X-Men Unraveled
X-Men Unraveled
Noelle Reed
Ever tried getting started with the X-Men comics and immediately getting lost in over 50 years of publications? This podcast is for you! Your host, Noelle, dives into the X-Men universe and follows the comics chronologically to explain the history of everyone's favorite mutants.
The Death of Professor X?
Today's episode covers three issues, where the team faces two villains, Frankenstein's Monster and another resident of Subterranea. But the big event comes in the last issue, titled "The Death of Professor X"Issues Covered: Uncanny X-Men #40-42 For images from today's issues, follow the podcast IG @xmenunraveled
Feb 9
23 min
The Saga of Factor Three
Finally, the X-Men are able to confront the mysterious organization Factor Three, that has tormented them for several issues now. We finally learn who is behind the group and what their ultimate aim is. And the X-Men get some fancy new outfits!Issues covered: Uncanny X-Men #37-39Follow the podcast on IG @xmenunraveled to see images from the issues covered in the episode
Jan 18
28 min
The Gang Bullies Spider-Man (and tries to go on welfare)
The X-Men's efforts to rescue Professor X from Factor Three get held up again as obstacles keep popping up and stopping them from making progress. In today's issues they reconnect with Banshee, face off with Spider-Man, and have money troubles. They also come across a new villain with daddy issues. It's top-tier, classic comic silliness. Issues Covered: Uncanny X-Men #35-36Follow the podcast on Instagram @xmenunraveled
Dec 29, 2025
22 min
Mole Man and Tyrannus
Rather than rescuing Professor Xavier, who has been captured by Factor Three, the X-Men have to make a detour to Subterranea. The underground world is home to two villains, Mole Man and Tyrannus. Today's episodes cover their backstories before diving into the villains' conflict with the X-Men in Uncanny X-Men #34.Issues covered: Incredible Hulk #5, Fantastic Four #1, Tales to Astonish #80-81, Uncanny X-Men #34
Dec 3, 2025
31 min
Into the Crimson Cosmos!
Juggernaut is back! Or, more accurately, has been here all along. Xavier is up to some shady business and his step-brother once again threatens the X-Men's lives. Oh, and Factor Three is involved somehow setting events in motion for a long-awaited showdown. Issues covered: Uncanny X-Men #32-33Follow the podcast Instagram @xmenunraveled to see pictures from today's issues
Oct 2, 2025
24 min
Cobalt Man: Head Injuries Are No Joke
Today the X-Men meet Cobalt Man! They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and that rings true for Cobalt Man. His real name is Ralph Roberts, brother of Jean's college beau Ted Roberts. Listen to hear how Ralph causes all kinds of problems for himself, starting with a pole vaulting incident.Issues covered: Uncanny X-Men #31Follow the podcast on Instagram @xmenunraveled
Sep 18, 2025
19 min
"The Warlock Wakes"
Today's episode covers Uncanny X-Men #30, where the team has the misfortune to meet a villain known as the Warlock. He's got ties to ancient Egypt, King Arthur, and Thor. And he's a real creep about Jean.Issues covered: Journey into Mystery #96, Uncanny X-Men #30Follow the podcast on Instagram @xmenunraveled
Sep 4, 2025
27 min
Logan: Shadow Society
Today's episode covers the events in the one-shot Logan: Shadow Society. Logan finds himself caught up in government conspiracies and the plots of a couple evil mutants. Returning to the action is Carol Danvers, who accidentally gets caught up in the "Mutant Agenda."Follow the podcast on IG for pics from the issue and updates @xmenunraveled
Aug 20, 2025
18 min
Logan: Secret Agent
The podcast is back and we're tracking down Wolverine! Logan has joined a Canadian intelligence agency and joins a few famous Marvel characters on dangerous assignments. For updates and pictures from the comics from today's episode, follow the podcast on Instagram @xmenunraveled
Aug 6, 2025
25 min
The Super-Adaptoid (it's not a robot)
Today we meet the Super-Adaptoid, a villain that makes its way from the pages of Avengers stories to face off with the X-Men. We also come to the resolution of the Mimic's time with the team (finally!) Issues Covered: Tales of Suspense #82-84, Uncanny X-Men #29
Jul 15, 2024
20 min
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