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It's a somber start to this weeks episode and Max and Dave get stuck into another great episode of X-Men 97, Bright Eyes. And Dan of course, ever the professional leaves his thoughts from sunnier surroundings. Some reading materials to accompany this episode... X-Men XXL: ⁠https://amzn.eu/d/3jlSnwD⁠ Deadly Genesis: ⁠https://amzn.eu/d/4ZfMtCW⁠ Avengers Epic Collection: Operation Galactic Storm: ⁠https://amzn.eu/d/0euev9F⁠ Phoenix Omnibus Vol. 1: ⁠https://amzn.eu/d/7MPdPE8⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

Is Margo Martindale an American Treasure? What do JAC and Tony have to say about that? Get yourself some apple pie and give this show a listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

Derek McNeil of DC Comics News and Dark Knight News joins me for a conversation on the Golden Age Flash, retroactive continuity, and the current state of DC Comics Universe continuity. It’s a little bit of this, a little bit of that, a little bit of “uh-huh,” and a whole lot of “oh, yeah!” You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] . You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com where I write reviews and edit news stories. You can also check out my chapter in “Politics in Gotham: The Batman Universe and Political Thought.” https://www.amazon.com/Politics-Gotham-Universe- Political-Thought/dp/3030057755 “Black Panther and Philosophy: What Can Wakanda Offer the World?” https://www.amazon.com/Black-Panther-Philosophy- Blackwell- Culture/dp/1119635845/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F69N3WJBZM F3&keywords=what+can+wakanda&qid=1642053514&spr efix=what+can+wakanda%2Caps%2C256&sr=8-1 “Batman’s Villains and Villainesses: Multidisciplinary Perspectives On Arkham’s Souls” https://www.amazon.com/Batmans-Villains-Villainesses- Multidisciplinary-Perspectives- ebook/dp/B0C5SHX9BJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D49SBV4K1UQ D&keywords=villains+and+villainess+arkham&qid=16954 06720&sprefix=villains+and+villainesses+arkaham%2Cap s%2C284&sr=8-1 Be sure to catch Derek on Twitter @schfooge and at www.dcomicsnews.com and www.darknightnews.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

This week Dan is enjoying some well deserved time in the sun and Max is joined by Dave to discuss this week's episode: Lifedeath - Part 2 Some reading materials to accompany this episode... X-Men XXL: https://amzn.eu/d/3jlSnwD Deadly Genesis: https://amzn.eu/d/4ZfMtCW Avengers Epic Collection: Operation Galactic Storm: https://amzn.eu/d/0euev9F Phoenix Omnibus Vol. 1: https://amzn.eu/d/7MPdPE8 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

Tony and Jess talk about writing and why they love it and how it drives them. Listen to Jess on Femme On. Subscribe to her Substack Bang Average If you write, you are a writer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

Disney+ went ALL IN on this episode! We’ve speculated some of these things might occur on previous episodes but even we weren’t ready for it! Join us as we discuss Ace Of Base, fuzzy blue elves & Nathan Christopher Summer’s eyes… Beau DeMayo the former writer talks about his personal connection to this episode here…https://ew.com/x-men-97-creator-beau-demayo-breaks-silence-after-exiting-series-episode-5-8629900 Read up here on one of the real life events that inspired this episode.. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulse_nightclub_shooting The comics that influenced this week’s episode are as follows… X-Men XXL by Jim Lee (Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011)) https://amzn.eu/d/adCu362 X-Men: The Magneto War https://amzn.eu/d/hSDqsB7 X-Men Milestones: Mutant Massacre https://amzn.eu/d/gEtW1RY New X-Men by Grant Morrison Vol. 1: E Is For Extinction (New X-Men (2001-2004)) https://amzn.eu/d/7nXVJlf X-Men: Hellfire Gala Red Carpet Edition: Hellfire the Light and the Dark https://amzn.eu/d/dUqVmQi --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

Heath and Tony talk about The Beatles, but do they play any music by said band? Likely not. You should listen anyway. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

The JSA and JLA share their annual crossover with the Legion of Super-Heroes! In the first issue of this two- parter the 5 member of each team are abducted by Mordru the Merciless for a diabolic mission to save their teammates! You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] . You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com where I write reviews and edit news stories. You can also check out my chapter in “Politics in Gotham: The Batman Universe and Political Thought.” https://www.amazon.com/Politics-Gotham-Universe- Political-Thought/dp/3030057755 “Black Panther and Philosophy: What Can Wakanda Offer the World?” https://www.amazon.com/Black-Panther-Philosophy- Blackwell- Culture/dp/1119635845/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F69N3WJBZM F3&keywords=what+can+wakanda&qid=1642053514&spr efix=what+can+wakanda%2Caps%2C256&sr=8-1 “Batman’s Villains and Villainesses: Multidisciplinary Perspectives On Arkham’s Souls” https://www.amazon.com/Batmans-Villains-Villainesses- Multidisciplinary-Perspectives- ebook/dp/B0C5SHX9BJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D49SBV4K1UQ D&keywords=villains+and+villainess+arkham&qid=16954 06720&sprefix=villains+and+villainesses+arkaham%2Cap --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

Siamese Dream Review by Greg Prato While Gish had placed the Smashing Pumpkins on the "most promising artist" list for many, troubles were threatening to break the band apart. Singer/guitarist/leader Billy Corgan was battling a severe case of writer's block and was in a deep state of depression brought on by a relationship in turmoil; drummer Jimmy Chamberlin was addicted to hard drugs; and bassist D'Arcy and guitarist James Iha severed their romantic relationship. The sessions for their sophomore effort, Siamese Dream, were wrought with friction -- Corgan eventually played almost all the instruments himself (except for percussion). Some say strife and tension produces the best music, and it certainly helped make Siamese Dream one of the finest alt-rock albums of all time. Instead of following Nirvana's punk rock route, Siamese Dream went in the opposite direction -- guitar solos galore, layered walls of sound courtesy of the album's producers (Butch Vig and Corgan), extended compositions that bordered on prog rock, plus often reflective and heartfelt lyrics. The four tracks that were selected as singles became alternative radio standards -- the anthems "Cherub Rock," "Today," and "Rocket," plus the symphonic ballad "Disarm" -- but as a whole, Siamese Dream proved to be an incredibly consistent album. Such compositions as the red-hot rockers "Quiet" and "Geek U.S.A." were standouts, as were the epics "Hummer," "Soma," and "Silverfuck," plus the soothing sounds of "Mayonaise," "Spaceboy," and "Luna." After the difficult recording sessions, Corgan stated publicly that if Siamese Dream didn't achieve breakthrough success, he would end the band. He didn't have to worry for long -- the album debuted in the Billboard Top Ten and sold more than four million copies in three years. Siamese Dream stands alongside Nevermind and Superunknown as one of the decade's finest (and most influential) rock albums. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

Has X-Men ‘97 lost its Mojo? A disjointed episode this week, one of two halves. One an inter-dimensional romp & the other an exploration of shared trauma. This week we also X-Pand our roster by adding Tonya Todd to the team. Join us as we discuss dial up modems, sleazy studio execs & “well built” men… Head over to our Guest Goddess’ website to see all the X-Citing things Tonya is up to… https://www.mstonyatodd.com/ Check out our previous collaboration on Comics In Motion when we covered She-Hulk on She-Hulk: Podcast At Large! https://tinyurl.com/235426kw For more on the Storm/Forge relationship and their connection to The Adversary check out the original Lifedeath & The Fall Of The Mutants X-Men: Lifedeath (Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011)) https://amzn.eu/d/033ZFZR X-Men Milestones: Fall Of The Mutants https://amzn.eu/d/0O6ejEk Who in the 8-bit video games are Mojo & Sprial? Read the original Longshot mini series to find out! X-Men: Longshot (Longshot (1985-1986)) https://amzn.eu/d/ihodlq1 For more on Jubilee’s Abscissa variant Wolverine: Weapon X Unbound (Wolverine (1988-2003)) https://amzn.eu/d/7batTdP The two other comics we mentioned were Operation: Zero Tolerance & Asgardian Wars… X-Men Milestones: Operation Zero Tolerance https://amzn.eu/d/iZ9hEv1 X-Men: The Asgardian Wars HC https://amzn.eu/d/2zIltWI --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message