Summary

In this episode we kick off our X-Men Let's Read with a discussion of Old Man Logan by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven. We cover the comic’s alternate-future setting, major plot points, and the creative choices that shape its tone and pacing. Like all Let's Read episodes, the conversation is split into The Good and The Bad but we also discuss our favorite and least favorite characters (like we did with The Boys). New for this Let's Read series - we also rate out of 5 stars at the end to compare to GoodReads scores and each other.

Resources

• Old Man Logan by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven on Amazon
• Marvel Unlimited official streaming comics service
• Old Man Logan Reading Order from How To Love Comics
• GoodReads Best of the X-Men list
• Old Man Logan story summary on Marvel Fandom wiki

Summary

In this episode we reveal the results of the Let's Read X-Men poll. Our discord and IG/Tiktok followers voted our top 6 and we'll be reading them monthly until the end of 2026!

Here's the list we started with:

• Dark Phoenix Saga
• Days of Future Past
• Astonishing X-Men vol 1
• God Loves Man Kills
• Mutant Massacre
• Wolverine: Weapon X
• X-tinction Agenda
• X-cutioner’s Song
• House of X/Power of X
• Wolverine: Origins
• Old Man Logan
• X-Men: Mutant Genesis
• The Phalanx Covenant
• Legion Quest

Resources

• Best of the X-Men on Goodreads
• Marvel Comics
• X-Men Fandom Wiki
• Magneto's Sexual Past
• Read/Buy X-Men Comics On Global Comix

Summary:

Join us for an honest discussion about the film’s high and low points, as well as a little trivia. We talk about the overuse of CGI, the absence of lightsabers, and the strange shift in tone that makes this feel more like a TV show stretched into a movie. We touch on Easter eggs hidden in the arena battle, insights into the visual style choices, and why the film's low stakes could actually be a good thing.

Are there glimmers of hope on the horizon with upcoming projects like Starfighter, or is Star Wars cooked? We discuss the shift in audience expectations and the challenge of balancing nostalgia with fresh content.

Things to check out:

1. Official Star Wars Website

StarWars.com - Explore official news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content.

1. IMAX Theaters

IMAX.com - Find out more about the IMAX experience and locate theaters near you.

1. Disney+ Streaming Service

DisneyPlus.com - Stream Star Wars movies and series, including exclusive content.

1. Star Wars Fan Community

TheForce.net - Join discussions and connect with other Star Wars fans.

1. Visual Effects Society

VisualEffectsSociety.com - Learn about the art and science of visual effects in film.

1. Star Wars Easter Eggs

ScreenRant.com - Discover hidden Easter eggs and references in the latest film.