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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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Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.

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HAPPY STAR WARS DAY and MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU! Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Rob Kelly joins The Irredeemable Shag to dive into Marvel STAR WARS #49 (July 1981), written by Mike W. Barr with art by Walt Simonson and Tom Palmer. Titled “The Last Jedi,” this issue marks the beginning of Simonson and Palmer’s legendary run, featuring a story about a lost prince and the Rebellion’s desperate mission to restore him to his throne. Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

• 00:00:30 – Introductions   
• 00:10:35 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
• 00:15:30 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
• 00:19:45 – Star Wars #48 cover discussion
• 00:25:25 – Star Wars #48 interior discussion  
• 01:14:05 – The Golden Plif Award   
• 01:17:40 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
• 01:32:25 – Sign off   

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Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Henry Bernstein joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss Marvel STAR WARS #48 (June 1981), by Larry Hama, Carmine Infantino & Carlos Garzon! In this issue, entitled “The Third Law”, Princess Leia applies for a space loan, and Darth Vader tries to ruin her credit score. It’s a story of predatory lending! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

• 00:00:30 – Introductions   
• 00:11:05 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
• 00:14:25 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
• 00:17:15 – Star Wars #48 cover discussion
• 00:22:30 – Star Wars #48 interior discussion  
• 01:08:35 – The Golden Plif Award   
• 01:13:30 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
• 01:35:25 – Sign off   

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ONCE UPON A WHAT IF!   

M.A. Solko and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing the Marvel comic series that explores the multiverse of cause-and-effect.. WHAT IF! We discuss Solko’s history with the series, then we take a deep dive into two issues:

• What If (vol 1) #36 – “What if the Fantastic Four Had Not Gained Their Powers?” by John Byrne
• What If (vol 2) #12 – “What if the X-Men had Stayed in Asgard?” by Jim Valentino

Finally, Shag covers YOUR listener feedback from the past few episodes!

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Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Brett Young joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss Marvel STAR WARS #47 (May 1981), by Archie Goodwin, Carmine Infantino & Gene Day! In this issue, entitled “Droid World”, R2-D2 and C-3PO are on a special mission and must survive a droid uprising! The odds of escape? 25,215 to 1. The plan? Run! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

• 00:00:30 – Introductions   
• 00:08:30 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
• 00:16:00 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
• 00:20:55 – Star Wars #47 cover discussion
• 00:26:55 – Star Wars #47 interior discussion  
• 01:04:55 – The Golden Plif Award   
• 01:10:40 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
• 01:26:15 – Sign off   

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Thanks for listening! May the Force be with You, Always!

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Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Jim Beard joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss Marvel STAR WARS #46 (April 1981), by Wally Lombego (sort of), Carmine Infantino & Tom Palmer! In this issue, entitled “The Dreams of Cody Sunn-Childe”, Lando & Chewie cross paths with a Rebel legend turned pacifist cult leader… but what happens when the Empire crashes the party? Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

• 00:00:30 – Introductions   
• 00:19:05 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
• 00:27:35 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
• 00:31:25 – Star Wars #46 cover discussion
• 00:38:30 – Star Wars #46 interior discussion  
• 01:43:40 – The Golden Plif Award   
• 01:49:45 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
• 02:08:35 – Sign off   

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• JM DeMatteis’ commentary on the issue and the changes imposed by Lucasfilm:
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• https://www.jmdematteis.com/2010/10/star-warsagain.html

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THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes Chuck Dill to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Mister Fantastic! We enjoy a classy Manhattan and read Fantastic Four issue #178.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Who smokes a pipe? Why is everyone in their underwear? What is your alternative FF line-up? Would Galactus eat Chuck’s Super Powers Cyborg figure? And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Manhattan cocktail

Cocktail: Smokin’ Reed Richards

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey
• 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
• 3 Dash Aromatic Bitters
• Luxardo or maraschino cherry

Instructions

• Pour bourbon, sweet vermouth, and a few dashes of bitters over ice in a mixing glass
• Stir thoroughly
• Strain into a chilled cocktail glass neat or on the rocks
• Garnish with a cherry

Comic: Fantastic Four #178, Marvel Comics, 1976

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You asked for it – you got it! Another all-star fantasy draft special – this time starring The Avengers!  Join the Irredeemable Shag, Brett Young, Sean Ross, Ryan Daly, Tim Price, and Paul Kien as they select superheroes from the Marvel Universe to form their own Avengers team.

Reminder of the rules:

• 7 member teams
• Snake draft format
• First round pick must be a version of Captain America, Thor, or Iron Man
• Person is unique, not hero identity – both for legacy heroes and multiverse 
• Vote for the team you would most want to read about every month and be eligible for the T-Shirt drawing from our Merch store!

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Avengers Theme composed by Alan Silvestri

Thanks for listening! Avengers Assemble!

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SPOILER ALERT – Listen to the episode before scrolling down to see visual representations of each of our teams.

Avengers Assemble!

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First up – Avengers by Ryan Daly!

Next – Brett Young!

Now Sean Ross!

Here is Tim Price’s team!

The Irredeemable Avengers!

And finally, the Cosmic Avengers by Paul Kien: