Abomb to Zzzax: My Favourite Marvel Character with Colin Hoult

BARON STRUCKER, VIPER, BOB AND GORGONJoin Colin and Nick as they take a look at a fascist organisation hellbent on world domination (yes, maybe a bit on the nose in early 2026). They take a look at Baron Strucker (baldy fascist), Viper (sexy fascist), Gorgon (stabby fascist) and Bob (in-it-for-the-healthcare fascist). Cut off the head and two shall grow! (Disclaimer - please don't cut off Colin and Nick's heads; they only have the one each)Issues ReadBaron Strucker Strange Tales (1951) #156-157 (A-story)Sgt Fury (1963) #5Bob, Agent Of HydraCable And Deadpool (2004) #38Viper Captain America (1975) #182Gorgon Wolverine (2004) #20HydraStrange Tales (1951) #135-136 (A-story)

Colin and Nick are still taking a little post-festive break so, to tide you over in the meantime, here's a little taster of some of the bonus content that we're putting out on the Patreon in a frankly shameless attempt to encourage new subscribers (boo, capitalism!). We talk a little bit about the Zombie, Simon Garth, and the Marvel universe's version of Frankenstein's Monster (both covered way back in Season 1 episode 19, fact fans!)Enjoy and we'll be back with full episodes from next week!

We still had an "A" left! For a little Christmas treat, Colin and Nick are back to round out the year and the letter A with a look at the Marvel universe's mighty team of power hitters, The Avengers themselves197. The Avengers Avengers (1963) #1, #211, #329, #500Avengers (2013) #1

STRONG GUY & LAYLA MILLERRead Along!720. Madrox the Multiple ManGiant-Size Fantastic Four (1974) #4 (first) (up to page 22) X-Factor (1986) #73Madrox (2004) #1X-Factor (2005) #39 692. Layla Miller & 694. Strong Guy X-Factor (2005) #2X-Factor: Layla Miller #1 (optional)

David Reed returns to discuss the cyborg son of Scott Summers and his many clones. Plus a man with four arms! Called Forearm!Summers 3 - the Cable men 324. CableNew mutants (83) #87(read pages 1-5, 13-14,17-19, 21-23) Xforce 1992 #8Cable 2008 1Cable 2020 1Stryfe & MLF 616. Forearm 1038. Wildside853. Reaper942. Stryfe 607. GenesisCable 1993 #19401. Xman Xman 1995 #5 and 65

BARON MORDO, DORMAMMU, UMAR & CHONDU THE MYSTIC!Colin flies solo as he can't find any friends this week to meet Dr Strange’s sinister sorcerers!221. Baron mordo Strange tales 1965  #130 b story (to 141) Doctor strange sorcerer supreme 1988 #8 bstory222. DormammuStrange tales 1951 # 126 b storyDr strange 2023 #3 a story ( and b if you want)223. Umar Strange tales 1966 #151 b story only 486. Chondu the mystic Tales of suspense #9 c story Defenders 1972 35Patreon bonusDefenders 1973 #8 b story

BLACK TOM & SIRYNColin and Nick chat about the Cassidy Clan, everyone's favourite Irish X-Folk. 218. Banshee and the Cassidys Xmen 1965 #28Xmen 1976 #102Xmen deadly genesis 2006 #2219. SirynSpider woman 1980 #37 (from page 16)X-factor 2009 #39220. Black Tom X-force 2020 #2Patron bonus ShamrockGirl comics 2010 #2 ‘good to be lucky’ story 

VOLSTAGG, FANDRAL, HOGUN, SIF AND BALDERNick and Colin meet the Warriors Three, Thor's dearest pals. Read along!Asgardian Allies212. Balder and the asgardiansThor 1980 #304-306 (b story only) 213. Warriors three - Fandral Hogun volstagg Journey into mystery 1965 #119-122 b story only Warriors three #1-2 2010214. Fandral215. Hogun 216. Volstagg217. SifThor son of Asgard 2004 #8Patreon Journey into mystery 503 (1996)

OMEGA THE UNKNOWN AND DOCTOR BONG!For no real reason Colin and Nick discuss the work of late Steve Gerber, creator of the much beloved 70s comedy comic character Howard the Duck. But is he actually funny?? Or is it just a bit weird and depressing? Finally we disagree on something. Sparks fly and things get pretty bloody heated! That said we both adore Doctor Bong and are deeply confused by Omega the Unknown Read along with usHoward The Duck580. Howard The DuckHoward The Duck (1975) #1Howard The Duck (1979) #9 - B Story (Heavy Business..)Howard The Duck (2015 - 5 issues series) #1581. Doctor Bong Howard The Duck (1976) #15800. Omega the unknown Omega the Unknown 1975 #1Patreon BonusHoward The Duck (1976) #16