Marvel Comics Reboot: What Can't Change, What Should Improve

The hosts react to Marvel's announced reboot of its comic book universe following Secret Wars. They discuss which character origins and storylines are essential to preserve—like Magneto's Holocaust survivor background and the X-Men's founding story—and what Marvel as a publisher needs to fix, from inconsistent rosters and constant retooling to overpowered characters and overuse of time travel. They also explore opportunities to reimagine the Avengers lineup and share concerns about storytelling depth in the new continuity.