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Power of X-Men: The Greatest Comic Book Podcast in All of the Multiverse!
Grant Morrison's E IS FOR EXTINCTION Pt. 1: New X-Men #114 IT BEGINS HERE!

Power of X-Men: The Greatest Comic Book Podcast in All of the Multiverse!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 120:15


Dayspring and Flinkman discuss Grant Morrison's NEW X-MEN! Join us as for our new season as we break down the first arc, discussing the debut of Cassandra Nova, the shocking Genosha massacre, and the philosophical shift that redefined Xavier's dream. We'll also unpack the slick, modernized look of the team (goodbye spandex, hello leather!) and how Morrison's influence is still felt in X-Men comics today.Is this run the best X-Men has ever been? Did Morrison predict the Krakoa era before its time? Tune in and find out!

The North-South Connection
X-Position: An X-Men Podcast #13: Whatever It Takes & Red Dawn

The North-South Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 102:59


"I do not yearn for an easy life, Magneto. Only a just one." These third and fourth installments of X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES' second season are representative of a revised story structure, adopted at the behest of the Fox Kids executives. Gone is the single, unbroken heavily serialized narrative approach of the first season, wherein episodes that weren't explicitly identified as multi-partners still ended in cliffhangers and flowed directly into the next adventure. This was especially pronounced in the midseason, when animation errors forced delays and the airing of episodes out of script order. Fox understandably wanted to avoid such problems by having the freedom to air episodes as they became available, rather than in a strict sequence. Their edict called for more one-and-one episodes and fewer multi-part stories in general. Knowing that the show's loyal fanbase had certain expectations of an elevated presentation for a Saturday morning cartoon, showrunner Eric LeWald and the production staff came up with an ingenious workaround. Professor Xavier and Magneto's diversion in the Savage Land was conceived as a single episode, to be animated all at once, but written in such a way that it could be easily edited and inserted as segments in other episodes, and therefore serialized across the entire season. These interstitial cutaway scenes did not have to adhere to a rigid order, as long as they generally conveyed the pair being continuously imperiled in some way while narrowly escaping with their lives. Thus, the network's demands were fulfilled while still allowing for a season-long "wraparound" storyline. Without meaning to, this would be one of the ways the series was brought into closer alignment with the subplot-heavy nature of the contemporary comics. In particular, "Whatever It Takes" serves as the first episode to feature distinct A, B, and C-plots for the series. Storm and Rogue's tussle with the Shadow King takes center stage, but Wolverine's solo outing provides a follow-up to the loose end of Morph's return, while drawing a line under his status (for now). Finally, as something akin to a back-up strip in comics, Professor X and Magneto send the episode out by finding themselves in a new, exotic setting and establishing their pattern for the season. Even if nothing critically important is happening, the rapid-fire pace and juggling of plots makes for an easy, immersive watch. With more episodic, single installment A-plots doing the heavy lifting in season two, X-MEN's creative team uses this as an opportunity to explore the cast in greater depth. The result is a round of rotating character spotlights, once again drawing heavily upon the lore of then-recent comics. Whereas the season opening explored Scott and Jean's background with the revelation of Mr. Sinister as a presence menacing them from behind the scenes since childhood, Storm and returning guest star Colossus would receive similar treatment in "Whatever It Takes" and "Red Dawn," respectively. Flashbacks are employed generously to show, if not outright origin tales, pivotal moments from these characters' pasts. Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, and Beast will each get their turn at such character-centered episodes over the course of the season. This exemplifies an evolution of the show's mission, from successfully selling the X-Men collectively as a fighting team to endearing the young broadcast audience ever more to its individual members. When talking to X-Men loyalists of a certain age to this day, there's a reason why they point to the animated series -- and, whether or not they recall the exact details, this run of episodes -- as the common denominator that made them fans of the characters for life. X-TRA: In more comics-related synergy, issues on sale in the month of these episode airings feature Scott and Jean getting engaged. Their nuptials would go a bit smoother in print than the version seen on screen. Conversely, Colossus receives much kinder treatment in animated form. His second appearance in "Red Dawn" comes just a few months after the longtime X-Man joined Magneto's Acolytes, itself the culmination of a series of personal blows in which Colossus lost his brother, parents, and sister in short order. One such tragedy also involved a confrontation with Omega Red in only his second comics story.

Power of X-Men: The Greatest Comic Book Podcast in All of the Multiverse!
Part 1: Interview with Jeph Loeb on the Creation of Nate Grey and Age of Apocalypse!

Power of X-Men: The Greatest Comic Book Podcast in All of the Multiverse!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 48:18


We sit down with the legendary Jeph Loeb, celebrated writer behind some of the most iconic X-stories and former Head of Marvel Television. Jeph takes us deep into the creation of favorite character ever...Nate Grey! We discuss Nate's creation, the Age of Apocalypse, and the behind-the-scenes surrounding his contentious relationship with then-X-editor-in-chief Bob Harras. With decades of experience shaping the Marvel Universe, Jeph offers rare insights into the creative process, and the evolution of the X-Men!4o

Power of X-Men: The Greatest Comic Book Podcast in All of the Multiverse!
INTERVIEW: Scott Lobdell's Behind the Scenes Stories on Age of Apocalypse, Generation X, the Legacy Virus, and More!

Power of X-Men: The Greatest Comic Book Podcast in All of the Multiverse!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 87:12


An unforgettable episode as legendary X-Men writer Scott Lobdell returns to the podcast! Dive deep into the creation of one of the most iconic versions of Wolverine in the classic Age of Apocalypse saga. Hear Scott's behind-the-scenes stories on the emotional and impactful death of Illyana Rasputin due to the Legacy Virus and how that moment shaped the X-Men universe. Plus, get the inside scoop on the cataclysmic destruction of Genosha, a pivotal moment in mutant history, and much more!