The "Machine Man Becomes Earth X's New Watcher" Issue

About this episode

The episode discusses the Earth X storyline in the Marvel universe, focusing on its dystopian elements and classic heroes affected by Terrigen Mist.

Hello comic fans! We're talking Earth X today. From the notes of Alex Ross, Jim Krueger brings us the dystopia of another earth of the Marvel universe. We've got your classic heroes in a world drastically changed by Terrigen Mist. Even if you can't get the Machine Man's equipment grab a copy of this alternate universe. And hey a shoutout to Wizard magazine. Thanks for listening and enjoy! Earth X - Jim Krueger (writer) / Alex Ross (creator) / John Paul Leon, Doug Braithwaite, Well-Bee (artis...

People in this episode

Hosts: Corey, Adam

Topics covered

• Earth X
• Marvel universe
• dystopia
• Terrigen Mist
• comic heroes
• alternate universe

Keywords

• Earth X
• Marvel
• Jim Krueger
• Alex Ross
• Terrigen Mist
• comic books
• dystopia
• alternate universe

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wizard magazine

Books & works: Earth X

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