If we did "Legacy Numbering" here at the Chris and Reggie Channel... this would be Episode 550! But, we don't... so, it's not. What it is... is Excalibur day. The hunt for Betsy Britain continues... still. Hey, least we got some great Mailbag to dig into! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlapsed.chrisisoninfiniteearths.com/ facebook.com/groups/90sxmen...
Going a bit (or maybe more) off the beaten X-Path today, to discuss the first of three issues of Runaways (vol.5) we'll be covering on the program. We've got Wolverine and Pixie pullin' a rescue... but, what happens when the rescuee (Molly Hayes) doesn't even realize she'd asked for help? Plus: Some Great Mailbag! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlapsed.chrisisoninfiniteearths.com/ facebook.com/groups/90sxmen...
Welcome to the HoXPoXDoXSoXRoX King in Black cash-in one-shot. If we used to refer to certain Crisis on Infinite Earths tie-ins as "Red Sky Crossovers", I suppose we can call this a "Symbiote Dragon Sky Crossover". Here, the Marauders very nearly get involved with the main King in Black story (rescuing the Cyclops Who Laughs and the Storm Who Laughs)... before being distracted by a passing boat. -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfin...
Who swiped Sassy Sinister and his Stinky Cape? What's more -- is anything we see here REAL? Today we're havin' a cuppa with our dear old friend, Mastermind... who we might wanna let take a sip first. It's all Funny Games til someone poisons the tea! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlapsed.chrisisoninfiniteearths.com/ facebook.com/groups/90sxmen...
In today's issue, Call Me Jubes' kids hit the caves under Central Park to track down the entity who dunnit to Face. Imagine their shock when they discover it's someone they already know! I'd say that's a spoiler... if the cover of this issue didn't already spoil it! Also: A focus on Bling! and why she's so adamant on becoming an X-Man - and Quentin Quire ducks out of a group hug! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xl...
In this segment for Episode Two, Jesse (@stiznarkey) and I have got TWO issues of Excalibur to cover! For everyone who's tired of talking about Otherworld in our mainline X-Lapsed program (okay, maybe I'm the only one tired of that) - here's some more! On the plus side, this is Alan Davis Otherworld... which is far more whimsical and less up its own butt than anything we see nowadays. Also: Jesse's in the hot-seat for the dreaded Pod-File! Who would play him in a movie about his life? Hit play a...
Lorna's lyin'... everyone's dyin' - just what in the world is goin' on here? Plus: the mystery surrounding David's original death thickens... could there be two Prodigys... er, Prodigies running around in the 616?! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlapsed.chrisisoninfiniteearths.com/ facebook.com/groups/90sxmen...
In what might be the perfect "April Fools" issue yet - the X-Men go back to space and deal with some Shi'ar stuff - because, of course they do! I just hope they don't get in the way of Smasher's overwhelming awesomeness! Also: The Mailbag makes it's triumphant return, along with our discussion of the X-Book Solicitations for books hitting shelves in May, 2021! Spoiler Alert: It's another eXpensive month. -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chris...
Place your bids, gang - it's time for an auction! Logan's at Legacy House... and there's an interesting assortment of items up for grabs, indeed -- including his old running buddy with the funny-looking noseless mask! Also: In lieu of a Mailbag Segment - we're taking a stab at fantasy-booking the replacement members of the Krakoan Quiet Council! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlapsed.chrisisoninfiniteearths.com/ ...
An issue of Excalibur with Otherworld AND the Coven Akkaba? What have we done to deserve this? The coronation of Betsy Britain into the Corps continues... seventeen issues in. If she ain't legit by now... is she ever going to be? Also: In lieu of a Mailbag section, I fantasy-book my new (Hellfire Gala) X-Men team! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlapsed.chrisisoninfiniteearths.com/ facebook.com/groups/90sxmen...
The new direction for New Mutants is ramping up... causing your humble host to ask so many questions! This has unexpectedly become one of the "meatiest" books in the line - prompting quite a bit of discussion and analysis. If earlier New Mutants arcs caused you to drop the title - I'd say it's definitely safe to come back home! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlapsed.chrisisoninfiniteearths.com/ facebook.com/group...
Getting to know you! Getting to know all about you! Welcome back, friends - to the issue where we finally start getting into the head of our Point of View character. We find out why he's so worried about learning how to use his powers... and dare I say, begin to care about him! A much stronger issue than I was expecting. Not perfect - but, we're moving in the right direction! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlapse...
We can't stand it... we know you planned it! We gonna (try) and set it straight... this Liefeld/McFarlane-gate! Welcome back, friends - to the eXtreme corner of From Claremont to Claremont where Chris (@Charlton_Hero) and I take a look at X-Force ! This time out, it's a (literally) sideways two-part crossover with Todd McFarlane's adjectiveless Spider-Man title - in which, well - basically nothing happens, but the Toddster winds up quitting Marvel forever! We'll talk all about that, and a whole ...
Unduh da sea! Today we join Wolverine, Forge, and the no-longer dead Kid Omega as they perform some underwater surgery on Lovecraftian infection -- all the while asking the tough questions good Krakoans ought not to ask! Also, Namor shows up to rustle some feathers and drop a hot take or two. It's a goodie! Also: A decidedly Generation X -flavored mailbag! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlapsed.chrisisoninfinitee...
Dead Man Walking! Today we start the second-half of, what I suppose we might call the Cable "maxiseries"? We're dipping right back in with the kidnapping plot that launched this volume, and was unfortunately slid to the back-burner for the Festival of Swords. It's a fun issue - and a return to form for one of our favorite books in the line! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlapsed.chrisisoninfiniteearths.com/ faceb...
It's the King in Black tie-in that wasn't... well, it wasn't "officially branded" as such, anyway - but it totally is! Today we'll talk all about how little I know about the King in Black event... other than to say, it sounds like pretty much EVERY Marvel mass crossover event, just with a gooey coat of paint! Also: Great Mailbag! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlapsed.chrisisoninfiniteearths.com/ facebook.com/gro...
Welcome, friends - to the milestone 150th Episode of X-Lapsed! Today we're celebrating by returning to one of our favorite story beats of the HoXPoX era -- the Crucible! And boy, do we have a lot to talk about! Also: Great Mail... and a new segment chatting up some recent-ish news in the World of X! We got a cancellation and a Summer Event to parse! I want to THANK everybody for helping me get to 150 episodes - I can say with 100% certainty that I couldn't have done it without your support! Than...
On the eve of our milestone 150th episode - we wrap up our look at the recently concluded Juggernaut miniseries! Will Cain stay on the straight and narrow? And what of his totally not-a-mutant sidekick? We'll talk all about it! Plus: Great mailbag... and the formal announcement of the X-Lapsed Origins blogging project! Pop over to the site for some seminal bits and bobs about Betsy's Beautiful Blonde British Brother Brian... and our most favoritest place ever: Otherworld! -- @acecomics / @cosmic...
The Purifiers have attacked... and the only member of our cast that seems to want to do anything proactive about it gets scolded! That's just ONE of the "Chris Problems" I had with this issue... more on that if you decide to hit PLAY -- and I sure hope you do! Agree? Disagree? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this issue and overall volume of Generation X ! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlapsed.chrisisoninfinite...
Will the real Jamie Madrox please stand up... or, well - die, I guess? Episode Two rolls on, as Jeremiah (@bigox737) and I discuss the weirdness of which dupe got shot, and look into Havok and Polaris's awkward romantic reunion. Jeremiah will also hop into the hot seat for the dread "Pod File" segment! It's a great time as always, we hope you'll give us a listen! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com https://comicscomic...
No A.I. may be allowed to flourish... Today's issue of Hellions is quite a challenging one, as it gives us a lot to chew on regarding morality, mortality... and probably a few other "-alities" to boot. Another wonderful chapter of this wonderful book. If you're not reading Hellions ... you should be! Also - Great Mailbag... and a missive that actually inspired a brand-new segment for the show, wherein I take a look at the most recent Sales Charts ( October, 2020 ). We'll keep doing this as new s...
Why does Theresa Cassidy keep dying? Well, that's what X-Factor's going to have to find out... and it looks like getting those answers is going to be akin to pulling teeth for our heroes. There's a LOT of food for thought dropped in this issue... and as such, we've got tons to blabber about! Plus: Great Mailbag... annnnd -- -- Since we're getting so close to catching up to "real time", I decided to take a dip into Marvel Previews to check out the X-Books shipping in April, 2021. We'll probably b...
Welcome to Earth, Arrako... hope we survive the X-Perience! That's right, friends... it's with this issue of X-Men that the trade enforced at the conclusion of the Festival of Swords comes to pass. Arrako arrives in the 616... but, how quickly will these new near-Omega level mutants (who have been crossbred with Amenthi demons) acclimate to their new digs? We've got a lot to talk about today! If you're digging the show... or at least appreciate the effort put into it, please consider spreading t...
It's a Mutant Milestone! Today we indulge in some good ol' Marvel "voodoo math" in order to get our titular hairy hero up to his 350th issue! Here, believe it or not... Wolverine has to deal with someone from his past! Also, a very interesting concept in the Legacy House Auctions... All that and our always great mailbag! If you're digging the show... or at least appreciate the effort put into it, please consider spreading the word! Thank you! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gma...
Heyyy, it's an issue of Excalibur from after our X-Tended Stay in Otherworld during #EcksofTens... any guesses where we're going to be headed today? If you said "Why back to Otherworld, of course!"... well, I mean - where else would we be going? It's more squishing of our square-peg X-Characters into the round-magic-hole... Ahem... we've got great mailbag though! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlapsed.chrisisonin...
Welcome friends to the new Sunday Special Series! Today we're going to begin our look at one of the series' that caused your humble host to head for the hills back in 2017... the anachronistic Generation X ! Since the issue itself doesn't give us a whole heckuva lot to talk about, today's episode will feature a lot of me yammering on about my life and times as a Gen X Gen Xer who read Gen X back in the long ago. As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the series and the show! Please conside...
The Coming of Bishop... well, sorta... he shows up on the last page... and the cover... In todays segmented From Claremont to Claremont, my pal Billy (@Billyd_licious) and I talk all about it... and the lengths the X-Men will go to in order to make sure everybody is in their right body! Also - Billy sits in the hotseat for the Pod-File! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlapsed.chrisisoninfiniteearths.com/ facebook....
We need to talk about Hank McCoy. Our bouncing Beast sure has made a jerk of himself over... well, the past twenty or so years of publication... but, with today's issue - he kinda steps over the Rubicon into irredeemability (at least in your humble host's opinion). Also, Krakoa purges an inky blob... and Domino's dog (which I didn't even realize she had) has a pretty bad day. -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlapse...
Into the Wild Hunt! Welcome to a new era for the New Mutants - we've got a new writer, a new direction, and a new threat! Our Old New Mutants are going to be training a crop of directionless and malaised New New Mutants -- and these newbies are asking some difficult questions... referencing the dearly departed (and never comin' back) Madelyne Pryor! We got lots to talk about... -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.podbean.com chrisisoninfiniteearths.com xlap...
It's the penultimate Juggernauting... where we find out just how Cain got his groove back (though, I think I've been saying that for at least the last two issues of this series!) I really mean it this time though... I think! We're going to talk about what it means for Cain Marko to be unshackled from Cyttorak - and also dive into D-Cel's deniability problem. It's a fun chat. Also: An amazingly insightful edition of the mailbag, that you gotta hear! -- @acecomics / @cosmictmill / weirdcomicshisto...
