Cultural Wormhole

In this episode of the Cultural Wormhole podcast David and Paul discuss the latest chapter in the Skywalker saga - Star Wars: The Last Jedi. 

(Did we say spoilers? Because there will be SPOILERS!!!)

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In this episode of the Cultural Wormhole podcast David and Paul begin their look of the Kieron Gillen era of the main Star Wars ongoing comic book series. Plus, they discuss the rest of the comics that came out over the past few months from a galaxy far, far away.

Star Wars Issues

Jedi of the Republic: Mace Windu #2 - 4
Darth Vader #6 - 9
Doctor Aphra #12 - 14
Star Wars Annual #3
Star Wars #36 - 39
Poe Dameron #19 - 21
Journey to Star Wars The Last Jedi - Captain Phasma #2 - 4

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In this episode of X-Nation, Antony and Paul spend a bit of time talking about all the X-Buzz that dropped this past month. Plus the guys discuss the mutant books that were published during Month in X for November 2017.

Month in X - November 2017
Weapon X #11
Old Man Logan #30 & 31
All-New Wolverine #27
Cable #151
Uncanny Avengers #29
U.S. Avengers #12
Iceman #7
Jean Grey #9
Generation X #8 & 9
Astonishing X-Men #5
X-Men: Gold #15
X-Men: Blue #15
X-Men: Gold #16
X-Men: Blue #16

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In this episode of X-Nation Antony and Paul discuss the latest news in the X-Buzz and Marvel Legacy spurs the launch many new story arcs for the Month in X - October 2017.

Month in X - October 2017
Weapon X #9 - 10
All-New Wolverine #25 - 26
Old Man Logan #29
U.S. Avengers #11
Uncanny Avengers #28
Cable #150
Iceman #6
Jean Grey #8
Generation X #7
Astonishing X-Men #4
X-Men: Gold #13
X-Men: Blue #13
X-Men: Gold #14
X-Men: Blue #14

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In this installment of X-Nation, Antony and Paul have a pair of returning characters to talk about. Plus, the Month in X gives them many story arc conclusions to discuss in preparation for next month's big Marvel Legacy promotional push. The guys end the show by taking a look back at the first six months of the most recent X-Men reboot.

Month in X - September 2017
Cable #5
Weapon X #8
Old Man Logan #28
All-New Wolverine #24
U.S.Avengers #10
Uncanny Avengers #27
Generation X #6
Iceman #5
Jean Grey #7
Astonishing X-Men #3
X-Men: Blue #11 & 12
X-Men: Gold #11 & 12
Marvel Legacy #1

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In this episode of the Cultural Wormhole Podcast, David and Paul see the debut of the new Darth Vader series and mini-series starring Mace Windu and Captain Phasma. Plus, they are treated to annual issues from Doctor Aphra and Poe Dameron.

Star Wars Issues
Darth Maul #4 - 5
Mace Windu #1
Darth Vader #1 - 5
Star Wars: Rogue One - Cassian & K-2SO #1
Doctor Aphra #7
Star Wars #32
Doctor Aphra #8
Doctor Aphra Annual #1
Doctor Aphra #9 - 11
Star Wars #33 - 35
Poe Dameron Annual #1
Poe Dameron #16 - 18
Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Captain Phasma #1

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In this installment of X-Nation, Antony and Paul say "so long" to Weapons of Mutant Destruction and Secret Empire. Plus, the guys talk about the Generations one-shot issues that star some of their favorite mutants.

Month in X - August 2017
Totally Awesome Hulk #22
Weapon X #7
Old Man Logan #27
U.S. Avengers #9
Uncanny Avengers #26
Cable #4
Iceman #4
All-New Wolverine #23
Generations: Wolverine & All-New Wolverine #1
Generations: Phoenix & Jean Grey #1
Jean Grey #5 & 6
Generation X #5
X-Men: Blue #9 & 10
X-Men: Gold #9 & 10
Astonishing X-Men #2

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It's genre mash-up time, folks! In this episode of the Cultural Wormhole Podcast, Antony and Paul take Redneck from Image Comics and World Reader from AfterShock Comics on the Three Issue Test Drive.

Three Issue Test Drive - Redneck #1 - 3 and World Reader #1 - 3.

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It's a month full of crossovers! Antony and Paul have got Weapons of Mutant Destruction and Secret Empire to discuss in the Month in X for July 2017. They also focus the totality of their psychic powers to review new Astonishing X-Men #1. But befor all of that, the boys talk about all of the news tied to the Marvel Comics Legacy campaign as related to the X-Men.

Month in X - July 2017 - Weapon X #5, Totally Awesome Hulk #21, Weapon X #6, Old Man Logan #26, All-New Wolverine #22, Cable #3, Iceman #3, Jean Grey #4, Generation X #4, U.S. Avengers #8, Uncanny Avengers #25, X-Men: Blue #7 & 8, X-Men: Gold #7 & 8, and Astonishing X-Men #1.

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Antony and Paul are back to discuss the mutant involvement in the Secret Empire event, the debut of the new Iceman ongoing series, and the Weapons of Mutant Destruction crossover with the Totally Awesome Hulk. Don't make them angry! You wouldn't like them when they're angry!

Month in X - June 2017 - Weapon X #4, W.M.D. Weapons of Mutant Destruction: Alpha #1, Totally Awesome Hulk #20, Old Man Logan #25, All-New Wolverine #21, Cable #2, Secret Empire: United #1, Uncanny Avengers #24, U.S. Avengers #7, Jean Grey #3, X-Men: Blue #5 & 6, Generation X #3, Iceman #1 & 2, and X-Men: Gold #5 & 6.

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In this episode of the Cultural Wormhole Podcast, Antony and Paul briefly talk about the Wonder Woman film. Then the take Monstress from Image Comics and America from Marvel Comics on the Three Issue Test Drive.

Three Issue Test Drive - Monstress #10 - 12 and America #1 - 3.

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In this installment of X-Nation, the Resurrexion continues to build as Antony and Paul see to the debuts of the new ongoing series Jean Grey, Generation X, and Cable. Plus, the guys discuss the rest of the Month in X for May 2017.

Month in X - May 2017 - Old Man Logan #23 & 24, All-New Wolverine #20, Weapon X #3, Totally Awesome Hulk #19, Uncanny Avengers #23, U.S. Avengers #6, Cable #1, Generation X #1 & 2, Jean Grey #1 & 2, X-Men: Blue #3 & 4, and X-Men: Gold #3 & 4.

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In space no one can hear you scream... unless you're in the Screaming Citadel. In this episode, David and Paul a look at the newest crossover between Star Wars and Doctor Aphra. Plus, they review the latest issues from Darth Maul and Poe Dameron.

Star Wars Issues - Darth Maul #3, Poe Dameron #13 - 15, Doctor Aphra #6, Star Wars: Screaming Citadel #1, and Star Wars #31.

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In this episode of the Cultural Wormhole Podcast, David and Paul take James Bond: Felix Leiter from Dynamite and Steve Rogers: Captain America from Marvel on the Three Issue Test Drive. Witness Paul's embarrassing lack of James Bond knowledge. Thrill to David's confusion over the current state of Captain America.

Three Issue Test Drive - James Bond: Felix Leiter #1 - 3 and Steve Rogers: Captain America #13 - 15. 

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The Resurrexion of the X-Men has begun! Antony and Paul take a look at the newest titles from the latest Marvel mutant reboot. Plus, they'll discuss the rest of the comics that came out in the Month in X for April 2017.

Month in X - April 2017 - Old Man Logan #21 - 22, Uncanny Avengers #22, U.S. Avengers #5, All-New Wolverine #19, Weapon X #1 - 2, X-Men: Blue #1 - 2, and X-Men: Gold #1 - 2.

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David and Paul are back to review the latest Star Wars comics from Marvel Entertainment. They discuss the detailed art of Darth Maul, the awesomeness of Terex in Poe Dameron, Doctor Aphra's moral ambiguity, and try to figure out whatever the hell is going on in Star Wars with Yoda.

Star Wars Issues - Darth Maul #2, Poe Dameron #11 & 12, Doctor Aphra #4 & 5, and Star Wars #28 & 30.

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In this episode of X-Nation, Antony and Paul say "good-bye" to IVX and the post-Secret Wars era and say "hello" to X-Men Prime. Plus, they'll look at the rest of the fallout in the Month in X for March 2017.

Month in X - March 2017 - Uncanny Avengers #21, U.S. Avengers #4, Champions #6, Old Man Logan #19 & 20, All-New Wolverine #18, IVX #6, Uncanny X-Men #19, Extraordinary X-Men #20, All-New X-Men #19, and  X-Men Prime #1.  

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In this episode of the Cultural Wormhole Podcast, Antony and Paul take Odyssey of the Amazons from DC Comics and Red Dog from 451 on the Three Issue Test Drive.

Three Issue Test Drive - Odyssey of the Amazons #1 - 3 and Red Dog #1 - 3.

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In this episode of X-Nation, Antony and Paul have spoiler-filler reviews of the latest offerings from FOX X-Men cinematic universe: the Legion television series and the Logan feature film. Plus, they also got Month in X for February 2017 to discuss.

Month in X - February 2017 - Old Man Logan #17 & 18, All-New Wolverine #17, All-New X-Men #1.MU, U.S. Avengers #2 & 3, Champions #5, Uncanny Avengers #20, IVX #4, All-New X-Men #18, Uncanny X-Men #18, IVX #5, and Extraordinary X-Men #19.

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Cultural Wormhole Episode 23

In this episode of the Cultural Wormhole Podcast, Antony and Paul take Jessica Jones from Marvel Comics and Motor Crush from Image Comics on the Three Issue Test Drive. But before that, they'll take DC Comics' The Wild Storm #1 for a Quick Spin.

Quick Spin - The Wild Storm #1

Three Issue Test Drive - Jessica Jones #1 - 3 and Motor Crush #1 - 3

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In this installment of the Cultural Wormhole Podcast David and Paul salute the life and career of Carrie Fisher, mention the Episode 8 title reveal, and discuss the latest Star Wars comics from Marvel.

Star Wars Issues - Poe Dameron #9 - 10, Doctor Aphra #1 - 3, Darth Maul #1, Star Wars Annual #2, and Star Wars #26 - 27.

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Cultural Wormhole Presents: X-Nation Episode 133

In X-Nation Episode 133, IVX heats up and crosses over with the main X-Men books. Antony and Paul also catch up with what's happening in the two Wolverine series. Plus, they announce some programming changes for the future of Cultural Wormhole.

Month in X - January 2017 - Old Man Logan #16, All-New Wolverine #16, IVX #2, Uncanny X-Men #17, All-New X-Men #17, Extraordinary X-Men #18, and IVX #3. 

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Cultural Wormhole Present: Avengers Now! Episode 43

We've FINALLY reached the end of Civil War II. Antony and Paul discuss it's conclusion as well as the Avengers books that came out in the past month, including U.S. Avengers #1!

Avengers Now! - Civil War II #8, Avengers #2.1, Uncanny Avengers #17 - 19, Squadron Supreme #14, Occupy Avengers #2 - 3, Ultimates 2 #2, Avengers #3, Champions #4, and U.S. Avengers #1.

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Cultural Wormhole Presents: X-Nation Episode 132

Hot on the heels of Death of X, IVX has arrived! Antony and Paul discuss the latest X-Men event (now with even more Inhumans!), as well as its respective tie-in issues. Plus, they have a look at the rest of the Month in X for December 2016 and even find time for a Year in X look-back.

Month in X - December 2016 - Old Man Logan #15, All-New Wolverine #15, All-New X-Men #16, IVX #1, Uncanny X-Men #17, and Extraordinary X-Men #16. 

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