Banshee is one of the older X-Men both in when he was introduced and his canonical age. He seems to have a string of bad luck that needs to be dug into. Bonus discussion about Leprechauns.
Beast has a way with the ladies and Stasia is here to lay out all of his major relationships. Producer James also gives an update to the current appearance of Beast in a Post-Krakoan comic book landscape.
Now it's time to focus on the younger Summers brother, Havok. He's been around long enough to have a lot happen to him. Let's dig into his messy relationships with loved ones and family.
Hey! Who's that devil looking guy in First Class? Is that the actual Devil? Yes and no and more importantly no. Let's cover Azazel, the man/demon/mutant who was Nightcrawler's baby daddy.
Before he dies in the movie we need to discuss the only X-Men character that can survive anything. Let's give Darwin the character highlight he deserves. This also intersects with the third Summers brother. Justice for Darwin!!!
Angel Salvadore is a bit different in the comics and part of that is due to Beak, her husband and father to her children. From the pages of New X-Men through to the current pages of X-Men let's discuss what they've been through.
What's the deal with Magneto's helmet? First Class seems to be putting a lot of pomp and circumstance around it. Let's dig into it. And while we are at it how about the concept of secret identities in the X-Men universe.
The White Queen herself Emma Frost deserves a full episode. From her early Massachusetts Academy days all the way to her marriage to Iron Man. Let's cover it all.
The most exclusive club in the Marvel Universe is run by the most powerful mutants. What is the Hellfire Club all about both in and out of the comics? This movie also asks us to discuss what makes a mutant a mutant.
New season and new movie. To discuss the beginning of X-Men: First Class why not start with the comic book run titled "First Class". To even out the good times it is paired with the retelling of Magneto's experiences during WWII and the Holocaust with "Magneto: Testament". Disclaimer: Due to the more mature nature of Magneto: Testament the themes of the latter half of the episode do concern the atrocities of the time as discussed through the lens of the story.
Wrapping up X-Men Origins: Wolverine with a highlight the most famous version of Deadpool that's only a head. From Marvel Zombies to the Deadpool Corps Stasia and Producer James cover the Merc with a Mouth from Universe-2149 to end the fourth movie in the series.
Stasia and Producer James discuss as much Silver Fox that's fit to print. Turns out that's not a whole lot, so let's talk about Empath instead. The member of the Hellions that can manipulate the emotions of those around him. Close enough.
Since we are introduced to "Weapon XI" aka "Deadpool" now is as good as ever to discuss the Weapon Plus program. Starting with Weapon I all the way to Weapon Infinity most numbers are retconned to fit into Wolverine's origins. Time to rapid fire through a lot of characters.
It's about time for us to discuss Stasia's favorite thief, Remy LeBeau a.k.a. Gambit. Buckle up for only a fraction of what this suave, explosive, Rogue-Loving X-Man has in his backstory.
One of the X-Men's oldest villains is the Blob. Stasia and Producer James rundown what this massive foe is all about. With a brief side note about John Wraith.
The body count increases in these ten minutes of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Let's give a highlight to Agent Zero a.k.a. Maverick. But more importantly, the question is answered "Who is Alpha Flight?" Bundle up as we trek up to Canada to discuss that country's greatest superhero team.
It's finally happening. The big event that this movie is based around.... Wolverine has adamantium bonded onto his skeleton. Producer James and Stasia run through how this event plays through in the comics. Paired with a healthy dose of the Howlett/Hudson/Logan family tree to round it all out. Warning: The second half of this episode does have some discussion surrounding fictional characters committing suicide.
Wolverine's love life has a body count. Stasia and Producer James go through all of the unfortunate ladies that have fallen in love with Wolverine. With a bonus side story about how Sabretooth celebrates Logan's birthday.
Two characters are discussed one in the movie and one that is a holdover from a previous episode. Producer James recounts the life and times of Christopher Bradley a.k.a. Bolt. While Stasia dives down the rabbit hole that is Romulus.
Back in Wolverine's bone claw days he ran around with Team X. This black ops team is featured in this ten minute segment of the movie so let's dig into this group and simultaneously why it's hard to do so.
New Season. New Movie. Let's start taking deep dives into Wolverine. Why not start at the beginning with the comic "Origin" and his half-brother Dog Logan. And no he's not some weird Pet Avenger.
Join us in the WABAC machine as we dig into the history of the Comics Code Authority in the double sized episode. What was it? Why did it exist? What kind of impact did it have on the comic book industry? And what is Marvel's role in this? Find out the answers and more in this thrilling finale to X-Men: The Last Stand. Visit https://cbldf.org/ for more info about fighting censorship in comic books.
The episode is picking up all the pieces left behind. Producer James goes through the information in both the Director's commentary and the Producer's commentary. Easter eggs, behind the scenes information, and a smattering of review and speculation.
According to the credits the character of Kid Omega is in The Last Stand. Stasia will not let this injustice go unanswered. Let's dig into Quentin Quire, the one and only Kid Omega. Special guest Nick from Alleycat Comics.
It's time to look at a few minor background characters that have more ink on the page. Strap in to hear about Anole, Arclight, and Glob Herman. I swear all of these characters are actually in the movie.
Just like in The Last Stand the X-Men spent quite a bit of time in San Francisco. Producer James lays out the timeline of the X-Men's West Coast residency. Stasia gives the character highlights of Marrow (and a little about Spyke).
In honor of Professor X's funeral in the movie let's hit a highlight of a few X-Men funerals. This is not the first time Iceman and Kitty Pryde have been closer. Here's a rundown of their brief comic romantic relationship. Lastly, there is some cure talk.
Let’s take a minute and talk about the character Callisto. She may be highlighted in this movie, but how is she represented? Spoiler alert: Not the same at all.
Multiple Man may be a henchman in The Last Stand but Jamie Madrox has so much more to offer. This entire episode is dedicated to the life and legend of one of Stasia’s favorite characters, Multiple Man.
Here it is at last. The deep dive into the Jean Grey/Phoenix retcon. Is it straightforward? No. Does it all happen in X-Men Comics? Absolutely not. Does it take some time to explain? Sure does.
