First, as patrons may have seen earlier today, next week will mark the beginning of my next "Patreon First" review series, as I take a look at the oft-derided mid-70s Champions book, a series which earns its X-adjacent status thanks to the presence of Angel & Iceman on a roster that is delightfully hodgepodge (also, John Byrne gets involved later in the run). Become a patron now in order to gain access to X-aminations of Champions before everyone else, and read along as I tackle such topics as Angel's trippy new costume, being a superhero in LA, and sentient Nazi bees.
Secondly, as those of you who follow me on Twitter may have seen, starting with the launch of Hellions #1 in March, I will be reviewing each issue of that series alongside copywriter & X-fan Lizbethanne for the Xavier Files website. At least based on the initial solicits, Hellions is intended to explore the rather tricky role of mutant X-villains in the post-HoXPoX, Hickman status quo, which makes me excited to dig into it as that's one of the facets of the new status quo that I find most in need of exploration/explanation. Also, it features amongst it's cast two of my favorite recurring villains from Louise Simonson's X-Factor, Nanny and the Orphan Maker!
Links to both review series will be posted here, beginning next Tuesday with X-amining Champions #1!
The stained glass window of Archangel in that X-Factor issue really should have had a panel for the Champions.
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