EPISODE 01: THE NEW X-MEN MANIFESTO

Welcome, homos...sapiens and superior, that is! In their debut episode, trans comic fans Josephine Riesman and Becca Petunia set the scene for their journey into Grant Morrison's New X-Men. Join them for a discussion of their histories with comics and the X-Men in general as well as a close look at Grant Morrison's pitch document for the series, or more accurately, their manifesto. What was Becca's lesbian breakup with the X-Men? Listen and find out! Plus: The importance of queer writers! 365 Party Girl Cassandra Nova! And of course, the "Serpent-Teen" arc of The Little Mermaid comic!

[Content Warnings: Discussions of transphobia]

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Further Reading: The New X-Men Manifesto

Credits:

Hosting and Production: Josephine Riesman (@josie.zone) & Becca Petunia (@tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social)

Editing: Ella Tailor (@garaktailor.com‬)

Theme Song: "Theme from 'Here Comes Tomorrow'" by Rachel Garrett Steele (@pengarr.postes.club‬) featuring Bobson Dugnutt Jr.

Podcast Art: Pencils & Inks by Chris Burnham (@theburnham.bsky.social), Colors by Tamra Bonvillan (@tamrabonvillain.bsky.social), Logo by Jodie Troutman (@longtalljodie.com)

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