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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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Siskoid the Irredeemable Shag’s coverage of Marvel Team-Up continues with issue #150 (February 1985) by Louise Simonson, Greg LaRocque and Mike Esposito, starring Spider-Man and the Uncanny X-Men! It’s “‘Tis Better to Give!”.

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Highlights from Marvel Team-Up continues with issue #150 (February 1985) by Louise Simonson, Greg LaRocque and Mike Esposito:

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The tradition after every two issues: We revisit issue 12 of the Official Handbook to the Marvel Universe Deluxe AND Vol.4 of Who’s Who to look at the different fashions some of these characters have worn over the years. Which have been redeemed or condemned? So pour yourself a finger of the good stuff, plop a mint leaf into it and give the Hot Squad a listen! (Oh, and stay to the very end for a surprise announcement!)

Featuring permanent panelists Elyse, Isabel, Nathalie, Josée, Shotgun, and Amelie

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Imperius Rex. Marvel troglodytes. A strong Morlock. Japan’s greatest hero. A Brazilian mutant. Which are Hot? Which are Not? Find out, as the Hot Squad completes its coverage of OHOTMU’s 12th issue and reveals how datable its characters are.

Featuring permanent panelists Elyse, Nathalie, Josée, and Amelie.

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A space Lothario. A crew of space pirates. The tallest supervillain of all. An underwater hero (no, not that one). The X-Men’s punk leader. The population of an entire planet. Which are Hot? Which are Not? Find out, as the Hot Squad continues its coverage of OHOTMU’s 12th issue and reveals how datable its characters are.

Featuring permanent panelists Elyse, Isabel, Nathalie, Josée, Shotgun, and Amelie.

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ONCE UPON A MUTANT – UNCANNY X-MEN #190-191     

Chris Pine and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing classic UNCANNY X-MEN comics and favorite eras! Then we follow our favorite Mutants into NYC turned barbarian battleground with Uncanny X-Men #190-191 written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by John Romita Jr & Dan Green!

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