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E For Evolution: X-Amining Grant Morrison's X-Men

Perry Constantine, Oscar Owens, Patrick Lagua

30 episodes

2 days ago

In 2001, Marvel's X-Men comics had just gone through ten years of stagnation. In sharp contrast to the monumental changes Chris Claremont routinely introduced to the characters, the X-Men had become a safe comic afraid to take risks. In an attempt to finally shake things up, Marvel tapped Grant Morrison, writer of JLA and The Invisibles, to reinvent the X-Men for a new generation. And for the first time since Claremont's initial run, Morrison introduced sweeping and controversial changes, the reverberations of which are still being felt to this day. Join hosts Perry Constantine, Oscar Owens, and Patrick Lagua as they go back through each issue of Morrison's New X-Men run, discussing the impacts of his work on the characters, the industry, and on themselves personally.

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In 2001, Marvel's X-Men comics had just gone through ten years of stagnation. In sharp contrast to the monumental changes Chris Claremont routinely introduced to the characters, the X-Men had become a safe comic afraid to take risks. In an attempt to finally shake things up, Marvel tapped Grant Morrison, writer of JLA and The Invisibles, to reinvent the X-Men for a new generation. And for the first time since Claremont's initial run, Morrison introduced sweeping and controversial changes, the reverberations of which are still being felt to this day. Join hosts Perry Constantine, Oscar Owens, and Patrick Lagua as they go back through each issue of Morrison's New X-Men run, discussing the impacts of his work on the characters, the industry, and on themselves personally.

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Episodes (20/30)

E For Evolution: X-Amining Grant Morrison's X-Men

The Morrison Legacy

In our final episode, Perry, Oscar, and Pat discuss the legacy of Morrison's run twenty years later.

3 years ago

1 hour 34 minutes 9 seconds

E For Evolution: X-Amining Grant Morrison's X-Men

Here Comes Tomorrow (New X-Men #151-154)

The final episode in the re-read of Grant Morrison's New X-Men run! This finale features a callback to two classic X-Men stories—The Dark Phoenix Saga and Days of Future Past. 150 years in the future, the X-Men led by Wolverine and Cassandra Nova Xavier are locked in a battle with the Beast over the fate of the newly resurrected Phoenix! We discuss the revelations about Sublime, our theories regarding Morrison's meta commentary on the X-Men, and so much more!

Issues Covered:
New X-Men #151 – Here Comes Tomorrow
New X-Men #152 – Surrender the Starlit City
New X-Men #153 – We All Have to Die Sometime
New X-Men #154 – Rescue and Emergency

These issues are available in New X-Men by Grant Morrison Ultimate Collection, Book 3 or New X-Men: Here Comes Tomorrow.

3 years ago

1 hour 12 minutes 18 seconds

E For Evolution: X-Amining Grant Morrison's X-Men

Planet X (New X-Men #146-150)

We now come to possibly the most controversial arc in Morrison's run, where Xorn was revealed to be Magneto in disguise the whole time. We discuss the fan reaction to these issues back in the day, Marvel's rapid and sloppy attempts to undo the revelations, our own theories for what the arc was really about, and so much more!

Issues Covered:
New X-Men #146 – Planet X
New X-Men #147 – Magneto Superior
New X-Men #148 – Survivor Type
New X-Men #149 – Phoenix in Darkness
New X-men #150 – Phoenix Invictus

These issues are available in New X-Men by Grant Morrison Ultimate Collection, Book 3 or New X-Men: Planet X.

3 years ago

1 hour 30 minutes 56 seconds

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Assault on Weapon Plus (New X-Men #142-145)

All three of us are back together to discuss the "guy's night out" story-arc. Cyclops has left the X-Men after Jean learned of his psychic affair. Wolverine beats Cyclops in a drinking contest, then drags him along on a raid on Weapon Plus and The World with Fantomex. We get an action-packed arc that plays to Chris Bachalo's artistic sensibilities but also gives us some great characterization, particularly of Scott, Logan, and their relationship. And also, some great commentary on The Authority and The Ultimates.

Issues Covered:
New X-Men #142 – Brimstone & Whiskey
New X-Men #143 – The World
New X-Men #144 – The Flesh
New X-Men #145 – The Devil

These issues are available in New X-Men by Grant Morrison Ultimate Collection, Book 3 or New X-Men: Assault on Weapon Plus.

3 years ago

1 hour 15 minutes 22 seconds

E For Evolution: X-Amining Grant Morrison's X-Men

Murder at the Mansion (New X-Men #139-141)

Perry and Pat are just a duo for this episode to discuss the Murder at the Mansion three-part story-arc. Jean has just learned about Scott and Emma's dirty little telepathic affair and after confronting them, Emma ends up shattered! A classic whodunnit that sees perhaps the best use of Bishop and Sage as mutant detectives investigating Emma's death.

Issues Covered:

New X-Men #139 – Shattered
New X-Men #140 – Murder at the Mansion
New X-Men #141 – Whodunnit?

These issues are available in New X-Men by Grant Morrison Ultimate Collection, Book 2 or New X-Men: Assault on Weapon Plus.

3 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes 16 seconds

E For Evolution: X-Amining Grant Morrison's X-Men

Riot at Xavier's (New X-Men #135-138)

We've now entered the final phase of the Morrison run and we're switching to a new format where we cover a complete story-arc per episode. First up is Riot at Xavier's, the final arc with Frank Quitely as the interior artist, the introduction of Quentin Quire, and the beginning of a new stride for this run.

Issues Covered

New X-Men #135 – Teaching Children About Fractals
New X-Men #136 – When X is not X
New X-Men #137 – Riot at Xavier's
New X-Men #138 – The Prime of Miss Emma Frost

These issues are available in New X-Men by Grant Morrison Ultimate Collection, Book 2 or New X-Men: Riot at Xavier's.

3 years ago

1 hour 23 minutes

E For Evolution: X-Amining Grant Morrison's X-Men

Kid Ω (New X-Men #134)

In the prelude to the "Riot at Xavier's" story-arc, we're introduced to Quentin Quire in such a wonderful way, we almost forget this was his first appearance. We also get a wonderful new fill-in artist in the form of Keron Grant and the "resolution" of sorts of the "Beast is gay" subplot.

3 years ago

40 minutes

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Dust (New X-Men #133)

The final issue of the "New Worlds" trade is our focus. And if the last issue was a 9/11 tribute, this is something of a reflection of America's War on Terror. He Who Shall Not Be Named is unfortunately back as the fill-in artist, we meet the Mumbai X-Corp team, and the introduction of Dust!

3 years ago

49 minutes 13 seconds

E For Evolution: X-Amining Grant Morrison's X-Men

Ambient Magnetic Fields (New X-Men #132)

After a bit of a delay, we're back with a new episode! This is the debut of Phil Jimenez as a guest artist and a 9/11-esque tribute story that was billed as a memorial Magneto issue. We talk about Morrison's use of some new characters like Quicksilver, Thunderbird, and Storm, and about Marvel's reaction to 9/11 as a whole.

3 years ago

49 minutes 10 seconds

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Some Angels Falling (New X-Men #131)

The affair that would launch one of the most memorable and longest-lasting X-romances begins in this issue! What starts out as Cyclops seeking marriage advice from Emma quickly turns into something a lot more scandalous...

3 years ago

57 minutes 58 seconds

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Weapon Twelve (New X-Men #130)

In the conclusion to this arc, Jean and Professor X join forces with the mysterious Fantomex to take down Weapon XII. We learn more about the Weapon Plus Project, discover some hints about Fantomex's origin, and a mutant you've probably never heard of doesn't make it out alive.

3 years ago

53 minutes 41 seconds

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Fantomex (New X-Men #129)

We're back! After an extended holiday hiatus, we're ready to jump back into Morrison's New X-Men. In today's issue, we learn about the mysterious Fantomex and discuss his satirical origins, the big changes made to the Weapon X Program, and the legacy of both this character and Weapon Plus.

3 years ago

1 hour 1 minute 46 seconds

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New Worlds (New X-Men #128)

In the wake of Cassandra Nova's attack, Professor X and the X-Men are going public and global with X-Corp. Plus, we learn more about Jean and the Phoenix and witness the first appearance of Fantomex!

3 years ago

55 minutes 58 seconds

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Of Living and Dying (New X-Men #127)

Xorn, the newest, most mysterious X-Man, gets the solo treatment. The guys discuss how well this works as a look into Xorn's head, but also address the controversy it generated after the fact given the later revelations of who Xorn really was.

3 years ago

44 minutes 42 seconds

E For Evolution: X-Amining Grant Morrison's X-Men

All Hell (New X-Men #126)

The conclusion to Imperial! Jean has downloaded Xavier's entire consciousness into her mind just as Cassandra Nova comes to the Institute for the final showdown with the X-Men, and Emma has her own plan.

4 years ago

1 hour 14 minutes 11 seconds

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Losers (New X-Men #125)

Cyclops and Xorn are at the mercy of the Shi'ar and Cassandra Nova, the Stepford Cuckoos and Angel put their plan into motion, and Jean attempts the impossible to save Professor X's mind.

4 years ago

50 minutes 47 seconds

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Superdestroyer (New X-Men #124)

While Cyclops and Xorn are taken captive aboard Lilandra's ship, the Imperial Guard attacks the Xavier Institute. Jean and Beast must protect the visiting reporters and students, leaving Wolverine to take on the Superguardians all on his own.

4 years ago

1 hour 1 minute 21 seconds

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Testament (New X-Men #123)

As the Imperial Guard makes their approach to Earth, the Xavier Institute opens its doors to the press for the first time ever, with some interesting results. But all attempts at bridging gaps with humanity may be moot when Beast learns about Cassandra Nova's secret weapon! The "Imperial" story-arc continues.

4 years ago

1 hour 5 minutes 11 seconds

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Imperial (New X-Men #122)

Cassandra Nova is wreaking havoc in the Shi'ar Empire! Meanwhile back on Earth, the X-Men now know what Cassandra has done to the Professor, Cyclops is worried about Jean's powers, and Beast deals with his PTSD from Cassandra's attack. Also, there's a reference to Morrison's first work for Marvel.

4 years ago

1 hour 21 seconds

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Silence: Psychic Rescue in Progress (New X-Men #121)

In a completely silent issue, Jean and Emma attempt a psychic rescue of Professor X, whose mind is trapped inside Cassandra Nova's body. Of all of Marvel's 'Nuff Said issues, this was undoubtedly the most memorable and was even recently replicated.

4 years ago

1 hour 8 minutes 37 seconds