ONCE UPON A MUTANT – BUILDING THE OUTBACK TEAM: NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #2, X-MEN ANNUAL #10, and UNCANNY X-MEN #213-219 (1986-87)
Jason R. Lady and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy celebrating a pivotal era of classic UNCANNY X-MEN as Chris Claremont turns the team’s status quo upside down and assembles a new team that will become the legendary Outback X-Men! The journey begins with Psylocke’s introduction to the mutant universe in NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #2, followed by Longshot’s first encounter with the X-Men in X-MEN ANNUAL #10. From there, Psylocke earns her place on the team in UNCANNY X-MEN #213, while Dazzler joins the ranks in #214. Then, in UNCANNY X-MEN #217-218, these new additions begin to come together as a true team. Finally, Havok makes his long-awaited return to the X-Men in UNCANNY X-MEN #219. Featuring stories by Chris Claremont and stunning artwork from Alan Davis, Art Adams, Barry Windsor-Smith, Butch Guice, and Marc Silvestri!
- 00:00:25 – Introductions
- 00:08:20 – Guest’s origin with the X-Men
- 00:20:35 – Guest’s favorite X-Men eras and characters
- 00:31:50 – New Mutants Annual #2 discussion
- 01:00:55 – X-Men Annual #10 discussion
- 01:19:15 – Uncanny X-Men #213 & 214 discussion
- 02:00:50 – Uncanny X-Men #217 & 218 discussion
- 03:01:25 – Uncanny X-Men #219 discussion
- 03:11:50 – Sign off
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