Brian and Shaun celebrate the 40th anniversary of Rogue’s first appearance. They travel back in time to August 1981 in order to summarize the events of Avengers Annual #10 before discussing other important moments throughout Rogue’s history. The hosts cap… Read More ›
X-Men
Weekly Marvel Review: August 18, 2021 (Week 33)
A pair of characters each earn their 36th overall appearance to meet the threshold for inclusion in the Fantasy Comic League review database. Tempo, who debuted in 1990, likely joins the main Marauders’ crew in a matter of issues anyway,… Read More ›
FCL Podcast 10 – Drawn to the Midtown Draft
Brian and Shaun host Trevitt and Swampy—two members of the Fantasy Comic League’s Midtown division—to live draft the final month of the current season. On the line is Trevitt’s first shot at claiming a seasonal victory, while Swampy looks to… Read More ›
Weekly Marvel Review: August 11, 2021 (Week 32)
The Marvel characters spread their appearances thin in the nine-book week. Only eight characters appear in more than one book—thanks mostly to one last visit to the Hellfire Gala in the Children of the Atom finale. Two other books also… Read More ›
Overpowered Comics Giveaway – Excalibur of Swords
The young mutant nation finds itself drawn into an ancient battle between Krakoa—their island home—and Arakko—the island’s long-forgotten other half. The latest Fantasy Comic League Overpower Comics Giveaway offers you the chance to collect the complete 22-issue “X of Swords”… Read More ›
Weekly Marvel Review: August 04, 2021 (Week 31)
August picks up right where July left. Spider-Man’s deadliest foes surround him in Sinister War, symbiotic showdowns in Extreme Carnage and another entry in the annual backup stories that lead to the “Infinity Heist.” As far as new books of… Read More ›
Monthly Marvel Preview: August 2021
The World Keeps Spinning: August really feels like a continuation of July. Extreme Carnage One-Shots, Infinite Destines Annuals, Sinister War, The Last Annihilation, and World War She-Hulk all continue through their respective series. August also brings in an extra day… Read More ›
Weekly Marvel Review: July 21, 2021 (Week 29)
The age old story of the creation turning on its creator ties together the three new additions to the Fantasy Comic League database this week. The classic example of this trope being Dr. Frankenstein’s monster. The Marvel version of the… Read More ›
Weekly Marvel Review: July 14, 2021 (Week 28)
The King has returned. After a few questionable recap/vision appearances, the legendary King Arthur finally gets added to the Fantasy Comic League review system. However, it’s as Merlyn’s prisoner in Excalibur. Spider-Man’s Sinister War kicks off with a sinister gathering… Read More ›
Weekly Marvel Review: July 07, 2021 (Week 27)
The X-Men once again release the top book with some of their top characters filling out the top performances. No, not the new mutant team book, X-Men #1. The latest issue of the tangentially-related Children of the Atom sees their… Read More ›