Name: “Peter David’s X-Factor” is peak 90’s Superhero Comedy. Here’s why! We Got Issues #12 by We Got Issues
Duration: 2 h 17 min 59 s
Description: Sadly superhero comics lost one of its greatest writers in May… Peter David. So Josh Markwith and BComp took a break to look back at one of his funniest books, X-Factor aka the Government X-Men. Spoiler, you’ll want to pick up this book after the episode.

Whether you’re a fan of the comic book or the Prime show, there’s something special about the story of Mark Grayson. Is it the superhero angst? Is it the hyper-violence? Is it just good because it is good comics? Josh and BComp breakdown the first Compendium (Issues 0-47) to find out what makes the book tick and get into the IRL origins as well! 

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It’s been nearly 40 years since the first issue of Batman: Year One hit shelves and for many, this is the definitive origin of the Dark Knight. But after four decades, why does it still hold up so well? Is it really a Batman story or someone else's? Josh and BComp break it all down! And we answer a fan’s question about the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie! 

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Holy hell… A young, gun-toting Batman looking to go deathwish on a Punisher knock-off killing criminals and cops alike in Gotham City? No, this is not a joke. This is literally the plotline of Batman: Year Two… and guess what? It only gets crazier from there. So climb aboard as Josh and Bcomp break down all the insanity.

“Batman: Year Two” is Bat$#!% insane! You will not believe this book! We Got Issues #10

The Batman Origin Trilogy closes itself out with Year Three, but was it really needed? To be honest, yes and no. To fully appreciate it, you really need to know the story behind the story! Lucky for you, Josh and BComp are here to give you everything you need to know! Plus Tim Drake’s First Appearance! 

“Batman: Year Three” is a thing? Yuuppp… It’s real! We Got Issues #11

Sadly superhero comics lost one of its greatest writers in May… Peter David. So Josh Markwith and BComp took a break to look back at one of his funniest books, X-Factor aka the Government X-Men. Spoiler, you’ll want to pick up this book after the episode. 

“Peter David’s X-Factor” is peak 90’s Superhero Comedy. Here’s why! We Got Issues #12

The Punisher is one of Marvel’s most controversial characters, but before Frank Castle went all Death Wish on the Marvel Universe, he was a young lieutenant just trying to keep his platoon alive. Josh and BComp are here to break down the man before he became the Punisher.  

“Punisher: The Platoon” is a must-read for all Frank Castle fans. We Got Issues #13

“Superman” has finally hit theaters and it's got its lovers and haters, but where do Josh and BComp stand on it? It's a special edition of We Got Issues that breaks down the comics and stories surrounding the film.

James Gunn’s “Superman” breakdown and review! We Got Issues #14

“Serving Up Comics” Gene Aversa joins Josh and BComp to dissect the latest reboot of Spider-Man… a middle-aged, father of two… and it's everything that has been missing from fans lives since the infamous “One More Day” story arc threw away years of character growth. 

“Ultimate Spider-Man” by Jonathan Hickman is the cure for all Spider-Man Fans! We Got Issues #15

The Fantastic Four has over 60 years of history, but with that many issues it can be just a tad intimidating to jump into the deep end of Marvel’s First Family. Luckily Josh and BComp have the perfect book for all the fans of the latest MCU film, Fantastic Four: First Steps! 

How “Fantastic Four: Life Story” helped inspire FF: First Steps! We Got Issues #16

Wait?!? The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles aren’t just for kids? Nope! The original comics were surprisingly violent and adult… and their final story is no different. Josh & BComp break down their brutal and heartbreaking last adventure. 

“Peter David’s X-Factor” is peak 90’s Superhero Comedy. Here’s why! We Got Issues #12

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