X-Men: Onslaught — Phase Two

In this episode, Ryan and Justin continue to power through the much-maligned '90s Marvel event, X-Men: Onslaught, in which your favorite mutants (plus a bunch of other Marvel guest stars) battle a villainous mash-up of Professor X’s dark side and Magneto’s more murderous impulses, with the fate of the Marvel Universe hanging in the balance! Which heroes will live? Which heroes will die? Which heroes will later reappear drawn by Rob Liefeld for some reason? Your hosts answer these questions and discuss whose invitation to this giant crossover event was lost in the mail, Gambit’s costume changes, Cable’s techno-organic virus denial, and Doom gonna Doom. Discussed in this episode: X-Men #55, Uncanny X-Men #336, Cable #35, X-Men #56, Onslaught: Marvel Universe #1 (1996). Contents: 0:00 - Theme and intro 1:24 - Recap of Phase One 2:52 - X-Men #55 10:22 - Uncanny X-Men #336 19:37 - Cable #35 26:09 - X-Men #56 32:48 - Onslaught: Marvel Universe #1 50:52 - Analysis 59:07 - Onslaught aftermath 1:01:55 - Canon Fodder 1:10:16 - Recommendations 1:15:45 - Closing