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The episode discusses the pivotal era of the Outback Team in UNCANNY X-MEN, highlighting key issues and character introductions.

ONCE UPON A MUTANT - BUILDING THE OUTBACK TEAM: NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #2, X-MEN ANNUAL #10, and UNCANNY X-MEN #213-219 (1986-87) Jason R. Lady and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy celebrating a pivotal era of classic UNCANNY X-MEN as Chris Claremont turns the team's status quo upside down and assembles a new team that will become the legendary Outback X-Men! The journey begins with Psylocke's introduction to the mutant universe in NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #2, followed by Longshot's first encounter with the X-Men in X-MEN ANNUAL #10. From there, Psylocke earns her place on the team in UNCANNY X-MEN #213, while Dazzler joins the ranks in #214. Then, in UNCANNY X-MEN #217-218, these new additions begin to come together as a true team. Finally, Havok makes his long-awaited return to the X-Men in UNCANNY X-MEN #219. Featuring stories by Chris Claremont and stunning artwork from Alan Davis, Art Adams, Barry Windsor-Smith, Butch Guice, and Marc Silvestri! 00:00:25 - Introductions    00:08:20 - Guest's origin with the X-Men 00:20:35 - Guest's favorite X-Men eras and characters 00:31:50 - New Mutants Annual #2 discussion 01:00:55 - X-Men Annual #10 discussion 01:19:15 - Uncanny X-Men…

People in this episode

Host: The Irredeemable Shag

Guest: Jason R. Lady

Topics covered

• X-Men
• comic books
• superheroes
• Psylocke
• Outback Team
• Chris Claremont

Keywords

• X-Men
• Outback Team
• Psylocke
• Chris Claremont
• comic book discussion
• UNCANNY X-MEN

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: UNCANNY X-MEN, NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #2, X-MEN ANNUAL #10, UNCANNY X-MEN #213, UNCANNY X-MEN #214, UNCANNY X-MEN #217, UNCANNY X-MEN #218, UNCANNY X-MEN #219

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