E For Evolution: X-Amining Grant Morrison's X

In our final episode, Perry, Oscar, and Pat discuss the legacy of Morrison's run twenty years later. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eforevolution/message

The final episode in the re-read of Grant Morrison's New X-Men run! This finale features a callback to two classic X-Men stories—The Dark Phoenix Saga and Days of Future Past. 150 years in the future, the X-Men led by Wolverine and Cassandra Nova Xavier are locked in a battle with the Beast over the fate of the newly resurrected Phoenix! We discuss the revelations about Sublime, our theories regarding Morrison's meta commentary on the X-Men, and so much more! Issues Covered: New X-Men #151 – Here Comes Tomorrow New X-Men #152 – Surrender the Starlit City New X-Men #153 – We All Have to Die Sometime New X-Men #154 – Rescue and Emergency These issues are available in New X-Men by Grant Morrison Ultimate Collection, Book 3 or New X-Men: Here Comes Tomorrow. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eforevolution/message

We now come to possibly the most controversial arc in Morrison's run, where Xorn was revealed to be Magneto in disguise the whole time. We discuss the fan reaction to these issues back in the day, Marvel's rapid and sloppy attempts to undo the revelations, our own theories for what the arc was really about, and so much more! Issues Covered: New X-Men #146 – Planet X New X-Men #147 – Magneto Superior New X-Men #148 – Survivor Type New X-Men #149 – Phoenix in Darkness New X-men #150 – Phoenix Invictus These issues are available in New X-Men by Grant Morrison Ultimate Collection, Book 3 or New X-Men: Planet X. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eforevolution/message

All three of us are back together to discuss the "guy's night out" story-arc. Cyclops has left the X-Men after Jean learned of his psychic affair. Wolverine beats Cyclops in a drinking contest, then drags him along on a raid on Weapon Plus and The World with Fantomex. We get an action-packed arc that plays to Chris Bachalo's artistic sensibilities but also gives us some great characterization, particularly of Scott, Logan, and their relationship. And also, some great commentary on The Authority and The Ultimates. Issues Covered: New X-Men #142 – Brimstone & Whiskey New X-Men #143 – The World New X-Men #144 – The Flesh New X-Men #145 – The Devil These issues are available in New X-Men by Grant Morrison Ultimate Collection, Book 3 or New X-Men: Assault on Weapon Plus. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eforevolution/message

Perry and Pat are just a duo for this episode to discuss the Murder at the Mansion three-part story-arc. Jean has just learned about Scott and Emma's dirty little telepathic affair and after confronting them, Emma ends up shattered! A classic whodunnit that sees perhaps the best use of Bishop and Sage as mutant detectives investigating Emma's death. Issues Covered: New X-Men #139 – Shattered New X-Men #140 – Murder at the Mansion New X-Men #141 – Whodunnit? These issues are available in New X-Men by Grant Morrison Ultimate Collection, Book 2 or New X-Men: Assault on Weapon Plus. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eforevolution/message

We've now entered the final phase of the Morrison run and we're switching to a new format where we cover a complete story-arc per episode. First up is Riot at Xavier's, the final arc with Frank Quitely as the interior artist, the introduction of Quentin Quire, and the beginning of a new stride for this run. Issues Covered New X-Men #135 – Teaching Children About Fractals New X-Men #136 – When X is not X New X-Men #137 – Riot at Xavier's New X-Men #138 – The Prime of Miss Emma Frost These issues are available in New X-Men by Grant Morrison Ultimate Collection, Book 2 or New X-Men: Riot at Xavier's. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eforevolution/message

In the prelude to the "Riot at Xavier's" story-arc, we're introduced to Quentin Quire in such a wonderful way, we almost forget this was his first appearance. We also get a wonderful new fill-in artist in the form of Keron Grant and the "resolution" of sorts of the "Beast is gay" subplot. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eforevolution/message

The final issue of the "New Worlds" trade is our focus. And if the last issue was a 9/11 tribute, this is something of a reflection of America's War on Terror. He Who Shall Not Be Named is unfortunately back as the fill-in artist, we meet the Mumbai X-Corp team, and the introduction of Dust! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eforevolution/message

After a bit of a delay, we're back with a new episode! This is the debut of Phil Jimenez as a guest artist and a 9/11-esque tribute story that was billed as a memorial Magneto issue. We talk about Morrison's use of some new characters like Quicksilver, Thunderbird, and Storm, and about Marvel's reaction to 9/11 as a whole. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eforevolution/message

The affair that would launch one of the most memorable and longest-lasting X-romances begins in this issue! What starts out as Cyclops seeking marriage advice from Emma quickly turns into something a lot more scandalous... If you like what you hear, please make sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts. This issue is collected in New X-Men by Grant Morrison: Ultimate Collection Volume 2 or New X-Men by Grant Morrison Volume 3: New Worlds Website Instagram Twitter Email

In the conclusion to this arc, Jean and Professor X join forces with the mysterious Fantomex to take down Weapon XII. We learn more about the Weapon Plus Project, discover some hints about Fantomex's origin, and a mutant you've probably never heard of doesn't make it out alive. If you like what you hear, please make sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts. This issue is collected in New X-Men by Grant Morrison: Ultimate Collection Volume 2 or New X-Men by Grant Morrison Volume 3: New Worlds Website Instagram Twitter Email

We're back! After an extended holiday hiatus, we're ready to jump back into Morrison's New X-Men. In today's issue, we learn about the mysterious Fantomex and discuss his satirical origins, the big changes made to the Weapon X Program, and the legacy of both this character and Weapon Plus. If you like what you hear, please make sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts. This issue is collected in New X-Men by Grant Morrison: Ultimate Collection Volume 2 or New X-Men by Grant Morrison Volume 3: New Worlds Website Instagram Twitter Email

In the wake of Cassandra Nova's attack, Professor X and the X-Men are going public and global with X-Corp. Plus, we learn more about Jean and the Phoenix and witness the first appearance of Fantomex! This issue is collected in New X-Men by Grant Morrison: Ultimate Collection Volume 2 or New X-Men by Grant Morrison Volume 3: New Worlds Website Instagram Twitter Email

Xorn, the newest, most mysterious X-Man, gets the solo treatment. The guys discuss how well this works as a look into Xorn's head, but also address the controversy it generated after the fact given the later revelations of who Xorn really was. This issue is collected in New X-Men by Grant Morrison: Ultimate Collection Volume 2 or New X-Men by Grant Morrison Volume 3: New Worlds Website Instagram Twitter Email

The conclusion to Imperial! Jean has downloaded Xavier's entire consciousness into her mind just as Cassandra Nova comes to the Institute for the final showdown with the X-Men, and Emma has her own plan. This issue is collected in New X-Men by Grant Morrison: Ultimate Collection Volume 1 or New X-Men by Grant Morrison Volume 2: Imperial. Website Instagram Twitter Email

Cyclops and Xorn are at the mercy of the Shi'ar and Cassandra Nova, the Stepford Cuckoos and Angel put their plan into motion, and Jean attempts the impossible to save Professor X's mind. This issue is collected in New X-Men by Grant Morrison: Ultimate Collection Volume 1 or New X-Men by Grant Morrison Volume 2: Imperial. Website Instagram Twitter Email

While Cyclops and Xorn are taken captive aboard Lilandra's ship, the Imperial Guard attacks the Xavier Institute. Jean and Beast must protect the visiting reporters and students, leaving Wolverine to take on the Superguardians all on his own. This issue is collected in New X-Men by Grant Morrison: Ultimate Collection Volume 1 or New X-Men by Grant Morrison Volume 2: Imperial. Website Instagram Twitter Email

As the Imperial Guard makes their approach to Earth, the Xavier Institute opens its doors to the press for the first time ever, with some interesting results. But all attempts at bridging gaps with humanity may be moot when Beast learns about Cassandra Nova's secret weapon! The "Imperial" story-arc continues. This issue is collected in New X-Men by Grant Morrison: Ultimate Collection Volume 1 or New X-Men by Grant Morrison Volume 2: Imperial. Website Instagram Twitter Email

Cassandra Nova is wreaking havoc in the Shi'ar Empire! Meanwhile back on Earth, the X-Men now know what Cassandra has done to the Professor, Cyclops is worried about Jean's powers, and Beast deals with his PTSD from Cassandra's attack. Also, there's a reference to Morrison's first work for Marvel. This issue is collected in New X-Men by Grant Morrison: Ultimate Collection Volume 1 or New X-Men by Grant Morrison Volume 2: Imperial. Website Instagram Twitter Email

In a completely silent issue, Jean and Emma attempt a psychic rescue of Professor X, whose mind is trapped inside Cassandra Nova's body. Of all of Marvel's 'Nuff Said issues, this was undoubtedly the most memorable and was even recently replicated. This issue is collected in New X-Men by Grant Morrison: Ultimate Collection Volume 1 or New X-Men by Grant Morrison Volume 2: Imperial. Website Instagram Twitter Email