- Marvel Realms of Fantasy! Featuring Derek Kunsken, Carrie Harris, Tristan Palmgren, Alex Segura, and Keith DeCandido!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2h 58m | Mar 28, 2024 - Marvel Age 1000: People Wonder Why! With Molly Lazer and Annalise Bissa! Plus an interview with Leslie Ewing!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2h 25m | Mar 25, 2024 - An interview with Al Ewing!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 46m | Mar 21, 2024 - Sub-Mariner 52-54: Atomic Samurai! Featuring Andrew Drilon! Dave Ebersole! Melanie Bolen!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 47m | Mar 18, 2024 - Bonus Patreon release: D-Man! With Christian Smith!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 12m | Mar 14, 2024 - Astonishing Tales 5: Rampage! Featuring Andrew Deman! Darieck Scott! Ramzi Fawaz! Plus an interview with Eric and Julia Lewald!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2h 43m | Mar 11, 2024 - Double Bonus Patreon Release: Siena Blaze with Arturo Rojas! And Mortis with Michael Anderson!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2h 22m | Mar 7, 2024 - Astonishing Tales 4: the Sun God! Featuring Jeff Jensen! Jason Loo! Anas Abdulhak!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2h 32m | Mar 4, 2024 - Bonus Patreon Release: Black Womb! With Anthony Oliveira and Sara Century!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 46m | Feb 29, 2024 - Astonishing Tales 3: Back to the Savage Land! Featuring Sina Grace, Luciano Vecchio, and Patricio Oliver!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 30m | Feb 26, 2024 - The Trial of Marvel Girl! Featuring Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos! Noelle Reed! Regina Givens! Alicia Wilder! Sara Century!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2h 31m | Feb 22, 2024 - Astonishing Tales 2: Frenzy on the Fortieth Floor! Featuring Liana Kangas! Sarah Gailey! Alanna Smith!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 13m | Feb 19, 2024 - Bonus Patreon Release: General Nguyen Ngoc Coy! With Trung-le Nguyễn!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 42m | Feb 15, 2024 - Astonishing Tales 1: Beyond the Border Lurks Death! Featuring Rob Kirby! Seth Martel! And Scott DeGeest!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 15m | Feb 12, 2024 - Bonus Patreon Release: Fontanelle! With Dmanda Martini and Justin Kosmachuk!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 25m | Feb 8, 2024 - 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!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2h 49m | Feb 5, 2024 - Bonus Patreon Release: Gatecrasher! With Jordan White and Anna Peppard!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 24m | Feb 1, 2024 - Amazing Adventures 15: Murder in Mid-Air! Featuring Roger Presa, Cree Michelle, and Andre Mason!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 30m | Jan 29, 2024 - The Trial of Ophelia Sarkisian: Madame Hydra! Featuring Susan Kirtley, Noelle Reed, Isabel Dieppa, Steve Duda, and Hussein Rashid!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2h 20m | Jan 25, 2024 - Amazing Adventures 14: the Vampire Machine! Featuring Simon Furman! Alex Segura! Scott Free!
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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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 26m | Jan 22, 2024