X-Men 1: "The X is for Ex-tra Power!"

Welcome to Graymalkin Lane, episode 1! Named after the street where the X-Men made their own home, away from a world that rejected them, Graymalkin Lane the podcast is a place for queer friends and allies to review the original X-Men comics in thoughtful and hilarious ways. Whether you love the X-Men from the movies, the comics, or the cartoons, you are sure to learn a lot and have some amazing laughs along the way. 

Chad Anderson sits down with his friends Heather, Helaman, and Taylor to have an in-depth discussion on X-Men #1, from 1963! We review each of the original characters, have in-depth discussions on queer identity as it relates to the X-Men, and take a deep dive into comic book nerd-land as we discuss old continuity from a 2021 perspective. We agree that Professor X is a huge jerk, Beast is thicc, Angel hiding his wings is a lot like queer people hiding their light, Jean Grey is no damsel in distress, Cyclops is a suck-up, there are early signs that Iceman is gay, and Magneto's half-cape is a major fashion faux pas. 

Give us a listen! Let us know what you loved, what made you laugh, and what you want more of in future episodes!