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

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

30 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratings

In 2001, Marvel's X-Men comics had just gone through ten years of stagnation. In sharp contrast to the monumental changes Chris Claremont routinely introduced to the characters, the X-Men had become a safe comic afraid to take risks. In an attempt to finally shake things up, Marvel tapped Grant Morrison, writer of JLA and The Invisibles, to reinvent the X-Men for a new generation. And for the first time since Claremont's initial run, Morrison introduced sweeping and controversial changes, the reverberations of which are still being felt to this day.

Join hosts Perry Constantine, Oscar Owens, and Patrick Lagua as they go back through each issue of Morrison's New X-Men run, discussing the impacts of his work on the characters, the industry, and on themselves personally.

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The Morrison Legacy

July 06, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

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

Here Comes Tomorrow (New X-Men #151-154)

June 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

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...

Planet X (New X-Men #146-150)

May 24, 2022 23:04 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

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 – Ph...

Assault on Weapon Plus (New X-Men #142-145)

May 04, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

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 Author...

Murder at the Mansion (New X-Men #139-141)

April 27, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

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...

Riot at Xavier's (New X-Men #135-138)

April 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

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 The...

Kid Ω (New X-Men #134)

April 13, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

Dust (New X-Men #133)

April 06, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

Ambient Magnetic Fields (New X-Men #132)

March 30, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

Some Angels Falling (New X-Men #131)

February 23, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MB

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... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

Weapon Twelve (New X-Men #130)

February 16, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MB

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

Fantomex (New X-Men #129)

February 09, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MB

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

New Worlds (New X-Men #128)

December 08, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 77 MB

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

Of Living and Dying (New X-Men #127)

December 01, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MB

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

All Hell (New X-Men #126)

November 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

Losers (New X-Men #125)

November 03, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MB

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

Superdestroyer (New X-Men #124)

October 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

Testament (New X-Men #123)

October 20, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

Imperial (New X-Men #122)

October 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 83 MB

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

Silence: Psychic Rescue in Progress (New X-Men #121)

October 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

Germ-Free Generation, Part 3 (New X-Men #120)

September 29, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MB

Germ-Free Generation concludes with the women taking center-stage. Emma goes full pugilist and Jean exhibits a very familiar and very frightening power signature. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

Germ-Free Generation, Part 2 (New X-Men #119)

September 22, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MB

Cyclops and Emma are at the mercy of John Sublime and Martha Johansson, Wolverine rescues Angel from the U-Men, and Jean and the students are left alone to defend the school. All this and we discuss the new fill-in artist, Igor Kordey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

Germ-Free Generation, Part 1 (New X-Men #118)

September 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

The U-Men are back after their appearance in the 2001 Annual, everybody at the mansion has the flu, and we're introduced to Angel Salvadore, who is probably best described as the anti-Kitty Pryde. All this and more in the first part of Germ-Free Generation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

Danger Rooms (New X-Men #117)

September 08, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

In the epilogue to E is for Extinction, we get our first fill-in artist, there are some love triangle twists, and we're introduced to the freaky new students of the Xavier School. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

The Man From Room X (New X-Men 2001 Annual)

September 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

The first and only annual of Morrison's run introduces a new format. The X-Men team up with Domino in China to find out the secrets of Feng Tu and its mysterious mutant prisoner, Xorn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

E is for Extinction, Part 3 (New X-Men #116)

August 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

In the wake of the Sentinel attack, 16 million mutants are dead and Genosha is a wasteland, Magneto appears to be dead, and Emma has undergone some changes. Morrison's first arc comes to a dramatic close. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

E is for Extinction, Part 2 (New X-Men #115)

August 16, 2021 03:53 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB

Cyclops and Wolverine get attacked by Cassandra Nova's wild Sentinels, Jean has questions for the Professor, and Genosha's in for a surprise. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

E is for Extinction, Part 1 (New X-Men #114)

August 15, 2021 05:11 - 1 hour - 95.3 MB

The first issue of the Morrison run reintroduces the core team to new readers, establishes the status quo, and sets up a bold new threat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

The Morrison Manifesto

August 15, 2021 05:09 - 1 hour - 108 MB

In the debut of E For Evolution, Perry, Oscar, and Pat talk about how they became X-fans, discuss the state of the X-Men titles just before Morrison's run, and go through the "Morrison Manifesto," Morrison's initial pitch document for his X-Men run. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

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

August 15, 2021 05:06 - 2 minutes - 2.95 MB

In 2001, Grant Morrison took the reins of the X-Men comics and began a run that remains controversial and impactful to this day. Now 20 years later, three X-fans look back on his run, going issue-by-issue and discussing it in depth. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eforevolution/message

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