Episode 101
X of Swords analysis and writer Alex Paknadel joins the show
This week, we recap the biggest news in Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and more, but wait, we also close the door on X of Swords recapping the event! Later in the show, Alex Paknadel joins us to discuss the new horror series Redfork from TKO and we discuss his writing process, the series as a whole, and more.
December 6, 20201h 40mExplicit
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Show Notes
NEWS
- Marvel’s Marvel Made Chris Claremont bundle reaches goal for production, adds new Wolverine story from Frank Miller era
- Marvel pushes X-Men spinoff Children of the Atom back an additional two months
- "I Got Screwed" – Alex Ross On DC Comics and Kingdom Come
- Surprise! DC is hiring for three big executive positions
- Ram V + Swamp Thing = yes
- Marvel and Spider-Man lead Diamond’s November sales charts
- Spider-Woman nominated for best comic at 2020 Dragon Awards Winners
- X-Men Monday - Hickman - Be there, or be square
X of Swords Wrap up Segment
- Did the event work?
- Could the event have been sharper/better/tighter?
- Dave asks Forrest:
- What does X of Swords taste like?
- What would an X of Swords sequel look like?
- "Marvel is launching a new event X of [BLANK]!"
Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
- Hellions #7 (W: Zeb Wells, A: Stephen Segovia)
- Fantastic Four: Road Trip #1 (W: Christopher Cantwell, A: Filipe Andrade)
Forrest:
- Redfork (W: Alex Paknadel, A: Nil Vendrell, C: Giula Brusco)
- Fantastic Four: Road Trip #1 (W: Christopher Cantwell, A: Filipe Andrade)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
- Dave: S.W.O.R.D. #1 (W: Al Ewing, A: Valerio Schiti)
- Forrest: Home Sick Pilots #1 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)
JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
- Dave: Wonder Woman #768 (Adam Hughes Variant)
- Forrest: Norse Mythology #3 (P. Craig Russell)
Alex Paknadel interview
Topics
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