Escape the Mojoverse: An X-Men Comics Podcast

This is a FREE PREVIEW of the PATREON exclusive Escape the Werkroom. If you would like more you can join at the 5 dollar a month level or 8 if you'd like the Ad free feed! Join here!We watched season 18 episode 2 of RPDR and our pal Lodro Rinzler from X-Men Horoscopes and X-Men Panels Daily joined us to talk about how, 34 isn't that old but 24 isn't that young. how you should take a sewing class if you're going on Drag Race and more. Check it outWant more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shadows of Tomorrow enters its second month with SIX (!) new number 1s! That's maybe too many, but they're all pretty great. Storm makes some tea, Scott bonks his head, and Wolverine has the worst heartburn of his life!Cyclops is by Alex Paknadel and Roge Antonio with colors by Fer Sifuentes lettered by Vc Joe Caramagna Cover Artist:Federico VicentiniWade Wilson Deadpool is by Benjamin Percy and Geoff Shaw lettered by Vc Joe SabinoStorm Earth's Mightiest Mutant is by Murewa Ayodele and Federica Mancin colored by Javier Tartaglia Lettered by VC's Travis Lanham covers by R.B. SilvaGeneration X-23 is by Jody Houser and Jacopo Camagni colored by Erick Arciniega lettered by VC's Ariana Maher Cover Artist Partha PratimMagik and Colossus is by Ashely Allen and German Peralta colored by Arthur Hesli and lettered by Ariana Maher Cover Artist David NakayamaWolverine Weapons of Armageddon is by Chip Zdarsky and Luca Maresca colored by Jesus Aburtov lettered by Vc Joe Sabino Cover Artist:Leinil Francis YuWolverine 15 and 16 is by Saladin Ahmed and Mike Henderson with colors by Jesus Aburtov Letters by VC's Cory Petit and Covers by Dan PanosianX-Men 25 is by Jed MacKay and Tony Daniel with inks by Mark Morales, colors by Fer Siguentes-Sujo. Letters by VC Clayton CowlesUltimate Wolverine 14 is by Chris Condon and Domenico Carbone with colors by Bryan Valenza and letters by VC's Cory Petit with covers by Alessandro Cappuccio and Frank MartinUncanny X-Men 23 and 24 by Gail Simone and David Marquez with colors by Matthew Wilson and letters by VC's Clayton CowlesInglorious X-Force 2 is by Tim Seeley and Michael Sta. Maria with colors by Romulo Fajardo Jr. with letters by VC's Joe CaramangnaRogue 2 is by Erica Schultz and Luigi Zagaria with colors by Espen Grundetjern and letters by VC's Ariana Maher with covers by David NakayamaPsylocke Ninja 2 is by Tim Seeley and Nico Leon with colrs by Dono Sanchez-Almara with letters by VC's Ariana Maher and covers by Derrick ChewUltimate X-Men 24 is by Peach Momoko with script adaptation by Zack Davisson and letters by VC's Travis LanhamIf you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Want a tee-shirt with our logo? Find that here!Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined on our latest trek up the Clairmountain by Joe Jones-Friend of Dazzler- and AIPT writer (and our pal) to discuss the first real effort to soften Magneto issue 150 of Uncanny X-Men I-Magneto. Later we talk a racialized body swap, but not the most famous one, and Kitty tells Illyana a bedtime story!Uncanny X-Men 150 and 153 by Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum with Inks by Joe Rubinstein and Bob Wiacek, colors by Glynis Oliver and lettered by Tom Orzechowski151-152 art by Bob McLeod You can read Joe's AIPT reviews and articles here!If you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Want a tee-shirt with our logo? Find that here!Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were lucky to sit down with The Steve Orlando of Comics: Steve Orlando to discuss his three year tenure on Wanda Maximoff The Scarlet Witch. It's a really good one y'all.Sorcerer Supreme is by Steve Orlando and Bernard Chang. Issue three is out THIS WEDNESDAY!If you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com You can listen to our episode on Scarlet Witch by Steve Orlando hereLogo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Krakoa is for lovers, but every new idea has some growing pains. This week we're joined by Battle of the Atom co-host Adam Reck to discuss Kwannon's long journey, her digital daughter, and to help give both of us some much needed context on the earliest days of Krakoa. Fallen Angels Vol 2 is written by Bryan Hill with art by Szymon KudranskiAdam Reck is the co-host of Battle of the Atom and a contributor to ComicsXF you can find him on bluesky here!Here is Battle of the Atom's incredible X-Men story rankingsIf you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Want a tee-shirt with our logo? Find that here!Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I don't like the idea of retreading ground that's been trod in the books that I love. I don't like the idea of getting access to this stuff and then being a covers band." This week on Mojoverse Premium we're so lucky to sit down with Dan Watters to discuss Batman Dark Patterns, our comic of the year for 2025. We discuss the books origins, how Dan created more interesting locations in Gotham, and more! Check it out!Our Episode on Batman Dark Patterns is here!Batman Dark Patterns is written by Dan Watters with art by Hayden Sherman. The trade paperback is out March 31st! Go get it!If you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Read our best comics of the year list here! Batman Dark Patterns is on it!Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by Comic Book Couples Counseling to help Allison figure out what to read now that she's more familiar with comics.Thank you again to Brad and Lisa for a really fun conversation. The Stacks is out now and every Tuesday!You can find Comic Book Couples Counseling hereAnd make sure to join The Stacks YouTube here!If you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One last word on the Age of Revelation. We sat down with author and artist Tony Fleecs to discuss Omega Kids, Tony and Andres Genolet's tale of Quentin Quire navigating perhaps his most personal challenge--being uncool in front of teenagers! It's a fun time and one that hit your hosts very hard with its educational setting. Later we discuss the upcoming fifth arc of Feral and Deathstroke the Terminator.Omega Kids (2025) is written by Tony Fleecs with art by Andres Genolet with colors by Fer Sifuentes-Sujo and Letters by Vc Travis Lanham covers by Dave Bardin and Rod ReisYou should put Feral on your pull list before the March 3rd cutoff in order to get on board issue 21 the start of a new arc. You have TWO weeks (until Feb 23) to add Deathstroke the Terminator to your pull list. You won't want to miss either of these books!If you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Read our best comics of the year list here! Feral by Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner and Tone Rodriguez is on it!Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Age of Doug has come and gone and now we deal with the fallout in SHADOWS OF TOMORROW!!! It's a good month with a paltry 10 books to discuss. Hey do you remember how the first episode was us discussing the first month of FTA and it was just 4 comic books? Good times. Cyclops takes a shot. Shwartschild takes a dive. Sabretooth haunts his ex's adopted daughter.Credits:X-Men of Apocalypse by Jeph Loeb and Simone Di Meo. Letters by Richard Starkings and ComicraftX-Men 23 and 24 is by Jed MacKay and Tony Daniel with inks by Mark Morales, colors by Fer Siguentes-Sujo. Letters by VC Clayton CowlesWolverine 14 is by Saladin Ahmed and Martin Coccolo with colors by Jesus Aburtov Letters by VC's Cory Petit and Covers by Dan PanosianUncanny X-Men 22 by Gail Simone and David Marquez with colors by Matthew Wilson and letters by VC's Clayton CowlesInglorious X-Force 1 is by Tim Seeley and Michael Sta. Maria with colors by Romulo Fajardo Jr. with letters by VC's Joe CaramangnaRogue 1 is by Erica Schultz and Luigi Zagaria with colors by Espen Grundetjern and letters by VC's Ariana Maher with covers by David NakayamaPsylocke Ninja 1 is by Tim Seeley and Nico Leon with colrs by Dono Sanchez-Almara with letters by VC's Ariana Maher and covers by Derrick ChewUltimate Wolverine 13 is by Chris Condon and Domenico Carbone with colors by Bryan Valenza and letters by VC's Cory Petit with covers by Alessandro Cappuccio and Frank MartinUltimate X-Men is by Peach Momoko with script adaptation by Zack Davisson and letters by VC's Travis LanhamIf you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here he comes, here comes Speed Racer, he's a demon on wheels. You might know Speed Racer from it's original animated form a chintzy but charming American translation of the original Japanese anime Mach GoGoGo. Maybe you're most familiar with the incredible, but divisive, Wachowski sisters film from 2008. We were lucky to sit down with friend of the show (and more importantly, author of the comic) David Pepose to discuss his first arc of Speed Racer, what we can expect from the second lap, and how he tackles some of the artistic challenges of creating a book based on such a beloved series.Speed Racer (2025) is written by David Pepose with art by Davide Tinto If you haven't added Speed Racer to your pull list you have until February 9th to get issue 6--the start of Arc 2! If you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Read our best comics of the year list here! Speed Racer is on it!Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And now for something slightly familiar! Our Generation X Marathon comes to a close with Generation X Volume 2 full of fun new characters, all the sexual tension of the first one and now Jubilee is a vampire with a kid. A lot happens in 17 years!Generation X is created by Scott Lobdell and Chris Bachalo Vol 2 is written by Christina Strain, penciled by Amilcar Pinna Colored by Felipe Sobreiro Lettered by Vc Clayton Cowles with covers by Terry and Rachel Dodson. Guest pencils by Martin Morazzo, Alberto Alburquerque and Eric Koda.If you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Generation X Marathon continues to the END of volume 1! Boy howdy is it different! The revolution 6 month gap sure does wreck this book, but not worse than Warren Ellis' edgy 00's nihilism. There is fun to be had though! A great big hug from Monet and Jubilee and we see Jono with his shirt off! Look, we know we're grasping at straws here, but this is how the book ends!Generation X is created by Scott Lobdell and Chris Bachalo. 63-75 Written by Warren Ellis and Brian Wood with art by Steve Pugh with guest pencils by Alan Evans and Ron Lim inks by Sandu Florea, Bob Wiacek, Scott Elmer, Rodney Ramos, Richard Clark and colors by Kevin Tinsley, Kevin Somers, Marie Javins. Letters by RS and ComicscraftIf you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Generation X Marathon continues as we get the REAL Monet. She's meaner, smarter and has WAY more sexual tension with Jubilee than before! Also Paige and Jono's will they won't they might drive one of our hosts insane! Check it out!Generation X is created by Scott Lobdell and Chris Bachalo. Written by Jay Faerber with art by Terry Dodson and inks by Rachel Dodson Colored by Felix SerranoGuest art by Gregg Schigiel, Derec Aucoin, Karl Kerschl, Darick Robertson, Darren Auck, Nelson Decastro, Yancey Labat, Matt Smith, and Chris Renaud guest inks by Nelson Decastro, Scott Elmer, Derek Mei, Al Milgrom, and Bob Wiacek guest colors by Kevin TinsleyIf you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Generation X Marathon continues as we begin Larry Hama's Generation X, but don't worry all our friends are still here. Synch saves the new kid, Jono shuts up for a little while, and Dirtnap the magical evil rat mutant saves the day. Who is Dirtnap? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ also thanks to Rebecca Sugar for creating Steven Universe the whole M-Plate thing is way easier to describe now!Generation X is created by Scott Lobdell and Chris Bachalo. Written by Larry Hama, Joseph Harris and Jay Faerber pencils by Steve Harris, Jason Johnson, Andy Smith, Terry Dodson, Ale Garza, Aaron Lopresti, Tomm Coker and Adam Pollina with Dan Lawlis. inks by Scott Hanna, Sean Parsons, Walden Wong, Rachel Dodson, Cabin boy and Troy Hubbs with Edwin Rosell, Vince Russell, Jon Holdredge, Andrew Pepoy, Rob Leigh, Mark Morales, Rich Faeber and Bob Wiacek, Colored by Marie Javins, Chris Sotomayot, Mike Rockwitz, Felix Serrano, Shannon Blanchard, Nic Musolino, Paul Tutone,Michael Higgins and McNABB studios. Lettered by Emerson Miranda and Liz AfraphiotisIf you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Generation X Marathon continues as we get to the infamous secret of M, The kids end up stranded in the ocean, Jubilee makes a robot friend and Howard the Duck and Man Thing take the younger kids on a long detour. Issue 24 Written by Scott Lobdell Penciled by Rick Leonardi, Inked by Bud Larosa and Jason Martin Colored by Steve Buccellato Lettered by Richard Starkings97 annual Written by Eliot S. Maggin Penciled by Dan Fraga Inked by Larry Stucker Colored by Don Skinner Lettered by Richard Starkings25 Written by Scott Lobdell Penciled by Chris Bachalo, Inked by Scott Hanna and Al Vey, Colored by Brad Vancata Lettered by Richard Starkings26 Adriftpenciled by Joe Bennet and John Pimentel colored by Marie Jarvins27 The Last X-ManPencilled by Chris Bachalo and Pop Mhan -1-31 written by James RobinsonMarvel Team Up #1 (1997) Written by Tom Peyer Penciled by Pat Olliffe Inked by Al Williamson Colored by Tom Smith Lettered by Bill Oakley32 is written by Tom Defalco Penciled by Mark Buckingham Inked by Scott Hanna, Jon Holdredge and Al Vey Colored by Chris Sotomayor Lettered by Richard StarkingsGeneration X Underground Written and drawn by Jim MahfoodIf you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're so excited for you to hear our interview with Dr. Eve L. Ewing. She's incredibly insightful and has a ton to share. Listen near the end for a brief discussion of X-Men United!Eve L Ewing is the author of Exceptional X-Men, Expatriate X-Men, Ironheart and the forthcoming X-Men United.If you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Generation X marathon chugs along. Synch gets ignored for being too normal, Jubilee shows her true power, Jono and Paige go home for Thanksgiving. It's a great part of the run but boy are things angsty!Generation X created by Scott Lobdell and Chris Bachalo with Inks by Mark Buckingham, colors by Bucelleto and EC, lettered by Starkings and Comicscraft. With writing also by Stan Lee, Jeph Loeb, Michael Golden and Todd Dezago Guest art by Tom Grummett, Val Semekis, Pasqual Ferry and Mitch ByrdIf you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the new year and that means it's time for our New Mutants Marathon. This month, we're reading Generation X. Like the New Mutants but cooler, edgier, and all together more sexual tension between the teachers. Which is saying something since the original New Mutants were trained by Magneto and Xavier!Generation X created by Scott Lobdell and Chris Bachalo with Inks by Mark Buckingham, colors by Bucelleto and EC, lettered by Starkings and Comicscraft. Guest art by Roger Cruz and Tom GrummettIf you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Read our best comics of the year list here!Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

X Years Later... Enter the Age of Doug!Credits:Ultimate Wolverine 11 is by Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappucio and lettered by VC’s Cory PetitUltimate X-Men 21 is by Peach Momoko with Script Adaptation by Zack Davisson and letters by VC’s Travis LanhamAmazing X-Men 3 is by Jed MacKay, Mahmud Asrar, Matthew Wilson with letters by VC’s Clayton CowlesBinary 3 is by Stephanie Phillips, Giada Belviso, and Rachelle Rosenberg with letters by Travis LanhamLaura Kinney Sabretooth 3 is by Erica Schultz, Valentino Pinti, Rachelle Rosenberg, with letters by VC’s Cory PetitLongshots 3 is by Gerry Duggan and Jonathan Hickman, Alan Robinson, Yen Nitro and lettered by VC’s Ariana MaherUnbreakable X-Men 3 is by Gail SImone, Lucas Wernek and lettered by VC’s Clayton CowlesIron and Frost 3 is by Cavan Scott, Avairir Coleman, Roberto Poggi, and Yen Nitro with letters by VC’s Joe SabinoSinister’s Six 3 is by David Marquez, Rafael Loureriro, and Alex Sinclair with letters by VC’s Ariana MaherRogue Storm 3 is by Murewa Ayodele, Roland Boschi, Neeraj Menon and letters by VC’s Travis LanhamOmega Kids 3 is by Tony Fleecs, Andres Gemolet, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo and lettered by VC’s Travis Lanham cover by Rod RiesRadioactive Spider-Man 3 is by Joe Kelly, Kev Walker, Chris Sotomayor, and lettered by VC’s Joe CaramagnaThe Last Wolverine 3 is by Saladin Ahmed, Edgar Salazar, Carlos Lopez and lettered by VC’s Cory Petit cover by Martin CoccoloX-Men: Book of Revelation 3 is by Jed MacKay, Netho Diaz, Sean Parsons, and Fer Siguentes-Sujo, lettered by VC’s Clayton CowelsUndeadpool 3 is by Tim Seeley, Carlos Magno, Guru eFX and lettered by VC’s Joe SabinoX-Vengers 3 is by Jason Loo, Sergio Davila, Aure Jimenez, and Rain Beredo with letters by VC’s Joe SabinoExpatriate X-Men 3 is by Dr. Eve L Ewing, Francesco Mortarino, Raul Angulo, and lettered by VC’s Ariana MaherCloak Or Dagger 3 is by Justina Ireland, Lorenzo Tammetta, Andrew Dolhouse and lettered by VC’s Joe Caramagna cover by Mike McKone and Rachelle RosenbergX-Men: Age of Revelation Finale by Jed MacKay Ryan Stegman, JP Mayer, and Marte GraciaIf you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Want a tee-shirt with our logo? Find that here!Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Absolute Mojoverse is back to break the bat, beat some Nazis and holy $%&^ what is that? Is that the Joker? Yikes! We read Absolute Batman 9-15 and Absolute Batman Annual #1!Absolute Batman: Abomination is written by Scott Snyder with art by Nick Dragotta an colors by Frank Martin with letters by Calyton CowlesAbsolute Batman Annual is by Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, and Meredith McClaren with color by Mike SpicerAbsolute Batman: Joker is written by Scott Snyder with art by Jock and colors by Frank Martin. Letters by Clayton Cowles.If you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com Want a tee-shirt with our logo? Find that here!Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgemOur theme song is by Megan Lenius.Want more Escape the Mojoverse? Join the Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.