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!!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...
May 27, 2022•2 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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&...
May 18, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 M...
May 13, 2022•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
May 08, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 stud...
May 03, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ma...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Nantuck...
Apr 26, 2022•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ord...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Advertising Inquiries:...
Apr 17, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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?) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.c...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 a...
Apr 02, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 31, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 27, 2022•2 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, in...
Mar 24, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Mar 20, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 t...
Mar 15, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 G...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! W...
Mar 05, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...
Mar 01, 2022•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Feb 25, 2022•3 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Thi...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Wolv...
Feb 19, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv...
Feb 16, 2022•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Feb 15, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://r...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 sh...
Feb 03, 2022•2 hr 45 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jan 30, 2022•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
