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Battle Of The Atom: An X-Men Podcast

Zachary Jenkins & Adam Reck
X-Men
Marvel Comics
Wolverine
Comicsxf
Krakoa
Marvel
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Magneto
Chris Claremont
Spider-Man
Excalibur
Uncanny X-Men
Nightcrawler
New Mutants
Deadpool
Psylocke
Comics
Dazzler
Rogue
Captain Britain

Join Zack and Adam as they battle to decide the best and worst X-Men stories of all time!

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It's our NYCC 2026 Special featuring artist alley chats with Ben Percy, Dan Panosian, Matteo Della Fonte, Federico Vicentini, David Messina, Netho Diaz and Mario Santoro! You know who isn't in this episode? Zack, who was at home not a... more

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This episode is dedicated to the memory of our friend Bobby Twoguys. He is still alive, but we're just thinking about him. Specifically thinking about how to get a rise out of that scoundrel.

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This week writer Jonathan Hickman (House of X, Secret Wars, Ultimate Spider-Man, East of West) joins us to talk about Midnight X-Men, his new horror infused book out October 7th. He talks about his approach to Vampires, the horror of ... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Percy
Comic book writer known for writing Midnight Fantastic Four
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Matteo Della Fonte
Comic book artist illustrating Midnight X-Men
Marvel Comics
Episode: NYCC 2026
Netho Diaz
Comic book artist on Jed MacKay's X-Men
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Episode: NYCC 2026
David Messina
Comic book artist on Aliens vs. X-Men
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Federico Vicentini
Comic book artist on DNX
Marvel Comics
Episode: NYCC 2026
Dan Panosian
Comic book writer and artist creating Wolverine: Paradise
Marvel Comics
Episode: NYCC 2026
Mario Santoro
Comic book artist on the Bishop miniseries
Marvel Comics
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Jonathan Hickman
Writer of Midnight X-Men and other Marvel books
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Episode: Marvel Nights With Jonathan Hickman
Alex Paknadel
Comic book writer known for Cyclops, Sentinels, and All Against All
Marvel Comics
Episode: Ep.419 - Inscrutable Cyclops w/Alex Paknadel

Hosts

Adam Reck
Host of Battle Of The Atom, co-host; long-running presence with deep X-Men knowledge.
Zack Adam
Co-host; known for energetic banter and enthusiastic analysis.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 348 ratings
  • No thanks

    Just started listening and so much of it seemed so cynical. That might be for some, and for those folks enjoy, but I’m out. ✌️

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Joe Snavely
    United States3 months ago
  • X-cellent!

    These guys know their stuff, pick great arcs to discuss, and are very fun to listen to! My favorite comics podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Archaic22
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great x-men podcast

    Excellent podcast in which two hosts (Zack and Adam) read and rate three X-Men stories each week. The hosts have a great dynamic with each other, having an entertaining approach. I’ve been a longtime X-Men fan but this has opened up many new stories to explore. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clip326
    United States2 years ago
  • Hilarious X-Men Show

    I love the bits and the tangents. I love this podcast. Pro-tip: listen at .75x speed and they sound drunk and its even funnier.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lynxh
    United States4 years ago
  • Great concept! Great show!!

    Was looking for an X-men podcast and found these incredible two guys who are undertaking the daunting task of ranking all of the X-men stories!! I’m joining the fun way late but have started from the beginning to see where all of the stories end up and have found myself making a list of my own of stuff I’ve never even read and I’m a lifelong X-men fan of 30 years!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FlashFMA
    United States4 years ago

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Hosts have strong chemistry and deliver fun, insightful X-Men discussions.
Great balance of humor and deep comics knowledge, engaging for long-time fans.
Some episodes are more banter than reading; format can feel unfocused to new listeners.
Consistently ranking three stories per episode provides a clear framework and replay value.

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#67
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#102
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#136
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#122
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#181
Germany/Arts/Visual Arts
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#199
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NYCC 2026
Q: How did you get associated with this project? How did you get put on this book?
David Messina was a longtime fan of the X-Men and Alien, and described drawing the crossover with Chris Claremont as a dream come true.
NYCC 2026
Q: Why was Fantastic Four the book that you wanted to work with?
Ben Percy wanted a new challenge and an opportunity to write science fiction, particularly sci-fi horror, a genre he enjoys.
Ep.400 - Ranknarök Returns
Q: What makes a great X-Men story?
Good art elevates the story, but also it should have a forward momentum, making it feel consequential and avoiding a sense of stasis.
Ep.400 - Ranknarök Returns
Q: What would it take for you to come back to reading X-Men Comics Weekly?
Make them good. Just hire interesting people to create good, interesting stories.
Ep.369 - The Mutant Age Has Now Begun with David Brothers
Q: Will there be more volumes in the future?
David expresses hope for additional volumes, depending on the success of the current ones.

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Two hosts, Adam Reck and Zack Adam, lead a lively ranking-driven discussion of a wide swath of X-Men arcs, crossovers, and era-spanning runs. They mix earnest reading, praise for craft, and playful banter, often riffing on art, editorial decisions, and fan culture, while weaving in personal anecdotes from conventions and behind-the-scenes publishing history. The show leans into a ranking framework, with frequent tangents that cover film adaptations, creator perspectives, and longstanding comic history, making it a fun, opinionated fit for listeners who want both deep comics knowledge and entertaining host chemistry. A standout aspect is the consistent format of triad story reviews per episode, plus ongoing Patreon-driven community engagemen... more

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