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SWORD (2021) #1: Krakoa’s Mutants Return to Space! | This Week in X

December 12, 2020 by krisis

It’s This Week in X for SWORD (2021) #1, making its series debut on 9 December 2020!

SWORD (2021) #1 sees mutants returning to space in a major way as Abigail Brand commandeers the SWORD station (courtesy of Cable) as a mutant launching pad into deeper space. But, who are THE SIX she has assembled, and what are they meant to find within the folds of space?

We had SO MUCH to say about Al Ewing, Valerio Schiti, & Marte Gracia’s work in this issue. Literally – we talked about twice as much material as what made it into the final cut of this episode… so, in a way, this is a “Greatest Hits” discussion. We cover every single mutant on the massive cast list, dissect fictional bureaucracy, and share our wonder in the magic of Schiti,

Join Peter, Tyler, and Fariha’s specially-nominated guest New Mutant, Harry, for this epic discussion.

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Marauders (2019) #16: Kate Pryde’s revenge against Sebastian Shaw! | This Week in X

December 10, 2020 by krisis

It’s This Week in X for Marauders (2019) #16, released 9 December 2020!

Marauders (2019) #16 finds Sebastian Shaw reaping what he has sowed from four specifically aggrieved parties – and you’ll never guess who exacts the worst revenge!

This issue is one long beatdown (or, if you were as amused by it as we were, a slaptstick routine), but the individual beats said a lot about identity, friendship, loyalty, reparations, and revenge.

Join Peter, Tyler, and Fariha’s specially-nominated guest New Mutant, Harry, for this epic discussion.

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Wolverine: Black White & Blood #1 – All three bloody tales broken down! | This Week in X

December 5, 2020 by krisis

It’s This Week in X for Wolverine; Black White & Blood #1, released 4 November 2020!

So why are we just reading it now? Our This Week in X crew skipped Wolverine: Black White & Blood #1 back in November because we were deep in the throes of X of Swords, but now we’re back to pick apart each of these three three-color Wolverine stories, presented in stark Black, White, and Red.

Join Peter, Tyler, and Fariha’s specially-nominated guest New Mutant, Harry, for this dissection (with a special guest appearance from our wayward mutant sister, Fariha).

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Hellions (2020) #7 – All of Sinister’s schemes dissected | This Week in X

December 4, 2020 by krisis

It’s This Week in X for Hellions (2020) #7, released 2 December 2020!

We’re taking a slightly different approach to This Week in X this week – each issue gets its own video, released one per day.

Hellions (2020) #7 is another twisted delight from Zeb Wells as we see the ramifications of the full team wipe from last issue – and, especially, the results of dying in Amenth. What unstable resurrection spurs Sinister’s next mission for the team? And, what is the surprising reveal that makes Fallen Angels relevant again?

We’re intrigued with Sinister’s schemes and how they affect the newly “honed” team. (Honed how, exactly?) Plus, Mr. Sinister has… fans (?) in Psylocke (?) and Clive (?), and we see a familiar face at the end!

Join Peter, Tyler, and Fariha’s specially-nominated guest New Mutant, Harry, for this dissection (with a special guest appearance from our wayward mutant sister, Fariha).

(watch on YouTube)

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This Week in X, 2 December 2020 – X-Factor, Hellions, & Wolverine: Black White & Blood | Crushing Comics Podcast, Episode 0017

December 3, 2020 by krisis

It’s This Week in X!

It’s our first week in the wake of X of Swords, and we have a lot to say about the aftermath. Join Peter, Tyler, and Fariha’s specially-nominated guest New Mutant, Harry, as we dissect the two X-Men comics of 2 December, 2020 – X-Factor (2020) #5 and Hellions (2020) #7. Plus, we’ll go back for an issue we missed in November, Wolverine: Black, White & Red (2021) #1.

We’ll dig into the ramifications of all the post-war resurrections, the amazing pairing of Leah Williams & David Baldeon, Sinister’s new set of schemes, and so much more! Spoiler warning – we discuss everything about X-Men up to and including comics from the 2nd of December, as well as other current events in the Marvel Universe.

Want to watch instead of listen? View our discussions on YouTube: X-Factor (2020) #5, Hellions (2020) #7, and Wolverine: Black, White & Red (2021) #1.

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