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Comic Books, Drag Race, & Life in New Zealand
by krisis
All good things must come to an end and, sadly, so must the HiX-Men Report. Watch our parting shot at Jonathan Hickman’s X-Men epic.
What did we think about the one last reveal that opened this issue? And, is the franchise now destined for better things thanks to Hickman?
Bumper Music: “Time Is Running Out” – Muse
by krisis
After a contentious week last week, The HiX-Men Report returns to a more harmonious state with Powers of X (2019) #5.
This episode was a lot of fun to record! We were in a more cheerful disposition in general, plus how can you go wrong with an issue centered on a few of these deliciously snarky characters. Also, I got to deliver a “Peter’s Art History Corner” about my favorite work of art in the entire world! Plus, Fangirl gave us a major history lesson.
Oh, and I found a reason to unpack my electric guitar…
Bumper Music: “Killer Queen” – Queen
by krisis
There is something very sinister going on with the HiX-Men Report this week, as we return to Powers of X to delve into one of the most nuanced issues yet. This episode’s discussion of colonialism is one of my favorite sequences from all of our panels to date!
Bumper Music: “Origin of Love” – Hedwig and the Angry Inch
by krisis
This week the HiX-Men Report has a very special midterm evaluation for Jonathan Hickman’s House of X and Powers of X.
We’ve been going through this run with a fine-toothed comb every week, but now that we’re at the halfway point are we really loving it? And, what are our most wild predictions for the second half.
(Zach has one word for you: PLANTINELS.)