X-Factor Files: Investigating the Marvel Universe

by Daryl and Phillip

Join Daryl and Phillip (and their silent partners, bunnies Nick, Nora, and Asta) as they review corners of the Marvel universe! Catch us weekly for coverage of Alpha Flight or Star Trek comics (or special bonus episodes!). Find us on Instagram @xfactorfilespodcast

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  • Season 5

  • Alpha Flight 33-34, Marvel Fanfare 28

    Alpha Flight 33-34, Marvel Fanfare 28

    S05 E10
    Apr 16, 2025
    52:00

    The X-Men are here! Well, for a couple pages. But then we get Wolverine and Lady Deathstrike's first appearance! We chat about those Alpha Flight episodes, plus the issue of Marvel Fanfare that focuses on Northstar!

  • Starfleet Academy 14-16

    Starfleet Academy 14-16

    S05 E09
    Apr 9, 2025
    49:51

    We learn all about T'Priell and the whole Romulan/Vulcan thing. The bad news: she's dead. The good news: she's kind of not!

  • Alpha Flight 30-32

    Alpha Flight 30-32

    S05 E08
    Apr 2, 2025
    45:58

    We are solidly in the Mantlo era as the team gets a new headquarters, an old opponent, and a crumbly ally! Also: body horror!

  • Starfleet Academy 10-11, 13

    Starfleet Academy 10-11, 13

    S05 E07
    Mar 26, 2025
    01:03:34

    The cadets are on trial and you'll never guess who their defense lawyer is! Plus, parents day at the academy with some very iffy parents!!!

  • Alpha Flight 26-29, Incredible Hulk 313

    Alpha Flight 26-29, Incredible Hulk 313

    S05 E06
    Mar 19, 2025
    01:15:49

    We say "bye bye" to Byrne and "hello" to the Hulk (and new writer Bill Mantlo!) as we cover Alpha Flight issues 26 through 29 and Incredible Hulk 313! These issues work together as a big arc that clears the path for Mantlo to start innovating in the title. Join us as we end one chapter of Alpha Flight's history and begin another!