Power of X-Men: Defending Grant Morrison's New X-Men

Our very first Wolverine-centric episode is packed with lots of easter eggs! Planet X-Men returns to discuss!

Spoilers ahead! Apocalypse's origin story! The X-Men in Egypt! We had a MAJOR death in the finale of this two-parter, plus a setup for the next episode! Planet X-Men returns to discuss it all!

The wait is over! Join Power of X-Men and Planet X-Men as we break down X-Men '97 Season 2 Episodes 1 & 2, diving into every major plot point, easter eggs, comic book reference, and MORE!

LIVE EPISODE TAPING of Dayspring with the legendary voice of Jean Grey herself, Catherine Disher! We're recording this live from Lady J's Mutant and Proud event in Philadelphia!

Let’s dive into everything we know about X-Men ’97 Season 2!Was Neve Campbell supposed to be Polaris? Was Onslaught planned? Are they adapting The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix? Grant Morrison costumes?! IS GAMBIT COMING BACK AS DEATH?! Let’s break it all down! 🔥

Let's breakdown where these characters are at in season 2!

We have Astonishing X-Men artist Philip Sevy on the podcast today! We discuss their career in comics, from breaking into the industry via Top Cow to working on Astonishing X-Men on Marvel Unlimited! Philip shares insights into their process as an artist and what it was like discovering the X-Men! 

The Cyclops solo series is finally here—and we’re breaking it all down with series writer Alex Paknadel.We dive deep into Scott Summers’ history, his complicated origin story, his relationship with Jean Grey, and how Mister Sinister has been pulling the strings—plus what readers can expect as Cyclops steps fully into the spotlight.

Jeph Loeb on the podcast! Buckle in for this two hour deep dive into Nate Grey, Age of Apocalypse, and Marvel in the 90s!

Chris Claremont on the podcast! From his start as a gopher at Marvel Comics to the Doomsday tease—from Dark Phoenix Saga to his X-Treme X-Men run—we cover it ALL with the legend himself!

Hang on to your seats, familia! A super-size 2 hour episode breaking down our top 10 of Marvel Legends in 2025...unfiltered!!!!

Let's breakdown the Doomsday trailer featuring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, and JAMES MARSDEN! 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Legendary X-Men writer Scott Lobdell breaks down Uncanny X-Men #341, one of the most beloved Christmas stories in X-Men history. Scott reveals how the issue came together, the iconic Cannonball vs. Gladiator fight, the mystery of Joseph—who he was originally supposed to be and how he suppressed Rogue’s powers—and all the Easter eggs hidden throughout the issue.

Angel actress STEPHANIE ROMANOV swings by to discuss upcoming cons and the Buffy revival...will Lilah return?

Most Wanted Marvel Legends! Top 5 Marvel Vs.Capcom X-Men Two-Packs!

PlayStation’s X-Men: Mutant Academy dropped in 2000… and two decades later, we’re still talking about it! We’ve got the game’s producer, Jay Halderman, in the studio to answer every question we’ve held onto for 20+ years!

We’re diving into Wiccan: Witches’ Road by Wyatt Kennedy and artist Andy Pereira and breaking down Billy Kaplan’s entire journey from Scarlet Witch’s son to Emperor Hulkling’s royal sorcerer. 

We asked you to send in your boldest, spiciest, absolutely unfiltered hot takes — and wow, did you deliver. 

Buckle up. You submitted your X-Men hot takes and Dayspring answers them...and spilling some tea for X-Men '97 season 2 and Marvel Legends!

The X-Men '97 season 2 trailer is here! Let's discuss in DETAIL! Adventures of Cyclops & Phoenix! Rise of Apocalypse! Polaris! Kid Omega! Lady Deathstrike! X-Factor! There is SO MUCH to discuss!

Askani'son RETURNS and we discuss the state of Jean Grey in 2025!

Age of Revelation HATH BEGUN! Let's break down what we know so far. Covering Heir of Apocalypse; Age of Revelation issue 0; X-Men issue 22; and Age of Revelation Overture!

On today's episode we discuss New X-Men #125 PLUS the legendary Uncanny X-Men 152 where Storm/Emma swap bodies!

It's been twenty years since X-MEN LEGENDS II was released! Power of X-Men host Dayspring sits down with Video Game Director Dan Vondrak to discuss what it was like to develop X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse! How soon did the game go into development following the first entry? What did the story originally look like? How was it like to bring Archangel to the game? Why were Psylocke and Emma cut from the game? Who was originally suppose to be playable? And...most importantly...what would X-Men Legends III have looked like? Strap in, True Believers! This is a special episode you don't want to miss!

We're BACK in the Age of Apocalypse...how did it survive? Is that REALLY [SPOILER] at the end? Let's break it all down!

IT'S HAPPENING! THE SH'IAR INVASION HAS BEGUN! We’re joined by Tim from the X-Position Podcast to unpack the Sh'iar attack on the mansion!

The Shi’ar threat draws near! In New X-Men #123, Jean Grey takes center stage, hosting a high-profile media event at the Xavier Institute just as an intergalactic assault looms overhead. 

Is the MCU back on track? Latverian_Lad and Dayspring break down Fantastic Four: First Steps!

Rachel Summers! Feral! X-Men '97 Emma Frost! We have LOTS to discuss!

Welcome to the Age of Revelation—where mutants rule from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, and a dark future unfolds under the Heir of Apocalypse. In this video, we break down and review Age of Revelation kickoff issue by Jed MacKay and Humberto Ramos that redefines the future of the X-Men.

Cassandra Nova is coming! In this episode, we dive deep into Grant Morrison’s New X-Men #122, where Cassandra, now in Xavier’s body, begins her terrifying conquest of the Shi’ar Empire and sets her gaze back on Earth. What does this mean for the X-Men, and can anyone stop her? We also revisit the Giant-Size X-Men: Jean Grey and Emma Frost issue from 2020—Hickman and Dauterman’s homage to the psychic rescue in the previous episode. Did it deliver? And finally… we react to YOUR hottest takes! 

This is it, folks! The PSYCHIC RESCUE episode!

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with actress and model Stephanie Romanov as we explore her dynamic career, from her early days on Models Inc. and Melrose Place to her iconic role as Lilah Morgan on Angel. 

In this episode, we sit down with Avenue Magazine Editor-at-Large Alexander Mason Hankin to dive deep into all things Emma Frost. We explore her latest role in Marvel Rivals, unpack the evolution of her iconic X-fashion, and share our dream casting for Emma Grace Frost in the MCU—plus why we think Emma Roberts would be the perfect choice.

Both Jean and Emma have ICONIC moments in this issue! Plus we got tea on Neve Campbell's involvement on X-Men '97...and it's looking grim. 

Live from Lady J’s Mutant and Proud Con! We’re here with JUBILEE herself, Holly Chou, and SUNSPOT himself, Gui Agustini!

On today’s Power of X-Men,  Dayspring and Flinkman give their feels on Thunderbolts* dive claw-first into New X-Men issue 119, where Grant Morrison and Igor Kordey set up SOMETHING BIG for the next issue. The. Last. Page. is all we'll say.

This issue marks the first appearance of the eerie and brilliant telepathic sisters who would go on to become fan favorites — think “Mean Girls” meets “Cerebro.” Also introduced are the U-Men, and a VERY iconic Emma Frost scene! And YES — we finally discuss the Nemesis wave Marvel Legends!

We sit down with legendary writer Joe Casey to dive into his Uncanny X-Men run during the Grant Morrison era! From the bold introduction of Stacy X to navigating stories alongside New X-Men, Joe opens up about creative risks, fan reactions, and the legacy of that transformative time in X-history. We also chat about his work on WildC.A.T.s, America Chavez, and what it means to write bold, genre-pushing comics. A must-listen for comic fans! 

Words we thought we'd never say: We love Hank McCoy after this heart-breaking issue! This is the BEST Beast-centric issue!

If you want to truly understand Grant Morrison’s New X-Men era, you need to read New X-Men Annual 2001. This issue lays the foundation for everything—mutant culture, corporate threats, and the bold new direction Morrison envisioned for the X-Men. Join us as we break down how this overlooked annual is essential reading for any fan of the era! 🎙️✨ #XMen #GrantMorrison #NewXMen

In this episode, Dayspring, Flinkman, and Hammy delve into Iceman’s 2001 Marvel Icon series, running at same time as Morrison's New X-Men. We got feels on this four-issue arc, written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by Karl Kerschl and Skottie Young!

We sit down with X-Men Artist Ian Churchill to discuss his legendary stint on Poptopia/Uncanny X-Men, what it was like to work at the X-office during the Morrison and his work on Cable #20 which kicks off Age of Apocalypse!

Archangel, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Iceman race to London so they can defeat a new villain: Mr. Clean! Meanwhile Chamber is in the tabloids dating pop sensation Sugar Kane, but is all press good press? The Morrison era is in full swing with Joe Casey's infamous POPTOPIA, and Dayspring and Flinkman breakdown and review the first arc in the Morrison-era Uncanny X-Men relaunch!

E is for Extinction Pt. 3! We have MASSIVE feels on this issue, plus we discuss some X-Men elements in Captain America: Brave New World!

The second issue of Morrison's New X-Men is unlike anything we ever read before! Flinkman and Dayspring dive DEEP into every panel, plus cover news of Chris Claremont. 

Dayspring and Flinkman discuss Grant Morrison's NEW X-MEN! Join us as for our new season as we break down the first arc, discussing the debut of Cassandra Nova, the shocking Genosha massacre, and the philosophical shift that redefined Xavier’s dream. We’ll also unpack the slick, modernized look of the team (goodbye spandex, hello leather!) and how Morrison’s influence is still felt in X-Men comics today.Is this run the best X-Men has ever been? Did Morrison predict the Krakoa era before its time? Tune in and find out!

Calvin from FromTheAshes joins us as we discuss all things PHOENIX by Stephanie Phillips! 

2025 is off to an EPIC start with Marvel Legends!!!

Let's speculate, which Marvel Legends could we be seeing in 2025 and 2026?