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Jason and Rosie are back with the big trailers and chatter you might have missed at San Diego Comic Con that DIDN’T involve Dr. Doom! Plus, they recap season four of The Boys and give their reactions. How does this season compare to previous seasons? Why is Homelander so nerfed? Where does the show go from here? How could the Deep do that??

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Step right up, ladies and gentlemen of Westeros, and see if you have what it takes to be a legendary Dragon rider! Sure, the last guy who tried it wound up a little crispy, but surely you’ll have better luck!

Jason and Rosie return to the seashore, with Rhaenyra and Syraxes confronting Seasmoke and his new rider, Addam. But while we’re excited to get more dragons, not everyone is as excited to see a new face. Plus, we’ve got Young Lord Oscar making a name for himself, Alicent enters her cottage core era, and of course, a whole group of potential new dragon riders!

With only one episode to go, we check in on our Team Black vs Team Green scorecard. Does Team Black have what it takes to pull off a stunning come from behind victory?

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(The first 10 minutes of this episode are a spoiler-free discussion of the Deadpool & Wolverine movie, and then it’s time for the massive spoilers! You’ve been warned!)

It’s Deadpool and Wolverine time! The jokes! The cameos! The uninhibited violence! Jason and Rosie are here to talk through it all. What worked? What didn’t? How does this change things going forward?

Then Jason and Rosie bring in our very own Secret Avengers team, with Joelle, Aaron, Abu, and Carmen chiming in with some of their reactions to the Red Carpet, yellow costume, and everything in between!

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Before he was a star of the big screen, Deadpool made a name for himself in the pages of Marvel comics! We’re joined by current Deadpool writer and best friend of the show, Cody Ziglar! Cody, who’s also written for the Spider-Punk miniseries and TV’s Rick & Morty, Futurama, and She-Hulk, joins us to go through his first memories of Deadpool, what it’s like to write Deadpool, and much more!

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What did you expect, yellow spandex? You can’t prepare for a Wolverine movie without the X-Men, so Jason and Rosie are diving claws first into all 7 X-Men movies and all 3 Wolverine movies! From the highs of Logan and Days of Future Past to the lows of X-Men Apocalypse, we’ve got a lightning quick recap of each movie and then they each rank their five favorites! Spoiler warning: X-Men the Last Stand is not #1 on either of their lists.

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Jason and Rosie chat with Aaron Stanford, who portrayed Pyro in X-2 and will be reprising the role in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine! They discuss the challenges of building an acting career, keeping your cool when working with legends like Sigourney Weaver, and what aspects of Pyro he’ll be bringing back to the screen a decade later.

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Time to make chimi-f*#kin-changas! Jason and Rosie revisit the long and tumultuous history of Ryan Reynold’s decade-long journey in bringing the Merc with a Mouth to the silver screen. They cover the film’s many years languishing in development hell, the leaks that helped convince the studio to greenlight the film, and the unprecedented success of the film despite its R-rating.

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Jason and Rosie team up with writer, host, and comics fanatic Preeti Chhibber to share their favorite Deadpool and Wolverine crossovers!

Preeti’s Favorites:

• Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender
• Deadpool by Daniel Way
• Wolverine Annual #1 (1999)

Jason’s Favorites:

• X-Force/Cable: Messiah War
• Deadpool vs Old Man Logan (2017)
• Deadpool Team Up #288 with Bessie the Hellcow

Rosie’s Favorites:

• Daniel Way's Deadpool (Steve Dillon / Paco Medina on art)
• Wolverine Annual (1999) #1 by Marc Andreyko and Walter McDaniel.
• Wolverine #88 by Larry Hama, Adam Kubert, and Fabio Laguna
• Spider-Man/Deadpool by Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness

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Oh my, how the tables have turned. If you’re a major character in House of the Dragon, you probably had a monumental shift in at least one relationship in this episode. Maybe you went from pulling the strings to having your son kick you to the curb? Or maybe your brother, who you were so happy to see, twists the knife to remind you that the kid you didn’t raise is doing great and is super hot? Or maybe you went from trying to advise your petulant son against being too involved to missing the days of his rule because turns out his brother is even worse? And that’s just Alicent!

Jason and Rosie are here to break down all the baby dragons, the wild dragons, the dragons who shall not be tamed (or maybe?), and of course, whatever the hell is going on with Daemon and Alice Rivers! Plus, we revisit our scorecard and ask whether or not Team Green is going to find a way to hold onto this lead in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned all week for our Deadpool & Wolverine coverage! A brand new episode every day highlighting the film and comics backgrounds and backstories of the stars of Marvel's upcoming summer blockbuster.

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Rosie travels all the way to Tornado Country (aka Universal Studios) to preview Twisters with a round robin interview featuring cast members Katy O’Brien (Love Lies Bleeding), Brandon Perea (Nope), and Sasha Lane (Hellboy).  Twisters is out now in theaters.

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Stay tuned next week for Deadpool & Wolverine week! A brand new episode every single day highlighting the film and comics backgrounds and backstories of the stars of Marvel's upcoming summer blockbuster.

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We’re heading back to Brendok for the conclusion (?) to the story of Mae, Osha, Sol, and Qimir! Jason and Rosie recap the finale of Acolyte Season 1 with the inclusion of a few new faces (and backs of heads) and new paths for some of our main characters.

But wait, who’s that creeping out from behind the cave? It’s our X-Ray Vision Jedi Council! Jason and Rosie bring in producers Joelle, Aaaron, and Abu to dig into the highs, the lows, the moments that made us gasp, and where The Acolyte left us wanting more. Then, the crew ranks the live action Star Wars shows.

Stay tuned next week for Deadpool & Wolverine week! A brand new episode every single day highlighting the film and comics backgrounds and backstories of the stars of Marvel's upcoming summer blockbuster.

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Welcome to the aftermath of the Battle of Rook’s Rest! Aegon looks extra crispy, Aemond is in the driver's seat, and town folk in King’s Landing are starving – they can’t survive off moldy oranges and a dragon’s head. Daemon is still being Harrenhalled big time. Find out what Jason & Rosie have to say about it all, plus we have a weekly check-in with the scorecard. Who’s in the lead? Team Green or Team Black? Listen to find out!

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Oh boy! Jason and Rosie are back on Brendok to find out the truth of what went down between the Jedi and the coven of witches in the penultimate episode of The Acolyte season one. Things get messy and questionable as we learn the truth behind Sol’s actions and the mistakes of the Jedi. Plus, how is the show going to tie up so many loose ends in just one more episode? We’ve got some predictions.

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Saddle up your dragon and join us for the Battle of Rook’s Rest! Jason and Rosie are back to explore the battle plans of two similarly fractured war councils. And boy oh boy do we get a lot of dragon action this week! While the Greens and the Blacks might be struggling with familial unrest, we’re united on one front: we still don’t like Criston Cole! Jason and Rosie catch up on the spooky happenings at Harrenhal, and why you should never take a drink from a witch. And in the backmatter we check-in with the scorecard and hear a hot take from Jason!

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We jump right back into the aftermath of the confrontation between the Jedi and the Stranger! Jason and Rosie are here to recap all the important moments, like when Qimir went swimming! So reset your droids to factory settings and buckle up (we know you get nauseous when you travel through hyperspace), as we prepare to FINALLY learn what really happened on Brendok. And in Who’s Who, Jason and Rosie reveal their favorite Sith and weird lightsabers!

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Isn’t it nice being back in the Riverlands? Jason and Rosie take a break from all the warfa…oh wait, never mind war is everywhere! This episode has it all; windmills surrounded by dead bodies, leaky castles, and wide open fields that provide absolutely NO cover from dragons! And maybe all this bad real estate is why so many characters are on the move this episode, including the reunion of two of our most important characters. And for our omnibus, Jason breaks down some of the most interesting characters to serve as Hand of the King.

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Lisan al Gaib! Jason and Rosie revisit the biggest movie of the year (so far), Dune: Part Two! So crack open a cold can of worm juice and do your best impression of the Voice as they recap and react to the second installment in Denis Villeneuve’s epic series.

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The mask is off and the lightsabers (and biceps) are out! Jason and Rosie explore the newest DC Comics TV news, from the newly announced Lanterns to the fast approaching Batman: Caped Crusader. Then, it’s time to breakdown the Acolyte Episode 5. We finally get to say hello to the face behind the mask, but we also say goodbye to some of our favorites. They recap the episode from top to bottom and then explore what questions Osha and company are left with in the aftermath. Then, Jason and Rosie are joined by our very own Elden Ring Correspondent, Aaron Kaufman, for a breakdown of the new DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.

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Jump right into the chaos of House of the Dragon, Episode 2! The Red Keep is in shambles, but Jason and Rosie are here to talk us through it. Whether you're looking for answers on which [redacted] [redacted] or whether Green or Black is winning the ongoing war, we're here to break it all down with the dedication of Alicent doing weird kinky stuff with Criston Cole when he should be protecting the crown! 

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Who’s behind the mask? Jason and Rosie look ahead at all of the exciting summer TV ahead, from the fourth season of Umbrella Academy to the Sauron-focused second season of The Rings of Power. Then they break down the fourth episode of The Acolyte and speculate who the “zipper-face Sith” could be.

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Feed some sheep to your dragons, load up the scorpions, and line up for pony rides, it’s finally here! Jason and Rosie jump into the fully packed first episode of Season 2 of House of the Dragon. From recapping everything that happened from Winterfell to King’s Landing to excavating all the Easter eggs from that brand new opening, like Criston Cole in Alicent's bed we've got all your needs covered! 

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With the power of two hosts, Jason and Rosie break down the controversial third episode of The Acolyte. They explore the gray morality of both the Witch Coven and Jedi, and theorize what actually went down on Brendok. Then they revisit the first three seasons of The Boys and Gen V in preparation for the new season.

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A civil war is brewing! Jason and Rosie revisit the first season of House of the Dragon and discuss their expectations for season two. Then they chat with House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal about what to expect in the upcoming season.

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A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away Jason and Rosie watched the first episodes of the new Disney+ series The Acolyte and this time round they're digging into two epic recaps. From whether the Jedi are cops to who's behind that terrifying new mask they're here to answer all your burning questions and highlight your best theories! 

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Fire up your consoles, it’s time for a Video Game Mega Episode! Jason and Rosie explore some of the big stories in video games, from new launches like Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Star Wars Hunters, a curious purchase from Nintendo, and the very first Legend of Zelda Lego Set! Then we take a little break from video games to go touch grass and break down the absolutely bonkers trailer for Venom: The Last Dance!

Jason and Rosie share their go-to kinds of video games, some of their favorite games of the last year, and revisit some old flames in Stardew Valley. Plus discussions on video game economics and which of their consoles get the most use!

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While X-Ray Vision was on hiatus many listeners reached out dying to hear our takes on all the things we missed, as always we're here to make those dreams come true with a special episode about the MCU limited series Echo! Yep, Jason and Rosie dive deep into the Daredevil-connected series with killer action and vital cameos. From Kingpin and Daredevil to a showdown at a Pow Wow, we're digging into it all right here! 

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It's time for another Time Capsule where Jason and Rosie revisit something they missed while on hiatus. This time they're heading into the cosmos to talk about the actually very charming and fun MCU entry The Marvels. They'll be digging deep into the film, Easter eggs, that wild post-credits scene, and how much they love Kamala Khan! 

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Start your engines!! It's time for Jason and Rosie to jump into their war rigs and head into the Wasteland to talk Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. From the strange production journey of making the film, to the troubled behind the scenes story of its predecessor Fury Road, all the way to our thoughts on the newest entry into George Miller's wild franchise, we're taking it all on in this week's wild adventure of an episode. 

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Let them fight! In this Time Capsule episode Jason and Rosie dive deep into Hollow Earth to discuss all things Godzilla!

Seeing as it's Godzilla's 70th Anniversary, it's no surprise that our favorite kaiju has had a huge year. In this episode we explore everything from the recent Godzilla movie news, Godzilla in upcoming video games, Godzilla in all the TV and movies we missed on hiatus, and Rosie’s upcoming graphic novel, Godzilla: Monster Island Summer Camp! 

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Jason and Rosie emerge from the vault to explore the world of Fallout on Amazon Prime Video. 

Starting with an adventure into the world of cinematic news in Previously On, the pair explore new trailers for Rings of Power, news about Three Body Problem, and more.

And in that Airlock they're heading out of the vault and into a radical recap and discussion of Fallout on Prime Video. Spoiler alert, they're big fans!

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While X-Ray Vision was on hiatus many listeners reached out dying to hear our takes on all the things we missed, as always we're here to make those dreams come true with a special episode about none other than the Mother of Spiders herself Madame Web! 

Yes, to celebrate the release of Madame Web on Netflix we have a special spider-episode for you breaking down this wild cinematic experience that all began in the Amazon, with my mother, when she was studying spiders, before she died.

So take a chance on Madame Web then listen to this bonus episode!

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It's finally arrived, like an asteroid flung through the sky by Magneto, X-Ray Vision is here with special guest x-pert Marvel and DC writer Stephanie Williams  to chat about the X-Men '97 Season Finale! 

In the Previously On Jason and Rosie catch up with all that good X-Men and Marvel news including new release dates and new comics series. Then we're stepping into the Airlock to break down that wild finale with Stephanie Williams, answering all your burning x-questions and chatting our favorite cameos.

In the Omnibus, Rosie recommends five must read comics after finishing X-Men '97 which you can read more about in the show notes. And finally in the Who's Who's we're talking the weirdest and worst X-Men antagonists! 

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Comics to read after X-Men '97:

• Giant Size X-Men (1975) 
• From the Ashes (1981)
• Inferno (1989)
• Fatal Attractions (1993)
• E is For Extinction (2001)

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Holy Kryptonian, Hottie! In this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason and Rosie catch up on all the DC trailers and news they've missed in a supersized Previously On, including Joker: Folie a Deux - will it be the new Cats? - Frank Grillo joining Peacemaker - how's he stay looking so young?- and that meme-making Superman costume reveal! 

Then, we step into the airlock with hot Superman expert and My Adventures With Superman co-showrunner Josie Campbell to discuss her career in animation and her upcoming tie-in comic, also called My Adventures with Superman.

In Back Matter, we're digging into the live-action vs. animated superhero movie debate, especially when it comes to the DCAU!

Then we'll be hyping some of the weirdest DC characters out there in Who's Who!

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In the second of a Star Wars double header, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight have returned to catch up on all the stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away.

In Previously On, we're diving into both the Acolyte trailers to talk the Dark Side, the Light, and whether or not we'll see some famous Sith in the new Star Wars series. 

Then we're jumping into the Time Capsule to chat about Ahsoka and our feelings on the return of Anakin, Ezra, the mastery of Ray Stevenson (RIP) as Baylan Skoll, and how the series might impact upcoming Star Wars feature films! 

So strap in and enjoy a breezy and brief Star Wars episode!

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X-Ray Vision is back! Ye,  in the first of a Star Wars double header, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight have returned to catch up on all the stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away.

We're starting with a lil Coffee Chat catching up about the X-Men, in Previously On, we're celebrating Star Wars Day with all the May 4th news, updates on Star Wars Hunters, and the upcoming Rey spin-off film. 

In the Airlock, Jason has delved into the Imperial Archives for an epic Bad Batch recap filled with Easter eggs, lore, and more. 

And in Back Matter, Rosie explains the mysterious origins and legacy of the Star Wars Expanded Universe! 

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X-Ray Vision is back! Yes, like Palpatine, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight have returned to talk about all things X-Men at their new home, iHeartMedia!

In the Previously On, we dig into that Deadpool & Wolverine trailer from Rob Liefeld's feet — no, really — to the array of Fox mutants we spotted in the trailer and whether or not this will be the film that saves the MCU. 

In the Airlock, bestselling writer and horror comics legend James Tynion joins us to celebrate Free Comic Book Day, talk about his illustrious career and upcoming sequel to his award-winning DC Comics mind melder, The Nice House by the Lake. 

In a new segment called Back Matter, we explain the joys of Free Comic Book Day and check in on the students at Xavier's Academy for Gifted — and messy — Youngsters. 

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If you want to join Den of Geek at the X-Files Anniversary Event and documentary screening in LA in NYC you can grab tickets here.

And the David Leitch stunt extravaganza, The Fall Guy hits theaters on May 3rd!

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X-Ray Vision has returned! Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight are back together to talk about all things pop culture across TV, movies, comics, video games, and more! Every Tuesday and Thursday, Jason and Rosie will dive deeeeeep into the latest news, break down current hits,  nerd out about upcoming releases, and introduce you to some underseen gems. They'll also be joined by industry professionals who help craft the stories we love, from your fave TV writers to actors you love and the comics creators on your pull list.

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X-Ray Vision is back (again) baby! Yes, after their shocking return to your feeds to talk X-Men '97, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight are treating you to one more special preview episode about that unbelievable 5th episode of X-Men '97 at their new home, iHeartPodcasts before returning twice weekly on May 2!

We heard your cries through Cerebro and came back to break down the absolutely wild goings on in X-Men '97 Episode 5 "Remember It". So if you're wondering if [redacted] is actually [redacted] and want to hear more about Scott's shenanigans and Gambit's epic... well, gambit, we've got you covered! 

PSA: This is a very special episode!! We won't be weekly until May 2 when we'll be back with two episodes every single week! So take your time to mourn your fave X-Man, make sure to hit subscribe, let us know what you wanna hear when we return, and spread the word that XRV is back babyyyy!!!!

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X-Ray Vision is back baby! Yes, after far too long Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight are back together to talk about all things X-Men at their new home, iHeartPodcasts!

In the Previously On, Jason and Rosie dive into Julia Garner's Silver Surfer casting and a big win for Bob Iger at the Disney shareholders meeting before getting to the real reason we're all here: X-MEN 97!!! Digging deeeep into the first four episodes, Rosie and Jason break their hiatus to nerd out about the incredible return of the fan-fave series, the comics that inspired it, and their favorite weird deep-cut mutants!

PSA: This is a very special episode!! We won't be back weekly until May, but until then, enjoy all our X-Men thoughts, make sure to hit subscribe, let us know what you wanna hear when we return, and spread the word that XRV is back babyyyy!!!!

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight open the mailbag! In the Airlock (1:10) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into your questions, including what fandom they want to explore, consuming content during the strikes, superpower reveals, how watching affects mood, Saw Patrol, and more. Then in Nerd Out (55:45) friend of the pod, and co-host of Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod), Haitch pitches Warrior.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight rom-com with Clark Kent and Lois Lane! In Previously On (1:37), they discuss a new superhero movie-making satire ordered by struck company HBO plus renewed speculation about a Disney sale to Apple. In the Airlock (7:32) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into Adult Swim’s My Adventures with Superman. In Hive Mind (28:20), X-Ray is thrilled to welcome Sarah Kuhn and Arielle Jovellanos, writer and artist behind DC’s “Girl Taking Over: A Lois Lane Story.” And in Nerd Out (1:01:46) a listener pitches Nimona.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight grab a slice and hit the sewers! In Strike Watch, they discuss some of the latest in Hollywood’s ongoing summer of strikes. In the Airlock (7:40) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into TMNT: Mutant Mayhem. In a return to the Omnibus (25:29), Jason and Rosie explore TMNT’s origins and philosophical implications. Then in Nerd Out (45:05) a listener query about being a fly on the wall.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight open the mailbag! In the Airlock (00:48) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into your questions, including what kind of super skrull powers they’d have, what classic movies have changed their perspective on storytelling this year, animated adaptations of comics, and more. Then in Nerd Out (59:10) a listener question about companion podcasts.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight talk picketing with Cody Ziglar! In the Previously On (4:13), Jason, Rosie, and Zig discuss the new Loki season 2 trailer. In the Airlock (13:11) they dive deep (deeep) into Zig’s experience working on the new Futurama reboot on Hulu as well as discussing the Atom Eve special episode of Invincible on Amazon Prime. Then in Nerd Out (45:32) a listener question about manga.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight are radiated! In the Airlock (1:00) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the finale of Secret Invasion, recapping and discussing where the show went wrong, what the finale has to do with ALF, and what comes next for the MCU. Then in Nerd Out (40:01) a theory about Secret Invasion and She-Hulk.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight  ! In Strike Watch (1:00) Jason and Rosie give updates and thoughts on the historic double strike from WGA and SAG-AFTRA. In the Previously On (13:43) Jason and Rosie discuss SDCC without studios and why it was fantastic and dive into the box office phenomenon of Barbenheimer. Then in Hive Mind (29:51) X-Ray Vision is thrilled to welcome writer, director, and producer David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight, Foundation, and more) to discuss his career, his inspirations, his writing methods, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:11:55) more fan thoughts on Indiana Jones.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight look for some Avenger DNA! In the Airlock (1:00) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into episode 5 of Secret Invasion, recapping and discussing what they would have liked to have seen more of, Avenger DNA, and more. Then in Nerd Out (40:01) a thought on Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight discuss Ethan Hunt’s crushes! First, in Strike Watch (00:49) Jason and Rosie discuss the evolving WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes and standing with unions. In the Previously On (7:20), Shea Serrano joins to recap and discuss the Mission Impossible franchise. Then in the Airlock (1:31:27) Jason, Rosie, and Shea dive deep (deeep) into Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight question Nick Fury’s marriage! In the Previously On (1:09), they discuss the spate of DCU castings for Superman: Legacy. In the Airlock (11:21) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into episodes 3 and 4 of Secret Invasion, discussing questionable submarine nuke passwords, Nick Fury’s questionable marriage, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:02:32) a Secret Invasion theory.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight ready their whips! In the Previously On (1:35), they explore the Indiana Jones franchise, speed-capping the first four films. In the Airlock (6:24) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, discussing the overwhelming plotting, the deaging, and the box office bombing. Then, in Nerd Out (1:10:37) a Secret Invasion theory.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight struggle with the name Rachel Brosnahan! In the Previously On (1:35), they discuss the casting announcement of the DCU’s new Superman, David Corenswet, and Lois Lane, Rachel Brosnahan. In the Airlock (6:24) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into episode 2 of Secret Invasion. Then in the Hive Mind (44:18) Jason and Rosie welcome Star Wars Jedi: Survivor lead writer Danny Homan to the podcast to discuss how to write for video games, why increasing the difficulty isn’t the only way to make games interesting, and what some of his proudest Jedi Survivor writing moments were.  Finally, in Nerd Out (1:10:37) our first Secret Invasion theory.

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A Plague Tale: Innocence (2019)

TowerFall (2013)

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight are LIVE in Gotham, otherwise known as the SiriusXM Garage! First up (1:11), Jason and Rosie welcome back Batman franchise executive producer Michael Uslan, who gives the deep background on how the caped crusader ended up on screen. Next (19:14) Jason and Rosie welcome friends of the pod Shea Serrano and Joelle Monique to dive deep (deeep) into Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, discussing the film’s legacy, their first reactions seeing it, what it was like to rewatch, which Batman villain is smelliest, and more.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight hang out with Nick Fury! In the Previously On (1:02), they provide context for two recent Marvel controversies: Jack Kirby’s son Neal’s comments on a recent Stan Lee documentary and the use of AI in generating the Secret Invasion opening credits. In the Airlock (31:44) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the premiere of Secret Invasion on Disney+, discussing skrull theories and more. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:11:26) a defense of Coach Ben from the Yellowjackets Season 2 finale.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight head to Central City! In the Previously On (1:11), they provide context for The Flash, in theaters now, discussing the troubled development and Ezra Miller’s legal troubles. In the Airlock (19:14) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into The Flash, discussing the CGI, the cameos, and what worked and what didn’t for them as well where they think the DCU goes next. Then, in a double dose of the Omnibus (58:40) Rosie and Jason first explore Flashpoint, the influential comics basis for The Flash film. Then in a second Omnibus, Jason and Rosie explore Secret Invasion, priming listeners on what to expect from the newly released series in the MCU. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:33:14) a relevant multiverse query.

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Flashpoint (2011)

The New 52 (2011)

Secret Invasion (2008-09)

Secret Invasion (2022-23)

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight’s spidey senses are tingling! In the Airlock (1:04) they answer your arachnophile questions after watching Across the Spider-Verse. Then, in a return of the Omnibus (18:38) Jason explores the world and lore of Spider-Man 2099 in Marvel comics. Then, in the Hive Mind (30:11) Jason and Rosie are joined by Nikesh Shukla, award winning author and writer of the new Spider-Man India comic series to discuss seeing the character brought to life in Across the Spider-Verse, how he collected comics in the 1990s, what he loves about Spidey, and what kind of Spider-Man story he wanted to tell.

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Disco Dancer (1982)

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight eat a massive heart! In the Airlock (1:03) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the season 2 finale of Yellowjackets, pondering the supernatural, the edible, and the ethical. Then in Nerd Out (47:31) a theory from a listener on Moff Gideon’s mustache.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight web-sling through the Spider-Verse! In the Airlock (1:12), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse the jaw-dropping masterpiece sequel to 2018’s jaw-dropping masterpiece Into the Spider-Verse. In the Hive Mind (28:40) Jason and Rosie are joined by the film’s co-director Kemp Powers, Oscar nominated writer of One Night in Miami and co-writer of Pixar’s Soul, to discuss the Spider-Verse, his favorite comics, the visual splendor of the film, that Knicks joke in Soul, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:13:13) a pitch from a listener on Marissa Meyer’s YA series The Lunar Chronicles.

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Persepolis (2007)

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight crown a Waystar Royco successor! In the finale of Market Moves (1:18) Jason and Rosie recap and analyze the dramatic conclusion to the Roy family saga in the series finale of HBO’s Succession, including the dysfunctional sibling cycle, being serious people, and failed power plays. Then in Nerd Out (1:25:24) a pitch from a listener on Netflix’s Voltron Legendary Defender.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight play Jedi Survivor! In Previously On (1:03) Jason and Rosie discuss a grab bag of Star Wars news, including the tragic death of Ray Stevenson, some light Ahsoka spoilers, and Disney’s recent moves in Florida. In the Airlock (21:14), they dive deep (deeep) into both the video game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Star Wars: Visions Vol. 2, discussing gameplay, animation, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:15:55) a listener theory for James Mangold’s currently unknown Star Wars movie project.

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Enemy Mine (1985)

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (2008)

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight eulogize Logan Roy! In Market Moves (1:13) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 9, including power-ranking eulogies, Shiv’s CEO pitch, and more. Then, there’s more Market Moves as the hosts of Crooked’s sister podcast Offline, Jon Favreau and Max Fisher, join to counteract the pro-capitalist spins from Jason and Rosie and offer their own liberal takes on Succession. In the Airlock (1:11:55), they dive deep (deeep) into Yellowjackets season 2 episode 8, recapping and discussing how the show continues to veer into bleak territory. Then in Nerd Out (1:49:00) a pitch from a listener on the mech masterpiece Pacific Rim.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight, and Cody Ziglar enter Hyrule! In the Airlock (1:43), they dive deep (deeep) into video games, predominantly Breath of the Wild and the newly released follow-up Tears of the Kingdom, along with what other games they’ve been enjoying. Then, Jason and Zig discuss their experiences with the WGA Writers Strike so far. In the Hive Mind (1:05:34), Guardians of the Galaxy franchise co-star Sean Gunn joins to discuss the end of the trilogy, his working relationship with his brother James, Kraglin’s character development, and more.

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Green Hell (2019)

The Wandering Village – developed by Stray Fawn Studio

Crusader Kings III (2020 on PC, 2022 on console)

Noita (2020)

Celeste (2018)

Ark (2015)

Dead Island 2 (2023)

Diablo IV (2023)

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight enjoy lemon flavored lacroix! In Market Moves (1:14) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 8, including Roman’s nihilism, Shiv’s missteps, and whether any of the Roy kids are serious people. In the Airlock (53:07), they dive deep (deeep) into Yellowjackets season 2 episode 7, recapping and discussing dreams, past, present, and future. Then in Nerd Out (1:29:21) a Yellowjackets theory.

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David Rasche (aka Karl) gives a red carpet interview talking about the unpredictability of the Succession finale.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight pore through the mailbag! In Previously On (1:56) Jason and Rosie answer listener questions about the MCU. In the Airlock (27:00), they answer even more questions, including Star Wars, what to do with your comics once you read them, Succession, genre fiction and non-IP properties, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:24:46) a Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 theory.

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“The Galactus Trilogy” written by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, penciled by Kirby, inked by Joe Sinnott, letters by Art Simek and Sam Rosen.

“This Man, This Monster!” by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby

Clean Hands by Patrick Hoffman

Blood Quantum directed by Jeff Barnaby

Trust by Hernan Diaz

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight head to Camp Green Pine! In Market Moves (1:43) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 7. In the Airlock (35:30), they double dip into Yellowjackets season 2, diving deep (deeep) into episode 5 and 6, recapping and discussing Shauna and Callie, Walter and Misty, and many theories. Then in Nerd Out (1:14:06) a Yellowjackets theory.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight are Groot! In the Previously On (1:40) Jason and Rosie run through the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, including speed-capping the first two films and the impacts of the characters on the broader MCU. In the Airlock (43:10), they dive deep (deeep) into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, recapping and discussing the visual splendor, character conclusions, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:25:29) X-Ray Vision celebrates May the Fourth (belatedly) with a listener theory about Star Wars.

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We3 – Released in 2004; written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Frank Quitely.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight make deals (or not?)! In a double dose of Market Moves (2:06) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 5. Then there’s more Market Moves (33:08) with Succession season 4 episode 6. Then in Nerd Out (1:14:56) a listener pitches a TV adaptation of Red Dead Redemption 2.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight, and Jason Mantzoukas apologize to Axe Woves! In the Airlock (1:45), Jason, Rosie, and Jason dive deep (deeep) into the season 3 finale of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing apologies, the power of puppets, what might come next, and more. Then in the Hive Mind (1:10:42) Jason Mantzoukas sticks around for a classic Comics Corner, including what everyone is reading right now and some favorite Lone Wolf and Cub style comics. Then in Nerd Out (1:26:38) a listener pitches the Star Wars sequels.

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Catwoman: Lonely City

Tillie Walden Clementine

Declan Shalvey’s Old Dog, not The Old Man

Girl taking Over

Doom patrol by rachel pollack

Constantine stuff [x]

Gunhild

The Good Asian

Lone Wolf and Cub

Wolverine and X-Men [x]

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight wrangle a dead moose! In Market Moves (1:07) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 4. In the Airlock (35:13), they dive deep (deeep) into season 2 episode 4 of Yellowjackets, recapping and discussing Shauna and Callie, Walter and Misty, and many theories. Then in Nerd Out (1:13:10) they discuss a listener theory from Yellowjackets on Shauna’s baby.

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From Hell (1989-98) – A graphic novel by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell.

Jacob’s Ladder (1990) – Psychological horror film directed by Adrian Lyne and written by Bruce Joel Rubin. One of X-Ray’s newest sister podcasts – Ruined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer, dedicated to all things horror – just covered the film. Check that episode out here. 

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight fly – not walk! In the Previously On (1:15) Jason and Rosie react to the news from Star Wars Celebration plus the new The Marvels trailer. In the Airlock (26:38), they dive deep (deeep) into season 3 episode 7 of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing flying vs. walking, spies, and more. Then in the Hive Mind (1:06:05) X-Ray Vision is thrilled to welcome actor and comedian Ben Schwartz for a delightful conversation about his latest movie Renfield, getting fit for a film, his favorite comics, and creating new Dracula canon. Then in Nerd Out (1:30:44) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about Mando chapter 22.

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Dar-Benn – created by Ron Marz and Ron Lim; first appearance in Silver Surfer #53.

Avengers #346 – written by Bob Harras, pencils by Steve Epting, inks & colors by Tom Palmer, letters by Bill Oakley, edited by Ralph Macchio.

The Lost Commanders - season 2 ep 3 of Star Wars Rebels.

Is Spider-Man Jewish? He might be → ScreenRant

The Moth Keeper recommendation from Rosie.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight avoid victoria sponge cake at all costs! In Market Moves (1:05) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 3. In the Airlock (24:55), they dive deep (deeep) into season 2 episode 3 of Yellowjackets, recapping and discussing unreliable narrators and the show’s flummoxing mystery. Then in Nerd Out (59:25) a listener pitches the 2005 film Sky High.

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Final Destination (2000-) – A horror franchise created by Jeffrey Reddick.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight play bocce ball with Lizzo! In the Previously On (1:02) Jason and Rosie react to three new trailers: the DCU’s Blue Beetle, Sony’s Across the Spider-Verse, and the MCU’s Secret Invasion. In the Airlock (14:20), they dive deep (deeep) into the two part finale of The Bad Batch season 2 AND season 3 episode 6 of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing clone lives vs. the future of the galaxy in Bad Batch and the politics of the New Republic and more in Mando. Then in Nerd Out (1:06:00) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about parallels between Andor and Mando.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight perform karaoke, no Fancy Dans allowed! In the Previously On (1:16) Jason and Rosie debut Market Moves — speed-capping and analyzing the stocks, bonds, and trades of the Roy family in season 4 episode 2 of HBO’s Succession. In the Airlock (23:44), they dive deep (deeep) into season 2 episode 2 of Yellowjackets, recapping and discussing the possibilities of the supernatural, the blend of horror and mundane, and why you can never Nightmare on Elm Street your way out of sleep. Then in Nerd Out (1:09:13) they discuss our first listener theory on Yellowjackets.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight take off their helmets! In the Previously On (1:16) Jason and Rosie discuss the recent shake-ups at Disney, the dissolution of Marvel Entertainment, and why this is actually potentially massive news. In the Airlock (9:46), they dive deep (deeep) into season 3 episode 5 of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing The Armorer, the powerful incentive of real estate, and more. Then in Nerd Out (47:45) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about what the series finale of The Mandalorian might look like.

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From a Certain Point of View (2017) – An anthology of 40 short stories, each story told from the perspective of a background character in A New Hope.

Memories (1995) – an anthology anime film based on Katsuhiro Otomo’s manga series.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight lend each other their ears! In the Previously On (1:29) Jason and Rosie acknowledge the recent distressing and upsetting news about actor Jonathan Majors and his arrest. In the Airlock (3:31), they dive deep (deeep) into the season 2 premiere of Yellowjackets, recapping and discussing Shauna’s chaos energy, Misty’s rightfulness, and where the season might unfold from here with some Tinfoil Hat™ theories. Next, in The Hive Mind (58:11) Jason and Rosie are joined by Scream V & VI co-writer Guy Busick to discuss writing the iconic horror franchise as a fan, the tricks to writing a great horror film, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:28:16) a listener pitches Becky Chambers’ Monk and Robot series.

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The Ice Storm (1997) – directed by Ang Lee; featured performances by Christina Ricci and Elijah Wood.

Old (2021) — directed by M. Night Shyamalan; adapted from the Swiss graphic novel Sandcastle by Pierre Oscar Levy and Frederik Peeters.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight visit the forge, the heart of Mandalorian culture! In the Previously On (1:48) Rosie speed recaps Showtime’s Yellowjackets season one with a sound effects assist from Jason. In the Airlock (9:24), they dive deep (deeep) into season 3 episode 4 of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing Grogu’s training, why the forge is the heart of Mandalorian culture, Mandalorian sexual practices, and more. Then in Nerd Out (40:53) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about where the increasing number of Mandalorians might be coming from.

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Rosie’s IGN Yellowjackets Season 1 Coverage

Leia, Princess of Alderaan (2017) – A YA fantasy novel written by Claudia Gray.

Shadow and Bone – the Netflix TV series based on a series of books by author Leigh Bardugo.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight finish playing The Last of Us Part One! In the Previously On (1:13) Jason and Rosie discuss the recent news of Marvel Studios Executive Producer Victoria Alonso’s exit from the company and what that means for the MCU. In the Airlock (11:01), they dive deep (deeep) into the video game The Last of Us Part One – finishing their three part series on the game with a recap and an exploration of Marlene in game versus the show, Joel’s character and choices, and the ethics of the final moments of the game. Then in Nerd Out (56:53) a listener pitches the Netflix series Sense8.

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Shadow of Colossus – Developed by Japan Studio and Team Ico and published by Sony Computer Animation for the PlayStation 2 in 2005.

Check out Rosie’s NEW Substack (aka newsletter) Rosie Recommends!

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight share biscuits! In the Airlock (1:56), they dive deep (deeep) into season 3 episode 3 of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing theories for the season, the Andor quality of the episode, and the politics of the New Republic. Then in Nerd Out (1:03:18) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about raiding the mines of Mandalore for that sweet, sweet beskar.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight pet a giraffe! In the Airlock (1:12), they dive deep (deeep) into the season one finale of HBO’s The Last of Us, recapping and discussing Marlene’s poor choices, and manipulative leadership. Then in Nerd Out (44:50) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about possibilities for The Last of Us Part 3 game, if one gets made. (Warning this Nerd Out does contain spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2.)

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On this special BONUS episode of X-Ray Vision & Keep It, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight fight with fanny packs as they discuss the recent stunning Oscars sweep by Everything Everywhere All At Once! First up, in the Previously On (1:26), they discuss the Oscars sweep, why EEAAO appealed to them and to audiences, the Angela Bassett snub, and more. In the Airlock (11:26), a rebroadcast deep dive from Jason and Rosie from our April 2022 episode on EEAAO. Then, a rebroadcast (33:35) of Jason and Rosie’s interview with newly minted Oscar-winning duo The Daniels. Finally, passing off the torch to our good friends at Keep It (1:12:13) for a fantastic interview with newly-minted Oscar winner and icon Michelle Yeoh, recorded in April 2022.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight enter the mines of Moria, errr, I mean Mandalore! In the Airlock (1:25), they dive deep (deeep) into season 3 episode 2 of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing theories for the season, R5 love, Grogu reactions, more. Then in Nerd Out (52:32) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about the increasing number of Mandalorians.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight cook up some…venison? In the Airlock (0:59), they dive deep (deeep) into HBO’s The Last of Us episode 8, recapping and discussing Joel’s violence, David’s creepiness, and manipulative leadership. Then in Nerd Out (55:29) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory that crosses over between Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and The X-Men.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight hang out with Greef Karga! In the Airlock (2:10), they dive deep (deeep) into the season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing theories for the season, Din Djarin as an unwilling leader, and more. Then in Nerd Out (47:59) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about The Mandalorian’s Darksaber.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight enter a photo booth! In the Airlock (1:21), they dive deep (deeep) into HBO’s The Last of Us episode 7, including recapping and discussing Riley’s character, emotional maturity, arcades, and more. Then in Nerd Out (51:51) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory  and pitch about a potential The Last of Us Part 3 video game (Warning: This Nerd Out does contain spoilers for The Last of Us Parts 1 and 2 games).

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight become literal communists! In the Airlock (1:17), they dive deep (deeep) into HBO’s The Last of Us episode 6, including recapping and discussing the depiction of panic attacks, suffering as an identity, and communism. Then in Nerd Out (57:56) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory from Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania.

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First appearance of Annihilation Wave was Annihilation Prologue #1 (2006) – written by Keith Giffen, pencils by Scott Kolins, inks by Ariel Olivetti, colors by June Chung, letters by Cory Petit, and edited by Andy Schmidt.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight enter the Quantum Realm! In the Airlock (2:08), they dive deep (deeep) into Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, recapping the film, discussing the powerhouse performance by Jonathan Majors, celebrating a few We Were Rights, and theorizing on the direction of the MCU. Then in Nerd Out (52:20) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory on He Who Remains from Loki season one.

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Avengers Forever [x] – 12 issue series written by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern with pencils by Carlos Pacheco and inks by Jesus Merino. Avengers Forever Vol 1 #1 (1998)

Victor Timely Kang variant in the comics [x]

Rosie’s Den of Geek Shazam cover story

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight prepare themselves (and you) for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania! First in the Previously On (1:36) Jason and Rosie run through a trio of Super Bowl trailers, including the fifth installment of Indiana Jones, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and The Flash. In the Airlock (27:05), they dive deep (deeep) into all things Ant-Man, recapping Scott Lang’s journey in the MCU so far, providing Comic Footnotes, and unpacking Kang as well as MODOK. Then in Nerd Out (1:06:57) a listener pitches the show Twin Peaks.

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Flashpoint (2011) – Written by Geoff Johns, art by Andy Kubert.

Citizen Kang (first appearing in Captain America Annual #11) – Created by Roy Thomas and Larry Alexander.

Scarlet Centurion – A Kang variant from Earth-6311.

Rosie’s IGN article on MODOK. 

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight meet Henry and Sam! In the Airlock (1:15), they dive deep (deeep) into episode 5 of HBO’s The Last of Us, recapping and discussing the action of the episode, the power of the superhero fantasy, and mirror images. Then in Nerd Out (1:07:32) they read and discuss a listener theory on the seeding possibility of Marvel video games in the MCU.

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World War Z – written by Max Brooks.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight take a road trip! First in Previously On (1:12) Jason and Rosie continue their discussion of the new DCU slate, focusing on how the announcements from James Gunn led to a ton of DC comics rapidly selling out. In the Airlock (7:36), they dive deep (deeep) into episode 4 of HBO’s The Last of Us, recapping and discussing Joel’s ethics, Ellie’s gun, and more. Then in Nerd Out (53:06) they read and discuss a listener theory on how Deadpool may make it into the MCU.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight enter the X-Ray Vision Crypt (aka the mailbag)! First in Previously On (1:47) Jason and Rosie dissect and discuss the major DC announcements, including their thoughts on the pre-existuing projects and all the new projects James Gunn and Peter Safran announced. In the Airlock (42:33), they dive deep (deeep) into the Crypt – still just the Mailbag – to answer questions about the MCU, comics, Star Wars, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:18:49) a listener pitches us on the classic tabletop game Dungeons & Dragons.

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Batman by Grant Morrison. Plus, check out our interview with Morrison where they talk about working on Batman over the years.

All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison

The Authority

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King 

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight bite into delicious strawberries! In the Airlock (1:45), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into episode 3 of HBO’s The Last of Us, recapping the episode and discussing Bill and Frank’s relationship, the structure of the season and episode, and critiques of Joel. (Warning: Jason and Rosie have a TLOU game spoiler conversation (49:35) through the end of the Airlock, which is delineated within the episode itself as well.) Then in Nerd Out (58:11) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener’s Star Wars theory.

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Station Eleven – an acclaimed novel (2014) by Emily St. John Mandel, adapted into the acclaimed HBOMax series of the same name. We have two episodes about Station Eleven, including an interview with showrunner Patrick Somerville and a conversation with friends of the pod and hosts of Dune Pod.

The Girl with All the Gifts (2014) – written by M.R. Carey.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight make a molotov! In the Airlock (1:22), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into The Last of Us video game, continuing their recap as well as discussing the differences between the original and the adaptation. Then in Nerd Out (53:58) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about the Quantum Realm.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight sight-see at a museum! In the Airlock (1:08), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into episode 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us, recapping the episode and discussing bread, Tess, and creature design. Then in Nerd Out (45:20) Jason and Rosie discuss a very relevant theory about mutants in the MCU.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight join the Bad Batch! First in the Previously On (2:51) they discuss the possibility of a VFX union and why it matters plus continue their ongoing discussion on AI-generated art in light of a class action suit against AI companies. In the Airlock (25:12), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the first four episodes of The Bad Batch season 2, recapping episode 3 as the dramatic highlight so far and discussing theories, Crosshair, Cody and more. Then in Nerd Out (46:12) Jason and Rosie discuss their first listener theory from Rodney on a possible skrull in Marvel’s upcoming Secret Invasion series.

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The Verge

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Polygon

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight flee some cordyceps! First in the Previously On (1:11) they discuss the latest Mandalorian season 3 trailer, including the baby and the vibes. Then in the Airlock (5:10), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us, recapping and discussing game differences, cast, hard choices, and small choices. 

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Sin City (2005) – based on Frank Miller’s graphic novel of the same name; directed by Miller and Robert Rodriguez.

The Girl with All the Gifts (2014) – written by M.R. Carey.

Clementine (2022) – written and illustrated by Tillie Walden, set in Robert Kirkman’s Walking Dead universe. From Image Comics.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight revisit The Last of Us! First in the Previously On (2:28) they discuss the latest Antman and The Wasp: Quantumania trailer, discussing Kang, the microverse versus the Quantum Realm, and more. Then in the Airlock (15:36), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into 2013’s The Last of Us, recapping some of the first parts of the iconic game as well as discussing character, story, and playability. 

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Incredible Hulk Vol. 1 #156 (1972) – written by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani, letters by Artie Simek, edited by Roy Thomas.

Avengers vol. 1 #88 (1971) – written by Harlan Ellison and Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney, colorist uncredited, letters by Shelly Leferman, edited by Stan Lee.

The Road (2006) – written by Cormac McCarthy, winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize.

The Girl with All the Gifts (2014) – written by M.R. Carey.

True-ish Grit (2013) – Grantland article written by Tom Bissell on The Last of Us.

Can “The Last of Us” Break the Curse of Bad Video-Game Adaptations?

 (2022) – written by New Yorker editor Alex Barasch on the making of the HBO show.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight start 2023 in the least surprising way – talking about X-Men! First in the Airlock (1:08), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the mailbag, answering your questions about the MCU, Marvel comics, House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones, and more, including questions on Doctor Doom, Kang, mutants, and lots more. Plus Cody Ziglar drops in to answer a question about Miles Morales (thank you Zig!). Then in a return of the Nerd Out (1:26:47) listener Swati pitches us on the Netflix reboot of She-Ra.

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See Wakanda and Die (2008) – Written by Jason Aaron, art by Jefte Palo, colors by Lee Loughridge, letters by Cory Petit, cover art by Jason Pearson. [x]

3-D Man

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight are LIVE at LA Comic Con! First they are joined by Cody Ziglar to discuss his work this past year, including the rocking Spider-Punk and breaking ground on Miles Morales. Then in the Airlock (0:51), Jason, Rosie, and iHeartRadio Executive Producer, host and MCU super fan Joelle Monique dive deep (deeep) into the recently wrapped phase 4, explain the “mess era” of the MCU, make predictions about what’s to come in future phases, and of course tie it all back to the X-Men. Then (54:39) they take audience questions about the MCU, including the Beyonder, young T’Challa, and more. Finally, Jason, Rosie, and Joelle share a Station 11 style piece of media from 2022 that has stayed with them through the year.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight swim with the tulkun! First in the Previously On (3:19) Jason recaps his recent time at Game of Thrones Con before he and Rosie dissect the Across the Spider-Verse teaser and discuss the rise, risks, and redflags of AI generated art. Then in the Airlock (42:15), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the waters of Pandora for James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water, recapping the film and analyzing its purposeful apoliticism, which character they hate the most and why, and theorize where the future of the franchise is headed. 

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Some helpful Instagram posts (courtesy of Rosie) with more info on AI art.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight go on a quest! First in the Previously On (6:36) they discuss recent trailers for the fifth installment of the Indiana Jones franchise and the upcoming HBO series The Last of US. Then in the Airlock (20:43), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the first three episodes of the Disney+ series Willow as well as revisiting the original 1988 movie. 

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight brick a stormtrooper! First in the Airlock (3:55), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the season one finale of Andor, recapping as well as exploring motivation and theorizing where we might find these characters in season two as well as revisiting Rogue One. In the Hive Mind (1:15:58), X-Ray Vision is thrilled to welcome Atlantic Staff Writer, journalist, and author Adam Serwer to discuss his recent piece “Star Wars Gets Political,” his love for Star Wars, secular fascism in the Empire, the politics of Andor, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:53:12), friend of the show Liz theorizes on the possible force sensitivities of an Andor character. (Stay tuned for more Nerd Outs in 2023, including the many we didn’t get a chance to feature this year.)

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Nemik’s Manifesto in full.

The Atlantic’s Great Game newsletter written by Adam & other folks and a recent contribution to the newsletter from Adam on why soccer is the sport of short kings.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight start a prison riot! In the Previously On (3:17), they commemorate Kevin Conroy – the voice of Batman – and mourn his passing before unpacking Black Panther: Wakanda Forever after its opening week, discussing box office numbers, marvel fatigue and more. Then in the Airlock (25:09), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into Andor episodes 10 and 11, recapping both as well as exploring performance, non-democracy in the Republic era, and the ways in which rebellions and protest movements come together on and off screen. In the Hive Mind (1:15:06), X-Ray Vision is thrilled to welcome Andor creator and Oscar-nominated writer and director Tony Gilroy to discuss his past work, building characters, and the mammoth task of showrunning a Star Wars project.

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Kevin Conroy’s “Finding Batman” from this year’s DC Pride issue is available online to read for free. Check it out here.

Cerebro Cast, hosted by Connor Goldsmith, about Marvel’s Mutants.

Opposing Power by Elvin Ong

Star Wars: Lost Stars (2015) by Claudia Gray

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight ingest some heart-shaped herb! Starting in the Airlock (1:58), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the waters of Talocan, the streets of Boston, and, of course, the jungles of Wakanda for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, recapping the film and discussing breakout performances, Shuri’s character arc, and more. Then, in a return of the Omnibus (54:22) Jason – with Rosie’s Footnotes™ – unpacks the origins of Afrofuturism in and out of comics. In the Hive Mind (1:13:08), X-Ray Vision is thrilled to welcome Eve L. Ewing – author, academic, poet, and writer of the acclaimed Ironheart comics – to discuss how comics led to her birth, the joys and struggles of writing, attempting to draw, seeing Riri Williams come to life on screen, and much more.

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Check out more of Eve’s amazing work at her website!

Ironheart Vol. 1: Those With Courage – By Eve L. Ewing, Luciano Vecchio, Kevin Libranda, and more.

Jan Švankmajer – Czech multimedia artist, whose work has included stop motion animation.

How to Write an Autobiographical Novel (2018) – Written by Alexander Chee. Available here.

‘The Case for Reparations’ (2014) – An essay by Ta-Nehisi Coates for The Atlantic.

The Bear (2022) – An FX on Hulu series created by Christopher Storer set in a flailing Italian Beef sandwich shop in Chicago.

Reginald Hudlin – Director, screenwriter, comic-book writer, producer and more, known for a multitude of projects alongside his brother Warrington.

Ms. Marvel Team-Up (2019) – Written by Eve L. Ewing, pencils and inks by Joey Vazquez, colors by Felipe Sobreiro, letters by Clayton Cowles.

And for those of you interested in learning more about Afrofuturism, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will be launching a major exhibition on the subject in March, 2023. Put it on your calendars.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight battle with Yaddle! Starting in the Airlock (2:50), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into a galaxy far, far away to discuss both Tales of the Jedi and Andor episodes 8 & 9, recapping all six Jedi vignettes, Andor episode 9, and discussing divergent paths, complicity, and power politics. Then, in the Previously On (1:25:07), Jason and Rosie explore the DCEU’s Black Adam and offer some 2022 horror recs for those of you looking for excuses to eat your leftover Halloween candy. In the Hive Mind (1:59:21), the horror conversation continues as Rosie interviews Amazon’s Run Sweetheart Run director Shana Feste about moving into the genre space, working with talented actors, and more.

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Wendell & Wild (2022) – directed by Henry Selick, co-written by Jordan Peele, available on Netflix.

Papers, Please (2013) – a video game developed by Lucas Pope about an immigration officer in a fictional eastern european country.

Pacific Heights (1990) – Directed by John Schlesinger and starring Melanie Griffith, Matthew Modine, and Michael Keaton.

Heart-Shaped Box (2007) by Joe Hill

JSA Comics Recs from Rosie

All Star Comics #3 (1940) - First Appearance

JSA: Strange Adventures (2004) - Golden Age homage by SW's Kevin J Anderson

JSA by Geoff Johns (2017 collected) - Most influential series on Black Adam's JSA

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) - Pulled the JSA back into the main continuity

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight dance with dragons! In the Previously On (2:03), Jason and Rosie discuss the trailers for Antman and The Wasp: Quantumania and the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special before digesting the big creative shakeups at DC. Heading to Westeros in the Airlock (19:49), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the season finale of House of the Dragon, recapping and exploring leadership, lore, and motherly love. And in this season’s last round of Ask the Maester (1:10:40), they answer listener questions about House of the Dragon.  (WARNING: the Hive Mind contains major Fire & Blood book spoilers as well as lots of fun predictions – you have been warned!) Then in the Hive Mind (1:29:32), Fire & Blood readers rejoice because Jason and Rosie are joined by Aziz and Ashaya of the History of Westeros Pod for a SPOILER-filled conversation about changes from book to screen, what they might expect – and hope – from season 2, and more.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight forge some rings! In the Previously On (2:02), Jason and Rosie start by catching up on Andor – analyzing fascism, insurgency, and how bad guys think of themselves – before moving onto Rings of Power (20:51) to consider the season one finale. Staying in Middle Earth for the Hive Mind (55:23), Jason and Rosie are joined by Rings of Power finale co-writer Gennifer Hutchison to discuss that Sauron reveal, why she loves fan theories, the way Breaking Bad’s Gus Fring influenced the elves, and more. Heading to Westeros in the Airlock (1:28:40), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into episode 9 of House of the Dragon, recapping and exploring coronations, conspiracies, and cages. And in Ask the Maester (2:12:03), they answer listener questions about House of the Dragon, including whether dragons f*ck, prophecy theories, and more.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight lose their minds, but keep their tongues! We’re starting with the Hive Mind (1:54) and the grand finale of She-Hulk where Jason and Rosie are joined by She-Hulk writer Cody Ziglar to discuss comics, cameos, and carte blanche. Staying in the MCU for the Previously On (38:20), Jason, Rosie, and Zig step into black & white to explore Werewolf By Night, including Universal horror, horror that’s universal, and more. In the Airlock (1:17:53) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into episode 8 of House of the Dragon, recapping and discussing Viserys, Vaemond, and Hightower hypocrisy. And in Ask the Maester (2:15:13), they answer listener questions about House of the Dragon.

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World War Hulk (2007) – A crossover storyline event in which the Hulk sees himself banished from Earth by the illuminati; written by various, including Greg Pak and Peter David, with pencils, inks, letters, and colors by various, including Rafa Sandoval, John Romita Jr, Al Rio, and Lee Weeks.

The Ladykillers (1955) – An iconic Ealing comedy directed by Alexander Mackendrick with exquisite performances from an ensemble cast including Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers.

Nextwave (2006-07) – A 12 issue series by Warren Ellis and Stuart Immonen. 

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight, Cody Ziglar ribbit and rip it! In the Previously On (4:31) Jason and Rosie are joined by Cody Ziglar for She-Hulk episode 8 to discuss how Zig handled writing fight scenes between iconic Marvel characters, what the deal with the Sokovia Accords is, and how long he thinks a certain Hell’s Kitchen resident has been fighting crime in the MCU. In the Airlock (29:27) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into Rings of Power to recap and unpack episode seven, probing how and when we might see the rings forged, Elrond and Durin’s friendship, and the Stranger’s identity. In the Hive Mind (1:00:19), Jason is joined by Aziz – half of the expert duo behind the fantastic History of Westeros podcast and youtube channel – to recap episode seven of House of the Dragon and discuss eyes lost, dragons gained, and a guardsman's demise. In Ask the Maester (1:48:14), Jason and Aziz answer listener questions about House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones, including dragon family trees, history as an imperfect source, sabotaging dragons, and more.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight sweat it out in the yurt! In the Previously On (2:43) Jason and Rosie discuss a grab bag of news, including The Last of Us trailer and mutants galore with Namor and Deadpool 3, before sweating out She-Hulk episode 7, summarizing and theorizing about Jen’s blood and Josh’s identity. In the Airlock (38:45), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into House of the Dragon episode 6, recapping and exploring time jumps, friendships lost, and questionable alliances. Next, in round seven of Jason’s classic segment Ask the Maester (1:28:15), he and Rosie answer listener questions about the history and lore of House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones. Finally, another round of the Airlock (1:55:50) as Jason and Rosie, along with super producer Chris, return to Middle Earth to dive deeper (deeeper) into Rings of Power to unpack all things corrupted elf, Sauron, and whether Theo deserves some corporal punishment (which we’re totally against in real life, for the record).

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Old Man Logan by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven and Dexter Vines; the standalone arc started with Wolverine vol. 3 #66.

Man-Bull debuted in Daredevil #78 (1971) and created by Gerry Conway and Gene Colan.

El Águila debuted in Power Man & Iron Fist #58 (1979) and created by Jo Duffy, Trevor von Eadon, and Dave Cockrum.

Saracen debuted in Blade: Vampire Hunter #1 (1999) and created by Bart Sears. 

The first Porcupine debuted in 

Tales to Astonish #48

 (1963) and created by Stan Lee, Ernest Hart, and Don Heck.

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We’re releasing two episodes this week! The episode you’re currently reading about contains all things She-Hulk and Andor.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight sustain 20 seconds of eye contact! In the Previously On (4:08) Jason and Rosie discuss She-Hulk episode 6, quickly summarizing the episode before theorizing all about adamantium, villainous geniuses, and Mr. Immortal. Then, in the Hive Mind (36:05) Jason and Rosie welcome the incredible and lovely She-Hulk head writer Jessica Gao to discuss bootleg manga, bringing She-Hulk to life, out-trolling the trolls, and more. Plus, Jason and Rosie ask all sorts of questions we know Jessica can’t really answer about the MCU. Finally, in the Airlock (55:44), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the premiere three episodes of Andor on Disney+, discussing flashbacks, opportunities for larger conversations around fascism and power, and the directions and ideas they hope to see the series explore.

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Do you – like us – want more Rosie Knight in your life? Do you – like us – love to amaze, confound, and astonish your friends – and enemies – with your encyclopedic knowledge of comics, movies, TV, and more, but need a place to attain said knowledge? Do you want – nay need – extra Tin Foil Hat™ theories in your life from the mind of Rosie Knight? Look no further! As in look below:

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Union Jack #1 (1998) - written by John Cassaday, Ben Raab, penciled and inked by Cassaday, colors by Dave Stewart, letters by Comicraft and Richard Starkings; first appearance of Baroness Blood.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) - written and penciled by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek, colors by Glynis Oliver, letters by John Workman.

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We’re releasing two episodes this week! The episode you’re currently reading about contains all things House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight attend a red wedding…no, not that one! In the Previously On (4:23), Jason and Rosie recap House of the Dragon episode 5 and discuss floundering friendships. Next, in round six of Jason’s classic segment Ask the Maester (59:27), he and Rosie answer listener questions about the history and lore of House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones. Then, in the Airlock (1:26:00) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the mines of Moria with the first half of season one of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, discussing friendship, mithril, who may or may not be Sauron, and (*fantastical voice*) Celebrimbor.

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Due to the glut of content, we’re releasing two episodes this week for your listening pleasure. The episode you’re currently reading about contains all things House of the Dragon.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight hit the streets of King’s Landing! In the Airlock (2:04), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into House of the Dragon episode 4, recapping and discussing the drama, the power dynamics, and the Daemon. Then in round five of Jason’s classic segment Ask the Maester (1:13:15), he and Rosie answer listener questions about the history and lore of House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones. 

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Due to the glut of content, we’re releasing two episodes this week for your listening pleasure. The episode you’re currently reading about contains all things D23, She-Hulk, Marvel, and Star Wars.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight dress steezy with She-Hulk! In the Previously On (1:32) Jason and Rosie unpack the announcements from D23, including a few Tinfoil Hat™ theories backed by the comics. In the Airlock (1:08:38), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into She-Hulk episode 5, quickly recapping the episode, exploring the possible avenues for DareDevil’s appearance in the show, and discussing the moral complexities She-Hulk’s transformation has on her dating life and the slice-of-life challenges of being a superhero in the world.

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Secret Invasion (2008-09) by Brian Michael Bendis, Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales, and Laura Martin.

Thunderbolts created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley.

Truth: Red, White, and Black (2003) by Robert Morales and Kyle Baker.

Dakota North, created by Martha Thomases and Tony Salmons; debuted in Dakota North #1 (1986).

She-Hulk (2014-2015)  by Charles Soule and Javier Pulido. An acclaimed run with clear influences on She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

A-Force

, created by Marguerite Bennett, G. Willow Wilson, and Jorge Molina, first appearing in Secret Wars before debuting in 

their own series

 in 2015.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight hunt stags and hang out with Wong! In the Airlock (2:14), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into House of the Dragon episode 3, recapping and discussing the drama, lore and greyscale. Then in round four of Jason’s classic segment Ask the Maester (55:43), he and Rosie answer listener questions about House of the Dragon and Westeros. Then in the Hive Mind (1:21:10) Rosie is joined by She-Hulk writer, Spider-Punk head-banger, and X-Ray Vision co-host Cody Ziglar to explore She-Hulk episode 4, what it was like to be one of the in-house comics nerds in a fantastic writer’s room, and the inspirations behind the series.

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She-Hulk (2004-2005) and She-Hulk (2005-2009) by Dan Slott and Juan Bobillio (iconic covers by Greg Horn, some of which have inspired posters for the show). One of the most well-known She-Hulk comic runs and a big influence on the series.

She-Hulk (2014-2015)  by Charles Soule and Javier Pulido. Another acclaimed run with clear influences on She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

A-Force, created by Marguerite Bennett, G. Willow Wilson, and Jorge Molina, first appearing in Secret Wars before debuting in their own series in 2015.

Daredevil by Mark Waid, Paolo Rivera, Marcos Martin, and more.

Hawkeye by Matt Fraction and David Aja.

Black Widow

 by Kelly Thompson, Elena Casagrande, and more.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight enjoy the Harfoot vibes! First in Previously On (2:10), Jason and Rosie recap and discuss She-Hulk episode 3, with theories abounding for the direction of the series; they also recap and discuss HBO’s House of the Dragon episode 2 (31:46), analyzing the show’s character driven relationships and more. Then in round three of Jason’s classic segment Ask the Maester (1:33:40), he and Rosie answer listener questions about House of the Dragon and Westeros. In the Airlock (1:59:49) they dive deep (deeep) in a NON SPOILER fashion into the 2 episode premiere of Amazon’s Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – priming listeners on the series, some of the Tolkien lore, and what they love about LOTR’s vibes.

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The Defenders #17 – Introduces The Wrecking Crew; written by Len Wein, penciled by Sal Buscema, inked by Dan Green, colored by Glynis Wein, lettered by Gaspar Saladino and Annette Kawecki.

A Monster Calls – directed by JA Bayona.

Kyle Anderson’s Nerdist piece on 1977’s animated The Hobbit.

Rosie’s 

Nerdist piece

 on the sumptuous food of Tolkien’s Middle Earth.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight smell like dragon! First in Previously On (2:17), Jason and Rosie recap and discuss She-Hulk episode 2. In the Airlock (42:40) they dive deep (deeep) into the premiere of HBO’s House of the Dragon, recapping the episode and attempting to prophesize the ramifications of a major new piece of lore. Then in the second XRV appearance of Jason’s classic segment Ask the Maester (1:38:14), he and Rosie answer listener questions about House of the Dragon and Westeros.

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She-Hulk (2004-2005) and She-Hulk (2005-2009) by Dan Slott and Juan Bobillio (iconic covers by Greg Horn, some of which have inspired posters for the show). One of the most well-known She-Hulk comic runs and a big influence on the series.

New Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by various, including David Finch, Steve McNiven, and Leonil Francis Yu.

Samuel Sterns aka The Leader – Played by Tim Blake Nelson in The Incredible Hulk; debuted in Tales to Astonish #62 in 1964.

The History of Westeros YouTube channel & podcast.

PLUS Rosie’s Tin Foil Hat™ list of comics from the GLK&H offices

War Machine #19, 1995

Iron Man #290, 1993

Iron Man Vol. 3 #3, 1998

Incredible Hulk Vol. 1 #287, 1983

Avengers Vol. 1 #4, 1964

Captain Marvel Vol.4 #13, 2001

What If...? #28, 1991

Rise of the Black Panther #6, 2018 with Art Adams variant cover

Avengers #360, 1993 with foil cover

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight hit Bruce’s Beachfront Bar! First in Previously On (2:28), Jason and Rosie discuss the sale of The CW and the latest Marvel crossover event A.X.E. Then in the first XRV appearance of Jason’s classic segment Ask the Maester (20:30), he answers listener questions about House of the Dragon and Westeros. In the Airlock (39:12) they dive deep (deeep) into the premiere of the super charming She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, now available on Disney+

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She-Hulk: Attorney At Law's Creative Team on Reimagining This Hero's Origin Story by Rosie Knight for Nerdist

Immortal X-Men (2022) by Kieron Gillen and Lucas Werneck. The latest X-Men comic series follows The Quiet Council, the rulers of Krokoa and the most powerful people on Earth, as they decide the fate of the whole planet.

A.X.E.: Judgment Day (2022) by Kieron Gillen and Valerio Schiti. The next Marvel Crossover Event is here and it pits the Avengers, The X-Men, and the Eternals in an epic conflict. 

Skaar - Hulk’s son from the acclaimed World War Hulk (2007) story by Greg Pak and John Romita Jr., in which a rage-filled Hulk returns to Earth after being exiled to Sakaar by the Illuminati in Planet Hulk (1999) by Greg Pak and Carlo Pagulayan. 

She-Hulk (2004-2005) and She-Hulk (2005-2009) by Dan Slott and Juan Bobillio (iconic covers by Greg Horn, some of which have inspired posters for the show). One of the most well-known She-Hulk comic runs and a big influence on the series.

She-Hulk (2014-2015)  by Charles Soule and Javier Pulido. Another acclaimed run with clear influences on She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Including a Jen / Daredevil moment we might see come true in the show! 

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight take a bath with Groot! First in Previously On (2:15), Jason and Rosie continue to break down the breakdown in the Warner Bros Discovery merger. In the Airlock (24:07) they dive deep (deeep) into both the delightful I Am Groot short animated series streaming now on Disney+ and the quiet, subversive thrills of Prey – the latest in the predator franchise – now streaming on Hulu in both English and Comanche. Then, in the Hive Mind (39:02) Jason and Rosie are joined by Harley Quinn c0-creator Justin Halpern to discuss the inspiration behind the series, working with writing partner Patrick Schumacker, how the two of them almost ruined Harlivy, how they squeeze so many jokes into every minute, and the incredible voice work and cast.

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Silly Symphonies - the Skeleton Dance is a classic 1929 Walt Disney Animation that uses non post-sync sound. It can be found here.

In Rosie’s article, she commemorates Fry’s electronics and its Hollywood preservation in the movie Nope. Found here. 

The Mary Tyler Moore show is an American sitcom airing on CBS from 1970-77, depicting an independent woman focused on her career during the second wave of feminism. Watch here.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight plant a garden with Poison Ivy! First in Previously On (8:08), Jason and Rosie discuss the insanity that is the Batgirl movie cancellation by Warner Bros. In the Airlock (32:30) they dive deep (deeep) into season 3 of the raunchy, joyful, layered series that is Harley Quinn; plus, they give an overview of the first episodes of Amazon’s adaptation of Paper Girls – exploring why you may want to check it out and how there actually is no comparison to be made between Paper Girls and Stranger Things. Then, in the Hive Mind (59:16) Jason and Rosie are joined by Rosie’s Godzilla comic collaborator Oliver Ono to discuss their creative process on the comic (out now!) and why you should put yourself out there regardless of your artistic insecurities. Finally in Nerd Out (1:27:11), CJ pitches us on the classic animated series Gargoyles.

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In the second series, the 2013 Harley Quinn has a more humorous and lighthearted demeanor while starting over in her hometown and creating a life on Coney Island, written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Issues found here. 

Oliver Ono is Rosie’s collaborator on the Godzilla comic and a very talented creator, his work can be seen here.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight relive the Con! First in Previously On (8:38), Jason and Rosie discuss some of the non-MCU news from SDCC, including Jason’s experience moderating the House of the Dragon panel in Hall H and Rosie seeing The Rock on Jimmy Kimmel with her Black Adam cover story, plus producer Chris hops on to discuss the latest from the world of Trek. In the Airlock (25:45) they dive deep (deeep) into the SDCC MCU announcements, offering tons of theories about what’s left of phase 4, phase 5, phase 6, and beyond, including what the comics hint at what to expect from the 18-episode Daredevil series, Namor’s role as both hero and villain, what The Thunderbolts team might look and be like, and the Kang of it all to wrap out the Multiverse Saga, plus more.

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The Black Adam universe is expanding in DC, as written about by Rosie Knight. 

A Monster Calls is a dark fantasy drama film that follows the story of a 12 year old with a deep attachment to his chronically ill mother who exchanges stories with a haunting yew tree from his recurring nightmares, available on Netflix .

Eve L Ewing is a writer and tenured professor at the University of Chicago who authored the Ironheart comic book series for Marvel in 2016.

The 2009-2010 Black Panther comic book, created by Reginald Hudlin and art by Will Conrad,  shows a new Black Panther taking the mantle and maintaining the legacy.

Written by Jack Kirby in 1967, inked by Dan Adkins and penciled by Gene Colan, Tales of Suspense Vol. 1 #94  continues the saga of Iron Man battling Half Face and the revived Titanium Man. 

Daredevil Born Again is a 1986 story arc created by Frank Miller and penciled/inked by David Mazzucchelli that describes Daredevil’s spiral into insanity and poverty through the evil Kingpin’s schemes.

Dark Reign is an era marked by the rise of super villains and the descent of super heroes in the aftermath of Secret Invasion originated in 2008 by Brian Michael Bendis. The first issue of this arc was written by Brian Michael Bendis, penciled and inked by Alex Maleev. 

Created by Kurt Busiek and Alan Davis in 2001, the Kang Dynasty is a 16 part comic book storyline featuring Kang the Conqueror, a 30th century warlord, and his plan to take over the world. 

Avengers Vs. X-Men #1

 (April, 2012) was written by Brian Michael Bendis,  penciled by John Ramita Jr., and inked by Scott Hanna.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight hard boil some eggs with JF Sebastian! First in Previously On (9:05), they discuss Rosie’s Den of Geek cover story on Black Adam (see below) and what to expect from Marvel Studios at Comic Con – including an extended X-Men fan cast. In the Airlock (1:01:29), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into the summer of 1982 and specifically the sci-fi flick Blade Runner – discussing the various cuts, the score, the dystopian vision, the legacy, whether Deckard is a replicant, and more with a special appearance by producer (and Blade Runner fan) Saul. In the Hive Mind (2:02:39), Rosie sits down for a charming chat with Ms. Marvel showrunner Bisha K. Ali, exploring their mutual comic book origins in London, Bisha’s approach to writing, the challenge and gratification of exploring Partition, and of course that insane finale reveal. (Note: this interview was recorded pre any and all Comic Con news.) Then, in Nerd Out (2:26:31) listener Frances pitches us on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

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Rosie’s Den of Geek Black Adam feature.

Primo – an upcoming freevee show inspired by Shea Serrano’s life in San Antonio - following a teenager balancing the responsibilities of society, college, and home with the support of his mother and five uncles. 

X2: X-Men United – directed by Bryan Singer in 2003, available here

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On this bonus episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight talk to Jason Aaron! First (1:51), they answer a few listener submitted questions about Thor: Love and Thunder, including fan-casting a possible future MCU villain. Then, in the Hive Mind (24:28) Thor comics writer Jason Aaron speaks with Jason and Rosie about his career in comics, his iconic run on Thor, and working with Marvel Studios on Thor: Love and Thunder. Note: This interview was recorded before Thor: Love and Thunder was released.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight take turns practicing guitar licks in Hawkins, take on supes with The Boys, and take down Damage Control in Jersey City! First in Previously On (2:10), they discuss all things season 4 of Stranger Things. In the Airlock (26:30), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into the season finales of The Boys season 3 and Ms. Marvel (1:10:45) — recapping both shows' final episodes, discussing cycles of abuse and fighting power with power in The Boys and offering a plethora of lore-backed theories for where the MCU is headed next (especially in light of that insane Ms. Marvel stinger). 

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Will Graham / Red Dragon – A novel by Thomas Harris.

Rosie’s Ms. Marvel stinger piece for IGN

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight workout with Surtur’s chains! First in Previously On (2:59), Jason and Rosie discuss the upcoming Paper Girls adaptation on Amazon Prime as well as the Duffer Brothers new production company and expanding the Stranger Things-verse. Then they lightning recap episodes 4 & 5 of Ms. Marvel, exploring the messiness of time travel narratives and pondering whether Damage Control will inevitably lead to the Sentinels and the X-Men (because it’s not X-Ray Vision without talking about X-Men!). In the Airlock (1:05:09), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into the shadow realm to discuss Thor: Love and Thunder (in theaters now), recapping the film, giving their reactions on Christian Bale’s performance, Taika’s magical, manic energy, as well as background and lore on some new and familiar ideas and characters in the MCU. 

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Paper Girls – Available at Image comics; by Brian K. Vaughan & Cliff Chiang.

Ms. Marvel creator Bisha K. Ali’s Reading List on Partition available here.

Rachel Paige’s official Marvel recap on Ms. Marvel episode 5.

Rosie’s Esquire article on the Endgame timeline.

Maryam Ahmad’s Nerdist article on Djinn & Ms. Marvel.

Strange Tales #138 – written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and John Severin, inks by Severin, colors by Stan Goldberg, letters by Sam Rosen.

Venom #4 — Depicts the symbiote origins of the Necrosword; written by Donny Cates, pencils by Ryan Stegman, inks by JP Mayer, colors by Frank Martin Jr, letters by Clayton Cowles.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight visit the Lars’ moisture farm (AKA Casa Wet)! First in Previously On (2:05), Jason and Rosie pay tribute to comics artist Tim Sale, who tragically passed away on June 16th; then they discuss Kevin Feige’s recent comments about the future of the MCU and the early development of both a Wonder Man series for the MCU and a Jon Snow sequel series for HBO. In the Airlock (27:53), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into the third episode of Ms. Marvel – recapping, providing lore background on the mysterious ClanDestine (see our Listener’s Guide below for more details), detailing the possibilities of the Artifact Era of the MCU, and theorizing on what might come next; then they dive deep (deeeeep) into the Dune Sea to recap and discuss the finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi (1:07:07) – giving final thoughts on the series, elaborating on the role of power in the Star Wars mythos, and discussing what they hope to see from Star Wars content in the future.

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TIM SALE TRIBUTE

Batman: The Long Halloween (1996-97) – written by Jeph Loeb, illustrated by Sale.

Daredevil: Yellow (2001) – written by Jeph Loeb; illustrated by Sale.

Hulk: Gray (2003-2004) – written by Jeph Loeb; illustrated by Sale.

Plus Two More Sale comics we love:

Catwoman: When in Rome (2004) – with Jeph Loeb.

Superman For All Seasons (1998) – with Jeph Loeb.

Eric Diaz’s Wonder Man article for Nerdist.

MS MARVEL

Marvel Comics Presents #158 (1994) – written by Alan Davis, penciled by Davis, inked by Mark Farmer, colored by Sophie Heath, and lettered by Pat Prentice.

ClanDestine #1 (1994) – written by Alan Davis, penciled by Davis, inked by Mark Farmer, colored by Sophie Heath, and lettered by Pat Prentice.

If you want to learn more about ClanDestine without reading some questionable comics, check out Rosie’s Nerdist piece.

We Can Be Heroes (2020) – Written and directed by Robert Rodriguez; mastermind of such gems as Sharkboy and Lavagirl and the Spy Kids trilogy; on netflix.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight do a song and dance with the Joker, meet a cute boy with a questionable Porsche, hone their Rebel Alliance strategies, and celebrate Pride! First in Previously On (4:51), Jason and Rosie discuss the Across the Spider-Verse villain announcement and the fact that Todd Phillips’ Joker 2 may be a musical co-starring Lady Gaga. In the Airlock (19:05), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into the second episode of Ms. Marvel – recapping as well as theorizing the origins of Kamala’s bangle and powers as well as the mystery of her visions; then they dive deep (deeeeep) to recap and discuss Part 5 of Obi-Wan Kenobi (43:26) – exploring character choices as well as the depictions of power across the Star Wars universe. In the Hive Mind (1:47:16) X-Ray Vision welcomes Dani Fernandez to discuss her Harley Quinn/Poison Ivy story in DC’s Pride 2022 comic as well as Pride in the year 2022, which superhero Dani would like to play, and more. Finally, in Nerd Out (2:30:00) Micah pitches us on the Toy Story franchise in anticipation of Pixar’s Lightyear. 

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Green Lantern: Legacy - Written by Minh Lê and illustrated by Andie Tong; available here.

Dragon Ball – Written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama and spawning a multimedia franchise that continues to this day; available here. 

Batman & Robin (1997) – Directed by Joel Schumacher, starring George Clooney as titular Bat (replacing Val Kilmer) and Chris O’Donnell returning as Robin; available on HBOMax.

DC Pride 2022 – With work by numerous, including Kevin Conroy and Dani Fernandez.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight go to AvengersCon! First in Previously On (2:31), Jason and Rosie discuss trailers for both Netflix’s Sandman and Black Adam, then give their thoughts on Jurassic World: Dominion and The Boys season 3 premiere. In the Airlock (35:17), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into the premiere of Ms. Marvel – recapping episode one as well as giving their initial thoughts on the series; then they dive deep (deeeeep) into the murky depths of Nur to recap and discuss Part 4 of Obi-Wan Kenobi (1:04:42), pondering the Empire’s toxic workplaces, Reva’s possible background, and why the relationship between Leia and Obi-Wan continues to delight and enthrall.

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Stardust (1998) – written by Neil Gaiman; available wherever books are sold.

New 52 – A 2011 DC comics event that marked the relaunch of DC’s entire lineup with 52 new series all beginning with issue #1.

Marvel / Shazam Family – Confusing to say the least, this double name stems from the fact that DC’s Shazam was formerly known as Captain Marvel before Marvel comics trademarked that name; in 2012, DC officially changed their Captain Marvel’s name to Shazam.

Darth Vader (2017) – by Charles Soule, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Daniele Orlandini, Joe Caramagna, & David Curiel, as well as others. 

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight try to buy some death sticks! First in Previously On (2:43), Jason and Rosie discuss the plethora of news that came out of Star Wars Celebration, including the Andor trailer and more, as well as address the racist social media comments toward Kenobi star Moses Ingram and how LucasFilm and Disney handled the situation. In the Airlock (17:36), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into the first three episodes of Obi Wan Kenobi – recapping episodes 1, 2, and 3, exploring Obi-Wan’s relationships to the other characters, theorizing about what will come next in the series, and analyzing the ways in which some characters would know Darth Vader’s identity. Then, in Nerd Out (1:38:56) Heidi pitches us on The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin.

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Lumpy – aka Lumpawaroo; a Wookie child and the son of Chewbacca.

Doctor Aphra – An archeologist with a hot and cold relationship to Lord Vader.

Darth Vader (2017) – by Charles Soule, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Daniele Orlandini, Joe Caramagna, & David Curiel, as well as others. Issue #12 is the one Jason mentions by name.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight ride the Goat Boat! First in Previously On (3:45), Jason and Rosie discuss the possibilities of the new MCU Daredevil show on Disney+, as reported by Variety, talk about Kathleen Kennedy’s comments in Vanity Fair regarding recasting legacy Star Wars characters (including a HOT TAKE on remaking the prequels), then analyze and theorize about what to expect from the Obi-Wan Kenobi series based on the Disney+UK watchlist (we’ll be diving deeeep into Kenobi itself next episode!). In the Airlock (40:13), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into the latest Thor: Love and Thunder trailer – offering reactions, easter eggs, a whole host of theories, AND an explainer on some of the most mystifying cosmic Marvel lore there is. PLUS, since Jason and Rosie love you, they give their initial NON-SPOILER reactions to the upcoming Ms. Marvel series, landing on June 8 on Disney+.

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Princess of Alderaan – Written by Claudia Gray, published in 2017, about a young Leia Organa.

Eric Masterson aka Thunderstrike – Debuted in Thor #391; took on Thunderstrike mantle in Mighty Thor #459. An eponymous series, written by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, with art by Frenz and Al Milgrom, colors by Mike Rockwitz, and letters by Rick Parker, was released starting in 1993. Thunderstrike perished in issue #24.

Beta Ray Bill – Created by Walt Simonson; debuted in Thor #337 in 1983, featuring pencils and inks by Simonson, colors by George Roussos, letters by John Workman, and edited by the incomparable Mark Gruenwald (whose name comes up a lot!).

Thor #378 – Written by Walt Simonson, pencils & inks by Sal Buscema, colors by Max Scheele, letters by John Workman, & edited by Ralph Macchio. When Thor gets that new battle armor.

Infinity – Created by Stan Lee & John Buscema; first full appearance in Quasar #24 in 1991, which was written by Mark Gruenwald, penciled by Greg Capullo, inked by Keith Williams, colored by Paul Becton, & lettered by Janice Chiang.

NOTE: You can find all of our Jason Aaron / Esad Ribic Thor run recommendations in the Listener’s Guide to our WandaVision revisit episode!

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight cuddle up for a covid comfort watch! That’s right, both Jason AND Rosie have the novel coronavirus covid-19 this week, but they powered through to give the people what they need. First in Previously On (6:13), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeeep) into the trailer for She-Hulk: Attorney-at-Law that sent gamma waves across the internet, offering comics lore, analysis on why She-Hulk will be a great addition to the MCU, and, of course, tons of theories for what could unfold. Then, (super) producer Chris joins to discuss the overall disappointing Halo finale, why it’s always worth splurging on the CGI budget, and Pablo Schreiber’s keister. In the Airlock (42:22), Jason, Rosie, and Chris are joined by other (super) producer Saul (who did indeed just refer to himself in third person as a super producer) to discuss some of their favorite comfort watches in times of illness. Stay safe & mask up all!

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She-Hulk by Dan Slott – written by Slott with illustrations by Paul Pelletier, Juan Bobillo, & Scott Kolins; collects She-Hulk 2004 1-12 & She-Hulk 2005 1-5. Individual issues are available on Marvel Unlimited or the omnibus is available various places online.

She-Hulk by Soule & Pulido – written by Charles Soule, illustrated by various including Javier Pulido with covers and illustrations by Kevin Wada, colors by Muntsa Vicente, & letters by Clayton Cowles. Available on Amazon/comixology & individual issues on Marvel Unlimited.

Patsy Walker aka Hellcat – Written by Kate Leth with art by Brittney Williams, colors by Megan Wilson and letters by Joe Sabino & Clayton Cowles. Available on Marvel Unlimited or online.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight open up the mailbag of madness! First in Previously On (3:09), Jason and Rosie discuss the Avatar 2 trailer, the new Ms. Marvel teaser and the MCU’s changes to her powers, and celebrate the lives of Neal Adams & George Pérez, two legends of comics who sadly passed away recently. In the Airlock (20:45), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into the mailbag to answer YOUR questions (and some of their own) for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Finally, in Hive Mind (1:17:57) Jason and Rosie interview Multiverse of Madness & Loki screenwriter Michael Waldron, touching on the influence of wrestling in Michael’s work, how Mad Men’s Don Draper helped him write Doctor Strange, what it was like to work with Sam Raimi, and confirming some of our recommendations from the Multiverse of Madness reading list. 

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Listener’s Guide

NEAL ADAMS

Batman (beginning with Detective Comics #395, 1970) with Dennis O’Neil, inks by various including Dick Giordano, and letters by various including Ben Oda – re-establishing a darker, grittier tone for the masked vigilante.

Green Arrow / Green Lantern (beginning with issue #76, April 1970) with Dennis O’Neil, inks by various including Frank Giacoia, colors by Cory Adams, & letters by John Costanza – Lantern & Arrow take a socially-conscious journey across the US.

X-Men (beginning with X-Men #56, 1969) with Roy Thomas and ink by Tom Palmer and letters by Herb Cooper.

GEORGE PÉREZ

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) with Marv Wolfman and inks by Dick Giordano, Mike DeCarlo, and Jerry Ordway.

Teen Titans (The New Teen Titans #1, 1980) with Marv Wolfman, inks by Romeo Tanghal, colors by Adrienne Roy, letters by Ben Oda.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) with writer Jim Starlin and co-pencilled by Ron Lim, inks by various, colors by Jack Morelli, letters by Max Scheele & Ian Laughlin.

Wonder Woman (1986) - Reinvigorated WW alongside co-writer Len Wein and inker Bruce Patterson, for an unforgettable near 5 year long run.

DIRE WRAITHS OR NOT? + STRANGE ACADEMY + HULK

Rom the Space Knight – A Parker bros. toy (designed by Bing McCoy) turned comics hero in the eponymous series (1979-1986) by Bill Mantlo & Sal Buscema; currently owned by Hasbro.

Strange Academy (#1, March 2020) – Skottie Young (writer), Humberto Ramos (pencils & inks), Edgar Delgado (colors), Clayton Cowles (letters).

Incredible Hulk #140 (1971) - Harlan Ellison (writer), Roy Thomas (writer), Herb Trimpe (penciler), Sam Grainger (inker), Artie Simek (letterer). 

KANG COMICS

Avengers #267-269 (1986) – Roger Stern (writer), John Buscema (breakdowns), Tom Palmer (finishes), Howard Mackie (assistant editor), Mark Gruenwald (editor).

Avengers: The Terminatrix Objective (1993) – Mark Gruenwald (writer), Mike Gustovich (pencils), Bud LaRosa (inker), Chris Matthys (colorist), Steve Dutro (letters).

Timeless (2021) – Jed Mackay (writer), Kev Walker (art), Greg Land (art), Jay Leisten (art), Mark Bagley (art), Andrew Hennessy (art), Marte Garcia (colors), VC’s Ariana Maher (letters).

West Coast Avengers: Outta Time (#17-24) – Steve Englehart (writer), Al Milgrom (pencils), Joe Sinnott / Kim DeMulder / Romeo Tanghal / Mike Machlan (inks), Ken Feduniewicz (colors), Janice Chieng (letters), Mark Gruenwald (editor). 

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight put on their sling-rings! First in Previously On (3:52), Jason and Rosie discuss Ms. Marvel getting a theatrical release in Pakistan, the new Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer, and recap and analyze the finale of Moon Knight. In the Airlock, Jason and Rosie start with a SPOILER FREE conversation (46:05) with their initial thoughts on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness before beginning the recap with FULL SPOILERS (48:22) and diving deep (deeeep) into the the film’s very Sam Raimi-energy, the theories we got right (and wrong), and the ways Doctor Strange will reverberate throughout the MCU. Finally, in Nerd Out (2:02:32) a listener pitches us on the author Heather Schaefer, whose work has been published as Craig Schaefer before she came out as Trans on this year’s Trans Day of Visibility. 

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight and Cody Ziglar fend off Battra, have a jam sesh with Spider-Punk, and more! That’s right: it’s volume three of X-Ray Vision’s Comics Corner (patent pending). First in Previously On (1:50), Jason and Rosie discuss the greenlit Batman sequel from Matt Reeves, Kevin Feige’s announcement at CinemaCon of ten more years of the MCU, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness being banned in Saudi Arabia, and the recently dropped Doctor Strange ‘Time’ trailer before the movie’s release on May 6. Then, they recap and discuss Moon Knight episode 5, “Asylum.” In the Airlock (39:47), Jason and Rosie are joined by co-host Cody Ziglar to dive deep (deeeeep) into the comics they are reading (and writing) right now, including Zig’s fantastic Spider-Punk, Rosie’s epic-looking Godzilla one-shot, a host of hero and non-hero comics recommendations, PLUS a comics reading list to prepare you for Doctor Strange. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:16:04) a listener pitches us on Team Starkid.

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Spider-Punk – written by Cody Ziglar, pencils by Justin Mason, letters by Jim Charalampidis and cover by Olivier Coipel.

Godzilla Rivals vs. Battra – By Rosie Knight, illustrated & cover by Oliver Ono.

Hulk (2021-) – By Donny Cates & Ryan Ottley.

Bonus: Enemy Mine (1985) – starring Dennis Quaid and Lou Gossett Jr. Available to rent on Amazon or AppleTV.

Marauders (2022- ) – By Steve Orlando & Eleanora Carlini with covers by Kael Ngu.

Marauders (2019- ) – By Gerry Dugan and Matteo Lolli and Phil Noto with covers by Russell Dauterman. 

The X Deaths of Wolverine (2022- ) – by Benjamin Percy & Federico Vicentini 

Arrive in My Hands by Trinidad Escobar from Black Josei Press.

Umbrella Academy: Hotel Oblivion (2019) – by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba.

Immortal X-Men (2022- ) – By Kieron Gillen and Lucas Werneck with covers by Mark Brooks.

Maison Ikkoku (1980-87) – By Rumiko Takahashi; available from Viz Media.

Gleem (2019) – By Freddy Carrasco 

Mawrth Vallis (2021) – By EPHK. 

A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance (2021- ) – By Rick Remender and Andre Lima Araujo. 

DOCTOR STRANGE READING LIST

Doctor Strange & Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment (1989) - Written by Roger Stern with pencils and covers by Mike Mignola and Mark Badger.

Captain Carter (Began March, 2022) - Written by Jamie Mckelvie, pencils by Marika Cresta, cover by Mckelvie.

The Death of Doctor Strange (2021-2022, 5 issues) - Written by Jed MacKay, pencils by Lee Garbett, covers by Kaare Andrews.

House of M (2005, 8 core issues w other crossovers & tie-ins) - Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils by Olivier Coipel, covers by Esad Ribic.

Marvel Zombies (2005-06, 5 issues) - Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Sean Phillips, covers by Arthur Suydam.

Time Runs Out (2014-15) – Running from Avengers #35 - Avengers #44. Written by Jonathan Hickman and art by various, including Jim Cheung, Kev Walker, and Mike Deodato, among others.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight revisit Westview New Jersey, the world of sit-coms, and all things chaos magic! First in Previously On (2:51), Jason and Rosie discuss America Chavez co-creator Joe Casey’s comments in The Hollywood Reporter on creator compensation, break down the Thor: Love & Thunder trailer with lore, theories, and a relevant reading list for Jason Aaron’s incredible and immense run on Thor. Then, they recap and discuss Moon Knight episode 4, “The Tomb.” In the Airlock (1:09:28), they dive deep (deeeeep) into the series WandaVision with a primer on how the series will affect Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness and beyond in phase four of the MCU, with tons of lore-inspired theories direct from the comics. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:40:14) a listener pitches us on best-selling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson.

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Avengers (2016) by Mark Waid and Mike del Mundo; subtitled “Kang Wars” so you know it’s relevant to phase four of the MCU; available on Amazon, Marvel Unlimited, and more.

Thor: God of Thunder #1 - 25 by Jason Aaron and Esad Ribic; available on Amazon, thriftbooks, Marvel Unlimited, and more.

Thor (2014) #1 - 8 by Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman; available on Amazon, thriftbooks, Marvel Unlimited, and more.

Bonus Material: Original Sin #0 - 8 by Mark Waid and Jim Cheung; available on Amazon, thriftbooks, Marvel Unlimited, and more.

Moon Knight by Jeff Lemire, Greg Smallwood, and more; available on Amazon, thriftbooks, Marvel Unlimited, and more.

The Vision & The Scarlet Witch (1982) - Volume 1, 4 issues, written by Bill Mantlo & pencils by Rick Leonardi; available on Marvel Unlimited or comixology.

The Vision & The Scarlet Witch (1985) - Volume 2, 12 issues, written by Steve Englehart & pencils by Richard Howell; available on Marvel Unlimited or comixology.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight dive into the world of Fantasy and Science Fiction! First in Previously On (3:17), Jason and Rosie discuss some comics news, including a new Avengers series, a possible new comics origin for Thor in Avengers 1,000,000 BC, Marvel’s A.X.E.: Judgment Day, and DC’s upcoming Death of Justice League and Dark Crisis; they also discuss the title casting in Disney+’s recently announced Percy Jackson series, the MCU’s Ironheart series gaining its directors, and recap episode three of the Disney+ limited series Moon Knight. In the Airlock (53:19), they discuss JK Rowling’s transphobia and why they won’t be covering the latest Fantastic Beasts movie before diving deep (deeeep) into their book bag to offer recommendations for amazing Fantasy and Sci-Fi that just so happens to be written by marginalized, underrepresented, and queer authors that centers marginalized characters. Then, in the Hive Mind (1:15:06), Jason and Rosie are joined by Nicola Griffith, award winning author of Ammonite, Hild, the upcoming Spear, and more, to discuss her process as a writer, conducting research on Arthurian England, and writing with, and about, disabilities. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:48:43) a listener pitches us on The Illuminatus! Trilogy.

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Harry Potter and The Problematic Author by Maia Kobabe

The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson

Hild by Nicola Griffith

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

Spear by Nicola Griffith (out on April 19th)

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton (out on May 3)

Recommendations from our guest & award winning author Nicola Griffith:

Sorrowland (2021) by Rivers Solomon

The Long Way To a Small Angry Planet (2015) by Becky Chambers

A Companion to Arthurian Literature  (2009) Edited by Helen Fulton

A Spindle Splintered  (2021) by Alix E. Harrow

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight go verse-jumping with Michelle Yeoh! First in Previously On (3:14), Jason and Rosie discuss the news that Warner Bros. is hitting pause on upcoming projects with Ezra Miller, theorize about the latest Ms. Marvel and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness trailers, and recap episode two of the Disney+ limited series Moon Knight. In the Airlock (41:44), they dive deep (deeeep) into the A24 film Everything Everywhere All at Once (in theaters now!) and the masterful ways EEAO plays with genre, offers thrills, laughs, and heart, explores mental health, and, of course, celebrates its iconic cast (James Hong anyone!?). Then, in the Hive Mind (1:01:45), Jason and Rosie are joined by the Daniels, the writer/director duo behind Everything Everywhere All at Once, to discuss the multiverse as a story tool to explore morality, the brilliance of Hong Kong cinema, how the film pulled off its incredible stunt work, and the importance of telling inter-generational Asian-American stories. In Nerd Out (1:37:19) a listener pitches us on the creative comics partnership between Jeff Lemire & Andrea Sorrentino and in the Endgame (1:41:07), Jason and Rosie offer Hong Kong movie recommendations for before or after you see EEAO.

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Supercop (1992) – The third in the iconic Police Story franchise and the first not to be directed by Jackie Chan himself. Available to rent/buy on AppleTV.

Yes, Madam (1985) - One of the first of the ‘girls with guns’ style films, this one stars Michelle Yeoh & Cynthia Rothrock and features a cameo from producer Sammo Hung (who Jason references as being a frequent collaborator of Jackie Chan and a major star in his own right). Available to rent/buy on AmazonPrime.

Once Upon a Time in China (1991) - Starring Jet Li, directed by Tsui Hark and the first installment of a popular franchise. Check out the box set from Criterion.

Project A (1983) - Co-directed by Sammo Hung & Jackie Chan, this swashbuckling action comedy is one of the greats in Jackie Chan’s extensive catalog. Featuring Jackie’s interpretation of Harold Lloyd’s clock sequence. Available to rent/buy on Amazon & Apple.

Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983) - Brought to you by the iconic Shaw Brothers; available to rent on AppleTV.

The Killer (1989) - Directed by John Woo and starring the iconic Chow Yun-Fat; balletic gunplay, dead bodies, doves, and more doves. ‘Nuff said. Not available to rent or stream and DVD copies are sold out at the Criterion Collection.

Return to the 36th Chamber (1980) - Starring the icon Gordon Liu and featuring one of the most meta plotlines we’ve ever heard. Available to rent on AppleTV.

Police Story (1985) - He directed, he starred, he choreographed, he fell through glass and dived off moving vehicles, he trained stunt people, he sung the damn theme. Is there anything Jackie Chan can’t do? Just watch this clip and then watch the rest. Check out the Criterion Collection’s restoration for the ultimate viewing experience.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight eat cupcakes with Khonshu! First in Previously On (1:57), Jason and Rosie recap episode one of the Disney+ limited series Moon Knight. Then in the Airlock (17:04), they dive deep (deeeep) into the characters of Moon Knight’s first episode, the comics lore at the heart of the series, and offer dozens of theories for where the show might be headed plus where the MCU is headed as well. In Nerd Out (54:20) a listener pitches us on Marlon James’ fantasy epic Black Leopard, Red Wolf and in the Endgame (58:13), Jason and Rosie pick a mythological deity of choice whose powers they’d like to acquire.

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“Moon Knight” by Jeff Lemire & Greg Smallwood - 14 issues, originally published in 2016 (part of “All New, All Different Marvel”), collected in book form in 2018. – Marc Spector wakes up in an insane asylum with no powers, calling everything he knew about himself into question.

Moon Knight Vol 2 #1 (aka Fist of Khonshu) – (March 1985) written by Alan Zelentz, pencils by Chris Warner, inks by E.R. Cruz, colorist Christie Scheele.

Moon Knight Vol 1 #21 features a backup written by Alan Zelenetz, Harrow’s creator and Fist of Khonshu scribe. The story sees a strange man who runs into an ancient Egyptian exhibition and is pursued by Khonshu.

“Marc Spector: Moon Knight” originally by Chuck Dixon – Starting in 1989 & ending in 1994; after being infected with a demonic parasite, starting in issue #38 Spector illegally enters the Latverian consulate to confront Dr. Doom by using his status as an Avengers reservist (which is stripped from him later).

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight fight the Covenant! In the Airlock (3:45), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into the world of video game adaptations, including recapping and discussing the new Halo series on Paramount+, and the games they’ve been playing (well all know Jason’s only playing one game right now). In the Hive Mind (52:55), X-Ray Vision is thrilled to welcome comics writing legend Grant Morrison to the show to explore their time on Batman, X-Men, their origin story with comics, as well as their thoughts on writing comics vs. TV and the creative process. In Nerd Out (1:47:30) a listener pitches us on Final Fantasy 4 Free Enterprise and in the Endgame (1:49:53), Jason and Rosie pick their top three video game adaptations.

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Halo: The Fall of Reach - Written by Eric Nylund, published 2001, and serves as a prelude to the first Halo game. Available here.

Batman: Arkham Asylum (aka A Serious House on Serious Earth) - Written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Dave McKean. Grant wants a critical reappraisal of their iconic comic, what do you think?

Jan Švankmajer - Grant cited this pioneering Czech filmmaker and avant garde artist, especially his work with stop-motion and puppetry, as one of the principal inspirations for Arkham Asylum. Among Svankmajer’s best known works are Conspirators of Pleasure and Alice.

Animal Man - The Grant Morrison run began in 1988 with penciller Chas Truog and covers by Brian Bolland and ran until issue #26. This is the series where Morrison first popularly explored concepts that have defined their work since: questioning the nature of reality, writing so-called ‘metafiction,’ and more.

Hyperobjects - As defined by Timothy Morton: “Hyperobjects are objects which have a vitality to them but you can't touch them, like race or class, or climate change. Their effects may be experienced even if they cannot be necessarily touched.”

Steve de Souza’s interview in the Guardian about filming Street Fighter with a “coked out of his mind” Jean-Claude Van Damme.

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Live from Austin, it’s X-Ray Vision! On this episode, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight perform a live show at South by Southwest! First in Previously On (1:29), Jason and Rosie discuss the upcoming Moon Knight series and the newly released trailer for Marvel Studios’ Ms. Marvel. Then in the Airlock (37:05) Jason and Rosie rank and reason out their top three Multiverses while exploring the historical and narrative importance of the multiverse device across fiction and comics. And finally, Jason and Rosie answer questions from the mailbag and from their live SXSW audience (55:44).

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Ms. Marvel (2014) Created by editors Sana Amanat and Stephen Wacker, writer G. Willow Wilson, and artists Adrian Alphona and Jamie McKelvie – Khan made her first appearance in Captain Marvel #14 (August 2013) before going on to star in the solo series Ms. Marvel, which debuted in February 2014.

Days of Future Past (1981) Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Terry Austin – a storyline in Uncanny X-Men issues #141–142.

Cube + Cube film series (Canadian series: 1997, 2002, 2004, Japanese remake: 2021) original directed by Vincenzo Natali.

Into the Spider-Verse (2018) – sequels coming in October 2022 & 2023.

DC Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) by Marv Wolfman & George Perez – followed by Infinite Crisis (2005–2006) and Final Crisis (2008–2009).

Secret Wars (2015) by Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribic – The storyline involves the destruction of the Marvel Universe and various other alternate universes.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight visit Crime Alley! First in Previously On (2:05), Jason and Rosie discuss release date changes to Warner Bros’ schedule as well as the new teaser for Disney’s Obi-Wan Kenobi series. In the Airlock (7:19) Jason and Rosie rank and reason out their top five Batman adaptations. Then in the Hive Mind (28:08), Jason and Rosie welcome Hollywood legend, Batman super-fan, and theatrical Batman executive producer and originator Michael Uslan to detail his time at DC, Batman’s cinematic origins, give some Hollywood advice, and tell stories of his extraordinary life with comics. And in the Endgame (1:21:51), Jason and Rosie rank the top three times we’ve seen Thomas and Martha Wayne murdered in various Batman adaptations.

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Batman’s Batman: A Memoir from Hollywood, Land of Bilk and Money – Michael Uslan’s second memoir. Available wherever books are sold, including here.

The Boy Who Loved Batman – Michael Uslan’s first memoir. Available where books are sold, including here.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight send up the Bat Signal! First in Previously On (2:47), Jason and Rosie discuss a casting in Sony’s Kraven, the imminent arrival of Netflix’s Marvel shows (and of course Agents of Shield) on Disney+, how Hollywood is reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and what some newly released funko pops might tell us about Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. In the Airlock (13:24) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into Matt Reeves’ The Batman, discussing what sets the film apart from previous iterations, why it’s so good, and offering a variety of recommendations for folks to read, watch, and play after they see The Batman (55:28). In this chapter of the Omnibus (1:25:05), Jason explores science-fiction’s relationship with war and vice versa. In the Hive Mind (1:37:29), Jason and Rosie are joined by comedian and podcaster Pete Holmes to discuss The Batman and in the Endgame (1:52:32), Jason and Rosie pick the craziest villain from Batman’s Rogues Gallery to see in a future Batman installment.

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Batman: Year One (serialized as Batman #404-407 in 1987) – written by Frank Miller, illustrated by David Mazzucchelli. 

Batman: The Long Halloween (1996-97) – Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale, which directly led to Batman: Dark Victory & Catwoman: When in Rome by the pair in the late 90s & early 2000s.

Batman: Earth One Vol 1-3 (launched overall in 2010, Batman’s came out in 2012) – Written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank.

Batman: Ego & Other Tails (2000) – Darwyn Cooke & Paul Grist.

Batman: Hush (2002-03) – Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee

Batman: The Telltale Games (2016) – point & click adventure game by Telltale Games and distributed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment under its DC Entertainment label.

Batman: Arkham Games (2009 - present) – developed by Rocksteady Studios and WB Games Montréal. 

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) – Animated film directed by Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm and written by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Martin Pasko, and Michael Reaves.

Batman: The Animated Series (1992-95, 85 episodes total) – By Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Mitch Brian and Eric Radomski, starring Kevin Conroy.

Batman: Cataclysm / Batman: No Man’s Land (1998-99) – written by numerous, outlined by Jordan B Gorfinkel.

Batman: Zero Year (2013-14) – Scott Snyder & James Tynion IV.

Batman 72 Vehicles & People by Francesco Francavilla

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight get a hug from an eagle! First in Previously On (2:07), Jason and Rosie discuss casting news, including the Sonyverse’s Chameleon and MCU’s Blade, how immersed Paul Dano got in his Riddler role, and the release of more Thor: Love and Thunder Legos and what that might tell us about phase 4 and 5 of the MCU. In the Airlock (29:57) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into HBO Max’s Peacemaker, discussing James Gunn’s trademark style, Peacemaker season 2, and the historical precedents for DC / Marvel creative crossovers. In the Hive Mind (1:22:24), Jason is joined by Peacemaker star Chukwudi Iwuji for a charming conversation about working with James Gunn, acting from the page, his father’s burgeoning cinephilia, and trying to keep up comedically with John Cena (plus how that opening dance sequence came together). In Nerd Out (1:41:22) a listener pitches us on Amazon Prime’s The Legend of Vox Machina and the webseries Critical Role that inspired it. And in the Endgame (1:44:48), Jason and Rosie name their favorite villain turned hero.

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A-Force – Marvel’s first all female team of Avengers; debuting in 2015, created by writers G. Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett and artist Jorge Molina, and appearing in an alternate universe during 2015’s Secret Wars before being folded into the main continuity. It was critically lauded, but canceled in 2016 due to poor sales. Available on Marvel Unlimited.

A Death in the Family – A 1988 storyline written by Jim Starlin and penciled by Jim Aparo, with cover art by Mike Mignola, and infamous because readers could call two 900 numbers to decide whether Jason Todd, aka Robin, would live or die. Serialized in Batman #426-429 and considered one of the most important Batman storylines for pushing the character’s series and tone in a darker direction. Available on Amazon.

Rosie’s Rec – Arrive in My Hands by Trinidad Escobar, available from Black Josei Press. 

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight, and Jason Mantzoukas settle in and talk comics! That’s right, it’s time for another installment of X-Ray Vision’s Comics Corner. First in Previously On (2:30), Jason and Rosie spend a little time unpacking a few recent news stories, including the rebirth of Paramount and some of the Super Bowl trailers; then Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the latest trailer and poster from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, offering plot and story theories, speculating on characters, and backing all of it up with extensive comics lore. In the Hive Mind (52:23), Jason Mantzoukas joins Jason and Rosie to review and recommend tons of comics, including what everyone is reading right now, some favorite comics for kids, and their back issue/quarter-bin pick, aka the comics they happened to stumble upon and fall in love with. In Nerd Out (1:41:27) a listener pitches us on alternative movie posters and in the Endgame (1:44:09), Jason and Rosie choose their mutant power.

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Our Pull List for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness:

X-Men: Trial of Magneto – 5 issues; written by Leah Williams, art by Lucas Werneck, August 2021. Available here. 

House of M – 8 core issues with some crossover arcs; written by Brian Michael Bendis & illustrated by Olivia Coipel, June 2005. Available here.

Illuminati – The series with writing by Bendis that segues into Jonathan Hickman’s New Avengers run. Available here.

Marvel Zombies – 5 issue limited series; written by Robert Kirkman, art by Sean Phillips, covers by Arthur Suydam, 2005. Available here.

Savage Land – Chris Claremont’s Uncanny X-Men, beginning with Uncanny X-Men #94 and ending with Uncanny X-Men #279 when Claremont left Marvel in 1991. Available on Marvel Unlimited.

Young Avengers - by Jamie McKelvie and Kieron Gillen; America Chavez was introduced in 2011's Vengeance #1 by Joe Casey and Nick Dragotta.

Rosie’s Shuma-Gorath Nerdist Article.

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On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight saddle up a rancor! First in Previously On (2:05), Jason and Rosie talk about Amazon’s LOTR and more Super Bowl Sunday trailers we might expect, Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi poster drop, Futurama’s return on Hulu, and offer some Random Recommendations. Then in the Airlock (15:18) they dive deep (deeeep) into the epic finale of The Book of Boba Fett, discussing what we might expect from future Star Wars stories, critiques of Boba Fett, and the exploration of politics and people at the heart of the Star Wars universe. In Nerd Out (1:10:40) a listener pitches us on Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files novels. And in the Endgame (1:13:47), Jason and Rosie give the Medal of Yavin to one character each in the Book of Boba Fett.

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The Absolute Book by Elizabeth Knox. Available from Bookshop.

Devil House by John Darnielle. Available from Bookshop.

From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi – Written by Jason Aaron & Dash Aaron; the trade paperback was released in November, 2020 and chronicles Obi-Wan’s life on Tatooine as he protects Luke from the shadows and tries to stay under the radar of the Empire, but still seeks to stop injustice. Available from Comixology. 

The Wire – The iconic HBO series from former police beat reporter David Simon; each season expanded the scope of the narrative, starting with the Baltimore PD and the drug trade before dramatizing the docks, city politics, education and more. Available on HBO Max.

Rosie’s Interview with Matt Reeves on Amazon’s ‘Tales from the Loop’

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