The only constants in life are death, taxes, and Xorn, so it's time for us to meet up once again with the man in the iron mask for this one-shot Xorn story! Josie and Becca are joined by journalist Rui Zhong to discuss Xorn's backstory, whether Xorn's backstory exists at all, and what the tragedy of Mutant Town has to say about subcultures and ethnic enclaves. Are we confused by this issue's writing but in love with its fantastic art? You know it! Plus: a lot of Fantastic 4 talk!

Content Warning: Discussions of Sinophobia, police brutality, fascism, queerphobia

Next Week's Reading: New X-Men #128 - #130 (Weapon Twelve)

Credits:

Hosting and Production: Josephine Riesman (@josie.zone) & Becca Petunia (@tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social)

Guest: Rui Zhong (@redderbeanpaste)

Editing: Ella Tailor (@garaktailor.com‬)

Theme Song: "Theme from 'Here Comes Tomorrow'" by Rachel Garrett Steele (@pengarr.postes.club‬) featuring Bobson Dugnutt Jr.

Podcast Art: Pencils & Inks by Chris Burnham (@theburnham.bsky.social), Colors by Tamra Bonvillan (@tamrabonvillain.bsky.social), Logo by Jodie Troutman (@longtalljodie.com)

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