica Schultz join me to talk all about Washington's Gay General, and then a look into an odd Wolverine adventure along with Spider-Man's parents?

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Bonus Patreon Release: Lucinda Guthrie! With Dayspring and Scott Free!

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:02:36 +0000

It's the ultimate PFLAG mom: Lucinda Guthrie! Chad and friends Dayspring and Scott Free delve deep into the history of the mother bear of the Guthrie Clan, Lucinda, who has TEN children, and so many of them are mutants. Get insight into Cannonball, Husk, Icarus, and the shifting narrative of mutant storytelling over the years with this wonderful episode, and be prepared to fall in love with this character...

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Marvel Team-up 4: And then--the X-Men! Featuring Michael Dialynas, Grace Freud, and Christian Smith!

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:06:09 +0000

This week, Chad is joined by Grace Freud (noted writer, recently from X-Men Unlimited) and Michael Dialynas (artist on Wynd and creator of Zara and the Belly of the Beast), with co-host Michael Smith! After some great conversation about queer storytelling, we open the pages of Marvel Team-Up #4! The X-Men are out of costume and end up helping Spider-Man against the threat of new foe, Morbius the Living Vampire!

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Bonus Patreon Release: the Alliance of Evil! With Alex Segura!

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:35:10 +0000

It's the 1980s, and boy can you tell by the super-villains battling X-Factor! Chad and award-winning novelist and writer Alex Segura do a deep dive on the Alliance of Evil! Frenzy, Stinger, Tower, and Timeshadow started out as addicts working for Apocalypse, went on to become protestors, and ended up as assassins for hire before splitting up. Learn all about them here!

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Amazing Adventures 10: In his Hands... the World! Featuring DG Chichester! Gregory Wright! And Daryl Lawrence!

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:18:11 +0000

Magneto and his Groovy Ghoulies are ready to turn Black Bolt into a powerful weapon, but not if the Inhumans can help it! Chad has returning guests to the show Gregory Wright (of Silver Sable fame) and Daryl Lawrence (of the X-Factor Files Podcast) along with featured guest DG Chichester, writer of Daredevil Black Armor, both in the 90s and now!

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Bonus Release: Peeper! With Alicia Wilder!

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:01:07 +0000

Peeper has a unique mutant story... a close ally of Magneto and part of the second Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, he went on to join the mutant Resistants... and then things got bad, and then worse. Chad and Alicia Wilder review the sordid history of this lesser known mutant, and you'll learn why Peeper in the Krakoa era is so important.

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Amazing Adventures 9: And the Madness of Magneto! Featuring CF Villa! Michael Solis! Scotty White!

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:41:47 +0000

It's Magneto vs. the Inhumans! Magneto gives us early 70s cartoon energy as he creates a race of goblin-men to serve him in his latest plot for world domination! Chad, Scotty, and Michael Solis (author of Deficient) interview CF Villa, one of Marvel's Stormbreaker artists, from recent X-Men and Avengers fame! And then, it's the final reading from the Further Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix, as Chad, Justin and Alicia Wilder, Arturo Rojas, Steve Duda, DManda Martini, and Sara Century have a blast concluding the origins of Mr. Sinsiter!

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the Trial of Shiro Yoshida... Featuring Trung Nguyen, Jason Loo, Andrew Drilon, Justin Park, and Steve deG

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:23:56 +0000

Just in time for Thanksgiving, it's the trial of Shiro Yoshida: SUNFIRE! Created near the end of X-Men volume 1, Sunfire has intrinsic ties to Hiroshima, to the Japanese Imperial flag, and to many racist tropes and portrayals over the years. With a new hero's journey in the Krakoan age, Sunfire is ready for an incredible trial! Featuring the talents and insights of Trung Nguyen! Jason Loo! Andrew Drilon! Justin Park! And Steve deG!

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Fantastic Four 104: Our World: Enslaved! Featuring J. Holtham! Sean Damien Hill! Stephanie Williams!

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:08:43 +0000

Fantastic Four 104 concludes the Magneto/Namor adventure with the Fantastic Four, and boy do we have a fun time reviewing it. Chad is joined by three talented creators: J. Holtham and Sean Damien Hill (of Bishop: War College) and Stephanie Williams (of X-Men Unlimited) to talk all about it! Then, in the latter half, it's the third script-reading from Further Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix, featuring Justin and Alicia Wilder, DManda Martini, Steve Duda, Arturo Rojas, and Sara Century!

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Bonus Patreon Release: the Xavier family... with Justin Wilder!

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 02:49:37 +0000

Charles Xavier had a crazy childhood. The story begins with an atomic explosion, then goes on to an evil stepbrother, an evil twin, an evil scientist, and some crazy time travel Chad and Justin Wilder (of the X-Wife podcast) delve deep into the sordid history of Brian and Sharon Xavier...

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Fantastic Four 103: At War With Atlantis! Featuring Jeremy Whitley, Alex Segura, and Justin Kosmachuk!

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:15:59 +0000

It's megalomaniacal Magneto manipulating the Atlanteans to go to war with the surface world... and he has Invisible Girl and Norma as captives! But first, Chad and Justin Kosmachuk interview Jeremy Whitley (the Unstoppable Wasp! Gwenpool! Dog Knight!) and Alex Segura returns to the show! And in the second half, Chad is joined by D''Manda Martini, Steve Duda, Arturo Rojas, Justin and Alicia Wilder, and Sara Century to do a live reading of Further Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix 2!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Adrienne Frost! With Jay Faerber!

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:58:07 +0000

Emma Frost has a complicated family. And the worst of them is her sister Adrienne. A mutant with psychometric abilities, she hates her sister Emma and wants to destroy everything she has built. This episode, Chad is joined by Adrienne's creator, writer Jay Faerber!

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Fantastic Four 102: the Strength of the Sub-Mariner! Featuring Murewa Ayodele, Dotun Akande, and Torunn Gronnbekk! (Plus, a surprise...)

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:00:09 +0000

Magneto teams with the Sub-Mariner to declare war on the surface world, with only the Fantastic Four there to stop them! But first, an interview with Murewa Ayodele and Dotun Akande about their impressive series 'I Am Iron Man', and Torunn Gronbekk about her work on Realm of X and Carnage! Then, at the end, Chad is joined by Sara Century, D'Manda Martini, Justin and Alicia Wilder, Steve Duda, and Arturo Rojas to do a live reading of the first issue of Further Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix, all about the origins of Mister Sinister!

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Bonus Patreon release: Maximus Lobo! With Chuck Austen!

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:38:57 +0000

Chad is joined by Chuck Austen to talk all about Maximus Lobo, the mutant werewolf from the Dominant Species arc. He's got a pack of feral wolves at his back, some strange Spider-Man connections, ties to the Worthington family business, and he once got his ass kicked by Wolf Cub...

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Marvel Voices Pride 1: Early Thaw! Featuring Anthony Oliveira, Rey Arzeno, and Eric Guerrero!

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:48:00 +0000

Magneto month closes with one short story from a Marvel Pride anthology in 2021... Anthony Oliveira wrote a story about a teenage Iceman coming out to an attacking Magneto. Chad is joined by Eric and Rey of Rage Gear Studios to talk all about this great story, and about being coming out and finding community. A nice feel-good episode to end this incredible month.

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The Trials of Puppet Master and Brainchild! Featuring Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Susan Kirtley, Justin Wilder, Daryl Lawrence, and Steve Duda!

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:18:06 +0000

Just in time for Halloween, it's the Trials of Puppet Master and Brainchild! Although wildly different characters, these two check the same boxes as far as why they freak us out, and both fought the X-Men in the 60s. Featuring the talents of Steve Duda, Justin Wilder, Daryl Lawrence, Susan Kirtley, and Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos!

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Professor Xavier and the X-Men 4: Opportunities Missed... Featuring Natalie Norris, Sarah Gailey, and Ruthanne Price!

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:54:24 +0000

In a story by Fabian Nicieza, Magneto forms the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, getting to Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver just after they turn down Professor X! But first an incredible interview with Natalie Norris (Dear Mini!), Sarah Gailey (White Widow!), and Ruthanne Price!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Starhammer! With Neil Kleid!

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:38:31 +0000

New Patreon episode publicly released! Chad is joined by the talented Neil Kleid (author of the Phoenix Chase and more!) to put together an episode on one of Marvel's most obscure characters, Starhammer! With ties to the resurrection of Captain America, to the feud between Claremont and Byrne, and to the Dark Phoenix Saga, you just know there is a lot to learn.

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Magneto #1: First X-Man in Brooklyn.... Featuring Phillip Sevy, Terry Blas, and D'Manda Martini!

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:07:21 +0000

In 2011, Howard Chaykin released Magneto #1, telling us the story of Magneto's first visit to America, where he found a mutant community and got his costume from designer Cassandra Michaels! But first, Chad is joined by three fellow ex-Mormons, Philip Sevy, Terry Blas, and D'Manda Martini, as we talk about the process of leaving behind Mormonism, relating it to X-Men fandom along the way.

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Bonus Patreon Episode: Lifeguard! With Jamie Fay!

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:35:36 +0000

Heather Cameron, Lifeguard, is the Pamela Anderson of the X-Men. A golden-skinned character, the daughter of a warlord, with untapped potential to save the lives of others. And then there is that Shi'ar thing... Here Chad and super-fan Jamie Fay explore the character of this fringe X-character.

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Classic X-Men 12/2: A Fire in the Night! Featuring Sabir Pirzada and Connor Goldsmith! Then Classic X-Men 19/2: I, Magneto! Featuring Maureen Burdock, Seth Martel, and Kendra Boileau!

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:29:45 +0000

Double episode day, two Magneto stories from Classic X-Men by Chris Claremont! First, the tragic story of Magda and Anya from Classic X-Men 12, featuring Sabir Pirzada (of Ms. Marvel: New Mutant and Cult of Carnage: Misery) and Connor Goldsmith! Then it's Magneto, Nazi hunter from Classic X-Men 19, featuring Maureen Burdock (of Queen of Snails), Seth Martel (the Mare), and Kendra Boileau (of Graphic Mundi!)

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Bonus Patreon release: Thornn! With Dylan Carter!

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:30:50 +0000

Chad and Dylan Carter (of the House of X podcast) hang out to discuss Thornn! Lucia Callasantos is a cat-woman, sister to the more popular Feral, who has connections to the Morlocks, and who has one of the most tragic backstories ever. Come delve deep on this obscure 90s character...

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Magneto Testament... featuring J.M. DeMatteis, Anas Abdulhak, Phillip Sevy, Christie Porter, and Gabriella Garbero!

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 07:19:19 +0000

Magneto Month begins on Graymalkin Lane! First up, Chad and Anas Abdulhak interview J.M. DeMatteis all about the complexities of Magneto being explored in the new Magneto limited series! Then, it's an emotional roller coaster as Chad, Gabriella Garbero, Phillip Sevy, and Christie Porter do an in-depth review of the series Magneto Testament, by Greg Pak and Carmine di Giandomenico, from 2008. There are lots of feelings in this one.

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Candy... Featuring Sara Century, D'Manda Martini, Justin Wilder, Alicia Wilder, and Arturo Rojas.

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:17:09 +0000

In place of the trial episode this month, Chad is joined by Sara Century, D'Manda Martini, Justin Wilder, Alicia Wilder, and Arturo Rojas to talk all about Candy Southern, in the most unexpected way possible. (Cover art on this episode by Seth Martel!)

Candy Southern is named by Roy Thomas after a book called CANDY by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg, written in 1958. The book is classified as SMUT. It's now 65 years old and it is.... difficult to explain. In the first half of today's episode, we review the book Candy, and in the second half, we talk all about Candy Southern's character.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode explores many taboo and uncomfortable themes from the book, up to and including sexual language and discussions on the topic of rape, sexual grooming and coercion, incest, sex with minors, and offensive language, as well as topics surrounding race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability. Please exercise extreme caution when listening.

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Amazing Spider-Man 92: When Iceman Attacks! Featuring Steve Orlando! With Rob Salerno and Steve Duda!

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:44:27 +0000

Fresh out of the X-Men and on his own for the first time, Iceman shines in this 1971 story where he uses his powers in the coolest ways yet while sparring with Spider-Man to save Gwen Stacy! But first, Chad is joined by Rob Salerno and Steve Duda to interview Steve Orlando about his work on the new series, Astonishing Iceman!

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Bonus Patreon Episode: the McCoy Family... with Regina Givens!

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:52:19 +0000

This week, mom (Regina Givens from House of X) and dad (Chad) guide you through the complex family history of Norton and Edna McCoy! We take you from the nuclear incident to the farm, from the kidnapping to the time they faced down Professor Power. It's a powerful episode all about parenting!

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Wolverine -1: A Whiff of Sartre's Madeleine! Featuring Ryan Penagos! Jason Loo! Christie Porter!

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:54:57 +0000

Chad is joined by the incredibly charming Ryan Penagos, Agent M himself, Marvel's hype man and a professional podcaster himself! Jason Loo and Christie Porter are there with us to review Wolverine minus 1, which gives us an easter egg-rich story of Wolverine's past that includes Alpha Flight, Sabretooth, Nick Fury, Carol Danvers, Black Widow, and more!

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Bonus Patreon Episode: Professor Power with J.M. DeMatteis!

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:23:00 +0000

Chad is joined by J.M. DeMatteis to talk about classic villain Professor Power! A billionaire obsessed with the Roman Empire, his own legacy, and the shape of American politics, Power has fought the X-Men in multiple encounters... He's sparred with Wolverine, Beast, the X-Men, X-Factor, the New Defenders... and his worst enemy is Charles Xavier.

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X-Force -1: the Brothers Proudstar! Featuring Jed MacKay! Sarah Gailey! Scotty White!

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:34:25 +0000

Thunderbird, Warpath, and Boom-Boom arrive on Graymalkin Lane! First up, it's an interview with Jed MacKay, all about his incredible work on Avengers, Moon Knight, and Dr. Strange! Then, Chad is joined by Sarah Gailey and Scotty White to delve into X-Force -1, featuring a story from the past lives of Thunderbird and Warpath!

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Bonus Patreon release: the Sidri! With Jeff Christiansen!

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:32:12 +0000

Chad is joined by Jeff Christiansen, former Marvel Handbooks editor and head of the Appendix site, to discuss the Sidri! A gestalt alien race of spider-creatures who can combine into various forms... and some of them are mutants!

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X-Men: Hidden Years 21-22: Let Loose the Dogs of War! Featuring Elliot Kalan! Erica Schultz! Gregory Wright!

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:17:23 +0000

It's the final episode of the Hidden Years! And what a journey it has been! But first, an interview with Elliot Kalan, famed comedy writer who has done Marvel work, including the series Spider-Man and the X-Men! Erica Schultz and Gregory Wright join Chad for the wrap-up on the Hidden Years series as we prepare for a new era on Graymalkin Lane!

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Bonus Patreon Release: Alpha the Ultimate Mutant! With Anas Abdulhak!

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:30:39 +0000

Chad is joined by Anas Abdulhak (Etheros, Eleutheromania) to discuss Magneto's greatest creation, and the one who turned him into a widdle baby... ALPHA! THE ULTIMATE MUTANT! With lots of 70s Defenders goodness mixed in, and some surprising X-Men history.

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X-Men 19-20: Broken Promises... featuring Mike Carlin! Eliot R. Brown! Peter Sanderson! Then Christian Smith and John Klein III!

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:16:14 +0000

First Chad reunites three incredible creators to remember good times... Mike Carlin, Eliot R. Brown, and Peter Sanderson worked together with Mark Gruenwald on the original Marvel Handbooks! In the second half, Christian Smith and John Klein III join Chad to review Hidden Years 19 and 20!

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the Trial of Herbert Edgar Wyndham, the High Evolutionary: Featuring Anthony Oliveira, Sara Century, Alicia Wilder, Justin Wilder, and Derek Kunsken!

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:27:53 +0000

It's the Trial of the High Evolutionary! The queer-coded super-scientist who elevated himself to godhood and back, the High Evolutionary is a fascinating character study of super-villainy as he creates planets, commits genocide, and launches races of animal men. Chad is joined by the hilarious and insightful jury of Derek Kunsken, Justin Wilder, Alicia Wilder, Sara Century, and Anthony Oliveira to examine this weird and fascinating man. Come get a whole damn education on one of Marvel's most elusive super-villains!

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X-Men: the Hidden Years 17-18: Hunter and Hunted! Featuring Daniel Kibblesmith! And the Tomb of Ideas!

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:07:25 +0000

Kraven the Hunter is after the Beast! And the X-Men face the Promise, a group of mutants with a very unique agenda! But first, Chad is joined by the incredible and hilarious writer, Daniel Kibblesmith! With co-hosts front he Tomb of Ideas podcast!

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Bonus Patreon episode: Crimson Commando! With Steve Orlando!

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:20:15 +0000

Chad is joined by the talented Steve Orlando (of Marauders, Scarlet Witch, and Astonishing Spider-Man) to talk all about Crimson Commando! Frank Bohannan is a mutant soldier who has had to redefine himself more than once... a veteran, along with his queer-coded buddies Super Sabre and Stonewall, he's survived in the present by being an assassin... a member of Freedom Force, then the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants... and then a murdering cyborg...

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X-Men: the Hidden Years 15-16: Death Be Not Proud... featuring Sarah Gailey! And Dan Watters! With Alicia Wilder!

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:02:33 +0000

Dan Watters (Loki!) and Sarah Gailey (Be Gay, Do Crimes!) join Chad and guest host Alicia Wilder for a fun discussion about story-telling, then we get lost in the evil nonsense of Uncle Dazzler and jump into the crazy continuity of the Promise as Graymalkin Lane's review of the Hidden Years continues!

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Bonus Patreon episode: Cobalt Man! With Phil Ewing!

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:42:36 +0000

It's the public release of my focused episode on... Cobalt Man! Insightful and hilarious guest Phil Ewing joins Chad to talk all about cobalt bombs, early X-Men antics, and the legacy and history of one of Marvel's most obscure villains.

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X-Men: the Hidden Years 13-14: Blood and Circuses! Featuring Karl Bollers and Jason Loo!

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:25:13 +0000

Chad is joined by Karl Bollers (Emma Frost and X-51 writer) and Jason Loo (of Jubilee, and Madrox and Strong Guy) to review Hidden Years 13-14! Two incredible creators from two different eras of publishing history, plus the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and half a dozen other intense plot lines. This one is full of insider comic knowledge and a whole lot of laughs. And who is... the Promise?

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Bonus Patreon Episode: Shamrock! With Triona Farrell!

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:45:01 +0000

It's Shamrock! Molly Fitzgerald debuted in Contest of Champions as "Ireland's lucky lass". Used once every ten years or so, she seems to have ever changing powers, costumes, and careers. Hear Chad delve deep on this obscure character with the incredible, talented, and super-smart Triona Farrell!

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X-Men: Season One! Featuring Jordan White, Chris Hassan, and Arturo Rojas!

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:53:42 +0000

In 2012, a line of Season One books was launched, using modern talent (in this case Dennis Hopeless and Jamie McKelvie) to render the earliest days of the heroes. Jordan White, Chris Hassan, and Arturo Rojas join Chad in talking about comic companies, and then about this beautiful retelling of the Silver Age X-Men!

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the Trials of Danger and Quasimodo! Featuring Austin Gorton! Daniel Byrne! Alicia Wilder! Justin Wilder! And Noelle Reed!

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:44:51 +0000

It's the Trials of Danger and Quasimodo! Danger! The mutant sentient intelligence of the Danger Room, who has been both friend and foe to the X-Men! Quasimodo! A pathetic, misshapen robot intelligence created by the Mad Thinker! These two are a wild pair of sentient robots, and both have fought the X-Men! Chad is joined by Noelle Reed! Justin Wilder! Alicia Wilder! Daniel Byrne! And Austin Gorton! To discuss these incredible, infrequently used super robots, and it's a ton of fun.

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What If? -1: the Traitor! Featuring Zac Thompson! Enid Balam! Phillip Sevy!

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:00:52 +0000

This week Chad is joined by three hard-working professionals currently working in X-Men comics... Zac Thompson! Enid Balam! And Phillip Sevy! After talking about their respective origins and careers, we jump back into Flashback Month by reviewing What If? -1, which gives an alternate story about Bishop and Fitzroy arriving too early in our timeline!

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Bonus Patreon episode: Madam Sanctity! With D'Manda Martini!

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:15:32 +0000

Chad is joined by his friend D'Manda Martini to talk all about Madam Sanctity! Tanya Trask is the daughter of Bolivar Trask--slightly insane and with the power to travel through time, she ends up in the far future of the Askani, where she manipulates events in the present...

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Avengers 75-76: the Warlord and the Witch... featuring Paul Cornell! With Michael Elliot and Shaun Hatrick!

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:43:46 +0000

Arkon the Magnificent arrives on Graymalkin Lane! We pick up the thread of Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Toad in an insanely misogynistic Avengers story... but first Chad, Michael Elliott, and Shaun Hatrick interview Paul Cornell (of Dr. Who, Wisdom, Captain Britain and MI:13, Dark X-Men, and more!)

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Bonus Patreon release: Merlin the Mad! With Bob Quinn!

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:13:51 +0000

Bob Quinn, who is as hilarious as he is talented, returns for a character deep dive on Merlin the Mad! This guy is nuts, you guys... an ancient wizard who might be a mutant and who has fought the X-Men as Merlin and the Maya Yogi, but who also goes by Merlin Demonspawn... that first fight with Thor... and the plan to sacrifice virgins at a comic book shop... and his boyfriend Mongu... just come give it a listen, cause he's something else.

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X-Men: the Hidden Years 12: And Death Alone Shall Know My Name! Featuring Markisan Naso! Jason Muhr! Patrick Lugo!

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 08:40:16 +0000

It's Sauron vs. Magneto! Well, kinda. Things come to a head in the Savage Land as Lorna Dane, Havok, and Iceman find themselves trapped between two of the X-Men's biggest foes! But first, Chad is joined by three incredible professionals, Markisan Naso and Jason Muhr (of By the Horns) and Patrick Lugo (A Tiger's Tale) all about the modern comics industry and doing what we love.

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Bonus Patreon episode: Lightbright! With Gregory Wright and Rohan Zhou-Lee!

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:11:36 +0000

It's the public release of my episode on Lightbright! A Somalian light-wielding mutant who dresses like a super-model, Lightbright debuted in Silver Sable as a mercenary member of the Bio-Genes. Hear Chad and Rohan Zhou-Lee interview Gregory Wright, the creator of this character who is so full of potential!

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X-Men: the Hidden Years 10-11: Home is Where the Hurt Is! Featuring Marcus McLaurin! With Michael Anderson and Daryl Lawrence!

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:19:41 +0000

This week, writer and editor Marcus McLaurin comes on the show to talk about Marvel and his 90s series Cage, then joins Chad, Michael, and Daryl into breaking down the complex storylines set up in the Hidden Years 10 and 11! There's Magneto and Sauron and a girl with a toy Sentinel and a bird woman pinned to a wall and...

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Bonus Patreon episode: Bova! With Anthony Oliveira!

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:22:00 +0000

Chad and the hilarious and super-smart Anthony Oliveira talking about everyone's favorite cow-mom, BOVA, for 90 minutes! We talk about cow-people, the insane origins of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, Bova's very tragic end, and why people are so weirdly fond of this magical character.

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Uncanny Origins 9: the Song of Storm! Featuring Annie Nocenti! With Carrie Harris and Barr Foxx!

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:35:08 +0000

First, Annie Nocenti talks about her Storm series, and all of Storm's complicated and wonderful origins! Then, Carrie Harris and Barr Foxx join Chad to discuss a beautiful Storm origin story!

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the Trial of Lorna Dane! Featuring Sara Century, Susan Kirtley, Isabel Dieppa, Anya Prosser, and Noelle Reed!

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:23:53 +0000

It's the trial of Polaris on Graymalkin Lane! Chad is joined by an all female-defining jury for the first time, including Susan Kirtley, Noelle Reed, Sara Century, Isabel Dieppa, and Anya Prosser! We talk about Lorna's entire history, her key relationships, and her tremendous potential. Warning: we love this character a LOT.

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Dr. Strange 182: And Juggernaut Makes Three! Featuring Peter Sanderson and Chris Sotomayor! With Austin Gorton!

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:14:06 +0000

Graymalkin Lane covers its last book from the 1960s... a surprise Juggernaut story from Dr. Strange 182! With the threat of Nightmare, and all Eternity hangs in the balance! But first, an incredible interview with historian and writer Peter Sanderson, and exemplary colorist Chris Sotomayor! Austin Gorton joins Chad for this historic episode.

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Bonus Patreon release: Juston Seyfert and Sentinel with Sean McKeever!

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:19:10 +0000

Sean McKeever returns to Graymalkin Lane to discuss one of his most heartfelt creations... Juston Seyfert, the boy who befriended a Sentinel! We review both volumes of Sentinel, then hear Sean react live to what happened to Juston next!

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X-Men the Hidden Years 8-9: Shadow on the Stars! Featuring Erica Schultz! With Arturo Rojas, and Justin Kosmachuk!

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:50:00 +0000

The Phoenix Force arrives on Graymalkin Lane! But first, Chad, Arturo, and Justin interview the delightful Erica Schultz all about her writing career, with a focus on her recent work with X-23 and Hallow's Eve! And we laugh a ton! Then, back into the Hidden Years, when Jean meets the Phoenix Force for the (kind of) first time, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four team-up against the Z'Nox, and about six other plotlines start to expand!

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Bonus Patreon episode: the Crimson Dawn with Ben Raab!

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 09:43:33 +0000

Chad is joined by incredible writer Ben Raab to discuss the Crimson Dawn! Underneath our Earth is a mystic realm in crimson, and it once saved Psylocke's life, giving her a dagger tattoo over her eye and some new powers. Ben Raab wrote the bulk of the Crimson Dawn stories, and we delve deep on Kuragari, Gomurr, Tar, the Undercloaks, and the Dragons of the Crimson Dawn!

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X-Men: the Hidden Years 6-7: Behold! A Goddess Rising! Featuring Stephanie Williams! Steve Foxe! And Omar Holmon!

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:26:35 +0000

Storm arrives on Graymalkin Lane! As well as new super-villain Deluge! Chad is joined by the all-star, incredibly talented mix of Stephanie Williams (discussing everything from Nightshade to Family Snikt), Steve Foxe (who talks the new Dark X-Men series), and Omar Holmon (of Black Nerd Problems!)

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Bonus Patreon episode: Sapphire Styx with Jim Zub!

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:08:16 +0000

Sapphire Styx... a mutant vampire woman based in Madripoor with shocking connections to both Wolverine and Psylocke! Join Chad and famed writer Jim Sub in exploring this little-used X-villain, a character he wrote in a storyline that changed everything for one of your favorite characters.

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Fantastic Four: the World's Greatest Comic Magazine #3: When Strike These Sentinels! Featuring Gordon Purcell! With Daryl Lawrence and Rob Salerno!

Mon, 29 May 2023 10:07:43 +0000

In the early 2000s, a tribute series to the Stan and Jack years on the FF was published, called the World's Greatest Comic Magazine! Dozens of creators participated... including Gordon Purcell! Chad is joined by Daryl Lawrence and Rob Salerno to interview Gordon about his incredible artistic career, then he delves in with us to explore an early X-Men adventure. Remember that time the X-Men kept a couple Sentinels in their basement and the FF wanted them?

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the Trials of Calvin Rankin (Mimic) and the Super-Adaptoid!

Thu, 25 May 2023 11:12:43 +0000

It's the Trial of Mimic and the Super-Adaptoid! Two early Marvel villains with wildly different stories, these characters are both power-stealers who have history with the X-Men! Chad is joined by the hilarious and talented crew of Hussein Rashid, Tristan Palmgren, Sara Century, Steve Duda, and Gabriella Garbero! With cover art by Seth Martel!

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X-Men: the Hidden Years 4-5: Escape to Oblivion! Featuring Trung Le Nguyen and Bob Quinn! With Nico Vasilo!

Mon, 22 May 2023 10:08:30 +0000

These issues have strange wing bird ladies, giant gasbags, the ghost of Magneto, Candy Southern telling off Professor X, and Magnetrix! But first, Chad interviews Trung le Nguyen all about the incredible book Magic Fish, and we discuss their recent Karma in Love story! And Bob Quinn talks all about Black Cat Social Club! This episode is full of laughter.

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First X-Men 1-5... featuring Anas Abdulhak, Terry Blas, and Seth Martel!

Thu, 18 May 2023 11:34:42 +0000

Bonus episode this week! Chad gets to hang out with three of his favorite friends: Anas Abdulhak (of Etheres)! Terry Blas (of Reptile!) and Seth Martel (of Mare!) We nerd out over X-Men for a while, then delve into the Christos Gage and Neal Adams series First X-Men! Set in continuity before X-Men #1, this series tells the story of Sabretooth and Wolverine teaming up to rescue a group of mutants from capture by the government. Featuring a half dozen new mutants, and an early prototype of the Sentinels, plus appearances by Magneto, Professor X, and.Namor!

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Wolverine: the Origin 1-6 featuring Paul Jenkins! With Anya Prosser and Jamie Fay!

Mon, 15 May 2023 10:40:37 +0000

Wolverine arrives on Graymalkin Lane! For many years, the origin story of Wolverine was a complete mystery, part of the character's appeal. And then Paul Jenkins wrote the moving, surprising, and incredible story of his childhood! Come learn all about James Howlett with the writer of the story himself, Paul Jenkins! But first, Chad and his friends Anya and Jamie interview Paul about his career and other Marvel work!

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Bonus Patreon episode... Birdy! With Terry Blas!

Thu, 11 May 2023 09:45:00 +0000

Chad and his talented friend Terry Blas discuss the history, powers, and potential of Birdy, and she gives us that glow! A powerful mutant with a giant gun, Birdy gets caught up in the violent cycle of Sabretooth until her fresh start on Krakow...

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X-Men: the Hidden Years 2-3: the Ghost and the Darkness! With Ken Niimura, Dayspring, and Khelan Bhatia!

Mon, 08 May 2023 11:01:10 +0000

Chad is joined by the charming and wonderful Dayspring (of Power of X-Men) and Khelan Bhatia (of Homo Superior) review the next segment of John Byrne's work on X-Men: the Hidden Years, covering an insane adventure in the Savage Land, and that time Lorna used the code name Magnetrix! And then we are joined by Ken Niimura, talking all about Peni Parker and I Kill Giants!

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Bonus Patreon episode... Scanner! With Justin Kosmachuk!

Thu, 04 May 2023 11:22:31 +0000

Sarah Ryan is a lesser-used mutant, and a member of the Acolytes. Finding a place among mutants, Sarah revered Magneto, but ended up abused at the hands of Fabian Cortez and Exodus. Hear Chad and his friend, cosplayer Justin Kosmachuk delve into the life and potential of Scanner!

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X-Men: the Hidden Years #1: Test to Destruction... featuring Jason Liebig and Gregory Wright! With Justin Kosmachuk!

Mon, 01 May 2023 11:17:54 +0000

It's a whole new era on Graymalkin Lane as we jump into the early 2000s, where Marvel Comics was a very different company and the X-Men was a busy franchise. Years after his famous runs on X-Men, Alpha Flight, and more, John Byrne launched a whole new series set in the early years, before Giant-Size X-Men #1 ever launched! And this week, Chad has the honor of being joined by that books editor, Jason Liebig (now a beloved host on the History Channel) and that books colorist, Gregory Wright! With co-host Justin Kosmachuk!

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the Trial of Sergei Kravinoff! Featuring Alicia Wilder, Tristan Palmgren, Daniel Byrne, Anya Prosser, and Cory Thomas!

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:20:12 +0000

It's the Trial of Kraven the Hunter! One of Marvel's most iconic villains, Kraven is a Spider-Man villain who has a shocking amount of history with the X-Men as well! Chad is joined by Alicia Wilder, Tristan Palmgren, Daniel Byrne, Anya Prosser, and Cory Thomas to cover the life and crimes of Sergei Kravinoff, including lives, deaths, and nipple lasers!

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Savage Hulk 1-4: the Man Within... featuring Dax Exclamation Point! Tay Bobo! D'Manda Martini!

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:19:08 +0000

Professional drag queens on this week's episode do a fashion review of the 1960s X-Men costumes! But instead of Toot or Boot, we are going with Snikt or Kiki... Chad in joined by three talented incredible performers: Dax Exclamation Point! Tay Bobo! And DManda Martini! After laughing hysterically about 1960s super hero fashion (because aren't all super heroes basically drag queens), we review the beautiful Alan Davis X-Men story from 2014's Savage Hulk series, picking up on threads from he 1960s and set right after #66 from the original book!

(Note: a video version of this episode appears on Graymalkin Lane's Patreon channel! Free to view for the public! Come follow along and see the costumes we are talking about!)

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Bonus Patreon episode: Magda! With Noelle Reed!

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:07:53 +0000

Magda, the once-wife of Magneto, the once-mother of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, survived concentration camps before losing her daughter Anya and seeing her husband's magnetic powers manifest. Magda fled into the night, and then... Hear Chad and Noelle Reed delve into the tragic life of Magda!

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Cable -1: the Devil's Herald! Featuring Charlie Jane Anders! With Justin and Alicia Wilder!

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:20:59 +0000

It's the introduction of three major characters to Graymalkin Lane! Cable! Wolfsbane! And Moira MacTaggert! New episode featuring the story from Cable -1, a time-traveling adventure set in the X-Men's pre-history! But first, Chad and the hosts of the X-Wife Podcast interview the world-building and brilliant Charlie Jane Anders! We discuss New Mutants, trans-representation in comics, and zany super-hero adventures.

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Bonus Patreon episode: Asp! With Matt Horak!

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:47:21 +0000

There are many mutants in the Marvel universe that have never had much to do with the X-Men. One of them is Asp, Cleopatra Nefertiti, a sex-positive dancer and stripper with deadly venom blasts. She's been a member of the Serpent Society in its various incarnations for years, as well as a member of the B.A.D. Girls, Hear Chad and Matt Horak, the amazing X-Men artist, delve deep on a character who deserves a lot more attention.

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Marvel Tales #30: To Cage an Angel! Featuring Stuart Moore! With Austin Gorton and Kurt Sasso!

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:29:41 +0000

It's the conclusion of our review of the 3-part Angel story by Jerry Siegel and George Tusk from 1970! Angel has an evil uncle Dazzler, and he's obsessed with diamonds, and Paris! And the way he is defeated... But first, Chad is joined by new friends Austin Gorton and Kurt Sasso to interview the incredible Stuart Moore, who has written many an X-Men story, including Wolverine Noir and the X-Men Dark Phoenix Saga novel! We do a lot of laughing in this episode...

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Bonus Patreon episode: the Pryde family... with Carrie Harris!

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:40:42 +0000

It's the public release of the Patreon episode all about the Pryde family! Kitty Pryde, one of the most beloved X-Men members, comes from a happy and complicated family who has ties to the Holocaust. Hear us focus on Kitty's parents from her introduction as a target of the Hellfire Club through her training as a ninja at the hands of Ogun to the devastation of Genosha. Chad is joined by his good friend, the incredible author Carrie Harris. Come get a whole education on the family of Kitty Pryde!

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Ka-Zar 3: In the Den of the Dazzler! Featuring Lenore Zann, Rowan Fraser, and Derek Kunsken!

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:00:15 +0000

The Angel's father has been murdered by the mysterious Dazzler, who has also captured Candy Southern! And Angel wants revenge at all costs! Plus, more about that time Stan Lee hired Jerry Siegel! But first, Chad and returning co-hosts Derek Kunsken and Rowan Fraser get to know the wonderful Lenore Zann, the voice of Rogue from the X-Men Animated Series! We talk about Canada and Lenore's political career, and do so much laughing.

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Bonus Patreon release: White Rabbit! With Sara Century and Daryl Lawrence!

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:55:10 +0000

Eat Hot Carrots! Lorina Dodson, aka the White Rabbit, is obsessed with Alice and Wonderland, fast food, and pure anarchy. In this zany episode release from the Patreon channel, Chad and returning guests Sara Century and Daryl Lawrence delve deep into this character, and laugh a lot. She's kind of Marvel's Harley Quinn, and she is just fantastic.

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Ka-Zar 2: From the Sky: Winged Wrath! Featuring Connor Goldsmith, with Caroline Bird!

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:00:59 +0000

In 1970, Jerry Siegel wrote a 3-part Angel story that was reprinted in a few issues of Ka-Zar and then Marvel Tales! This episode, we review the first part of this story, which features Angel, Candy Southern, and the evil Dazzler! But first, Caroline Bird joins Chad in interviewing Connor Goldsmith about his incredible podcast, Cerebro, and his journey up until now!

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the Trial of Karl Lykos... featuring Chad, Noelle Reed, Justin Wilder, Derek Kunsken, Rey Arzeno, Miguel Morales

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:49:05 +0000

It's the trial of Chad's favorite villain, Sauron! Karl Lykos is a psychiatrist, but also a psychic vampire pterodactyl man who has all kinds of super-powers! One of the X-Men's most longstanding foes, Sauron has been a loner, a teacher, a government operative, a savage murderer, and a super-scientist who wants to turn people into dinosaurs! Chad is joined by Rey Arzeno, Miguel Morales, Justin Wilder, Derek Kunsken, and Noelle Reed to put Lykos on trial (and we laugh so hard about this guy).

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X-Man -1: Breeding Ground! Featuring Steven Grant! With Dayspring and Markisan Naso!

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00:47 +0000

Graymalkin Lane briefly enters the Age of Apocalypse as we continue our coverage of flashback month stories! On another world, a goateed Mr. Sinister has created the genetic offspring of Cyclops and Jean Grey... Nate Grey, X-Man! But first Chad, Markisan, and Dayspring interview the man who wrote the death of X-Man... Steven Grant! We also talk about Steven's long and incredible career, including his work with Beast, Blob and Unus, and more!

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Bonus Patreon release... the Scarecrow! With Clay McLeod Chapman!

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:15:30 +0000

It's the public release of my focused episode on Ebenezer Laughton, the Scarecrow, with the hilarious horror writer, Clay McLeod Chapman! Initially a circus contortionist with some bank-robbing crows, the Scarecrow fought the X-Men in one of his earliest appearances. Then he went on to become a scary, demon-powered, serial killer guy who is somehow so scary but also hilarious! Come listen to Chad and Clay find delight in one of Marvel's biggest horror characters from the 90s!

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Generation X -1: the Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship! Featuring Torunn Gronbekk, Phillip Sevy, and John Detrick!

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:44:50 +0000

Emma Frost arrives on Graymalkin Lane! This week we review Generation X -1, a flashback into the lives of a teenage Emma Frost interfacing with the Hellfire Club for the first time, but first she crosses paths with Banshee and the Dark Beast! But first, Chad is joined by John Detrick (of the Avenging Hour) and we interview Torunn Gronnbekk (of Valkyrie and Thor fame!) and incredible artist Phillip Sevy (X-Men Unlimited!)

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Silver Age X-Men Jeopardy! Featuring Rob Salerno, D'Manda Martini, Derek Kunsken, and Steve Duda!

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:10:17 +0000

To finish out our week of celebration this week, where we wrap up volume 1 of the X-Men, Chad hosts a Silver Age Jeopardy game! All of the questions come from content covered on this show thus far. With the help of Cory Thomas and Seth Martel, Chad has super-fans Rob Salerno, D'Manda Martini, Derek Kunsken, and Steve Duda compete for a very nice prize! Play along as you listen... how well do you know the Silver Age X-Men!

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Interview with Roy Thomas part 2!

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:24:08 +0000

A year ago, Chad had the chance to interview Roy Thomas all about his early work on the X-Men. And I had the amazing fortune to interview him again for this episode! We cover the latter half of Silver Age X-Men here, discussing talent (Barry Windsor-Smith, Neal Adams, Jim Steranko), crazy plotlines (Red Raven's island, alien Frankentstein), and classic characters (Magneto, Sauron, the Sentinels) before we talk about why the book was cancelled! Roy is a treasure trove of information.

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X-Men 66: the Mutants and the Monster: featuring Jordan White! Anthony Oliveira! Josh Trujillo!

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:31:05 +0000

It's the end of an era! The first volume of the X-Men comes to a close with number 66! Professor X is alive again and he's so tired and he needs the Hulk to save him! Chad is joined by the hilarious combination of Jordan White, Anthony Oliveira, and Josh Trujillo as we review all things silver age X-Men, talk about unresolved X-Men plot lines, and just laugh forever.

We started this podcast with X-Men 1 and it is such a wonderful thing to be wrapping up volume 1! Thank you all for the support along the way!

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Bonus Patreon episode: Tommy! With Bradley Clayton!

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:22:41 +0000

Chad and his charming friend Bradley Clayton discuss Tommy and Cybelle, two small players in the mutant world, casualties from he Morlock Massacre, and both characters queer icons in their own right. Tommy, a pastel rainbow androgynous heroine who can make herself two dimensional. Cybelle, a punk woman who sweats acid. Hear us discuss the surprising legacy of these characters.

Warning: trigger warning as this podcast discusses hate crimes, trauma, and extreme violence.

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X-Men 65: Before I'd Be Slave! Featuring Alex Segura, Keith DeCandido, and George Michael Duven!

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:54:16 +0000

X-Men 65! Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams bring us an amazing issue of the X-Men. Professor X is alive! Turns out it was the Changeling who died in his place. And Xavier is just in time to unite the minds of the world against the invading Z'Nox! This is an amazing story. Featuring the incredible and charming guests Alex Segura (Marvel writer and author of Secret Identity) and Keith Decandido (X-Men novel writer and author of dozens of books), plus returning guest, Chad's friend George Michael!

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the Trial of Kevin Plunder: Ka-Zar! Featuring Hussein Rashid, Noelle Reed, Justin Wilder, Alicia Wilder, and Steve Duda!

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:29:03 +0000

It's the trial of Kevin Reginald Plunder... Ka-Zar! The Lord of the Savage Land, the Son of the Tiger himself! Ka-Zar, over 60 years of publication history, has been redefined multiple times as he faces the threats of massive dinosaurs, invading super-heroes and super-villains, corporate entities and warring cultures. Be prepared for a fascinating conversation about colonialism, the law of the jungle, and the ultimate white man fantasy. Featuring the talents and insights of Hussein Rashid, Justin Wilder, Noelle Reed, Alicia Wilder, and Steve Duda!

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Excalibur -1: A True and Terrible Sacrifice! Featuring Seth Martel! With Anna Peppard and Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos!

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:13:18 +0000

Nightcrawler arrives on Graymalkin Lane! Working in the flashback issues from 1997 to the show's line-up means we get to meet Kurt Wagner, the swashbuckling, teleporting, blue furry elf himself, who just represents joy for the X-Men franchise. We also introduce Amanda Sefton, Belasco, Limbo, the Soul-Sword, and Margali Szardos to the show! But first, we feature Seth Martel, the official artist for the Graymalkin Lane show, whose graphic novel Mare is set to be released in March (and can be purchased on Amazon!), and his team of Chad and Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos sing his praises! And Anna Peppard, Nightcrawler's biggest fan, co-hosts!

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Bonus Patreon episode... Squid Boy with Chuck Austen!

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:09:32 +0000

Chuck Austen returns to the show for a Patreon episode all about one of his most beloved creations, Sammy Pare, Squid Boy! Sammy comes from a home full of abuse, and it gets worse when his mutant powers kick in. So he goes to Xavier's school for safety, befriends the Juggernaut, and tries to fit in... but he isn't exactly safe there either. Hear Chuck delve deep into one more tragic mutant story...

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X-Men 64: the Coming of Sunfire! Featuring Fabian Nicieza! With Justin Park and Caroline Bird!

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 12:21:42 +0000

It's the first appearance of Sunfire! And Fabian Nicieza! Fabian (who is hilarious and wrote the first Marvel comic book I ever read) talks all about his historic run on the Thunderbolts, which has a surprising number of X-Men ties, just in time for the release of the Thunderbolts Omnibus! Then we discuss X-Men 64 and the complex and tragic debut of Sunfire with wonderful guests Justin Park and Caroline Cosplay!

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Bonus Patreon episode: Wallflower! With Tristan Palmgren!

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:05:42 +0000

it's the public release of episode all about Wallflower with author Tristan Palmgren! Wallflower, Laurie Collins, is part of the most tragic class of students at Xavier's school. With the power to manipulate the emotions of others, Laurie is shy and scared because when her emotions get out of control, so do her powers. Used in a love triangle, Laurie was just finding herself when tragedy struck. And then it got worse. Hear Chad and Tristan delve deep on this wonderful character, and sign up for Graymalkin Lane's Patreon channel for new bonus content every week!

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Angel Revelations 1-5: Annunciation! Featuring Shelby Criswell! With Steenz, Andrew Drilon, and Rohan Zhou-Lee!

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:50:55 +0000

Angel Revelations! Chad is joined by an incredible panel of guests, including Shelby Criswell (Queer as All Get Out!), Steenz, Andrew Drilon, and Rohan Zhou-Lee, and we review the Marvel Knights series, Angel Revealations, by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Adam Pollina! And we LOVE this series. Warren Worthington spent his youth in a Catholic school for rich kids in Vermont, where his wings began growing... but a man in black is killing mutants and he is on his way...

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Bonus Patreon episode: the Grey family! With Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos!

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:47:53 +0000

Chad and Jean-Grey-superfan Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos delve deep into the family of Jean Grey! John and Elaine Grey were loving parents of two daughters, Sara and Jean, and everything changed when they learned Jean was a mutant. Their story is put together across decades by various writers... the tragedy of Annie Richardson, the involvement of Professor X, the coming of the Phoenix Force... and then there are clones, grand babies from alternate futures, demonic transformations, and then the Shi'ar Death Commandos. See Jean in a whole new light when you look at her world from the view of her parents. (And for more content like this, sign up for the channel's Patreon!)

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Sentry/X-Men #1: the Sentry and Angel of the X-Men... featuring Tom Brevoort! Steve Foxe! Ariana Maher!

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:01:44 +0000

All-star episode! Tom Brevoort is back! Along with Steve Foxe! And Ariana Maher! We talk all about crazy retroactive continuity (ranging from the Invaders to the Illuminati) and then delve deep on an obscure early X-Men adventure. It's the X-Men and Sentry vs. the General! Remember that time Angel through himself off a building and landed on a bad guy to defeat him? Now you'll never forget!

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the Trial of Sean Cassidy (Banshee)! Featuring Chad, Gabriella Garbero, Alicia Wilder, Justin Wilder, Andre Mason, and Daryl Lawrence!

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:30:48 +0000

It's the Trial of Sean Cassidy, the beloved Banshee (now calling himself Vox Ignis). This character has been a villain, a hero, an ancillary X-Man, an Interpol agent, a hot zaddy teacher, a zombie, a horseman, and a skin suit... Hear Chad and his friends discussion the complex history of this X-Men favorite!

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X-Men 63: War in the World Below! Featuring Gregory Wright! With D'Manda Martini!

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:41:22 +0000

In the mid-90s, Gregory Wright wrote Silver Sable and the Wild Pack, a series featuring an incredible feminist character and her hand-selected team of mercenaries (which included a lesbian assassin, an HIV-positive programmer, a black Captain America, and more)... hear Gregory delve deep into his memories in today's episode! Then Gregory and D'Manda Martini (in Silver Sable drag!) review X-Men 63! It's Magneto (in one of his weirdest appearances), the Savage Land Mutates, and the first appearance of Lorelei (ooOOOooo!)

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Bonus Patreon episode: Obnoxio the Clown... with Markisan Naso!

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:20:23 +0000

Chad is joined by returning guest Markisan Naso to delve deep into the weirdest ancillary X-Men character of all... Obnoxio the Clown! The gross mascot/feature character of Crazy Magazine, Obnoxio fought the mutants in one random one-shot (which also featured Eye-Scream) and he has appeared several more times over the years. Hear Chad and Markisan delve deep on this very weird corner of the Marvel Universe.

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X-Men 62: Strangers in a Savage Land! Featuring Val Mayerik! With Anas Abdulhak and Anya Prosser!

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:01:36 +0000

This week, Chad, with guest hosts Anya Prosser and Anas Abdulhak, interview incredible artist Val Mayerik (co-creator of Howard the Duck! Artist on classic titles including Man-Thing and Ka-Zar!), who shares a wealth of information on golden age Marvel Comics! Then, we review X-Men #62, featuring a new costume for the Angel, the return of Magneto (in perhaps his worst costume), the return of Ka-Zar and Zabu, and the first appearance of the Savage Land Mutates!

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Bonus Patreon episode: the N'Garai... with Ariana Maher!

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:52:43 +0000

Chad and the wonderful Ariana Maher (letterer of Hellions, Excalibur, and so many things!) delve deep into the history of the N'Garai! The X-Men have a Cairn on their front lawn that leads to a dimension of demons, Claremont creations that are quite scary. We delve deep into Kierrok the Damned, the Ru'Tai, Pilgrimm, and more. Come get a whole education!

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Avengers Origins: Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver #1... featuring Russell Dauterman and Steve Orlando! With Daniel Byrne!

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:46:43 +0000

Russell Dauterman and Steve Orlando talk to Chad and Daniel Byrne all about the new Scarlet Witch series! We talk fashion design, power signature, history, complicated family relationships, and story ideas all about Wanda Maximoff herself! But first, hear Russell break down his history as a fan, a fashion designer, and finally as a cover artist! This is a wonderful episode!

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Bonus Patreon episode: the Munroes! With Barr Foxx!

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 02:25:20 +0000

David Munroe, American photojournalist, married N'Dare, an African princess. And despite the vast differences in their cultures, their love bonded them, as did their child, Ororo, a name meaning beauty. Exhausted by American racism, they moved to Cairo, where, well, a plane crashed into their house, killing them. Chris Claremont started this story, and other writers have added to the story in unexpected places. Hear Chad delve deep with the wonderful Barr Foxx in a very special episode.

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X-Men Origins: Cyclops #1: Eyes Wide... featuring Bob Hall! With Ben Rathbone and Jamie Fay!

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 15:25:37 +0000

Our first guest in the new year... Bob Hall! You know Bob as the incredible artist from so many books.. Squadron Supreme! West Coast Avengers! Emperor Doom! Avengers! And so much more... Bob delves into some of the most legendary moments of his historic career, then joins Chad, Jamie Fay, and Ben Rathbone delve into X-Men Origins: Cyclops #1, a Stuart Moore and Jesse Delperdang book from 2010 that delves deep into the traumas of Cyclops's childhood. (In the new year, new episodes come out on Mondays!)

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Bonus Patreon Episode... Porcupine! With Josh Trujillo!

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 17:21:55 +0000

Chad and returning guest (and friend) Josh Trujillo take a deep dive into the obscure villain, the Porcupine! Alexander Gentry was a weapons designer who obsessed over porcupines... so he made a battle suit! His first fights with Ant-Man and the Wasp are WILD! And the way he dies... and the ways he's been remembered... Let's just say we quill-y like this guy.

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X-Men #61: Monsters Also Weep!... featuring Darieck Scott! With Ramzi Fawaz and Phil Ewing!

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:17:27 +0000

It's Sauron vs. everyone! Sauron vs. the X-Men! Sauron vs. his girlfriend's dad! Sauron vs... himself? Hear Chad, Darieck, Ramzi, and Phil laugh so hard about this wonderful issue in the midst of an intellectual discussion about fantasy, fandoms, the reinterpretation of characters of color, and what the X-Men represent.

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Marvel Holiday Special 1991: A Miracle a Few Blocks Down from 34th Street... featuring the Anderson Family!

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 20:58:01 +0000

Happy Holidays from Graymalkin Lane! Chad is joined by his handsome husband, Mike, and two adorable kids, 14-year old J and 11-year old A! We sing Christmas Carol parodies (written by Kelly Corvese), read Santa Claus for filth, and then review Marvel Holiday Special 1991! With accents! And then a Vogue/Rogue song. This episode is more fun than podcasting should be...

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Bonus Patreon Episode: Solarr... with Steve Foxe!

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:14:18 +0000

Chad is joined by Steve Foxe (of X-Men 92, X-Men Annual, and so much more) to delve deep on SOLARR! A lesser known mutant with sun powers, Solarr has a strange history in the Marvel universe, and in the Animated Series! Give this wonderful episode a listen, and come support more episodes like this by joining Graymalkin Lane's Patreon channel!

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Marvel Snapshots: X-Men #1: And the Rest Will Follow! Featuring Sean Kelly McKeever! With Markisan Naso and Scott Free!

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 12:30:07 +0000

Sean Kelly McKeever (of Sentinel, Inhumans, Young Allies, and so much more) joins Chad, Scott Free, and Markisan Naso in discussing his incredible career and journey, then we delve into Marvel Snapshots: X-Men #1, an incredible story about Scott Summers' childhood, written by Jay Edidin (of Jay and Miles X-plain the X-Men!)

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X-Men Origins: Beast #1... featuring Danny Lore! Bob Quinn! And Arturo Rojas!

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 04:04:49 +0000

Chad is joined by wonderful artist (of Champions, Bloodline, and New Mutants) Danny Lore, as well as returning guests Bob Quinn (of Knights of X!) and Arturo Rojas! And we laugh so so much. Chad can barely corral this conversation as we are just all over with everything we are passionate about, from high school mascots to the CONQUISTADOR! Plus, teenage Beast, back when he was nice, in a story by Mike Carey!

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Bonus Patreon episode... Moses Magnum! With Andre Mason!

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 15:33:20 +0000

It's a bonus Patreon episode release! Chad is joined by the ever-handsome Andre Mason to delve deep into the dastardly Moses Magnum! One of the X-Men's few foes of color, Moses Magnum is a war profiteer with earthquake powers, a savage edge to his villainy, and a comic book history from all over the Marvel Universe. He's also powered up by Apocalypse! We want more of this guy!

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Giant-Size Gwen Stacy #4... featuring Marsheila Rockwell! With Tristan Palmgren and Carrie Harris!

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:06:44 +0000

Gwen Stacy meets the X-Men! This episode, Chad is joined by three incredible novelists from the Aconyte Books family: Marsheila Rockwell! Tristan Palmgren! Carrie Harris! First we delve deep into the Sisters of Sorcery book, featuring characters like Talisman! Agatha Harkness! Clea! And Margali Szardos!

Then it's a deep review of Giant-Size Gwen Stacy, including a team up with 60s Marvel Girl, Iceman, and Beast, in a gorgeous battle with the Green Goblin (story by Christos Gage and Todd Nauck!)

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the Trials of Telford Porter (Vanisher) and Gunther Bain (Unus the Untouchable)! Featuring Hussein Rashid, Steve Duda, Justin Wilder, Alicia Wilder, and Noelle Reed!

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 19:27:43 +0000

It's the untouchable mutants, Vanisher and Unus the Untouchable! Telford Porter and Gunther Bain are among the X-Me's very first foes, but among the ones least used over the years. Vanisher is the evasive thief, the trainer of pickpockets, the drug dealer, and the mercenary... Unus is the costumed wrestler who likes to rob local businesses... and we love these villains. Hear Chad, Steve, Alicia, Justin, Noelle, and Hussein put these characters on trial, and laugh. A lot.

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Bonus Patreon episode: Lorelei! With D'Manda Martini!

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:28:04 +0000

It's Lorelei! Chad and the notoriously drag queen D'Manda Martini delve deep into the history of the flaxen-haired singing siren of the Savage Land Mutates, Lorelei! OooOOOooo! This episode is a blast.

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X-Men/Spider-Man #1: the Strangest Teens of All! Featuring Sarah Brunstad! With Steve Foxe and Jason Muhr!

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:14:41 +0000

Chad is joined by the wonderful editor Sarah Brunstad, amazing writer Steve Foxe, and incredible artist Jason Muhr (what a talented group!) to discuss representation in comics! And then we review a 2008 book set in the 1960s chronology... X-Men/Spider-Man #1! Our heroes meet Spider-Man and his supporting cast, then they fight the unlikely combination of Kraven the Hunter (complete with nipple lasers!) and the Blob (who is drawn... unfortunately). Plus, Mr. Sinister is in the wings!

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X-Men Origins: Jean Grey #1... featuring Eric Guerrero! Rey Arzeno! And Derek Kunsken!

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:48:10 +0000

Chad and returning co-host Derek Kunsken are joined by the incredible artists of Rage Gear Studios, Eric Guerrero and Rey Arzeno! We talk X-Men, art degrees and styles, and the complex workings of telepathy power sets as they relate to the human brain... then we delve deep into the beautiful origin story of Jean Grey, as portrayed by Sean McKeever and Mike Mayhew!

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Patreon Bonus Episode: Cyttorak! With Hussein Rashid

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:47:59 +0000

Chad and guest Hussein Rashid delve deep into Juggernaut's rage-daddy, Cyttorak, the lord of the Crimson Cosmos! Sometimes he's portrayed as a giant red angry space god, sometimes as a little old jealous man... sometimes he's the god himself, sometimes an 'aspect' of the god... sometimes the Crimson Cosmos is a vast sprawling empire, and sometimes it's in a tiny gem... Come here us delve into the complex history of this minor Marvel character, and get new insight into Juggernaut!

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X-Factor -1: A Summers Tale... featuring Justin Hall! Michael Elliot! Anya Prosser!

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:19:08 +0000

Alex Summers has had a tough life! After losing his parents, he was adopted by a family who put too much pressure on him to be perfect. Then local bullies showed up... some unwelcome mutant powers... and the deadly Mr. Sinister.

But first! Chad is joined by Justin Hall (who discusses comics education and erotica), Michael Elliot (who discusses the sociology of fandom), and Anya Prosser (who is put in an impossible ethical dilemma).

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X-Men -1: I Had a Dream! Featuring Joseph Giampietro, John Smith, and Phil Ewing!

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 18:37:11 +0000

It's X-Men -1! Set before X-Men #1 in 1963, this issue (from 1997) shows us Professor X and Amelia Voght facing off with Magneto, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch in... Auschwitz? It's a conversation about anti-Semitism, mutant philosophies, and the ridiculous body of Charles Xavier. But first! A conversation about the lives and careers of Joseph Giampietro (amazing artist!), John Smith (the wonderful artist, Vox the Devil), and Phil Ewing (political analyst and former journalist!)

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Patreon Bonus episode: Unicorn! With Daryl Lawrence

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:54:13 +0000

Unicorn has only fought the X-Men once, as part of Count Nefaria's plot to overthrow the government... and my has he been on a journey since then. A Russian agent with a, ahem, power horn, who went mad when his powers were boosted, who walked into the ocean and returned years later completely overhauled as one of the biggest weirdos in comics. Hear Chad and Daryl (X-Factor Files Podcast) delve deep into one of Iron Man's weirdest enemies. Want an appletini, Spot?

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Uncanny X-Men -1: the Boy Who Saw Tomorrow! Featuring Andrew Drilon, Juan Ponce, and D'Manda Martini!

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 23:55:41 +0000

Hold on, True Believers! Stan Lee's here to usher you in to a very complicated X-Men story that is all about the Summers, Greys, Askanis, Trasks, giant robots, the Twelve, mutants who see the future, mutants who travel to the future, and more! We jump WAY forward to 1997 for Flashback month... which takes us into the history before X-Men #1!

Chad is joined by the incredible combination of Andrew Drilon! Juan Ponce! And D'Manda Martini, dressed as Madame Sanctity herself! Come hang out and have a blast with this wonderful review of the X-Men.

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the Trial of Alexander Summers!

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:31:19 +0000

Just cry Havok! It's the long-awaited trial of Alexander Summers! The kid brother of Cyclops, Havok is one of the first early additions to the X-Men. A mutant powerhouse with an impossible power, a government agent and team leader, and a man who is so frequently controlled and influenced by others. Havok is a beloved character in the X-Men franchise, and it's his turn to be put on trial! Join Chad Anderson, Anthony Oliveira, Hussein Rashid, Noelle Reed, Andre Mason, and Rob Salerno as we have a wonderful discussion about a character they love.

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Interview with Chuck Austen!

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:43:58 +0000

Chuck Austen wrote one of the most controversial runs of the X-Men of all time... and he's a genuinely nice guy! Hear Chuck and Chad talk about the infamous moments and relationships from his run, including Juggernaut and Squid Boy! Nurse Annie! Polaris as the daughter of Magneto! Stacy-X! Angel and Husk! The Draco! Nightcrawler, Mystique, and Azazel! Northstar and Iceman! And more!

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Bonus Patreon Episode: the Changeling... with George Michael Duven!

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:21:13 +0000

Bonus episode! The Changeling... a mysterious shape-changing mutant about whom little is known... he was an agent of Factor Three, he died while posing as Professor X, and he inspired the characters Morph (from the Animated Series and the Exiles)... but is there more to him than you realize? Hear Chad and friend George Michael Duve explore all there is to know about this obscure X-Men character!

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X-Men 60: In the Shadow of Sauron! ... featuring Steenz, Jamie Fay, and Markisan Naso!

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:51:33 +0000

It's the first appearance of Chad's favorite villain, Sauron! But first an incredible and inspiring conversation about professionalism, story-telling, and representation with the incredible Steenz (Heart of the City!), Markisan Naso (By the Horns), and artist Jamie Fay! Then we review the insane origin story of Sauron and his first fight with this X-Men, and laugh SO much.

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X-Men 59: Do or Die, Baby! ...featuring Jerry Gaylord! With Caroline Bird and Steve Duda!

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:08:37 +0000

The Sentinels are back and sassier than ever! The X-Men, plus all the mutants in the world (so far), are captured and only logic will defeat them! (This issue is insane)! Chad is joined by incredible artist Jerry Gaylord (of the upcoming X-Men 92) as well as cosplayer Caroline Bird and podcaster Steve Duda! This episode is all laughs. All that, plus the first appearance of Sauron!

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Patreon bonus episode: Grotesk... with Steve Duda

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:30:38 +0000

Bonus Patreon episode! Featuring Grotesk! The man who killed Professor X! (Well, the Changeling...) Prince Gor-Tok is the last survivor of his underground race, and he wants revenge on the surface world! Hear Steve Duda and Chad explore the motivations and power of this intense lesser-used villain. (He's kind of amazing).

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X-Men 58: Mission: Murder! ...featuring Mike Friendrich! With Rohan Zhou-Lee and Evan Feldman!

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:10:05 +0000

Larry Trask has weaponized the Sentinels into rounding up every mutant that is out there for containment until he learns he is a mutant himself! Plus, Alex Summers gets his iconic costume, and the codename HAVOK! Plus an interview with the iconic Mike Friedrich! Mike has epic runs on Ian Man, Ka-Zar, and more... and he is the co-creator of Thanos! Mockingbird! Moondragon! And more!

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the New Defenders interview with J.M. DeMatteis! With Sara Century and Connor Goldsmith!

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 01:03:49 +0000

Chad and his friends Sara Century and Connor Goldsmith talk to the legendary writer J.M. DeMatteis about his incredible career, focusing on his work with the New Defenders, a team of complicated dual-natured misfits (like Gargoyle, Devil-Slayer, and the Son of Satan) and characters who would go on to become queer icons (like Valkyrie, Moondragon, Iceman, and Cloud!) Plus, Kraven's Last Stand! The Spectre! And so much more!

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A conversation about Mind Control and Sexual Assault (sensitive content warning)... featuring Susan Kirtley, Jessica Baldanzi, Carrie Harris, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, and Marsheila Rockwell

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 22:57:18 +0000

(Sensitive content warning) Chad hosts a panel discussion featuring Susan Kirtley, Jessica Baldanzi, Carrie Harris, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, and Marsheila Rockwell all about the portrayal of mind control powers in comic books used for sexual assault. Chad (a survivor of sexual abuse) frames the conversation around stories from the 1940s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 2000s, showing the evolution of this topic over time.

Following the Trials of Mastermind and Mesmero, which portray evidence of the removal of a woman's will, forcing them to submit to sexual assault, a more focused discussion was needed. This one has some weight to it. Give it a listen, and take care of yourself along the way.

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the Trials of Mastermind and Mesmero... featuring Cory Thomas, Justin Wilder, Alicia Wilder, Noelle Reed, and Derek Kunsken!

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:35:08 +0000

It's the Trials of Mastermind and Mesmero! These two villains have similar power sets... the ability to influence minds through illusions and hypnosis respectively. And both have used their powers to awful extent, removing the will of others and ordering them to do as they see fit. (Warning: sensitive content in this episode).

Chad acts as judge, and our jury this time includes Cory Thomas! Justin and Alicia Wilder (of the X-Wife Podcast), Noelle Reed (of X-Men Unraveled), and Derek Kunsken (author of the Quantum Magician!)

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Patreon Bonus Episode: Fred Duncan! With Seth Martel

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 23:05:06 +0000

In X-Men #2, we meet FBI Fred Duncan, a human ally of the X-Men, who works toward mutant affairs. He's super obscure, and rarely used, but he shows up in the X-Men mythos more than you think. Chad and artist Seth Martel (who does the amazing art for this pod!) Come learn a ton about a forgotten character!

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X-Men 57: The Sentinels Live! ...featuring Ramzi Fawaz! With Rob Salerno!

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:27:58 +0000

This week, Chad and Rob Salerno are joined by the incredible Ramzi Fawaz, the author of the New Mutants and Queer Forms! After an intellectual and analytical look at the X-Men, we review the amazing X-Men #57, where the son of Bolivar Trask has rebuilt the Sentinels! They are bigger, badder, and capable of adapting to mutant powers!

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Untold Tales of Spider-Man 21: Menace! Featuring Tom Brevoort! With Noelle Reed and Daryl Lawrence!

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 19:56:56 +0000

This episode is a master class on what it is like to run a fictional universe. Tom Brevoort guides Chad, Noelle, and Daryl in a fascinating discussion about canonization of continuity, sliding time scales, retroactive continuity, alternate universes, and characters used by writers over time. It's nerdy and wonderful and intense. And then, it's a retcon story from a Spider-Man book set in the X-Men's earliest days... they team up with Spidey to fight Menace! A man pretending to be a mutant to stock fear in the public!

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Patreon Bonus Episode: Vera Cantor with Sara Century!

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:20:25 +0000

I've had a deep love for Very Cantor since I was a teenager. First, she's a librarian. Second, she's sassy, and resilient, and tough as nails. Third, her fashion is unlike anyone else. Recording this episode with Sara Century made me love Vera even more. This is a LONG episode, all about what it is like to date a narcissist, and all about the inner lives of characters that exist on the page across decades. (This might be my favorite episode of the podcast that I've ever recorded).

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X-Men Origins Iceman #1: the Icy Beginning! Featuring Luciano Vecchio, Josh Trujillo, and Terry Blas!

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 22:45:08 +0000

It's a very special Iceman episode! Featuring talented writer and artist Luciano Vecchio, who recently featured Iceman in his own super hero epic Infinity Comic! As well as returning guests Terry Blas and Josh Trujillo! This episode delves deep into Iceman's origins and history, and talks about being a closeted gay kid, and a closeted mutant...

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X-Men 56: What Is... the Power? Featuring Renee Witterstaetter, Bob Quinn, and Anas Abdulhak!

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:48:33 +0000

There is so much delightful laughter in this episode! Chad is joined by Anas Abdulhak to interview Bob Quinn (about that legendary kiss in Knights of X) and Renee Witterstaetter (about that time she directed a Madonna video!), then it's a review of the indelible artwork of Neal Adams as he draws Havok (shirtless), the insane Living Monolith, and the coolest Jean Grey telepathy sequence yet!

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Patreon Bonus Episode: the Drakes with Rob Salerno!

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:39:50 +0000

Rob Salerno joins Chad in examining the entire history of William and Madeline Drake, the parents of Bobby! This is a long conversation about Iceman, and what it is like to be a closeted teen, and the pressure placed on kids to change themselves, and the difficulties of coming out later in life, and the way queer stories have been told across the decades. Super proud of this wonderful episode.

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X-Men 55: the Living Pharaoh! Featuring Sam Humphries, Anas Abdulhak, and Seth Martel!

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:53:20 +0000

Cyclops has a baby brother that he's kept a secret... his name is Alex, and he's a mutant! This week, Chad is joined by returning guests Anas Abdulhak and Seth Martel and we interview the incredible and hilarious writer, Sam Humphries, of Legendary Star-Lord, Uncanny X-Force, and more! And Sam is hilarious!

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Fantastic Four 36: the Frightful Four... featuring Sandy Plunkett! With Markisan Naso and Gabriella Garbero!

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 11:40:52 +0000

This week, Chad interviews incredible artist Sandy Plunkett (of Conan, Scarlet Witch, and more) with guest hosts Markisan Naso (of By the Horns) and Gabriella Garbero! After that, we cover the X-Men's guest appearances in Fantastic Four 35 and 36, including a comparative discussion about the X-Men and FF, then it is the nonsensical and wonderful introduction of the Frightful Four, including new character Madame Medusa!

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Patreon Bonus Episode: Lucifer with Derek Kunsken

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:16:42 +0000

I'm putting out weekly character-focused content on Patreon and it is SO fun! Here's an example... a focused episode on Lucifer, the alien who paralyzed Professor X himself!

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the History of Cerebro... featuring Ariana Maher, Josh Trujillo, Kevin Gadz, Michelle Waffel, and Noelle Reed

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 11:16:12 +0000

Cerebro was introduced in 1963 as a computer with wires used to detect mutant threats. But it has become so many other things over the years... a massive globed room, a sentient Sentinel, a fake-X-Men-creating Founder, and a set of storage bases containing the memories and personalities of millions of mutants. Hear Chad joined by five of his favorite guests, including Ariana Maher, Josh Trujillo, Kevin Gadz, Michelle Waffel, and Noelle Reed recount the entire history of Cerebro, and have a discussion about the ethics of its use. An episode that is both enlightening and hilarious.

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X-Men 54: Wanted Dead or Alive... Cyclops! Featuring Eliot R. Brown! With Jeff Christiansen and Gabriel Shechter!

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 13:17:05 +0000

OHOTMU! It's a very Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe-focused episode of Graymalkin Lane! Featuring Eliot Brown, who worked on the initial Handbook launch with Mark Gruenwald, as well as editor Jeff Christiansen, from the modern Handbooks and owner of the Marvel Universe Appendix website! Plus Chad and Gabriel Shechter, two Handbook profile writers! We delve into the struggles and joys of making an encyclopedia of the Marvel Universe, then delve into X-Men 54, where the Living Pharaoh is after Havok!

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Patreon Bonus Episode: Kukalcan with Gabriella Garbero!

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:17:14 +0000

Hi! I'm releasing weekly episodes on the Patreon focusing on analysis of obscure characters with one friend at a time, and we are having an absolute blast. This week, Chad and his dear friend, Gabriella Garbero, take a deep look at the minor character, Kukalcan!

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X-Men 53: the Rage of Blastaar... featuring Clay McLeod Chapman! With Carrie Harris and Cath Laurie!

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:30:47 +0000

It's Blastaar! This little lion man rants to himself Shakespeare style in space before battling our intrepid X-Men! Featuring the new artist, Barry-Windsor Smith! But first an interview with the lovely writer, Clay McLeod Chapman (Dark Reign: Villains for Hire! Scream! Typhoid Fever!), with special guest hosts Carrie Harris and Cath Laurie!

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X-Men 52: Twilight of the Mutants! Featuring Ian Churchill and Steve Orlando, with Dayspring!

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:53:56 +0000

This week, Chad and Dayspring get to interview one of Chad's childhood heroes, the iconic artist Ian Churchill! And after that, it's an interview with Steve Orlando about his epic work on the Marauders book!

Cyclops dresses up as a red leather, calls himself Erik the Red, and tries taking the lead of the mutant army of Mesmero and the robot Magneto! Plus, Beast's origin story continues!

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Avengers 60: Til Death Do Us Part! Featuring Triona Farrell, with Barr Foxx and Sara Century!

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:45:59 +0000

It's Chad's favorite silver age issue! While the X-Men only briefly appear here, we get to dive into the wedding of the Wasp to Yellowjacket... but who is he? Plus, the classic camp villains, the Circus of Crime, featuring Princess Python and her snake in a cake! Sara Century and Barr Foxx join Chad in interviewing the wonderful Triona Farrell, Irish colorist extraordinaire!

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the Trial of Namor McKenzie... featuring Susan Kirtley! Derek Kunsken! Justin Wilder! Sara Century! And Noelle Reed!

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:03:00 +0000

It's Marvel's First Mutant! Namor, Emperor of the Deep, Lord of the Seven Seas! Namor has appeared in comics for over 80 years! And he's frequently associated with the X-Men! Namor is a man of three worlds, divided always, and in recent years, he has done some very very genocidal things. Hear Chad Anderson, Susan Kirtley, Derek Kunsken, Justin Wilder, Noelle Reed, and Sara Century put Namor on trial! You'll learn a ton and never see this character quite the same ever again.

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X-Men 51: the Devil Had a Daughter... featuring Dan Jurgens! With Anas Abdulhak and Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos!

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 19:09:14 +0000

Dan Jurgens comes to Graymalkin Lane! Hear Chad, Anas, and Stephanie interview Dan about his epic career (including Marvel vs. DC, Thor, and X-Men Legends!) Then, it's more on Lorna Dane, Erik the Red, the X-Men, Mesmero, and robot Magneto! We have an absolute blast this episode, hope you are too!

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Bonus episode: reading of Children of the Atom #1 w Justin and Alicia Wilder and Steve Duda

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:33:00 +0000

Special bonus episode! After our recent interview with Steve Rude, Chad had the crazy idea to do a live reading of Children of the Atom #1! Written in 1999, and written by Joe Casey, this series tells an alternate story featuring the original X-Men in a world that is very dangerous for mutants. Hear us do our best character voices as we laugh our way through an otherwise quite serious story.

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X-Men 50: Hail, Queen of Mutants... featuring Steve Rude! With Hugh Sterbakov and Luis Valero-Suarez!

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:20:01 +0000

Look at Lorna Dane! She's gorgeous! This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad is joined by wonderful artist Luis Valero-Suarez and incredible writer Hugh Sterbakov as well as legendary writer/artist Steve Rude! Plus, Jim Steranko takes over the art on X-Men! It's Lorna Dane! Mesmero! And... the return of Magneto?

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X-Men 49: Who Dares Defy the Demi-Men... with Matt Horak and Susana Polo!

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:05:45 +0000

It's the first appearance of Lorna Dane, the daughter of Magneto, as well as that creeper, Mesmero! Plus, gorgeous Jim Steranko art! Chad is joined by a super-star combo of Matt Horak (X-Men Unlimited) and Susana Polo (of Polygon) for a wonderful episode that covers a lot of incredible territory. I love gathering groups of strangers and watching us all leave as friends. Among the topics covered in this episode... What is a Demi-Man? How do artists prepare for penciling in an Infinity comic format? The connections between Arnold Drake, the X-Men, and Doom Patrol! And the depiction of sexual assault in comic books.

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Amazing Spider-Man 71: the Speedster and the Spider! Featuring Dennis Calero! With Richie Terrones and Daryl Lawrence!

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:39:15 +0000

Chad and returning guests Richie and Daryl interview the incredible artist Dennis Calero all about X-Factor Investigations and X-Men Noir! Then the team takes a dive into an old Spider-Man issue with gorgeous John Romita pencils, picking up the path of Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Toad after their recent defeat in the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.

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the Trial of Warren Worthington III! Featuring Sara Century, Steve Duda, Hussein Rashid, Bradley Clayton, and Noelle Reed!

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 01:02:38 +0000

It's the Trial of Warren Worthington III! The blonde winged son of billionaires, Angel is one of the bravest X-Men and a long-term beloved fan-favorite. In the 1980s, Warren was transformed into the blue-skinned, razor-winged Archangel, and he has been wrestling with his darkness ever since!

Chad is joined by Hussein Rashid, Sara Century, Noelle Reed, Steve Duda, and Bradley Clayton, and we have an absolute blast talking about Angel's history, psychology, powers, love interests, and motivations before putting him on trial for five pretty heinous sections of his history. Give this episode a listen--you'll never see this character the same again! (Cover art by Seth Martel!)

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X-Men 48: Beware Computo, Commander of the Robot Hive! Featuring Will Robson! With Tommy Stella and Chris Hassan!

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:29:36 +0000

This week, Jean Grey gets a job as a swimsuit model! And Cyclops as a radio DJ! Then the two of them team-up to face the mysterious threat of Computo and his Cybertrons! This issue is weird, and delightful. This week, Chad is joined by writers Tommy Stella (Self-Destruct) and Chris Hassan (X-Men Mondays) and we interview the incredible comic artist, Chris Hassan (GLA, Spider-Man/Deadpool, Typhoid Fever: X-Men!)

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Marvel Holiday Special 1994: Catastrophe on 34th St! Featuring Annalise Bissa! With Connor Goldsmith and Sara Century!

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

It's Xmas in July! X-Men #48, back in 1968, ended with a promise that Beast and Iceman would fight Metoxo the Lava Man the very next issue, but it never happened... until 1994, when Kurt Busiek told the story of this Xmas tale from years before. Join Chad and returning guests Connor Goldsmith (of Cerebro!) and Sara Century (of Bitches on Comics!) as they interview the wonderful Marvel Comics editor Annalise Bissa! Tons of nerdy X-Men goodness from all corners of the X-universe, and then classic Beast and Iceman in both the 60s and 90s! And some fine X-Men poetry to finish it off! (This episode is a blast).

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X-Men 47: the Warlock Wears Three Faces! Featuring Phillip Kennedy Johnson! With Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos and Seth Martel!

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 01:13:27 +0000

It's X-Men #47! The X-Men have been disbanded by the FBI, and Iceman and Beast are off on a solo adventure! After another bad double date with Vera Cantor and Zelda Kurtzberg (making their last appearance in the X-Men for years!), Beast and Iceman face off against the WORST X-villain from the 60s, the Warlock, who is back as the Maha Yogi! Ugh, I hate this guy.

Chad is joined by the amazing writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson (of Superman and Alien and Carnage and so much more!) as well as the talented and hilarious artist Seth Martel and writer Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos!

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X-Men 46: The End of the X-Men... featuring Tom Peyer! With Josh Trujillo and Derek Kunsken!

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 20:18:18 +0000

It's X-Men 46! Juggernaut returns from the Crimson Cosmos and is very angry at our five teenage X-Men when he learns Professor X is dead! Plus, Juggernaut has globules! But first, Chad is joined by talented writers Derek Kunsken and Josh Trujillo for a conversation with the wonderful Tom Peyer (of Ahoy Comics) about his Marvel work, from Quicksilver to the Knights of Wundagore to the Marvel Apes!

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the Trial of Mortimer Toynbee! Featuring Steve Duda, Alicia Wilder, Noelle Reed, Derek Kunsken, and Justin Wilder!

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:49:09 +0000

It's the Trial of the Toad! From his first appearance in X-Men #4, this hopping mutant (and poster child for ADHD) was the loyal servant of Magneto, only to be beat in return! Since then, with his ever shifting powers, Toad has gone on to be a theme park owner, a green-skinned janitor, an arena fighter, a crazed killer, a mental patient, and more! This episode, Chad is joined by the wonderful and hilarious Steve Duda, Derek Kunsken, Noelle Reed, and Justin and Alicia Wilder to talk about this fan favorite character's psychology and motivations, then we put him on trial for his crimes! (Promo art by the incredible Seth Martel!)

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Avengers 53: In Battled Joined... featuring KC Councilor! With Karen Charm and Tristan Palmgren!

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:18:46 +0000

It's a very special episode of Graymalkin Lane! KC Councilor (who has never read a Marvel Comic! Whoa!) shares his journey as a transgender writer and artist, discussing his incredible graphic novel, Between You and Me. Then Karen Charm and Tristan Palmgren join Chad and KC in a discussion about gender constructs and development.

Then it's time to nerd out over Avengers 53, the seventh part, and conclusion, to the Magneto storyline! There has been epic battles, the first appearance of the Black Knight, the demanding of a country at the United Nations, the funeral of Professor X, and the island of that weirdo Red Raven, and it all culminates here! It's the X-Men vs. the Avengers (round 2!), the final dissolution of the first Brotherhood of Evil Mutants as Toad takes a stand. Plus, this week's star payer, the Black Panther!

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X-Men 45: When Mutants Clash... featuring Douglas Wolk! (With Cory Thomas and Arturo Rojas!)

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 23:12:22 +0000

This episode of Graymalkin Lane, Chad is joined by Douglas Wolk, professor of comic books and author of All of the Marvels, as well as Cory Thomas and Arturo Rojas! Douglas brings with him a wealth of comic book knowledge and an understanding of Marvel unlike anyone I've ever spoken to. And then it's X-Men 45! Quicksilver vs. Cyclops! The sons of Magneto and Xavier have their first epic clash. And our seven-part Magneto story hits is penultimate issue as we conclude in Avengers #53 next week!

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a conversation about body acceptance! With D'Manda Martini, Tranquil Ashes, Barr Foxx, and Colleen Bremner!

Mon, 30 May 2022 16:32:09 +0000

It's a very special episode of Graymalkin Lane! Chad is joined by Coleen Bremner, Barr Foxx, Tranquil Ashes, and D'Manda Martini, and we talk all about body acceptance! The conversation weaves between loving the body we are in, and overcoming what the world teaches us about hating our bodies, then we talk about cosplay and drag culture! Finally, we discuss the portrayals of plus-size characters (and mutants) that are both inspiring and problematic! The overwhelming message: love the body you are in, and we need more body positivity stories in comics!

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X-Men 44: Red Raven, Red Raven... featuring Gregg Schigiel! With Justin Kosmachuk and Michelle Waffel!

Fri, 27 May 2022 00:15:49 +0000

The X-Men have been captured by Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Don't worry, Angel has escaped... then he lands on an island full of, ahem, Bird-People in stasis tubes before he learns about the very weird origins of World War II hero, Red Raven!

But first, we talk about the incredible career of Gregg Schigiel! Justin, Michelle, and Chad nerd out with Gregg over alternate reality X-Men, Fast Lane, and, love them or hate them, the X-Babies!!!

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X-Men 43: the Torch is Passed... featuring Steve Foxe! With Rob Salerno!

Mon, 23 May 2022 11:07:37 +0000

Professor X is dead! After hearing Professor X's last will and testament, the X-Men go after Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants on their own! But our five teenager heroes are way out of their league. Then we learn how Cyclops's power works! But first, Chad and Rob Salerno interview the wonderful writer, Steve Foxe, all about his new series X-Men '92! This episode is full of continuity and hilarity...

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Strange Tales 128: Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch... featuring Joshua Hale Fialkov! With Josh Trujillo and Steve Duda!

Wed, 18 May 2022 02:33:10 +0000

This episode, Graymalkin Lane takes a step back to one of the earliest appearances of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, during their time with the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! They go to the Fantastic Four for help, but of course they end up fighting, in a frankly hilarious battle. But first, Chad is joined by famed writer Josh Trujillo (from Hulkling and Wiccan) and charming podcaster Steve Duda (from X is for Podcast), and we interview the incredible Joshua Hale Fialkov! We talk about Joshua's impressive career, including his work on the Ultimate X-Men, as well as the one-shot Marvel Girl!

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the Trial of Fred Dukes! With Derek Kunsken, Gabriella Garbero, Justin Wilder, Alicia Wilder, and Noelle Reed!

Fri, 13 May 2022 01:38:38 +0000

One of the X-Men's earliest villains, Fred Dukes is the Blob, and nothing can move him if he doesn't want to be moved! Fred has a long history in comic books spanning decades! He's been a government agent, a bartender, a carnival owner, a performer, and, most often, a deadly super-villain! This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad is joined by Justin and Alicia Wilder (the X-Wife Podcast), Gabriella Garbero (the Girl Who Sits), Noelle Reed (X-Men Unraveled), and Derek Kunsken (the Quantum Magician) to put the Blob on trial for his most heinous crimes! But first, a careful discussion about everything we love about this character! Join us for this epic episode!

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Avengers 49: Mine is the Power! ...featuring Ann Nocenti and Connor Goldsmith!

Sun, 08 May 2022 12:38:30 +0000

This week, Chad is joined by the infamous writer/editor Ann Nocenti and the incredible Connor Goldsmith from Cerebro! We talk all about Ann's legendary run on Daredevil, focusing on the mutant stories that she told there, then discuss her time as X-Men editor, focusing on Longshot! After that, we review Avengers #49, called Mine is the Power, which features Magneto storming the United Nations for the first time and demanding a mutant country! Plus, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch leave the Avengers and rejoin the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants!

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Avengers 48: the Black Knight Lives Again! ...featuring Hussein Rashid! With Sara Century and Andre Mason!

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:52:11 +0000

Magneto has captured Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, planning to force them to rejoin the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! And a battle with the Avengers is right around the corner, while the super hero team is at their absolute weakest. Hercules and Janet Van Dyne are looking fine, and Dane Whitman is the new Black Knight!

This week features returning guest Hussein Rashid (who was with us for the Trial of Max Eisenhardt! Hussein is the co-editor of Ms. Marvel: No Limits, a scholar in Muslim studies, and a contributor to Marvel Voices! Chad is also joined by the wonderful Sara Century and Andre Mason!

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Avengers 47: Magneto Walks the Earth!... featuring Tony Isabella! With John Rake and Hector Barros!

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 02:53:20 +0000

Magneto and Toad are free from the Stranger's planet and they immediately go after Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, furious to learn they've joined the Avengers! This little known Magneto appearance (at least to X-fans) shows 60s Magneto at his absolute craziest. But first, Chad is joined by incredible indie artists John Rake and Hector Barros, and we interview the esteemed writer, Tony Isabella! Tony has written comics for years! He featured Angel and Iceman in the Champions, wrote many horror books, and created the characters Black Lightning, Black Goliath, and Misty Knight!

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an interview with Linda Fite! With Noelle Reed!

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 01:39:40 +0000

Linda Fite is a firecracker and an absolute joy. The first woman to ever write for Marvel (well, who is credited), Linda has written Marvel Girl, she created the Cat (Tigra), and she has worked on several other books! Linda is a treasure trove of delightful stories about the early days at Marvel. We talk Marie Severin, Roy Thomas, Flo Steinberg, and Linda's former husband Herb Trimpe! Find out what happened to the original artwork on Wolverine's first appearance! And learn what a Nantucket Sleigh Ride is! Chad and Noelle Reed (from X-Men Unraveled) have a genuine blast interviewing this incredible woman.

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Bizarre Adventures 27: The Brides of Attuma!... featuring Maria Wolf! With Derek Kunsken

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:38:57 +0000

In July 1981, Chris Claremont, John Buscema, and Klaus Janson teamed up to tell the long-awaited origin story of Jean Grey, Marvel Girl, in gorgeous black-and-white. At this point in history, Jean as the Phoenix was believed dead, but her sister Sara Grey visits her grave and thinks back to Jean's childhood. Then we see a story of Jean and Sara fighting Attuma underwater!

This week, Graymalkin Lane does something different... we take a step forward in time to our first Claremont issue in order to give Jean Grey some love! This story, all about trauma, prejudice, and resiliency, is stunning. Chad is joined by the incredible novelist Derek Kunsken (the Quantum Magician) and the powerful and unique cover artist Maria Wolf, who has done jaw-dropping cover work on many characters, including Magik, Thunderbird, Moonstar, and Echo!

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X-Men #42: If I Should Die!... featuring Elena Casagrande! With Bethany Pope and Luis Valero-Suarez!

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:08:42 +0000

It's the death of Professor X! (Or is it?) As the X-Men conclude their battle against Drag-Queen Wendigo, er, I mean, Grotesk, Xavier himself enters the battle to save the day and pays the ultimate price! Then it's also the death of the Living Diamond, as Professor X recruits and manipulates Cyclops! But before that, Chad is joined by writer Bethany Pope and artist Luis Valero-Suarez and we interview the talented and incredible Black Widow artist, Elena Casagrande!

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X-Men 41: Now Strikes the Sub-Human... featuring Neil Kleid! With guests Kevin (kjeezy87) and Daryl (X-Factor Files)!

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:35:56 +0000

This issue, the X-Men face the threat of Grotesk, a monstrous mutated survivor of an underground civilization! And there is something very off about Professor X... And then it's the origin of Cyclops! Featuring the talented writer Neil Kleid (we talk all about Colossus and Kid Omega)! With guest hosts Kevin (Flame and Water Cosplayer) and Daryl (of the X-Factor Files Podcast!)

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X-Men 40: the Mark of the Monster... featuring Rhianna Pratchett! With Patrick (EHMON) and Rowan (It Slays!)

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:23:33 +0000

It's Frankenstein's Monster versus the X-Men! Chad is joined by Rowan (of the It Slays Podcast) and Patrick (from Every Horror Movie on Netflix) and we interview the incredible Rhianna Pratchett all about her career in video games and comic books and all about family legacy. Then we review the bizarre story of Professor X sending his students to find and fight Frankenstein's Monster (or is it?)

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X-Men 39: the Fateful Finale... featuring Jay Faerber! With Chris Hassan and Seth Martel!

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 09:53:09 +0000

It's the Fateful Finale! After a year of build-up, the Factor Three saga concludes, and all our five X-Men (plus Banshee) have to do is avert World War three on two continents, face four of their greatest foes, and expose the identity of the mysterious Mutant-Master! Plus, more of the secret origin of Cyclops! And the first appearance of the X-Men's new costumes, including the infamous Jean Grey green mini-dress!

Chad is joined by the incredible talents of Mike Hassan (of X-Men Mondays at AIPT!), Seth Martel (indie artist), and Jay Faerber! Jay talks about his impressive writing career, focusing on his incredible run on Generation X!

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the Trial of Magneto Part 2 featuring Anthony Oliveira, Tristan Palmgren, Hussein Rashid, Justin Wilder, and Noelle Reed!

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 02:02:17 +0000

After the epic first trial of Magneto, where we covered all of Magneto's pre-history, this week we use the standard trial format and prosecute Magneto for all of his pre-Claremont appearances, in the 1960s and early 1970s! Back then, Magneto was out to protect mutants, but he did so by taking over countries, abusing subservients, creating races of mutants to serve him, and ranting and raving. Despite all of that, given his backstory, he remains incredibly sympathetic and compelling.

Hear our esteemed jury have a wonderful and thought-provoking discussion on Magneto. Including Noelle Reed (of X-Men Unraveled), Justin Wilder (of the X-Wife Podcast), Tristan Palmgren (of Aconyte Books), Hussein Rashid (of Ms. Marvel's America), and Anthony Oliveira (of Marvel Voices: Pride!) This episode is WONderful.

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X-Men 38: the Sinister Shadow of Doomsday! ...featuring Bob McLeod! with Gabriella (the Girl Who Sits) and Daryl (X-Factor Files)!

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 14:22:04 +0000

This week, Chad is joined by Daryl and Patrick (from X-Factor Files) and Gabriella (the Girl Who Sits) and they interview the iconic and legendary artist Bob McLeod! After a delightful guest stint on the X-Men, Bob worked with Chris Claremont to launch the New Mutants! Hear us talk about the creation of these beloved characters as well as Bob's decades-long career!

Then: It's the middle of the epic Factor Three storyline as the mysterious Mutant-Master seeks to drive the world to nuclear war, with only the X-Men there to stop him! Featuring the threats of Blob, Vanisher, and the Changeling! Plus, see the early origins of Professor X!

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the Trial of Max Eisenhardt part 1, featuring Carrie Harris, Hussein Rashid, Tristan Palmgren, Noelle Reed, and Justin Wilder!

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:56:34 +0000

This episode is very special. Chad is joined by an all-star cast of Hussein Rashid, Carrie Harris, Tristan Palmgren, Noelle Reed, and Justin Wilder for an in-depth look at the pre-history of Magneto, covering all of the retroactive continuity that has become this character's very complicated origin story. I am so very proud of this episode and put a ton of effort and research into making sure we got it just right.

Content Warning: this episode contains discussions about very heavy topics, including anti-Semitism, genocide, concentration camps, mass murder, trauma, and major political issues. Please make sure you take care of yourself when listening.

To be continued in part 2 (featuring Anthony Oliveira and several returning guests). Music and editing by Michael Bell.

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Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1: the Sinister Six... featuring Julio Anta! With Chandler and Chris (X-Reads!)

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 09:48:43 +0000

On this episode of Graymalkin Lane, we look back at an early appearance from the X-Men, and the first appearance of X-Men robots (made by Mysterio!) Meanwhile, Spider-Man has to fight six of his deadliest villains to save Aunt May and Betty Brant! It's Doctor Octopus, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Sandman, Vulture, and Mysterio! On this hilarious episode, Chad is joined by Chandler and Chris from AIPT's X-Reads podcast, back for more fun, as well as special guest Julio Anta, writer of the moving series Home (by Image Comics) as well as a recent story in Marvel Voices: Communidades! (Music and editing by Mike Bell!)

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X-Men 37: We, the Jury... featuring Ron Marz! With Travis Bundy and Heather!

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:47:54 +0000

In this episode of Graymalkin Lane, Chad is joined by Heather and indie artist and publisher Travis Bundy as well as long-term Silver Surfer writer Ron Marz! After a great discussion about Marvel vs. DC, we review X-Men #37! The year-long Factor Three plot hits its powerful conclusion in a trilogy of issues! The mysterious Mutant-Master and his aid the Changeling seek to drive the world to war! The X-Men are shot out of an airplane! And we get the return of fan-favorite villains the Blob! Unus the Untouchable! Vanisher! And Mastermind!

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X-Men 36: Mekano Lives! ...featuring Zac Gorman! Featuring Rob Salerno and Heather!

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:55:50 +0000

This week on Graymalkin Lane, we review X-Men #36! The X-Men get reeaaaaal high (we think) then do whatever they can to get some quick cash-- they need plane tickets to Europe to save the world! There's a trip to the welfare office in a Rolls Royce, some impromptu construction work, and busking in the park, and that is BEFORE they are attacked by Mr. White Privilege himself, the ridiculous MEKANO! (You know it's scary cause there's a K). Featuring the talented writer Zac Gorman (of Great Lakes Avengers!) and guests Rob Salerno and Heather!

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Fantastic Four 28: We Have to Fight the X-Men! ...featuring Bob Quinn! Featuring Justin Kosmicka and George Michael!

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 12:46:45 +0000

New episode of Graymalkin Lane! This week, Chad is joined by George Michael and Justin Kosmic, and we interview the incredible artist of Way of X, Captain America, and Champions artist... Bob Quinn, who draws the upcoming book Knights of X! After discussing Bob's amazing art and career, we delve into one of the X-Men's earliest appearances, in Fantastic Four #28! The Mad Thinker controls the Puppet Master who controls Professor X who controls the X-Men into fighting the Fantastic Four! Whew! Lots of zany art and antics, and the infamous scene where Thing tries to spank Jean Grey!

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an interview with Jed MacKay! With Dayspring (Power of X-Men)!

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:42:36 +0000

Chad is joined by Dayspring (from Power of X-Men!) and they interview the incredible writer, Jed MacKay! Jed has written a few X-Men tales (in To Serve and Protect and in Wolverine: Black, White, and Blood), but he is best known for his epic runs on Black Cat, Moon Knight, and Death of Dr. Strange, as well as works like Taskmaster and Amazing Spider-Man. Hear Jed share his opinions on the X-Men and on his portrayal of queer characters in comics.

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the Trial of Pietro Maximoff! With Regina (House of X), Justin and Alicia (X-Wife Pod), Noelle (X-Men Unraveled), Bradley (Knifesystem) and Arturo (MisterToyBox)!

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 22:31:00 +0000

It's the epic trial of Pietro Maximoff, Quicksilver! Quicksilver is a fan-favorite character, who has belonged to the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the X-Men, the Avengers in many forms, X-Factor, and several other teams. He's been a hero and a villain; a brother, a husband, a father, and a son; a teacher, a government agent, and a murderer. On this week's epic episode, we recount Quicksilver's entire history, discuss his psychology and what we love to hate about him, then we put him on trial for six of his worst criminal offenses. This episode will forever change the way you see Pietro.

Chad with guest hosts Noelle (X-Men Unraveled), Bradley (@knifesystem), Justin and Alicia (from X-Wife Podcast), Arturo (from X-is-for-Podcast), and Regina (from House of X podcast)!

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an interview with Steve Englehart! With Anthony Flamini!

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 23:26:25 +0000

Chad and co-host Anthony Flamini (both from the Marvel Handbooks!) interview one of the most influential Marvel writers of all time, the legend and the icon Steve Englehart! Steve talks about his approach to writing comics, his complex history with Marvel Comics, and what it is like to see his work become world famous from 50 years later! In this interview, we cover how Quicksilver is a jerk, how Scarlet Witch is a dream, how Beast became blue and furry, and how Magneto became a grandfather! This is another interview that will change how you see the comics industry.

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an interview with Roy Thomas! With John Cimino!

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 21:04:03 +0000

This week, Chad interviews the legendary Marvel writer and editor, Roy Thomas (who is joined by his manager John Cimino)! Roy wrote the X-Men for years after Stan Lee and Jack Kirby left the book. While he worked on many other things, we focus this conversation on his early X-Men work with Werner Roth, Neal Adams, and other iconic artists. Roy discusses his original villain creations, his work with iconic characters, and how the X-Men have developed over the years. Then he talks co-creating Wolverine, and his upcoming work in X-Men Legends! This interview will change the way you see the 60s X-Men completely. (As always, Sound and editing by Mike Bell!)

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X-Men 35: Along Came a Spider... featuring Ariana Maher! With D'Manda Martini and Heather!

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:56:37 +0000

This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad and Heather are joined by incredible drag queen D'Manda Martini, and we interview the wonderful letterer, Ariana Maher! Ariana gives us an absolute education in the intricacies of lettering, then the X-Men have a bizarre and adorable battle with Spider-Man! Plus, the return of Banshee! Spider-robots that say MMMMM! And Professor X's massive filing cabinets!

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an interview with June Brigman! With Andre Mason!

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:11:12 +0000

Happy Valentines Day from Graymalkin Lane! In this bonus episode, Chad and guest-host Andre Mason interview the iconic artist, June Brigman! June has worked as a comic artist for decades. The co-creator of Power Pack, June has drawn various X-Men books, Alpha Flight, She-Hulk, and so much more! Hear us talk about X-Men, LGBT characters, and one particular saucy pin-up of three sexy X-boys!

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X-Men 34: War... in a World of Darkness! ...featuring Steve Orlando! With Connor Goldsmith (CEREBRO) and Heather!

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:53:07 +0000

And also featuring Connor Goldsmith (from the transformative podcast, CerebroCast)! With returning guest host Noelle Reed (of X-Men Unraveled)! Chad and Noelle and Steve and Connor have an absolute blast talking obscure characters and deep dives into X-Men history, then we talk about Marauders and what makes the X-Men line so damn special. Finally, we review X-Men #34, War... in a World of Darkness, from July, 1967! Professor X has been kidnapped, but the X-Men are caught in between two 30-foot robots, Mole Man, and Cobalt Man in an underground world! Plus, the man with the GAYEST costume ever, Tyrannus! And the only appearance of Jean's college roommate Carole ever!

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Strange Tales 120: The Torch Meets Iceman! ...featuring Susan Kirtley! With Arturo (MisterToyBox) and Heather!

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:27:42 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, we take a step back in time to Strange Tales #120, one of the very first Iceman stories! Iceman and the Human Torch team up to fight Captain Barracuda and it's super gay! See the first incredible use of Iceman's omega powers! And witness the fabulous sass of Dorrie Evans! Featuring novelist and educator, Susan Kirtley! Plus your regular host, Chad Anderson, and guests Heather and Arturo! This episode is a blast!

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a conversation about the changing portrayal of women in comics! With Jessica Baldanzi, Carrie Harris, Noelle (X-Men Unraveled) and Alicia (X-Wife Pod)!

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:23:17 +0000

This week on Graymalkin Lane we have an incredibly inspiring and paradigm-shifting conversation about the changing portrayal of women in comics books over time. Chad is joined by authors Jessica Baldanzi and Carrie Harris, and podcast hosts Alicia and Noelle, and we discuss so many wonderful things. We talk about girls being the heroes of their own stories and what makes a great female villain. We talk about the need for more female creators and artists. We talk about how storylines for women shift from the 1960s until now. We point out problematic storylines. We analyze a bold essay by Mark Gruenwald. We talk about the female heroes that inspire us. And we talk about how there has never been a better time, or a safe space, for women to be fans of comics, which until recently has always been seen as a boy thing only. This episode will change your mind and shift your views. It's wonderful.

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X-Men 33: Into the Crimson Cosmos!... with Jordan White! With Mike Ciriaco and Heather!

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 20:35:34 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, we review X-Men #33, called Into the Crimson Cosmos from June, 1967. With your hosts Chad and Heather, guest host Mike Ciriaco (from WeHo News), and the super charming Jordan D. White (famed X-Men editor!) First we interview Jordan about his work with the X-books, involving some amazing discussion about why the X-books are so popular with queer fans, then we delve into the amazing nonsense that is X-Men 33! The X-Men fight a telepathic Juggernaut, and they try to chop him up with a helicopter! Jean Grey and Cyclops fight a demon who is vulnerable to... watches?

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X-Men 32: Beware the Juggernaut, My Son... featuring Cath Lauria! With Justin Otero and Michelle Waffle!

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:27:21 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, Chad is joined by married cosplayers Michelle Waffle and Justin Otero, and novelist Cath Lauria!!! Professor X tries to "cure" the Juggernaut and it goes horribly wrong! Iceman turns 18 and gets his first kiss! The X-Men fight a gang of bikers! And Cyclops and Jean Grey go on their first date! We have so much incredible content coming to you in the next few months. Help us spread the word about what we are doing on this cast! And if you'd like to support us, you can find Graymalkin Lane on Patreon!

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X-Men 31: We Must Destroy... the Cobalt Man! ...featuring Ben Raab! With Justin and Alicia (X-Wife Podcast)!

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 22:36:31 +0000

This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad is joined by the dazzling duo, Justin and Alicia from the X-Wife Podcast! First, we interview the influential writer, Ben Raab, a major X-Men writer from a few years back! Hear Ben answer questions about his iconic run on Excalibur, and react to news about what has happened to some of his favorite characters in the HOX/POX era! Then we review X-Men #31, where Angel meets Candy Southern, Jean and Scott finally pair off, and Professor X locks himself in the basement with mice! All this, plus the insane Cobalt Man!

You can now find Graymalkin Lane on Patreon as well as Twitter and Instagram! So many amazing things coming your way!

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the Trial of Cain Marko! (part two)! With Anthony Oliveira, Leah Williams, Tristan Palmgren, Andre Mason, Arturo Rojas, Bethony Pope, and Bradley Clayton!

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 23:43:20 +0000

The trial of the the Juggernaut continues! Last week, we discussed the psychology and origin of the Juggernaut, this week we put him on trial! This is a LONG episode, but we cover the comprehensive history of the Juggernaut, who has been through a shocking number of changes over the years! He's been an abused child, a revenge-bent rage machine, a helpless castaway, a mercenary, a teacher, a hero, a prisoner, a magic wielder, and a team leader, but most of all he's been the best husband to Black Tom Cassidy. Learn the entire history of this beloved character!

Chad is joined by an all-star cast of jury members, and we have an in-depth discussion on this incredible character. Featuring super-fan Andre (@talknerdy2me), podcaster Arturo (from X-is-for-Podcast), podcaster Noelle (from X-Men Unraveled), artist Bradley (@knifesystem), novelist Bethany (@bethanypope), and comics and novel writers Tristan Palmgren, Anthony Oliveira, and Leah Williams!

(Note, due to the length of this episode, Chad has silenced most of the voting portions, but scores will be shared at the end of the Trial.)

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the Trial of Cain Marko! (part one)! With Anthony Oliveira, Leah Williams, Tristan Palmgren, Andre Mason, Arturo Rojas, Bethony Pope, and Bradley Clayton!

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:08:20 +0000

This week, Graymalkin Lane puts the Juggernaut on trial! To many, the Juggernaut seems like a single-minded bruiser, full of rage, the powerful X-Men foe who smashes whatever is in front of him. But in actuality, Cain is an incredibly nuanced character with a lot of layers and a lot of key relationships, and way more depth than most people take time to consider. In part 1 of the Trial of the Juggernaut, Chad is joined by an all-star cast of jury members, and we have an in-depth discussion on this incredible character. Featuring Andre (@talknerdy2me), Arturo (from X-is-for-Podcast), Noelle (from X-Men Unraveled), Bradley (@knifesystem), novelist Bethany Pope (@bethanypope), and novel and comics writers Tristan Palmgren, Anthony Oliveira, and Leah Williams! Prepare to have your understanding of this beloved character changed forever!

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Journey Into Mystery 109: When Magneto Strikes! ...featuring Terry Blas! With Richie (richiesorrows) and Matty!

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 21:22:51 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, we take a step back to the battle you didn't know you needed... Magneto versus Thor! And it's everything you hope for. Plus Jane Foster, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, and the X-Men (well, kinda)! With returning guests Richie, Matty, and the delightful Terry Blas, writer of Reptil, and Anole and Graymalkin, and the creator of Eva Quintero!

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Fantastic Four Annual 3: Bedlam at the Baxter Building!... featuring Jim Zub! With Heather!

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 01:37:56 +0000

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby welcome you to the wedding of Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman! Featuring about 50 guest stars... including the X-Men and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants in one of their first appearances! Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! In this episode, Heather is back! Hear Chad and Heather interview the amazing Jim Zub about his work with Psylocke, Rogue, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch!

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X-Men 30: the Warlock Wakes!... featuring Adam Gorham! With Justin Kosmicka and Gabriella (the Girl Who Sits)!

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 12:18:07 +0000

This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad, Gabriella (the Girl Who Sits), and Justin (cosplayer J_kosmic) interview artist Adam Gotham about his incredible work on Rocket, New Mutants: Dead Souls, and more! Then we review X-Men #30, from March, 1967! When an ancient wizard wakes, he immediately kidnaps Jean Grey in an attempt to make her his queen! The X-Men joust with knights and winged horses! And Professor X's walking suit makes one more appearance!

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Tales of Suspense 49: The New Iron Man Meets the Angel! ...featuring Robbie MacNiven! With Cory and Derrick (1407 Graymalkin Lane)!

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 22:40:57 +0000

It's a surprise new episode of Graymalkin Lane! Happy New Year! This week, Chad, Cory, and Derrick (1407 Graymalkin) interview the incredible novelist, Robbie MacNiven! We talk all about Robbie's book, First Team, and then take a step back in time to the X-Men's first guest appearance in another title: Tales of Suspense #49! An atomic bomb releases Angel's dark side, and a ridiculous battle ensues! Is this the first appearance of Archangel?

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X-Men 29: When Titans Clash... featuring Tristan Palmgren! With Anas (Geekable) and Mike (X-Cerpts)!

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 01:30:21 +0000

This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad is joined by co-hosts Anas (Geekable podcast), Mike (from X-Cerpts), and the amazing novelist Tristan Palmgren! First we talk all about the incredible powerhouse characters Domino and Outlaw (featured in Tristan's books), then we take a deep dive into X-Men #29! It's the Mimic's last issue in the original X-Men run! Iceman is free to be himself as he twirls on the ice! Cyclops finally cuts loose! And the Super-Adaptoid plots to turn humankind into mindless robots!

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X-Men 28: the Wail of the Banshee! ...featuring Sean Izaakse! With Dylan Carter (House of X) and Heather!

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 22:08:06 +0000

This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad and Heather are joined by returning guest Dylan... and the amazing and charming artist, Sean Izaakse, joining us all the way from South Africa! Hear us talk about some of Sean's most incredible art (including his runs on Uncanny Avengers, Fantastic Four, and Champions!), and then delve into X-Men #28, from January, 1968! Covering the first appearance of the Banshee and the very forgettable Ogre!

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X-Men 27: Re-Enter the Mimic! ...featuring Juan Ferreyra! With Mike (X-Cerpts) and Gabriella (the Girl Who Sits)!

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 23:04:39 +0000

This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad is joined by Gabriella (from the Girl Who Sits), Mike (from X-Cerpts), and the incredible and hilarious artist, Juan Ferreyra! We talk about Old Man Logan, Wolverine, and other iconic characters illustrated by Juan, then we review X-Men #27, from December, 1966! The Mimic is the new deputy leader for the X-Men, but he's being controlled by the evil Puppet Master!

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X-Men 26: Holocaust... featuring Juan Ponce! With Regina (House of X) and Heather!

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:36:26 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, we review X-Men #26 (unfortunately titled "Holocaust", from November, 1966! Join Chad and Heather, with special guest Regina (from the House of X podcast), as we interview Juan Ponce (talented writer currently featured in Marvel Voices: Communidades #1!), and then we discuss the second part of the X-Men's epic battle with Kukalcan, one of the most powerful villains the team has ever faced! What would you do with the power of a god?

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a conversation about ableism, disability, and the portrayal of wheelchair-using characters in comics! With Gabriella (the Girl Who Sits) and Dayspring (Power of X)!

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:30:37 +0000

Welcome to a very special episode of Graymalkin Lane. Charles Xavier is many things: the most powerful mutant mind on the planet, the leader of an army of super-powered teenagers, a designer of weapons and robots, and a man with a mysterious and complicated background, but he has always stood out for one reason above all others. Charles Xavier is in a wheelchair.

For nearly 60 years, Professor X has been an inspiration to the disabled community. Whether you know him as the complicated secret-keeper in the comics, the decisive leader in his hover-chair in the cartoons, or the compassionate mutant rights advocate played by Patrick Stewart or James McAvoy in the films, you've been inspired by this character. But despite his complexities, Xavier is a character directly associated with being in a wheelchair, and he has almost always been written by (and portrayed by) people who don't have disabilities.

For this conversation-based episode, Chad is joined by Dayspring (from the Power of X podcast) and special guest Gabriel Garbero (who writes the Girl Who Sits blog) to talk all about ableism, disability, and the portrayal of characters who use wheelchairs in comic books.

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X-Men 25: the Power and the Pendant... featuring Carrie Harris! With Arturo (MisterToyBox) and Richie (richie sorrows)!

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 21:10:42 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, we review X-Men #25, from October, 1966! Something special happened on our podcast this week. Chad, joined by incredible guest strs Arturo and Richie, interviews the insightful novelist Carrie Harris about her work writing Marvel books (an X-Men book featuring Triage and Tempus! and a Ghost Rider book featuring the Witches!) Then we have an incredible and sensitive discussion about the portrayal of the villain El Tigre and his henchmen, Ramon and Toloc, as they fight the X-Men and seize the pendant of Kukalcan. All four of us left this one feeling enlightened and open-hearted.

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The Trial of Henry McCoy! With Alicia and Justin (X-Wife Pod), Dylan and Regina (House of X), Noelle (the Girl Who Sits), Bradley (knife system), and Bethany Pope!

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:32:20 +0000

This week, Graymalkin Lane puts the Beast on trial! One of the original X-Men, the bouncing, big-footed, verbose Beast has always been a fan favorite, through his many transformations, his most beloved form being the blue-furred super-scientist we love from the 90s cartoon. But in recent years, Beast has become almost hated by fans as he keeps making very problematic decisions. Hear your host Chad and our esteemed jury of Alicia and Justin (X-Wife Podcast), Dylan and Regina (House of X), Noelle (X-Men Unraveled), Bradley, and Bethany talk about Beast's complicated history and psychology, then put him on trial for his most heinous decisions.

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X-Men 24: the Plague of... the Locust!...featuring Leah Williams! With Arturo (MisterToyBox) and Heather!

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, we review X-Men #24, from September, 1966! Jean Grey FINALLY gets a plot line! The insanely campy Locust destroys farms with giant insects! Heather and Arturo (from X is for Podcast) guest host! And our special guest of the week... the hilarious and charming... LEAH WILLIAMS!

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X-Men 23: To Save a City! ...featuring Josh Trujillo! With Daryl (X-Factor Files) and Bethany Pope!

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:05:27 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week Chad is joined by Daryl (from Two Rivers, Two Takes) and novelist Bethany Pope, and we interview Josh Trujillo! In X-Men 23, the X-Men face the threat of Count Nefaria and his group of campy 60s villains! Professor X designs a walking suit and Jean Grey announces she is leaving the team!

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X-Men 22: Divided -- We Fall! With Heather, Kholby, and Jason!

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:28:34 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane, the podcast where queer friends and allies gather to review and discuss the original X-Men comics from the 1960s! This week Chad, Heather, Kholby, and Jason have a blast delving in to X-Men #22, where the X-Men face Count Nefaria and his group of ridiculously costumed super-villains! The Porcupine! The Unicorn! The Eel! Plant-Man! And the Scarecrow! Plus, we meet Colosso, the robot designed by Professor X!

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X-Men 21: From Whence Comes... Dominus? With Cory and George Michael!

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane, where queer friends gather to review and discuss the original X-Men Comics from the 1960s! So, this episode, we switch the format slightly. Chad, his partner Mike, and his close friends Cory and George Michael recorded in the evening, and there was wine involved, so here we had four buddies reading an X-Men comic with a tremendous amount of innuendos. So... well... this episode gets a little bit rated R, but it's also super hilarious. If you enjoy the saucier side of Graymalkin, you'll enjoy this episode a lot. The X-Men face the threat of Lucifer, Dominus, and the Ultra-Robots! Lucifer builds his base in a butte! And we meet Porter Mack and his male friends from the dude ranch!

Chad will be a little less active on social media this week as he is on vacation. (This episode has been uploaded early and set for release on Tuesday morning). See you next week as we get back to our regular format!

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X-Men 20: I, Lucifer... featuring Anthony Oliveira! With Daryl (X-Factor Files) and Heather!

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:47:48 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week Chad and Heather, with special guest Daryl, interview Anthony Oliveira! Plus we review X-Men #20. Roy Thomas takes over the book! Blob and Unus have a bromance! And we learn how Professor X lost the use of his legs!

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The Trial of Wanda Maximoff! With Regina (House of X), Noelle (X-Men Unraveled), Derrick (1407 Graymalkin), and Bradley (knifesystem)!

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:57:44 +0000

This week, Graymalkin Lane puts Wanda Maximoff on trial! Join your host Chad and special guests Regina (House of X), Noelle (X-Men Unravelled), Derrick (1407 Graymalkin), and Bradley (@knifesystem) as we recount the complexities of the beloved character, the Scarlet Witch. We talk about trauma, powerful female characters in the hands of male writers, and the most complicated family tree in all of Marvel Comics! Then we discuss all of the worst things that Wanda has ever been involved with... Disassembled! House of M! Decimation!

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X-Men 19: Lo! Now Shall Appear... the Mimic! With Chris and Chandler (X-Reads)!

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:19:57 +0000

This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad and Heather are joined by the hilarious Chris and Chandler from the X-Reads podcast, and we review and discuss X-Men #19! This is Stan Lee's LAST issue before he hands the writing duties over to Roy Thomas! This is also the first appearance of the Mimic, a long term X-Men ally (and sometimes enemy) who has the powers of all SIX of the original X-Men! How are they gonna defeat this guy?

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X-Men 18: If Iceman Should Fail! With Noelle (X-Men Unraveled) and Heather!

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 10:33:51 +0000

This week on Graymalkin Lane, Chad and Heather are joined by Noelle (of X-Men Unraveled) to review and discuss X-Men #18! Magneto has captured the parents of the Angel and plans to create an army of mutant clones, and the X-Men are in a death trap, leaving only Iceman to fight their greatest foe!

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X-Men 17: ...And None Shall Survive! With Patrick (EHMON) and Rowan (It Slays)!

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:14:11 +0000

This week, on Graymalkin Lane, Chad is joined by fellow nerd and podcaster, Dayspring (of Power of X-Men) and incredible horror enthusiasts Patrick (of Every Horror Movie on Netflix) and Rowan (of It Slays!) as we delve into issue 17 of the X-Men! A mysterious enemy has broken into the X-Mansion and has prepared death traps for our favorite mutants! Listen to our cheeky reviews as the X-Men are defeated one by one, while one X-Man lays possibly dying in the hospital!

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X-Men 16: the Supreme Sacrifice! With Bradley (knifesystem), Noelle (X-Men Unraveled), and Heather!

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:06:41 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, the X-Men conclude their massive battle with the Sentinels and Master Mold! Amid all the twists and turns, characters are injured, and someone doesn't make it out alive! Featuring your hosts Chad Anderson and Heather, with special guest stars Noelle (of X-Men Unraveled) and Bradley (amazing artist)!

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X-Men 15: Prisoners of the Mysterious Master Mold! With Dayspring (Power of X-Men), D'Manda Martini, and Heather!

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:52:24 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, we learn the Beast's origin story while the X-Men fight (and lose to) the sentient Sentinels. Meanwhile, the massive Master Mold forces Bolivar Trask to create more Sentinels! Featuring your hosts Chad Anderson and Heather, with special guest stars Dayspring (of the Power of X-Men podcast) and D'Manda Martini (who comes in drag as Marvel Girl herself!)

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X-Men 14: Among Us Stalk the Sentinels! With Justin and Alicia (X-Wife Pod) and Heather!

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:07:02 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, Juggernaut attacks the X-Men in their own home, and he is way more than the teens are prepared for. Join cohosts Chad Anderson and Heather, and special guests Justin and Alicia from the X-Wife Podcast as we talk all about mutants, and prejudice, and media messaging, and Sentinel dance parties!

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X-Men 13: Where Walks the Juggernaut! With Michael Bell, Kholby, and Heather!

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:11:48 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, Juggernaut attacks the X-Men in their own home, and he is way more than the teens are prepared for. Join cohosts Chad Anderson, Heather, Kholby, and Michael (who is maybe the most handsome man on the planet, as well as Chad's husband) as we nerd out, take deep dives into X-Men continuity, and get a bit saucy! Give us a listen, a follow, and a share, and find Graymalkin Lane on Instagram and Twitter.

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X-Men 12: the Origin of Professor X! With Kholby and George Michael!

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:31:46 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, as the threat of Juggernaut looms large, Professor X tells the X-Men all about his tragic childhood! Join cohosts Chad Anderson, George Michael, and Kholby as we nerd out, take deep dives into X-Men continuity, and get a bit saucy! Give us a listen, a follow, and a share, and find Graymalkin Lane on Instagram and Twitter.

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the Trial of Charles Xavier (epic extended special episode)

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:49:56 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! From the beginning, we have been debating about Professor X and his actions, wondering if he is coming across as a villain or a hero. Well, here we put him on trial! After reviewing his entire history, we came up with nine major points that are of major concern ethically. In this special, long, and amazing episode, we examine these points and debate whether they are good or evil, then we vote. You're about to learn a whole lot about good ole Charles, and you'll leave this episode with a better understanding of his complex character. Let us know your thoughts after listening! (Graymalkin Lane is on Twitter and Instagram)

Guest-starring Regina (of House of X), Noelle (of X-Men Unraveled), Patrick (of Never-Ending X-Men), Bradley (incredible artist), Derrick (of 1407 Graymalkin), and Justin (of X-Wife Podcast)!

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X-Men 11: the Triumph of Magneto!

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:12:28 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, the X-Men face the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants--for the last time, and we meet the ridiculous and powerful Stranger! Join cohosts Chad Anderson, Heather, and Kholby with our special guest, Derrick (from YouTube's 1407 Graymalkin Lane channel!) Give us a listen, a follow, and a share, and find Graymalkin Lane on Instagram and Twitter.

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X-Men 10: the Coming of Ka-Zar!... featuring Terry Blas!

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:03:53 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, the X-Men enter the Savage Land and meet the jungle lord, Ka-Zar, and his sabertooth, Zabu! Join cohosts Chad Anderson and Heather with our talented guests Terry Blas (the talented writer of Reptil!) and Bradley Clayton (incredible comic artist). Give us a listen, a follow, and a share, and find Graymalkin Lane on Instagram and Twitter.

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X-Men 9: Enter, the Avengers!

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:12:25 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, the X-Men fight the Avengers! And Professor X fights his arch-nemesis, the garishly-clad alien Lucifer! Join cohosts Chad Anderson and Heather with guests Dylan and Regina (hosts of the wonderful House of X podcast) as we laugh our heads off over unfortunate word choices and hilarious antics. (Warning: this episode is rated R) . Give us a listen, a follow, and a share, and find Graymalkin Lane on Instagram and Twitter.

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special episode: All-New X-Men!

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:28:22 +0000

In the middle of X-Men #8, Beast quit the team... and at that exact moment, the five original X-Men were pulled forward in time by the adult Beast. They met the adult versions of themselves and faced a complicated world full of tragedy, trauma, and pain. And then, they original five chose to stay in the future... for months. During that time, they formed new relationships, gained entirely new powers, and even died and came back to life before finally, finally returning back to the past with their memories of their future adventures erased from their brains. Cyclops becomes a space pirate! Jean Grey confronts the Phoenix Force! Iceman gets knocked out of the closet! Beast becomes a magic user! And Angel dates Wolverine! (No, really). In this special episode of Graymalkin Lane, host Chad Anderson summarizes over 100 comic books from 2012-2015, talking about all of the craziness the X-Men went through before they went back to the past. Next week we return to our usual format, but for this week, take a deep dive into Marvel continuity and have your mind blown when you stack up everything that happened to these characters during the course of X-Men #8.

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X-Men 8: the Uncanny Threat of Unus the Untouchable!

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:21:05 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane, the podcast where queer friends review the original X-Men comics from the 1960s! This week, we delve into X-Men #8, where Cyclops leads the team against the threat of the costumed wrestler, Unus the Untouchable! Join host, Chad Anderson, with guests Heather, Mae, and Corey as we are baffled by Unus's costume, we discuss the mental health impacts of time travel, and we talk about what it takes to make a great leader.

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X-Men 7: the Return of the Blob!

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:31:52 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane, the podcast where queer friends review the original X-Men comics from the 1960s! This week, we delve into X-Men #7, in which Blob gets his memories back and joins with the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Join host, Chad Anderson, with guests Heather, George Michael, and Matt as we laugh our asses off about Blob's fashion and Magneto's giant phallic purple missiles, and nerd out about old 60s comics. Give us a listen, a follow, and a share, and find Graymalkin Lane on Instagram and Twitter.

If you are enjoying the podcast, give us a shout out! Let us know what you love, what you want more of, and what has made you laugh out loud! And share us with your friends! We are having a blast and have so much good stuff coming up next.

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X-Men 6: Sub-Mariner Joins the Evil Mutants!

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:02:21 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane, the podcast where queer friends review the original X-Men comics from the 1960s! This week, we delve into X-Men #6, in which Professor X and Magneto both rush to recruit Namor, the Sub-Mariner, the powerful mutant monarch of undersea Atlantis! Join host, Chad Anderson, with guests Heather, Taylor, and Cory as we laugh our asses off about Namor's ankle wings, have deep discussions about Civil Rights, and nerd out about old 60s comics. Give us a listen, a follow, and a share, and find Graymalkin Lane on Instagram and Twitter.

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X-Men 5: Trapped: One X-Man!

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:57:03 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane, the podcast where queer friends review the original X-Men comics from the 1960s! This week, we delve into X-Men #5, in which Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants move to Asteroid M, anti-mutant hysteria runs rampant, and Professor X proves to be a bigger creep than ever!Join host, Chad Anderson, with guests Heather, Taylor, and Ann as they take a deep dive into X-Men history. Give us a listen, a follow, and a share, and find Graymalkin Lane on Instagram and Twitter.

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X-Men 4: The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants!

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:10:07 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, we delve into X-Men #4, in which Magneto forms his own team of mutants to fight the X-Men. We discuss the new threats of the Toad and Mastermind as well as Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch! Join host, Chad Anderson, with guests Heather, Mae, and Ian as they take a deep dive into X-Men history. Give us a listen, a follow, and a share, and find Graymalkin Lane on Instagram and Twitter.

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X-Men 3: Beware of the Blob!

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:50:06 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, the X-Men face off against the Blob for the first time, along with an entire carnival! Professor X uses his powers unethically again, and Jean Grey gets inappropriately hit on by, well, everyone. Join host Chad Anderson with guests Heather and Mae as they take a deep dive into X-Men history. Give us a listen, a follow, and a share, and find Graymalkin Lane on Instagram and Twitter.

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X-Men 2: No One Can Stop the Vanisher!

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:41:32 +0000

Welcome back to Graymalkin Lane! This week, things get a little saucy (fair warning) as we let Vanisher have it for his fashion decisions, we discuss the ethics of using telepathy (cause Professor X is... problematic), and we talk about the X-Men's connections to the F.B.I. Ready to laugh your head off and learn a bit as you go? Give us a listen, a follow, and a share, and find Graymalkin Lane on Instagram and Twitter.

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X-Men 1: "The X is for Ex-tra Power!"

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:15:31 +0000

Welcome to Graymalkin Lane, episode 1! Named after the street where the X-Men made their own home, away from a world that rejected them, Graymalkin Lane the podcast is a place for queer friends and allies to review the original X-Men comics in thoughtful and hilarious ways. Whether you love the X-Men from the movies, the comics, or the cartoons, you are sure to learn a lot and have some amazing laughs along the way.

Chad Anderson sits down with his friends Heather, Helaman, and Taylor to have an in-depth discussion on X-Men #1, from 1963! We review each of the original characters, have in-depth discussions on queer identity as it relates to the X-Men, and take a deep dive into comic book nerd-land as we discuss old continuity from a 2021 perspective. We agree that Professor X is a huge jerk, Beast is thicc, Angel hiding his wings is a lot like queer people hiding their light, Jean Grey is no damsel in distress, Cyclops is a suck-up, there are early signs that Iceman is gay, and Magneto's half-cape is a major fashion faux pas.

Give us a listen! Let us know what you loved, what made you laugh, and what you want more of in future episodes!

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Graymalkin Lane Promo

Sat, 22 May 2021 21:38:42 +0000

In 1963, the X-Men were launched, and would go on to inspire fans for decades. The X-Men lived on Graymalkin Lane, with the family they formed when the rest of the world rejected them. In Graymalkin Lane the podcast, host Chad Anderson (former writer on Marvel's Official Handbook line) gathers queer friends to read and review the original comics one at a time.

Take a deep dive into X-Men nerddom as we riot about the ridiculous, pontificate the problematic, and find inspiration in beloved characters back at their very beginning.

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