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Uncanny Book Club

Uncanny Book Club

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Fifty years ago, Chris Claremont kicked off one of the most influential storytelling sagas in comics—turning characters like Wolverine, Storm, and Nightcrawler into icons.


Uncanny Book Club is your bi weekly read-along through the most iconic X-Men stories—starting with Giant-Size X-Men, through The Phoenix Saga, Days of Future Past, and beyond.

Whether you’re revisiting these stories, are reading it for the first time like us, or just want to ride along for the discussion — we hope you’ll join us every other Wednesday.





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  • Uncanny Book Club Ep. 10 | X-Men #122 - 124
    Aug 20 2025

    Join us for another episode of Uncanny Book Club and explore one of the most influential storytelling sagas in comic book history.

    In episode 10 we see the X-Men having some downtime after returning home from months on the road (or in the Savage Land and Japan and everywhere else). The entire team ends up getting kidnaped by Arcade and put through Murderworld, but are able to escape in the end.

    Have feedback or questions for the show? Email uncannybookclub@gmail.com.

    Uncanny Book Club is a biweekly read-along through Chris Claremont’s 16-year long X-Men run, which includes some of the most iconic X-Men stories.

    Whether you’re revisiting these stories, are reading it for the first time like us, or just want to ride along for the discussion — we hope you’ll join us every other Wednesday.

    Text us questions, comments, and feedback!

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    53 mins
  • Uncanny Book Club Ep. 9 | X-Men #118 - 121
    Aug 6 2025

    Join us for another episode of Uncanny Book Club and explore one of the most influential storytelling sagas in comic book history.

    In episode 9 we see the X-Men assist Sunfire and save Japan from Moses Magnum. Afterward, the team is on their way back to America when a storm forces them to land in Canada, where they must then battle Alpha Flight to keep Wolverine out of the clutches of the Canadian government.

    Have feedback or questions for the show? Email uncannybookclub@gmail.com.

    Uncanny Book Club is a biweekly read-along through Chris Claremont’s 16-year long X-Men run, which includes some of the most iconic X-Men stories.

    Whether you’re revisiting these stories, are reading it for the first time like us, or just want to ride along for the discussion — we hope you’ll join us every other Wednesday.

    Text us questions, comments, and feedback!

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    56 mins
  • Uncanny Book Club Ep. 8 | X-Men #115 - 117
    Jul 23 2025

    Join us for another episode of Uncanny Book Club and explore one of the most influential storytelling sagas in comic book history.

    In episode 8 we discuss the X-Men's encounter with Sauron and Ka Zar in the Savage Land, their infiltration of the City of the Sun God, and the battle with Garokk the Petrified Man. We also get a glimpse of Xavier's past and his run in with Amahl Farouk.

    Have feedback or questions for the show? Email uncannybookclub@gmail.com.

    Uncanny Book Club is a biweekly read-along through Chris Claremont’s 16-year long X-Men run, which includes some of the most iconic X-Men stories.

    Whether you’re revisiting these stories, are reading it for the first time like us, or just want to ride along for the discussion — we hope you’ll join us every other Wednesday.

    Text us questions, comments, and feedback!

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    50 mins
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