Power of X-Men: Defending Grant Morrison's New X-Men

If you want to truly understand Grant Morrison’s New X-Men era, you need to read New X-Men Annual 2001. This issue lays the foundation for everything—mutant culture, corporate threats, and the bold new direction Morrison envisioned for the X-Men. Join us as we break down how this overlooked annual is essential reading for any fan of the era! 🎙️✨ #XMen #GrantMorrison #NewXMen

In this episode, Dayspring, Flinkman, and Hammy delve into Iceman’s 2001 Marvel Icon series, running at same time as Morrison's New X-Men. We got feels on this four-issue arc, written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by Karl Kerschl and Skottie Young!

We sit down with X-Men Artist Ian Churchill to discuss his legendary stint on Poptopia/Uncanny X-Men, what it was like to work at the X-office during the Morrison and his work on Cable #20 which kicks off Age of Apocalypse!

Archangel, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Iceman race to London so they can defeat a new villain: Mr. Clean! Meanwhile Chamber is in the tabloids dating pop sensation Sugar Kane, but is all press good press? The Morrison era is in full swing with Joe Casey's infamous POPTOPIA, and Dayspring and Flinkman breakdown and review the first arc in the Morrison-era Uncanny X-Men relaunch!

E is for Extinction Pt. 3! We have MASSIVE feels on this issue, plus we discuss some X-Men elements in Captain America: Brave New World!

The second issue of Morrison's New X-Men is unlike anything we ever read before! Flinkman and Dayspring dive DEEP into every panel, plus cover news of Chris Claremont.

Dayspring and Flinkman discuss Grant Morrison's NEW X-MEN! Join us as for our new season as we break down the first arc, discussing the debut of Cassandra Nova, the shocking Genosha massacre, and the philosophical shift that redefined Xavier’s dream. We’ll also unpack the slick, modernized look of the team (goodbye spandex, hello leather!) and how Morrison’s influence is still felt in X-Men comics today.Is this run the best X-Men has ever been? Did Morrison predict the Krakoa era before its time? Tune in and find out!

Calvin from FromTheAshes joins us as we discuss all things PHOENIX by Stephanie Phillips!

2025 is off to an EPIC start with Marvel Legends!!!

Let's speculate, which Marvel Legends could we be seeing in 2025 and 2026?

We have J. Kosmic for the first time on Power of X-Men, and we discuss our most anticipated X-figures for 2025!

Familia, Flink, Latverian Lad, Hammy, and Dayspring get drunk AF and rant for two hours straight!

For the first time ever in the PoX Treehouse we have cosplayer Num1 to discuss all-things Storm, cosplay, and Storm's arrival in What If!

We discuss our top 10 Marvel Legends of 2024!

Our book club session with Scott Lobdell!

Get to know co-host Latvian Lad as he tells us stories about growing up obsessed with Doom 2099, his favorite X-stories, and being on the set of Days of Future Past!

MASSIVE reveals on today's Hasbro livestream!

Let's go over some rumored Marvel Legends in 2025!

Flinkman and Dayspring answer YOUR questions as well as diving into the origin of Power of X-Men!

We sit down with Robyn Lively to discuss Deadpool, Teen Witch, and Karate Kid!

Let's discuss Agatha All Along and NYCC!

Lenore Zann on her memoir A ROGUE'S TALE! A powerful and fearless look at her like. From growing up in Australia to being sexually assaulted as a young actor to overcoming addiction to auditioning for the X-Men! This is a book you do not want to miss!

A Power of X-Men exclusive. We sit down with X-Men '97 showrunner Beau DeMayo to discuss the origins of the critically acclaimed revival, his original vision for the series, his passion for the X-Men, and the behind the scenes allegations.

In Part 2 of our exclusive interview with Jeph Loeb, the legendary Marvel writer delves into his exit from X-Men, and the impact of his controversial event series Ultimatum. Jeph opens up about the creative differences that led to his departure, the fan reactions to his work, and the lasting legacy of Ultimatum and Scarlet Witch's role.

We sit down with the legendary Jeph Loeb, celebrated writer behind some of the most iconic X-stories and former Head of Marvel Television. Jeph takes us deep into the creation of favorite character ever...Nate Grey! We discuss Nate's creation, the Age of Apocalypse, and the behind-the-scenes surrounding his contentious relationship with then-X-editor-in-chief Bob Harras. With decades of experience shaping the Marvel Universe, Jeph offers rare insights into the creative process, and the evolution of the X-Men!4o

We discuss Dazzler #1 by Jason Loo Rafael Loureiro as well as our expiernece at the X-Mansion Airbnb!

Dayspring's brother, NightFall returns to the podcast to discuss AGATHA ALL ALONG!

Marvel Legends Crystal and Lockjaw go on pre-order, and we review Exceptional X-Men #1!

We sit down with X-Men writer Jed MacKay to discuss his X-Men run: from a rumored Cyclops series to upcoming crossovers, we discuss it all!

An unforgettable episode as legendary X-Men writer Scott Lobdell returns to the podcast! Dive deep into the creation of one of the most iconic versions of Wolverine in the classic Age of Apocalypse saga. Hear Scott’s behind-the-scenes stories on the emotional and impactful death of Illyana Rasputin due to the Legacy Virus and how that moment shaped the X-Men universe. Plus, get the inside scoop on the cataclysmic destruction of Genosha, a pivotal moment in mutant history, and much more!

X-Men writer Jason Loo discusses his upcoming Dazzler series, and gives us some exclusive details!Follow us on @powerofxmen on Instagram!

Let's get into the details of Phoenix #2! We crazy Jean stans have feels!

Another week, another round of Marvel Legends rumors in 2025!

Dayspring and Flinkman breakdown X-Factor #1!

We polled the familia! And here are the most wanted Marvel Legends listeners voted on!

Hang on, cause we got major feels on Uncanny X-Men #1 by Gail Simone and David Marquez!

We interview model and cosplayer Luis Rivache!

Let's breakdown all those cameos in Deadpool & Wolverine as well as the major news of RDJ returns as Dr. Doom!

We got some INTERESTING reveals! Let's break 'em down!

SPOILER REVIEW of Deadpool and Wolverine! 'Nuff said!

From 2006's Walmart Warbird to the recent Target Exclusive, we recount the history of Warbird in Marvel Legends format as well as SDCC Marvel Legends on display!

Breakdown and review of NYX #1! Does this new launch title finally get Ms. Marvel right?

NON-SPOILER and first impression of Deadpool and Wolverine!

PHOENIX # 1 IS HERE! And we have epic Jean stan Calvin from @fromtheashes on IG to breakdown this monumental first issue by Stephanie Phillips!

This is it, True Believers! X-Men #1 by Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman is HERE and we breakdown this first issue that kicks off this new era of Marvel's Merry Mutants! Plus, the second half of this episode is a listener Q&A! Buckle up for this super-sized episode!

We are one month away from Deadpool and Wolverine, and we have cameos we want to see!

Krakoa is over and we are wrapping up our feels on the good, the bad, and the unrealized potential!

It's a BIG WEEK for X-News: Marvel vs. Capcom get a re-release and we have lots of new Marvel Legends heading our way!

Familia, we rank every PHOENIX figure!

FAMILIA! We just hit 40k familia members and to celebrate, we have X-Men Origins: Wolverine actress Lynn Collins on to discuss her role as Silver Fox and all things Wolverine Origins! We also dive deep into her career, from True Blood to 13 Going on 30 to John Carter! We also dive deep into spiritualism and how to find inner peace in today's world! THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!