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Thursday, July 14, 2022

X-Lapsed, Episode 352 - New Mutants #25 (2022)

X-Lapsed, Episode Three Hundred Fifty-Two

New Mutants (vol.4) #025 (June, 2022)
"Best Laid Plans"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Rod Reis & Jan Duursema
Colors - Rod Reis & Ruth Redmond
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Design - Muller, Bowen
Edits - Okoye, Brunstad, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $4.99
On-Sale: May 18, 2022

After what feels like forever, it's New Mutants day again!

We're kicking off the NuMu's first Destiny of X storyline, The Trials of Magik... which, as you might have guessed, takes us into Limbo.  You WILL believe that a SoulSword can shatter!

Also: a sorta-kinda mailbag segment wherein I talk a fair amount about shill reviews and how difficult it is to find honest opinions about comics (and other things) on the internet.  It's a challenging discussion... and I'd love for you to be a part of it!

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Sunday, April 17, 2022

X-Lapsed, Episode 328 - New Mutants #24 (2022)

X-Lapsed, Episode Three Hundred Twenty-Eight

New Mutants (vol.4) #24 (April, 2022)
"What is Deserved"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Danilo Beyruth
Colors - Dan Brown
Letters - VC's Clayton Cowles
Design - Tom Muller
Edits - Okoye, Brunstad, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: February 9, 2022 (orig. December 1, 2021)

Come for the clumsy pop-psychology, stay for the inattention to detail!

This issue of New Mutants unfortunately falls between two eras -- we're thru with the Reign of X... but not quite into Destiny of X.  As such, it's got pages to fill... decks to clear... and foundations to begin laying.

That said, this entire x-ercise feels a lot more forced and unsubtle than it perhaps ought to be.  Then again, maybe these are just some of those pesky "Chris Problems" gettin' in the way of my enjoying a book?  You be the judge!

Plus: Another toe-dip into the Mailbag!

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Monday, December 27, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 291 - New Mutants #23 (2022)

X-Lapsed New Mutants 23

X-Lapsed, Episode Two Hundred Ninety-One

New Mutants (vol.4) #23 (February, 2022)
"The Truth Shall Set Them Free..."
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Rod Reis
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Okoye, Brunstad, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: November 10... or December 1, 2021?

Into the Astral... wherever the hell -- and into the most cliche bits and bobs of "surrealism" and "the abstract" that you could imagine!  Thankfully, Rod Reis absolutely kills is here... otherwise, this'd be quite the pedestrian little story.

What's it about?  Well, we're finally getting around to wrapping up the interminable Shadow King story that's taken over this title for, what feels like, the past several years!  At least I think we're wrapping it up... it's not all that clear.

Not much in the way of "back-matter" this time out... your humble host is still literally spitting fire after several days of dietary debauchery... otherwise known as, overindulging in sugar and carbs.

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 275 - New Mutants #22 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode Two Hundred Seventy-Five

New Mutants (vol.4) #22 (December, 2021)
“Shadows and Mirrors”
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Rod Reis
Letters - VC’s Travis Lanham
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Bissa, Brunstad, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: October 6, 2021

It's time for another milestone episode... the two hundred seventy-fifth!  I almost feel like our cover-art today should have an Eagle Award logo on it!  Does anybody get that reference?  Ehh, probably not.

Anyway, today we get back to our never-ending Shadow King storyline... which, hey... is going to have to end at some point in the next couple of months.  In fairness, it kind of turns the corner here, and there's a true feeling of progression.

Plus - Mailbag, "Old Man" ranting, and much much more!

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Friday, October 1, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 255 - New Mutants #21 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode Two Hundred Fifty-Five

New Mutants (vol.4) #21 (November, 2021)
"Krakoa Welcomes Gabby Kinney"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Rod Reis
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham & Joe Caramagna
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Bissa, Brunstad, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: September 1, 2021

Shoes just keep on droppin' as we draw closer and closer to Inferno!

You remember that "dupe rule" we discuss like... all the time on the show?  Well, this issue changes a lot of what we thought we knew about it.  Only, will this turn out to be one of those situations wherein it's far easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission?  Could we be witnessing the beginnings of a schism between The Five and the Quiet Council?

We'll ask questions like that... and many more - today!

Plus: Mailbag, Shout-Outs, and the June, 2021 sales charts (WITH actual #'s shipped!)  

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Friday, September 17, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 244 - Children of the Atom #6 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode Two Hundred Forty-Four

Children of the Atom #6 (October, 2021)
"Party of One"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Paco Medina
Inks - Walden Wong
Colors - David Curiel
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Andrews Ballesteros, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: August 11, 2021

Today we wrap up the story of the COTA kids... for now!  What will they do with an actual honest-to-goodness Mutant in their midst?  Will they fanboy and fangirl out... or wallow in jealousy that it isn't THEM who's got dem special genes?

Also - We thought we'd gotten away from it, but... much like DC Comics' Manhunters: Nobody escapes the Hellfire Gala!  Yes... we're back at the Gala.

Plus - An X-Tra Size Mailbag, Shout-Outs, Marvel Previews for November, 2021 - and more!

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 235 - New Mutants #20 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode Two Hundred Thirty-Five

New Mutants (vol.4) #20 (September, 2021)
"Secrets & Lies"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Alex Lins
Colors - Matt Milla
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Bissa, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: July 21, 2021

Weekend At Gabby's!

Today we're going to be spending even more time discussing the concept of clone resurrectability... and distrusting those who are older than you to make your decisions!  A very fun issue... which, in a subtle way, makes us ask a lot of inconvenient questions!

Also: Mailbag and Shout-Outs!

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Monday, August 16, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 227 - Children of the Atom #5 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode Two Hundred Twenty-Seven

Children of the Atom #5 (September, 2021)
"Reinforcements"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Paco Medina
Colors - David Curiel
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Andrews Ballesteros, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: July 7, 2021

The sorta-kinda long-awaited return of "original recipe" X-Lapsed!

We kick off the August episodes with a look at a surprise penultimate issue!  Didn't realize this series was coming to an end... it's Children of the Atom, and in it - the secret is out!  Was the destination worth the journey?  Well, you be the judge of that!

Also: An(other) appeal for dissent, wherein I ask folks to reach out to me if they feel I'm "harshing" too much on certain books/creators... rather than anonymously leaving me harmful feedback on top podding aggregates!

And: An X-Tended Mailbag Feature

Finally: A flip thru everything X in Marvel Previews for September, 2021!

It's a long one... so, "I'm sorry" or "You're welcome"!

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 226 - Marvel's Voices: Pride #1 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode Two Hundred Twenty-Six

Marvel's Voices: Pride #1 (August, 2021)
"Introduction"
"Colossus"
"Good Judy"
"Early Thaw"
"The Man I Know"
"The Grey Ladies"
"You Deserve"
"Man of His Dreams"
"The Walking Wounded" (From Alpha Flight #106)
Writers - Luciano Vecchio, Mike O'Sullivan, Kieron Gillen, Terry Blas, Anthony Oliveira, J.J. Kirby, Tini Howard, Vita Ayala, Steve Orlando, & Scott Lobdell
Art - Luciano Vecchio, Jen Hickman, Paulina Ganucheau, Javier Garron, J.J. Kirby, Samantha Dodge, Joanna Estep, Brittany L. Williams, Claudia Aguirre, & Mark Pacella
Inks - (AF#106) Dan Panosian
Colors - Luciano Vecchio, Brittany Peer, Kendall Goode, David Curiel, J.J. Kirby, Claudia Aguirre, & Bob Sharen
Letters - VC's Ariana Maher & Janice Chiang
Edits - Brunstad, Roche, Bobbie Chase, Chris Cooper, Cebulski
Cover Price: $9.99
On-Sale: June 23, 2021

A most awkward episode in which your humble host stumbles and fumbles his way toward x-plaining how he feels this issue fell a bit short.  Marvel at my ability to ride the fence in attempt to not inadvertently insult anybody!

An important issue and an important discussion... that kinda misses the mark, and is priced WAY out of whack at $10 USD.  For better or worse, we're going to talk all about it.

Also: Mailbag, some news, and (since this IS the July Finale) the X-Book Sales Charts for April, 2021!

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Friday, July 16, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 218 - New Mutants #19 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode Two Hundred Eighteen

New Mutants (vol.4) #19 (August, 2021)
"Party of the Century"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Alex Lins
Colors - Matt Milla
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Bissa, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: June 16, 2021


The New Mu's are in their Carnation Abominations, and are ready to strut their stuff down the Green Carpet for the Hellfire Gala.  What's up with Tier?  Where's Gabby?  What's the deal with Amahl Farouk?  Can Doug and Warlock still be pals in a post-Bei the Blood Moon world?  Is Tran gonna show up?
 
Some of those answers and more... today!
 
Also: Mailbag and a little bit of x-relevant news for fans of Marvel mobile games
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 216 - Children of the Atom #4 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode Two Hundred Sixteen

Children of the Atom #4 (August, 2021)
"Captured"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Paco Medina
Colors - David Curiel
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Andrews-Ballesteros, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: June 9, 2021

Taking a sidebar from the #HellfireGala to check in on the COTA kids... who are still, after four issues, trying to figure out their way through the Krakoan Gates!

The glacial pace continues... we'll talk Mutant Appropriation, Pit-Sweat Consent, and much more!

We've also got some great Mailbag!

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 209 - New Mutants #18 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode Two Hundred Nine

New Mutants (vol.4) #18 (July, 2021)
"Homecoming"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Rod Reis
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Bissa, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: May 26, 2021

Today we continue our discussion regarding a budding Krakoan "class system" when certain rules are bent for one of the more connected members of society...

We're headed back to the Crucible... this time to "make whole" a Mutant who... still has their powers?  Hmm... We've got a lot to talk about!

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 204 - Children of the Atom #3 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode Two Hundred Four

Children of the Atom #3 (July, 2021)
"Unusual Dinner Guests"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Paco Medina
Colors - David Curiel
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Robinson, Andrews Ballesteros, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: May 12, 2021

The CotA "slow burn" continues... and, well - there ain't a whole heckuva lot to say about it!

We do have some great mailbag discussion today though!

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 198 - New Mutants #17 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode One Hundred Ninety-Eight

New Mutants (vol.4) #17 (June, 2021)
"Follow the White Rabbit"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Rod Reis
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Bissa, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: April 28, 2021

On the Eve of the Hellfire Gala... we're going to talk about a potential "class system" at play on Krakoa.  We're also going to spend a fair amount of time in Otherworld... but, the less said about that, the better!

We're going to talk a lot about "conventional beauty" and the value placed on it.  It's going to be a good time, trust me!  Please... trust me!

Also: The Ever X-Cellent Mailbag!

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 189 - Children of the Atom #2 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode One Hundred Eighty-Nine

Children of the Atom #2 (June, 2021)
"Prison Break"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Bernard Chang
Colors - Marcelo Maiolo
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Andrews Ballesteros, Robinson, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: April 14, 2021

Two issues in, and the CoTA kids are already in repeats!

In this very similar to the first issue issue... the CoTAs face off against the Hell's Belles... are approached by some Krakoans about going "home"... and stand longingly in front of the Coney Island Krakoan Gateway!

Hey, but the Avengers show up for two pages... so there's that!

Plus: Great Mailbag, and a F.A. Comics History piece on the many, many, many appearances of The Hell's Belles! 

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 177 - Children of the Atom #1 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode One Hundred Seventy-Seven

Children of the Atom #1 (May, 2021)
"Uncanny"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Bernard Chang
Colors - Marcelo Maiolo
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Andrews Ballesteros, Robinson, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $4.99
On-Sale: March 10, 2021

After a year of delays... it's finally time to meet, well - whoever these Children of the Atom turn out to be!

In this opening chapter, we get elbows deep into the mystery of who... and/or what these characters might end up being!  Are the Chimeras?  Are the high on MGH?  Are they just really good Cosplayers?

... and how come they changed the last page of this issue when it published digitally?  I make a lot of wild theories... and I'd love to hear yours as well!

Also: An X-Cellent Mailbag Segment! 

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Monday, April 19, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 169 - New Mutants #16 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode One Hundred Sixty-Nine

New Mutants (vol.4) #16 (April, 2021)
"One Step Behind"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Rod Reis
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Bissa, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: February 24, 2021

Just when I thought it was safe to look forward to New Mutants... we're taken back into Otherworld!

Many of the story beats of the last few issues that I cared about are squashed into a scant handful of pages so we might engage in yet another romp through the Fair and Foul Kingdoms.  Huzzah?

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Monday, April 12, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 164 - Marvel's Voices #1 (2020)

X-Lapsed, Episode One Hundred Sixty-Four

Marvel's Voices #1 ( April, 2020)
"Race"
"A Diamond's Worth"
"Death"
"Back to Madripoor"
Writers - Vita Ayala, Anthony Piper, Method Man, Daniel Dominiguez, David F. Walker, & Chuck Brown
Art - Bernard Chang, Anthony Piper, Alitha E. Martinez, & Sanford Greene
Colors - Marcelo Maiolo, Emilio Lopez, Anthony Piper, & Matt Herms
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Special Thanks - Angelique Roche, Sana Amanat, Sarah Amos, Ron Richards, Steve Wacker, Jill Du Boff, Mr. Daniel, Jorge Estrada, & Percia Verlin
Design - Salena Mahina
Edits - Chris Robinson & C.B. Cebulski
Cover Price: $4.99
On-Sale: February 19, 2020

Stepping slightly off the beaten path today to take a look at a semi-recent Anthology special!  To paraphrase that fella from Dragnet, it's "Just the X, ma'am" as we take a look at four X-Relevant stories that appeared in 2020's Marvel's Voices #1

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Monday, March 29, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 154 - New Mutants #15 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode One Hundred Fifty-Four

New Mutants (vol.4) #15 (March, 2021)
"The Kids Ain't Alright"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Rod Reis
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Bissa, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: January 27, 2021

The new direction for New Mutants is ramping up... causing your humble host to ask so many questions!  This has unexpectedly become one of the "meatiest" books in the line - prompting quite a bit of discussion and analysis.

If earlier New Mutants arcs caused you to drop the title - I'd say it's definitely safe to come back home!

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

X-Lapsed, Episode 142 - New Mutants #14 (2021)

X-Lapsed, Episode One Hundred Forty-Two

New Mutants (vol.4) #14 (February, 2021)
"Welcome to the Wild Hunt"
Writer - Vita Ayala
Art - Rod Reis
Letters - VC's Travis Lanham
Design - Tom Muller
Head of X - Hickman
Edits - Bissa, White, Cebulski
Cover Price: $3.99
On-Sale: December 16, 2020

Into the Wild Hunt!

Welcome to a new era for the New Mutants - we've got a new writer, a new direction, and a new threat!  Our Old New Mutants are going to be training a crop of directionless and malaised New New Mutants -- and these newbies are asking some difficult questions... referencing the dearly departed (and never comin' back) Madelyne Pryor!  We got lots to talk about...

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