Marvel Mythos: A Comic Book Club

Our season finale and Age of Apocalypse coverage wraps up with this action packed episode. Spanning Astonishing and Amazing X-Men 1-4 plus X-Men Omega, the X-Men go up against two horsemen of Apocalypse; Holocaust & Abyss. All this while Apocalypse brings the fight to Magneto at their home base, and captures him and Bishop. What happens when the X-Men return and discover this? Do they save Bishop or Magneto? Does the Age of Apocalypse end with a bang?

Set in the Age of Apocalypse, this week's episode reaches a boiling point between brothers Cyclops and Havok as it's revealed that Cyclops has committed treason. Even though he's been the leader of Sinister's security force, Cyclops has been freeing the imprisoned mutants behind Apocalypse's back. What does Havok do when he finds this out?Plus, Forge leads a group of traveling actors which includes Nate Grey. A mysterious mutant joins their group, and shows an unusual amount of interest in the young Nate Grey. What's their connection and how does this growing relationship affect Forge?Comics covered: Factor X 1-4 & X-Man 1-4

Tasked with the heist of a lifetime, Gambit leads his ragtag team of mutants across the galaxy to steal the M'Kraan crystal from the Shi'ar. Magneto believes it will be crucial to ending the reign of Apocalypse, but Gambit learns it's more important than that. The fate of the multiverse is at stake.Elsewhere, Logan joins forces with the Human High Council to play his part in the rebellion against Apocalypse. Does he succeed in getting the high council's armada to Apocalypse's door step or does a betrayal prevent him from success?https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

Colossus and Kitty's young team are tasked with rescuing Illyanna Rasputin from the Sugar Man. Creatively using teamwork they are successful in infiltrating the Seattle Core and saving Illyanna, but at what cost? Plus, Nightcrawler & Mystique travel to the Savage Land to locate Destiny. It isn't a peaceful journey for them as they encounter the pirate Callisto & eventually do battle with the Shadow King. https://twitter.com/marvel_mythos https://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/ www.marvelmythos.com marvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

Twenty years after the death of Xavier at the hands of Legion, Magneto has formed the X-Men in his honor. They have become a renegade group fighting for peace between mutant and humans in an America controlled by Apocalypse. In this episode we take a look at the set up for this world, early missions of Magneto's X-Men, & the Avengers place in this world.https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

Legion, in an attempt to appease his father Charles Xavier, travels back in time to murder Magneto before he could become the X-Men's biggest foe. In so doing, he inadvertently pulls several of the X-Men to the past with him. Despite their best efforts tragedy still hits, and the future will never be the same.https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

This week we breakdown the important moments of Spider-Man: Players & Pawns: Spider-man battles Kaine after discovering the truth, Scarlet Spider-Man defeats Jackal sending him to prison, and Aunt May’s journey comes to an emotional end. https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

In this episode Black Widow goes toe to toe with the Red Skull, Captain America and the Avengers team up to battle A.I.M. over a cosmic cube, plus M.O.D.O.K. makes an appearance!https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

This week’s episode focuses on vengeance; Mystique pursues her quest to avenge Destiny's murder by attempting to kill Legion, and given an opportunity to get his revenge on Sabretooth does Gambit take it? Plus, Jubilee heads off for Generation X, and Archangel and Psylocke take their relationship a step further!https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode special guest Trent Seely joins the show to talk the original Phalanx Covenant story. Banshee and Emma Frost team up to help the next generation of mutants against the Phalanx, Cannonball and Wolfsbane fight over the Douglock's involvement with the Phalanx, and Cyclops & Jean team up with Wolverine & Cable to save the X-Men from the Phalanx. Plus, what are the Phalanx anyway?!Covering;Part 1: Generation Next (Uncanny X-Men 316-317, X-Men 36-37)Part 2: Life Signs (X-Factor 106, X-Force 38, Excalibur 82)Part 3: Final Sanction (Wolverine 85, Cable 16)https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

In this episode Brian delivers summaries and speculations that have arisen from House of X #5. Is there a connection between Mr. Sinister and Xavier that isn't transparent yet? Do we get more information about the upcoming X-Force & Fallen Angels series'? Plus, Goldballs!https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

This week includes 3 separate stories. One involves a blast from Crystal's Inhuman past, Shatterstar (Arides), returning and the Avengers team up with the Fantastic Force to stop him. Another story finally resolves the long running story of what's wrong with Taylor Madison, and how Hercules will never be the same. Our final story sees the Black Widow assembling the Avengers to investigate a crater in Canada. She has every right to be terrified of who they find, listen to find out!https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode of Monday Musings, Brian discusses the parallel's between the conversation with Sinister and the conversation with the Phalanx. Plus, what does Brian think each of the Sinister Secret's are? At least one is likely to surprise you!https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.comwww.marvelmythos.com/upcomingmarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

Spider-Man & Scarlet Spider begin experiencing the same memories, which leads them to the HQ of The Jackal. Long thought to be dead, this Jackal claims to be the original and toys with them incessantly about their past. Are either of them truly Peter Parker? Are they both clones? Is the truth knowable? Plus, the shocking return of Gwen Stacy!https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

This week, Brian shares his thoughts on House of X #4; the art continues to shine, the relationship between Wolverine and Nightcrawler, could Mystique have survived, the parallels of PoX 3 & HoX 4, and more!https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode Cyclops & Jean are pulled into a war in the future between Apocalypse and the Askani. They are tasked with raising Nathan Dayspring Summers, Cable. Hiding & committing raids against Apocalypse strongholds eventually leads to a final battle between them. Immediately afterwards they are pulled back to the present, and faced with an even greater threat!https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

Brian drops his craziest crackpot theory yet after reading House of X #3. Plus, why did he have to include Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #11 in this week's Monday Musings? Listen to find out!https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

After seeing that Spider-Man is losing his moral decency, Doc Ock struggles to come to terms with it, thinking about himself and how he gave in to his villain persona. He embarks on a quest to cure Spider-man from Vulture's deadly virus. Plus, MJ has special news for Spider-man, but does he live long enough to hear it? Listen to find out!Comics covered: The Amazing Spider-Man 397-398 & The Spectacular Spider-Man 220-221.https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

It should be expected now that this Monday Musings would once again focus on Hickman's HoX PoX series! This week Brian opens up about theories regarding Mr. Sinister, the 6th life, and Rasputin. Plus, did Apocalypse have the best battle in the series? Listen and find out!https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

Quicksilver and Crystal return to Pietro's hometown after hearing that Bova, the (evolved cow) woman who raised him, is on her death bed. In an effort to appease her final wish, they seek out the High Evolutionary to visit her one last time. In so doing, Exodus reveals his hand in an attempt to kill all of them. The biggest plot twist of all, though, happens with the host halfway through the episode!Comics covered: Avengers 380-382.https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

Once again Brian can't stop talking about HoX & PoX! In this episode Brian shares his thoughts on who he thinks is in the sarcophagus, who had the best line in the issue, and is there a connection between Xavier, Magneto, and the Phalanx?https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospodcast@gmail.com

Still struggling with the idea of abandoning his life as Peter Parker, Spider-Man crosses paths with allies and enemies experiencing similar conflicts of self. A brief run-in with Nocturne and Puma gives way to Spider-man reaches out to Daredevil. The two team up to battle their enemies; the Owl & the Vulture. In that battle Spider-man is poisoned. Does Spider-Man find the antidote in time? Listen to find out!Comics covered: The Amazing Spider-man 395, The Spectacular Spider-man 218, The Amazing Spider-Man 396, & The Spectacular Spider-man 219.https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospod@gmail.com

House of X #2 completely changes the history of the X-Men, and Brian can't stop thinking about it. In this week's episode he rants about a few more crackpot theories while confessing his love for this series.

Rogue, desperate for more information on Gambit, goes to Sabretooth to learn about their history. What she discovers about the 17 year old Gambit may ruin their relationship before it gets started.Elsewhere, Emma Frost learns the startling truth about the Hellions as she infiltrates Frost Enterprises in the body of Iceman. Plus, Colossus comes to a major revelation as he defends Neophyte against Exodus.Comics covered: X-Men #33-34 & Uncanny X-Men #314-315.https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospod@gmail.com

In this edition of Monday Musings; Brian muses over Mr. Sinister's involvement and when it really began, Franklin Richards potential future with the X foundation, and if we are seeing inside the matriX.

Coming face to face with his clone, Ben Reilly, Spider-man is pushed to his absolute limits. The philosopher Judas Traveller puts Spider-man through a case study on evil. Plus, is this the beginning of the Scarlet Spider-man?Comics covered - Web of Spider-Man #117, The Amazing Spider-Man #394, Spider-Man #51, & The Spectacular Spider-Man #217.https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospod@gmail.com

Brian breaks down Marvels Epilogue #1 by Busiek and Ross. Phil Sheldon returns from retirement in a brief, albeit beautiful epilogue. What should have been a quiet night out with his daughters turns into a battle between the X-Men and the sentinels. Plus, what does Danny Ketch, Ghost Rider, have to do with Ross' reasons for coming back to Marvels after 25 years? Find out on this edition of Monday Musings!https://twitter.com/marvel_mythoshttps://www.instagram.com/marvel_mythos/www.marvelmythos.commarvelmythospod@gmail.com

House of X #1 Spoilers in this episode.Brian shares his thoughts, impressions, and theories regarding the first issue of Hickman's House of X.

San Francisco is overrun by goblins and a mayor steeped in the occult. Venom teams up with Morbius in an effort to defeat them. All is not as it appears though, and the tide of battle swings in their favor by an unexpected ally.Comics covered - Venom: The Enemy Within #1-3.

In our first ever Monday Musings, Brian quickly covers some highlights of Marvel Studios 2019 San Diego Comic Con announcements, and which comic story lines might play a part. Are we excited for phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Listen to find out!

Alabar is freed. The Avengers locate his imprisoner, Ty'kill. They work together to put an end to Alabar's control over a small town. Instead, truth comes out that will rock Deathcry to her core. Plus, Crystal and Quicksilver have a run in with their pasts.Comics covered - Avengers #376-379

Shriek is back. Does she succeed in her quest for vengeance against Spider-Man? Aunt May succumbs to a tragedy. Plus, MJ makes a life altering decision.Comics covered - The Amazing Spider-Man #390-392

A power outage leads to Sabretooth on the loose, hunting Jubilee in the mansion. Iceman's life is forever changed. Gambit and Storm come face to face with the Phalanx, and Archangel and Psylocke battle a blast from the Mojoverse.Comics covered - X-Men #31-32, Uncanny X-Men #311-313

Tolliver is dead. His will promises the greatest weapon in the world to whoever finds it first. Mercenaries seeking fortune fight for their chance to get it first. Deadpool, at the center of this, battles Garrison Kane, Juggernaut, Black Tom, and Slayback on his quest to find the ultimate weapon.Comics covered - Deadpool: The Circle Chase 1-4

In this week's episode Sersi and Black Knight battle the rest of the Avengers, Black Widow takes charge, the Eternals make a surprise rescue, Procter reveals the endgame as the excellent Gatherers story comes to a close! Plus, Quicksilver makes a final plea with an unlikely hero to help save his marriage.Comics covered; Avengers 373-375

Spider-Man strikes back against The Chameleon! Blinded by anger, Peter Parker pursues his rival with blind hatred, scorching his relationship with Mary Jane along the way. Will Spider-Man break his most sacred rule to put an end to Chameleon's crime streak?...

In this week's episode Beast agrees with Mr. Sinister, the X-Men celebrate Thanksgiving, Xavier confronts his past, Jean fights Sabretooth, Archangel & Psylocke begin a romance, Cable & Cyclops deal with father son issues, plus the biggest wedding in X-Men history!Comics covered: X-Men 27-30 & Uncanny X-Men 308-310.

Chronicling the career of photographer and writer Phil Sheldon we witness the first battle between Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner, the mutant riots, Sentinel attacks, the invasion of Galactus, and the death of Gwen Stacy from his unique perspective. Does Busiek & Ross's critically acclaimed Marvels stand the test of time? Find out in this episode!Comics covered: Marvels #1-4

Gambit & Rogue travel to New Orleans & France after learning his wife, Belladonna, is still alive. We learn more about the Assassin's and Thieve's Guilds history. Each have dissenters who form an alliance in search of the 3 elixirs of the Externals. Plus, how does Liz feel about Gambit after reading him for the first time?

The Avengers, including Captain America & Hercules, get kidnapped by the deviant leader Lord Ghaur. Former deviant leader Kro assembles the Delta Force to save them. Who are the Delta Force? Does it even matter? We discuss on today's episode!Plus, Crystal confesses to Quicksilver that she loves Black Knight, and Sersi gets arrested after finally learning about The Gatherers.

In this episode the Vulture and the Chameleon team up to battle Spider-Man, Peter questions if Aunt May is in the early stages of Alzheimer's, we learn the shocking truth about Peter's "parents", plus Venom's origin is expanded upon as we discuss The Amazing Spider-Man #386-388.

Host Brian brings in Travis to discuss this X-Men & Avengers team up! Featured in this episode are Uncanny X-Men 305-306 and all 5 issues of the X-Men & Avengers crossover, Bloodties!Topics include;1. Storm & Xavier - Thieves in the night2. Jean Grey & Archangel - Friendzone3. Do all X villains have to be affiliated with Magneto?4. Exodus beats down War Machine & Sersi5. Black Knight, Crystal, & Quicksilver - A compelling love triangle

Host Brian is joined by Matt, Travis, & Jake to discuss their takes on Avengers: Endgame! Is it better than Infinity War?! Is it the best MCU film?! Is it the true culmination of the MCU?! Listen to find out!PLEASE NOTE: This episode is filled with spoilers.

In this episode, host Brian welcomes back Liz to discuss Infinity Crusade issues 1-6.Topics include;1. Heroes are "Left Behind"2. Villains are "Raptured"3. Tie-in's suck4. Hulks bathes Pip5. Anti-religion, anti-women, or both?6. That's so Thanos

Jake M. joins host Brian once again to discuss Avengers #364-367.Topics include;1. Did Jarvis get stoned?2. Captain Marvel & Mar-Vell correlations3. Kree seek retribution4. Angelina Jolie as Sersi5. Heartbroken Hercules6. Vision gets emotional

Special guest Austin joins host Brian to discuss The Amazing Spider-Man #381-385.Topics include;1. The Hulk vs. Spider-Man and...Samson?!2. Spider-Man on trial3. Does MJ give into temptation or stay faithful?4. Aunt May hires a P.I.5. Peter's "parents" get a job at the U.N.6. MJ has a revelation and gives up

Host Brian welcomes back Travis to discuss Fatal Attractions; X-Men 24 & 25, Uncanny X-Men 304, X-Factor 92, X-Force 25, Wolverine 75, & Excalibur 71.Topics include;1. Is Cyclops sexy?2. Praise for the Psylocke love triangle3. Multiple Man & Oberyn Martell4. Omega or not, Bishop is a beast5. Colossus makes a life changing decision6. Magneto vs. Wolverine7. Wolverine - disassembled physically & mentally8. Jean Grey is frustrating

Liz & Dave join host Brian to wrap up their discussion of Maximum Carnage. In this episode we cover the final 7 chapters of the event.Topics include;1. Mary Jane reads a book2. Venom gets tortured3. Captain America & his suit4. Carnage is a baby5. Dagger lives6. Christian themes throughout

Host Brian is once again joined by the Jake's to discuss Avengers #361-363.Topics include;1. Sersi: most powerful Eternal?2. WTF is a Gann Josin?3. Infidelity - Black Knight & Crystal4. Alt. Vision creeps on Crystal5. Black Knight vs. Captain America6. Avengers Endgame prediction

Host Brian welcomes Liz and Dave to discuss the first 7 chapters of Maximum Carnage.Topics include;1. Weird Al Carnage2. Smoker or Supervillain3. Shriek gets handsy4. Carnage's brutal kills5. Inconsistent throughout

Host Brian is joined by special guest Adam to discuss X-Men #20-23 & Uncanny X-Men #301-303.Topics include;1. Psylocke licks oil?2. Vive la Revanche3. Sinister stans Cyclops4. Forge vs. Fitzroy5. Colossus unleashed6. The Legacy Virus claims its first victim