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The Reason Why I Dropped Uncanny X-Men All Those Years Ago

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For years I have mentioned that I was a huge Uncanny X-men fan/collector until they pissed me off with two issues that teased something that wouldn’t happen. I thought they both had “The Final Fate of An X-Man” on the title, but only one did.

Uncanny X-men 247 and 248

Uncanny X-men 247 and 248

Any way, I was pissed with issue 247 because it was so obviously written for her to come back one day and 248 felt such a bait and switch that I didn’t come back for issue 249. It felt like they were playing me for a fool (Not everyone just me in particular) and I was done. The never-ending subplots of Chris Claremont’s X-storytelling didn’t help either. Going forward I may have picked up an issue or two, but I didn’t get them regularly/add them to my pull list until Uncanny X-men 500, and that only lasted a couple of months before I got laid off and had to stop collecting altogether.

When I started collecting again, I stayed away from the X-Men because that whole corner of the Marvel universe just seems confusing and angry. It wasn’t until Marvel NOW! started up with All-New X-men and Uncanny X-Men that I have decided to bring them back to my list. Since modern day covers no longer tell you what to expect inside the books, I don’t think I will get turned away due to shenanigans like in the old days.

Have you ever been so turned off by the cover shenanigans of a comic series that it caused you to drop it? Let me know.

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Loikamania 132: Chris Burnham

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This week, Pat welcomes illustrator Chris Burnham to the show. We talk about his beginnings in the business, how he broke in, and his eventual collaborations with writers like Joe Casey and Grant Morrison. We also go through some process, the development of his art styles and so much more. Plus, he answers some listener questions!

Music by The Revengineers and The Mars Volta! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Chris Burnham and Nathan Fairbairn!

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Loikamania 131: Kelly Sue DeConnick

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This week, I catch up with writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and discuss her many projects. We talk about what’s in store for Captain Marvel as she’s grounded. We get into what makes Ghost tick. We discuss the real star of Avengers Assemble, and get a tease for Enemy Within. Plus, an update on Pretty Deadly, and so much more!

Music by The Revengineers and Thee Michelle Gun Elephant! Cover design by Chris Maze, photo by Ed Peterson!

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Loikamania 130: Robbi Rodriguez

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This week, Pat welcomes artist Robbi Rodriguez back to the show! We talk about his Frankie Get Your Gun webcomic, and discuss his upcoming Vertigo series Collider with writer Simon Oliver. We also talk about his other projects like Maintenance and Hazed, and of course, we squeeze in some pro-wrestling talk in there as well! Another fun show, so check it out!

Music by The Revengineers and Married With Sea Monsters! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Robbi Rodriguez!

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