Ep. 83: What is Krakoa and Why Are the X-Men Falling?

It’s the end of the Krakoan era! Probably! At least, Marvel’s publicity department certainly wants you to think so. But in this episode of the Doombots Marvel Podcast, Searnold will explain why he doesn’t believe that will happen. We’ll also discuss the history of Krakoa, the sentient island the X-Men live on, including looking at one of the worst retcons of all time, “Deadly Genesis.”

Ep. 82: Who Are The X-Men Villains The Children Of The Vault?

On this week’s new Doombots Podcast, we’re getting into the war between the mutants on Krakoa and the mysterious power-hungry superpowered Children of the Vault!

Episode 71: Is Marvel SNAP a Good Game?

There are more cards and locations in Marvel SNAP than can be discussed in a single episode! This time, we’ll be discussing locations like the Nova Roma, the Roman colony in the Amazon; characters like Onslaught, the physical manifestation of 90’s comics; and well-known Marvel teamups like Odin and Jubilee! THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXTREME SPOILERSContinue reading “Episode 71: Is Marvel SNAP a Good Game?”

Episode 59: Why Did The X-Men Have To Fight King Arthur?

Do you need to know more than what’s in the title? Yes you do! That’s why you should listen to this episode of the Doombots Podcast. While the topic may sound silly, we actually get into some pretty deep discussion about what responsibility creators have to make sure their work isn’t used for ill. Does the modern Krakoan era of X-Men stories accidentally promote racism? What is the value of incorporating known mythology into modern “pop” stories? And what does it mean that “If you die in Otherworld, you come back wrong.”

Ep. 49 — What Are The Origins of Ms. Marvel?

This week on The Doombots Podcast, were talking about the Inhuman origins of Ms. Marvel, her weird human cocoon, why Sky Shark is the happiest shark and whatever the hell embiggening is!

Episode 47: What’s Up With Wolverine’s Recent Time Travel Shenanigans?

This week on The Doombots Podcast, we’re breaking down the latest Wolverine stories — specifically X lives of Wolverine and X Deaths of Wolverine!

Episode 32: How Did Grant Morrison’s New X-Men Makes Mutants Cool and Bonkers Again?

When Grant Morrison took the helm on the X-Men, everything was bound to change forever. But no one (except Grant Morrison) could have predicted just how bananas the ride would be. We’re breaking down some of the craziest elements that made Morrison’s run on the New X-Men so groundbreakingly bizarre.

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