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The X-Wife Podcast: An Introduction to X-Men Comics

The X-Wife Podcast: An Introduction to X-Men Comics

By: Justin and Alicia
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For every X-Men fan who’s wanted to get their partner into the conversation and every friend or family member who just doesn’t want to read the comics, welcome to “The X-Wife Podcast.” Justin’s wife Alicia has never read an X-Men comic and she plans to keep it that way… for now! Join as they dive in, break down and question Jonathan Hickman’s new vision of Marvel’s merry mutants on Krakoa. House of X, Powers of X, and the Dawn of X all kick off a story that’s billed as a perfect jumping-on point for new readers, but with more than 50 years of continuity that overwrites and contradicts itself, can there ever be a seamless start?Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • X-Current: Age of Revelation Primer
    Aug 19 2025

    A secret event!? That was the reaction and feeling when Age of Revelation #0 dropped along with solicitations for a whopping 16 books. WHAT DOES IT MEAN!? It's time we shake off those vacation vibes and talk it out...

    03:11 Surprise! Age of Revelation!?

    A timeline of the announcements, solicitations, reactions and initial understandings of what it all means.

    11:20 What’s Coming into the Event

    A loose recap of the Heir of Apocalypse (2024) #1-4 and X-Men (2024) #19 as we set the stage for what's coming. Who is Revelation and what did he do to Doug's hair? Bei is the warrior bae we all want in our corner.

    25:04 What’s Come Out So Far

    A breakdown of Age of Revelation #0, the issue that took even comic shops by surprise. What does it mean and how does it set up the event? Or is it just a cautionary tale our heroes are trying to prevent...

    37:50 What’s Coming Up Next

    A look through the solicitations of all the upcoming titles along with a broken rating system that has no rules. Embrace change, mutants! So many titles, but after going through them all, there's a lot of interest.

    01:17:40 Community Thoughts and Questions

    We hear from you all about how Age of Revelation sits. What does the community want to know!?

    Thanks for joining us in our third episode of an evolving new format. We’re trying out different ways to talk about things within continuity that excited us and we’d love to hear what you think! Leave us a review, send us a DM or shout from the telepathic rooftops! It’s all greatly appreciated.

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • X-Books: X-Men (2024) Year 1
    Jul 30 2025

    We're looking at the big picture with this one folks! The first 18 issues of X-Men Volume 7. The highs, the lows, the details and the questions.

    Part 1: Where We Start - 02:55

    We're starting at the beginning and looking at this series in a new light. An 18 issue binge hits different from the month to month read! We break down our takeaways on characters, plots and crossovers.

    Part 2: Wyre and Alpha Flight with Daryl Lawrence - 41:45

    We’re joined by our friend and X-Pert, Daryl Lawrence from X-Factor Files Podcast. Daryl recently published a book on Alpha Flight's Volume 1, so it's a perfect time to pick his brain for insights on the mystery man Wyre and the Canadian super team's status in the current 616. Check out Alpha Flight True North at Barnes and Noble!!

    Part 3: Big Picture Thoughts and Questions - 01:19:32

    We wrap up with our overall thoughts, reflections on the series as a whole, lingering questions, predictions and thorns in our sides. Plus questions from you!

    Thanks for joining us in our second episode of an evolving new format. We’re trying out different ways to talk about things within continuity that excited us and we’d love to hear what you think! Leave us a review, send us a DM or shout from the telepathic rooftops! It’s all greatly appreciated.

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • X-Current: Hellfire Vigil #1 and the Hellfire Galas
    Jul 11 2025

    Welcome to the Hellfire Vigil! We’re diving in with three parts to look at this oversized jam issue.

    Part 1: Hellfire Galas - 02:43

    We talk through the three years of Krakoan Galas and their impact on the narrative and the X-Men fan community.

    Part 2: Hellfire Impacts with Chad Anderson - 29:42

    We’re joined by our first X-Pert, Chad Anderson from Graymalkin Lane who speaks from a historian’s perspective on the impact that these events had on mutant community and culture.

    Part 3: Hellfire Vigil #1 - 54:55

    It’s time to get into the issue. We share our highs, our lows and our burning questions. The Warden? 3K? Storm?? It’s all here along with thoughts from you all!

    Thanks for joining us in our first episode of an evolving new format. We’re trying out different ways to talk about things within continuity that excited us and we’d love to hear what you think! Leave us a review, send us a DM or shout from the telepathic rooftops! It’s all greatly appreciated.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
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