X-Men Unraveled Noelle Reed
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Ever tried getting started with the X-Men comics and immediately getting lost in over 50 years of publications? This podcast is for you! Your host, Noelle, dives into the X-Men universe and follows the comics chronologically to explain the history of everyone's favorite mutants.
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The History of Sean Cassidy
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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Re-Enter the Mimic
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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The X-Men Fight a God
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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Giant Insects Attack!
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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Nefarious Nefaria
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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The X-Men Need a Vacation
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