Danger Room #203: The Gift: Part II

X-Men and Alpha Flight 2X-Men and Alpha Flight #2 from January 1986 titled “The Gift: Part II”.

Featured are Cyclops, Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, Professor X, Rachel Summers, Lockheed, Madelyne Pryor, Shaman, Sasquatch, Aurora, Snowbird, Puck, Northstar, Talisman, Heather Hudson, Master Builder, Earth-Mover, Lord of the Plants, Cornucopia, Brawler, Beastmaster, Pathfinder, Lore Lord, Loki, and a few Snow Giants.

Also included in this episode is commentary on Marvel Team-Up 149 and 150.

Sound Clips in Show #203
Sons and Daughters – This Gift
Henry Mancini – The Greatest Gift

Logan's Big Bed Head Squish! I missed you, buddy

Danger Room #201: The Adventures of Lockheed the Space Dragon and His Pet Girl Kitty

X-Men Annual 8X-Men Annual #8 from September 1984 titled “The Adventures of Lockheed the Space Dragon and His Pet Girl Kitty”.

Featured are Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, Professor X, Lockheed, Rachel Summers, Illyana Rasputin, Mirage, Sunspot, Wolfsbane, Cannonball, Magma, Warlock, Lilandra, Amanda Sefton, Stevie Hunter, the White Queen, and the Black King.

Also included in this episode is commentary on New Mutants #27.

Sound Clips in Show #201
The Dixie Chicks – Godspeed
Steely Dan – Time Out of Mind

This is a delicious sub! What's going on here? Sci-fi Storm Gross. Interspecies creepy.

Danger Room #199: Fun ‘n’ Games!

The Uncanny X-Men 192The Uncanny X-Men #192 from April 1985 titled “Fun ‘n’ Games!”

Featured are Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, Professor X, Rachel Summers, Illyana Rasputin, Lockheed, and Magus.

Also included in this episode is commentary on Alpha Flight #21, Captain Britain #4, Defenders #142, and Rom #65.

Sound Clips in Show #199
The Connells – Fun and Games
Clip from Barney’s Fun & Games

Oh, Nightcrawler. Magus I totally could've beat you guys!

X-Men #94: Video Review and Commentary

X-Men 94One from the archives!

Adam and Jeremy read and comment on X-Men #94 from August 1975 titled “The Doomsmith Scenario!” This issue features Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Angel, Havok, Lorna Dane, Wolverine, Thunderbird, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Sunfire, Banshee, Storm, Professor X, Beast, Count Nefaria, Gort, Dragonfly, Cat-Man, Croaker, and Bird-Man.

Danger Room #198: Raiders of the Lost Temple!

The Uncanny X-Men 191Adam and Jeremy read and comment on The Uncanny X-Men #191 from March 1985 titled “Raiders of the Lost Temple!” This issue features Storm, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Professor X, Rachel Summers, Illyana Rasputin, Rahne, Dani Moonstar, Cannonball, Sunspot, Magma, Warlock, Captain America, Wasp, Starfox, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, Dr Strange, Arilynn Williams, Jaime Rodriguez, Caliban, Callisto, Sunder, Selene, Kulan Gath, and Nimrod.

Kulan Gath, ya'll Effective Nightcrawler Nimrod Emerges

Also included in this episode is commentary on Alpha Flight #20, Captain Britain #3, Dazzler #36, Defenders #141, and Rom #64.

Sound Clips in Show #198
John Williams – Slave Children’s Crusade [8-bit nes]
John Williams – Raiders March [8-bit nes]

Danger Room #196: Two Girls out to have Fun!

The Uncanny X-Men 189The Uncanny X-Men #189 from January 1985 titled “Two Girls out to have Fun!”

Featuring Storm, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Professor X, Rachel Summers, Illyana Rasputin, Lockheed, Magma, Jaime Rodriguez, Tessa, Sebastian Shaw, and Selene.

Also included in this episode is commentary on Alpha Flight #18, Captain Britain #1, Dazzler #35, Defenders #139, New Mutants #24, and Rom #62.

Sound Clips in Show #196
Donna Lynn – I’d Much Rather Be With the Girls
Janet Jackson – Fast Girls [7-inch]

Rachel the Hound Two girls out to have fun The new black queen? The professor's new aerobics outfit

Danger Room #194: Lies, Terror, and Death

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine 1Kitty Pryde and Wolverine 2Kitty Pryde and Wolverine 3Adam and Jeremy read and comment on Kitty Pryde and Wolverine #1 – 3 from November 1984 to January 1985. Titles include “Lies”, “Terror”, and “Death”.

These issues feature Wolverine, Kitty Pryde, Carmen Pryde, Yukio, Shigematsu, Shumai, and Ogun.

Theme Music:
Lazlo Hollyfeld – Buffaloallamericacity

Half shirt Like the cover! No way!

Danger Room #192: Wraithkill!

The Uncanny X-Men 187Adam and Jeremy read and comment on The Uncanny X-Men #187 from November 1984 titled “Wraithkill!” This issue features Storm, Rogue, Colossus, Forge, Naze, Dire Wraiths, Daemonic Hellhounds, and Shadowbeings.

Forge owns this door Impossible Kick Silhouette Hokakey!! Uhhh? Does this remind you of Star Wars? Rom and Starshine

Also included in this episode is commentary on Alpha Flight #16, Defenders #137, New Mutants Annual #1, New Mutants #22, Rom Annual #3, and Power Man and Iron Fist #110.

Sound Clips in Show #192
Roberta Flack – Killing Me Softly With His Song

Danger Room #190: Public Enemy!

The Uncanny X-Men 185The Uncanny X-Men #185 from September 1984 titled “Public Enemy!”

Featured are Cyclops, Storm, Rogue, Professor X, Rachel Summers, Forge, Madelyne Pryor, Valerie Cooper, Henry Gyrich, Mystique, Destiny, and Dire Wraiths.

Also included in this episode is commentary on Alpha Flight #14, Defenders #135, Marvel Fanfare #40, and New Mutants #20.

Sound Clips in Show #190
Public Enemy – Don’t Believe The Hype

Scott backhands the phone. Drunken Wobblies. Arrgh!

Danger Room #188: He’ll Never Make Me Cry

The Uncanny X-Men 183Adam and Jeremy read and comment on The Uncanny X-Men #183 from July 1984 titled “He’ll Never Make Me Cry”. This issue features Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, Professor X, Illyana Rasputin, Lockheed, Valerie Cooper, Mystique, Juggernaut, and Selene.

Poignant Panels Wolverine's Smell-o-vision Whammo!

Also included in this episode is commentary on Alpha Flight #12, Defenders #133, and New Mutants #18.

Sound Clips in Show #188
Carole King – Crying in the Rain
Melissa Manchester – Don’t Cry Out Loud

Danger Room #186: Madness

The Uncanny X-Men 182Adam and Jeremy read and comment on The Uncanny X-Men #182 from June 1984 titled “Madness”. This issue features Rogue, Michael Rossi, Nick Fury, La Contessa Valentina Allegro de Fontaine, Sebastian Shaw, Tessa, and Emma Frost.

Rogue Confusion Flashback! Rossi strikes out

Also included in this episode is commentary on Alpha Flight #11, Dazzler #32, and Defenders #132.

Sound Clips in Show #186
Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young – Sea of Madness [live]
Muse – Madness

Danger Room #184: Death to the Beyonder!

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars 10Adam and Jeremy read and comment on Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #9 – 12 from January to April 1985. Titles include “Assualt on Galactus!”, “Death to the Beyonder!”, “…And Dust to Dust!”, and “…Nothing to Fear…” These issues feature Cyclops, Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Professor X, Lockheed, Mr Fantastic, Human Torch, Thing, Hulk, Spider-Man, Wasp, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Captain Marvel, She-Hulk, Hawkeye, Spider-Woman, Zsaji, Magneto, Galactus, Enchantress, Ultron, Absorbing Man, Wrecker, Thunderball, Piledriver, Bulldozer, Kang, Lizard, Molecule Man, Dr Octopus, Dr Doom, Titania, Volcana, Klaw, and The Beyonder.

Spider-shorts! Slices of Klaw Big Doom

Sound Clips in Show #184
Clip from The Tick: The Animated Series
Illus ft. Paul Dateh – R.I.F.

 

Danger Room #182: The War Begins

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars 1Adam and Jeremy read and comment on Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1 – 4 from May to August 1984. Titles include “The War Begins”, “Prisoners of War!”, “Tempest Without, Crisis Within!”, and “Situation: Hopeless!” These issues feature Cyclops, Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Professor X, Lockheed, Mr Fantastic, Human Torch, Thing, Hulk, Spider-Man, Wasp, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Captain Marvel, She-Hulk, Hawkeye, Zsaji, Magneto, Galactus, Enchantress, Ultron, Absorbing Man, Wrecker, Thunderball, Piledriver, Bulldozer, Kang, Lizard, Molecule Man, Dr Octopus, Dr Doom, Titania, Volcana, and The Beyonder.

The Beyonder Traveling in Style Chillin'

Sound Clips in Show #182
Said the Whale – The Banks of the English Bay
Marvel Secret Wars Doom Roller & Turbo Cycle Toy Commercial

Danger Room #180: Darkchild

Storm and Illyana Magik 4Storm and Illyana Magik 3Adam and Jeremy read and comment on Storm and Illyana: Magik #3 and 4 from February to March 1984. Titles include “Soulquest” and “Darkchild”. These issues feature Illyana Rasputin, Wolverine, Storm, Colossus, Kitty (Cat) Pryde, Cannonball, Sunspot, Mirage, Wolfsbane, S’ym, and Belasco.

Kitty (Cat) Pryde Storm's Pirate Look Storm's Bondage Look Zombie X-Men

Also included in this episode is commentary on New Mutants #14.

Sound Clips in Show #180
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Soul Typecast
The Lovin’ Spoonful – Do You Believe in Magic?
The Kills – Last Day of Magic

Danger Room #178: First Encounter

The X-Men and the Micronauts 1Adam and Jeremy read and comment on The X-Men and the Micronauts #1 – 4 from January to April 1984. Titles include “First Encounter”, “Into the Abyss!”, “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Gory!”, and “Doppelganger!” These issues feature Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, Professor X, Illyana Rasputin, Lockheed, Sunspot, Cannonball, Wolfsbane, Spellbinder, Magma, Huntarr, Acroyear, Bug, Fireflyte, Commander Rann, Marionette, Bioship, Baron Karza, and the Entity.

These guys... Remember me? Wolvie's new hat

Sound Clips in Show #178
Micronauts Toy Commercials
Clip from Robot Chicken