Graymalkin Lane the podcast

First up, we finish our review of the first storyline featuring Zaladane and Garokk the Petrified Man! And things get... problematic. Featuring three incredible scholars who have written books about …

It's a double bonus Patreon release of two eeeevil girl mutants! First up, with Arturo Rojas, it's SIENA BLAZE! An environmentally disastrous mutant who dresses in a pink ski costume and engages in g…

The saga of Garokk the Petrified Man and his high priestess Zaladane continues as fire rains down on the innocents of the Savage Land in the name of conquest! But first, Chad is joined by returning g…

One of the most enduring plot threads, brought in by Fabian Nicieza (and sometimes Mike Carey) in key moments across X-Men history, learning about Black Womb means gathering the evidence, from Gambit…

It's the first appearance of Zaladane, and the origins of Garokk the Petrified Man! In the name of her god, Zaladane is spreading conquest and genocide through the Savage Land, from the back of her w…

It's the long-awaited Trial of Jean Grey! One of the original X-Men, a woman bearing the name of the company on her shoulders, this telepath/telekinetic went on to become the host for the Phoenix For…

The battle between Ka-Zar and Kraven the Hunter continues when Ka-Zar arrives in New York to save Zabu! There are nets! Thrown vases! Nipple lasers! Surprise reveals! And the first appearance of Garo…

Chad is joined by the wonderful Trung-le Nguyen (of the Magic Fish and Karma in love) to talk about Karma's evil uncle, the General! A war criminal and human trafficker, the General has a shocking hi…

Graymalkin Lane continues coverage of the early 70s comics with a surprising jaunt into the world of Astonishing Tales! In a few weeks, Garokk and Zaladane arrive, but we begin with our old friend Ka…

Fontanelle! Named after a baby's soft-spot, Fontanelle is an obscure character with connections to Gambit, Black Womb, and others. Potentially a distant relative of the Summers family, Gloria Dayne i…

Beast's Amazing Adventure run concludes with Amazing Adventures #16! Juggernaut is having his worst day--dropping out of portals as he tries to smash the Beast, and that's before he gets Holy-Grailed…

In this bonus release, Chad is joined by X-editor Jordan White and the lovely Anna Peppard (host of Oh Gosh, Oh Golly, Oh Wow!) to analyze an oft-overlooked X-Men villain: Gatecrasher! She's a space …

The Angel guest-stars as the Beast fights the new creation of the Secret Empire: the Griffin! But first, Chad is joined by three incredible professional cosplayers: Roger Presa! Cree Michelle! And re…

Coming from an era where women were relegated to love interests and token places on teams, Madame Hydra shines brightly as a complicated woman dedicated to nihilism, fascism, and personal gain. Somet…

The Beast saga at the Brand Corporation continues as Beast faces another threat from the Secret Empire: the frightening Quasimodo! (Remember that guy?) Plus, what is Patsy Walker doing here! Chad is …

Double bonus release today with two Patreon episodes all about Wolfsbane! First, novelist Bethany Pope joins Chad in talking all about the evil Reverend Craig, a Scottish minister who loves the Bible…

First up, it's an interview with the incredible Fabian Nicieza, by Chad and Phillip Sevy, all about the new Cable series coming out this week! Then, our review of Beast's weird adventures continues w…

Kimura is a sadistic, super powerful arch-enemy of Laura Kinney, X-23, and Chad gets to delve into her intense evil history with the most recent writer to chart her journey, Erica Schultz, writer of …

Beast's misadventures continue when Iron Man (and his telepathic girlfriend Marianne Rogers) arrive at the Brand Corporation, and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants are waiting in the wings. Chad is joi…

It's starts with Cyclops, then Havok, then Corsair... then Rachel and Madeline and Nathan... then Stryfe and Nate Grey and Vulcan and Adam-X and Hope and Ruby and... Come here Chad and artist Phillip…