Thursday, December 28, 2023

In 2024: Support Us on Ko-Fi and get Fundraiser Posts!

 


I've always said it would be a hard thing to do to "monetize" Uncanny X-Cerpts. I do what I do as a hobby, a public service, and for a little bit of attention. It would be wrong to hide any of the main X-Men story behind a paywall or to ask for donations without offering anything in return. I also am dedicated to remaining ad free.

Without giving too much away, however, I do have some serious personal expenses coming up. I don't expect that this blog could fill in the gaps all the way, but I have some of your attention and I really want to try.

That's why I'm introducing Fundraiser Posts. For anyone willing to provide a Monthly Donation on Ko-Fi, you'll get access to a little bit of extra content every month. I can't promise how much, but I will try hard to give you something worthwhile in exchange for your generous support.

Consider it a modest relaunch of our old Patreon -- for any amount given, you get extras from Uncanny X-Cerpts -- give a monthly donation for permanent access or a one-time donation for 30-day access. Sounds like a bargain to me!

I'm also always open to commissioned posts (outside of the regular Uncanny and X-Men series as long as they're on Marvel Unlimited) for extra donations -- feel free to reach out to inquire.

Fundraiser posts start in January. Our first one covers The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix, the mini-series that details what Scott and Jean got up to on their honeymoon and how it relates to the upbringing of little baby Nate. Don't miss it on Jan 3 at Ko-Fi!

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

X-MEN #34: Life and Consequences



The X-Men infiltrate Sinister's operation!

Saturday, December 23, 2023

You'll probably understand if I take Christmas off


 

People savvy enough to look at a calendar once in a while may note that December 25th — popularly known as Christmas Day — falls on a Monday this year, which is typically an update day for Uncanny X-Cerpts.

Okay, I don’t post every Monday, but I’ve had a remarkable streak of posting every single Monday heading back to August. It’s been fun (barring one or two issues). I certainly don’t think anyone reading this would begrudge me taking Christmas Day off, nor do I think people would log onto Uncanny X-Cerpts dot Blogspot dot com on Dec 25, find no new post, and be completely baffled… I like to think you’re a sharp bunch who can put two and two together, but I thought I would at least officially announce my intentions to take the day off.

I think you’ll forgive me for not wanting to fight for your attention against Auntie Denise’s Christmas cake and Cousin Louise complaining about the socks she got from your mom. you've got more important things to do, like falling asleep while watching Die Hard at 10 PM.

I'll be back on Dec 28, and then again on Jan 1 with a fresh start to the calendar year. Yes, that is also a holiday, but it's more relaxed and you might be looking for some entertainment after a long night of partying with Ryan Seacrest.

See you then!



Thursday, December 21, 2023

UNCANNY X-MEN #314: Early Frost



Ice to see you again, Emma

Monday, December 18, 2023

X-MEN #33: The Hearts of Thieves

 


Gambit squares off against Sabretooth -- in the past!

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Monday, December 11, 2023

X-MEN #31: Soul Possessions Part One: The Butterfly and the Hawk


Everything you always wanted to know about Kwannon but were afraid to ask

Monday, December 4, 2023

Monday, November 27, 2023

UNCANNY X-MEN #312: Romp



Yukio and Storm go Mecha!

Monday, November 20, 2023

Monday, November 6, 2023

X-MEN #30: The Ties that Bind


Jean and Scott get the wedding bell blues!

Thursday, November 2, 2023

UNCANNY X-MEN #310: "...show me the way to go home..."


Scott and Nate Batch it up with the X-Cutioner!

Monday, October 30, 2023

X-MEN #29: Return to Hellfire!


Warren and Betsy hit the Club... and the Club hits back!

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Monday, October 23, 2023

X-MEN #28: Devil in the House


The X-Men have some trouble with their newest roommate

Thursday, October 19, 2023

UNCANNY X-MEN #308: Mixed Blessings


"Fall" in love with the X-Men!

Monday, October 16, 2023

X-MEN #27: A Song of Mourning, A Cry of Joy



The X-Men have a Sinister encounter in L.A.!

Monday, October 9, 2023

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Monday, October 2, 2023

Thursday, September 28, 2023

UNCANNY X-MEN #306: Mortal Coils


Warren's deadly homecoming!

Monday, September 25, 2023

UNCANNY X-MEN #305: The Measure of the Man


Xavier asks Storm to return to her thieving ways

Monday, September 18, 2023

X-MEN #25: Dreams Fade (Fatal Attractions)



Magneto vs. Xavier for the last time!

Monday, September 4, 2023

Monday, August 28, 2023

Monday, August 21, 2023

Thursday, August 17, 2023

UNCANNY X-MEN #302: Province


The X-Men fight for the future, while Illyana fights for her life!

Monday, August 14, 2023

UNCANNY X-MEN #301: Dominion!


The Upstarts put Forge in the crosshairs

Friday, July 28, 2023

Summer Slowdown

It's been a very busy summer so far here at Uncanny X-Cerpts. Since June, I've written 16,600 words about 17 issues of X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, (and X-Factor and X-Force.) I've been a busy guy, both with this blog and with other things. After all this hard work, and with the world being what it is, I think I've earned a little break. Since the blog's pace has picked up I've been driving myself pretty hard and now's a good time to ease off the throttle and try to enjoy what's left of summer.

There won't be a new post on the blog on Monday, and there might not be one the week after.

I've been having more and more fun with the messy morass that the is the X-Men of 1993, so I feel like I'll probably be motivated to get back soon. It's just always good to give myself a chance to refresh and remember that I'm doing this for fun.

I'll be back in a few weeks. Until then, I'll see you at the pool!



Monday, July 24, 2023

X-MEN #23: Leaning Toward Oneself


Cyclops and Sinister... team up??!

Monday, July 17, 2023

X-MEN #20: Digging in the Dirt


Psylocke and Jean have it out!

Thursday, July 13, 2023

UNCANNY X-MEN #300: Legacies



The X-Men take the fight to the Acolytes!

Monday, July 10, 2023

UNCANNY X-MEN #299: Nightlines


Professor Xavier makes the news! 

Monday, July 3, 2023

X-MEN #17-19: A Skinning of Souls Pts 1-3

 







The X-Men's least-favourite White Russian returns as they tangle with a mysterious psychic foe!

Monday, June 26, 2023

UNCANNY X-MEN #298: For the Children!


The Acolytes are For the Children!

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Monday, June 19, 2023

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Monday, June 12, 2023

Thursday, June 8, 2023

UNCANNY X-MEN #296: Crescendo (X-Cutioner's Song Part 9)


Cyclops and Jean attempt and escape, while the rest of the X-Men attempt to function

Monday, June 5, 2023

X-FORCE #17: Sleeping With The Enemy (X-Cutioner's Song Part 8)



Stryfe has it out with Apocalypse, and an unlikely alliance is forged!


Thursday, June 1, 2023

Monday, May 29, 2023

X-FACTOR #85: Snikts & Bones (X-Cutioner's Song Part 6)



Wolverine and Bishop battle Cable and the others go in search of Stryfe!

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Monday, May 22, 2023

X-FORCE #16: Jacklighting (X-Cutioner's Song Part 4)


X-Men vs. X-Force! X-Men vs. Horsemen! Sinister vs. Everybody!

Thursday, May 18, 2023

X-MEN #14: Fingers on the Trigger (X-Cutioner's Song Part 3)



The X-Men and X-Factor seek out X-Force and Apocalypse -- but are they chasing their own tails?