Juggernaut is back! Or, more accurately, has been here all along. Xavier is up to some shady business and his step-brother once again threatens the X-Men's lives. Oh, and Factor Three is involved somehow setting events in motion for a long-awaited showdown.
Issues covered: Uncanny X-Men #32-33
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Today the X-Men meet Cobalt Man! They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and that rings true for Cobalt Man. His real name is Ralph Roberts, brother of Jean's college beau Ted Roberts. Listen to hear how Ralph causes all kinds of problems for himself, starting with a pole vaulting incident.
Issues covered: Uncanny X-Men #31
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Today's episode covers Uncanny X-Men #30, where the team has the misfortune to meet a villain known as the Warlock. He's got ties to ancient Egypt, King Arthur, and Thor. And he's a real creep about Jean.
Issues covered: Journey into Mystery #96, Uncanny X-Men #30
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Today's episode covers the events in the one-shot Logan: Shadow Society. Logan finds himself caught up in government conspiracies and the plots of a couple evil mutants. Returning to the action is Carol Danvers, who accidentally gets caught up in the "Mutant Agenda."
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The podcast is back and we're tracking down Wolverine! Logan has joined a Canadian intelligence agency and joins a few famous Marvel characters on dangerous assignments.
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Today we meet the Super-Adaptoid, a villain that makes its way from the pages of Avengers stories to face off with the X-Men. We also come to the resolution of the Mimic's time with the team (finally!)
Issues Covered: Tales of Suspense #82-84, Uncanny X-Men #29
Sean Cassidy, better known as Banshee, makes his first appearance in Uncanny X-Men #28. But, he's lived quite the life before meeting the X-Men. Hear how he goes from a leprechaun-filled castle to New York City in this episode all about the Irish mutant.
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The Mimic makes his grand return in issue #27 of Uncanny X-Men! The team is still relling from their battle with Kukulcan in San Rico, but can't catch much of a break. Angel is injured and they have to take on two villains and an android.
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When a Latin American treasure hunter obtains the power of the Mayan god K'uk'ulkan, the X-Men have to set out to stop him. Their battle starts in Manhattan and leads them to the jungle of San Rico. But problems also arise when the love triangle between Scott, Warren, and Jean becomes more obvious.
Issues covered: Uncanny X-Men #25-26
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What happens when a brilliant entomologist feels unappreciated? Well, in the case of Dr. August Hopper, that entomologist turns to villainy. We also find out what's going on with Jean, who said last issue that she had to leave the X-Men forever!
Issue covered: Uncanny X-Men #24
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Today the X-Men face off with the evil Count Nefaria. The episode covers his previous appearances and background before getting into his battle with the X-Men. Nefaria has also recruited a group of villains to aid in his endeavor so we meet Unicorn, Eel, Plant-Man, Scarecrow, and Porcupine. It's an episode full of 60s villainy!
Issues covered: Averngers #13, Iron Man #8, Tales of Suspense #67-68, Uncanny X-Men #22-23
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In today's episode the X-Men take on the Mimic, Lucifer, the Blob, and Unus! The Mimic makes his first appearance and challenges the X-Men, using their own powers against them. Then, Lucifer concocts a scheme that involves Unus the Untouchable and the Blob to defeat the team and take over the world.
Issues covered: Uncanny X-Men #19-21
A mysterious villain arrives at the X-Mansion, capturing all of the team except for Iceman. Their foe also holds Angel's parents hostage to carry out a plan to clone new mutants. Things looks pretty grim, and only Iceman can save the day.
Issues covered: Uncanny X-Men #17-18
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The X-Men come face to face with the Sentinels for the first time! After Bolivar Trask's disastrous presentation of the Sentinels to the world, the X-Men are called in to help stop them. But the mutant-hunting robots might be more than they can handle.
The Sentinels are one of the greatest threats to mutants over the years, and today's episode introduces their creator, Bolivar Trask. Introduced in Uncanny X-Men #14, Trask is an anti-mutant zealot who builds the Sentinels to hunt out mutants. But there's more to his story, and he he has his own personal ties to mutants.
The X-Men face one of the most dangerous villains they've ever met, Juggernaut! He's Xavier's step-brother and he's returned to take Xavier out. This episode covers the origin of his powers, which originate with the godlike being Cyttorak. How will the X-Men fare against this dangerous foe? Listen to find out
Issues Covered: Uncanny X-Men #12-13 (New Excalibur #14-15 mentioned)
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Today's episode follows the trail of the Maximoff twins, the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, as they break away from the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. They meet up with three different superhero teams, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and the Avengers. As far as the rest of the Brotherhood, a "stranger" appears and wreaks havoc on them. Find out what happens to Magneto and where the Maximoffs go after leaving behind villainy.
Issues covered: Strange Tales #128, Uncanny X-Men #11, Avengers #16
The X-Men make their first trip to the Savage Land in today's episode, meeting the mysterious Ka-Zar. They set off on an adventure to Antarctica and end up with more than they bargained for. Following the issue coverage, this episode also covers a brief history of the Savage Land itself and more about Ka-Zar.
**A new recording setup led to some small audio issues, please excuse them
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Today we see Professor X take on his old nemesis, Lucifer, in Uncanny X-Men #9. Lucifer is responsible for the Xavier losing the use of his legs, and he has tracked down the villain to take him on again. This time he has the help of the X-Men. But the team ends up facing off against the Avengers.
Today's episode includes Magneto, Thor, and Unus the Untouchable. In part one, Thor and Magneto face off in Journey into Mystery #109. Magneto does not take kindly to the self-proclaimed defender of humanity and a battle ensues. Part two cover the X-Men's first meeting with Unus the Untouchable, a mutant with the power to create a defensive forcefield, in Uncanny X-Men #8