Professor X has forever been the face of mutants in the Marvel Universe…but what led him on this path as a militant leader? Joe talks about the villainous nature of Professor Charles Xavier showcasing his exploits and manipulation. Also it’s 2017: Why do some comics insist on looking like Archie? [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/305148660″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=true&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true&visual=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true”… Continue reading The Amazing Nerdcast #47.1: Professor X and Archie
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J.S.T. Andrews is a comic book nerd. Join him every week as he hosts The Amazing Nerdcast! Weekly comic reviews, nerd banter, and discussion of your favorite comic story arcs.
The Amazing Nercast #47: Wolverine, Logan, And X-23
The Amazing Nerdcast dives into Wolverine’s past, present, and future. Including the original story arc of “Old Man Logan” by Mark Millar and Brian K. Vaughan’s “Logan.” We also take a look at Laura Kinney’s introduction into the X-Men and her new role as the “All-New Wolverine.” [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/303988116″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=true&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true&visual=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]
The Amazing Nercast #46: Legion
Legion is an Omega-Level mutant with unfathomable power. He’s also clinically insane. Every power that manifests is controlled by a separate personality. Each of these personalities surface unpredictably with new ones developing consistently. His primary ability is telepathy, a gift from his father. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/303006205″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=true&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true&visual=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]
The Amazing Nercast #45: Rando Comrissian
The first edition of Rando Comrissian where everyone picks a random comic book trade. Titles include Boom! Studio’s Translucid, Superman: Nightwing & Flamebird, and Joker’s Endgame. Also discussed is the state of the DC Rebirth including the Watchmen, the Multiverse, and Batman. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/301713780″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=true&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true&visual=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]
The Amazing Nerdcast #44: A Year in Review: The Best Comics of 2016
A Year in Review: The Best Comics of 2016 [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/300606827″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=true&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true&visual=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] 2016 was a great year for comic books. There was a gratuitous amount of new indie comics, DC relaunched their universe with Rebirth, and Marvel’s Secret Wars spawned great stories and characters. Also there were a lot of great comic… Continue reading The Amazing Nerdcast #44: A Year in Review: The Best Comics of 2016
The Amazing Nerdcast #43: Marvel Noir: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Daredevil, & X-Men
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/299673552″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=true&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true&visual=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Marvel Noir takes us to Earth-90214, a universe where many of our heroes emerge during the United States’ Great Depression. New York City is under prohibition, recovering from the first World War, and run by organized crime. It’s a dire world that requires darker “heroes” who are willing to… Continue reading The Amazing Nerdcast #43: Marvel Noir: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Daredevil, & X-Men
The Amazing Nerdcast #42: To Quote the Poets… We’re #@(%ed
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/298488233″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Two of the greatest fantasy stories have taken the comic world by storm: Autumnlands (a.k.a. Tooth & Claw) by Kurt Busiek and Monstress by Marjorie. Both comics have magic and amorphized characters “animal people,” ancient gods, and unbelievable power. However, they are set in completely different worlds.