Weekly Update - 4/7/19

1966 was a landmark year, and a well-needed high point for the reading club. Things are going to level out for a while, before climbing in quality again, so strap in! (Pro tip: I know Avengers Annual #1 is in next week's list, please take my word for it and skip it; it's truly terrible).

On this week's Variant Cover, we discuss sexism in Marvel comics, the appeal of crossover events, how we have underappreciated Alicia Masters, and much more! And we kick off the newest feature of the Variant Cover: the creation of new super heroes and villains for you, our wonderful Patrons. If you want to be memorialized as a super in the show, you can back us for one month at the $10 tier; back us for 3 months at the $15 tier, and we'll commission art of your character!

This week's episode is Marvel Year Five: 1966 Variant Cover, due out tomorrow 4/8/19. Please get any 1967 feedback for us to discuss on our next Variant Cover episode by 4/16/19. You can send it to mymarvelousyear@gmail.com.

THE COMICS  COVERED FOR 1967, PT. 1 ARE:

Fantastic Four #57 to #60
Avengers, Avengers Annual #38, #1
Daredevil #26, #30
Amazing Spider-Man #47,#49,#50 to #52
Thor #136

In addition, $3+ Patrons will get access to Extra Issues, the bonus newsletter that fleshes out each year's readings. Extra Issues: 1966 will cover how Fury lost his eye, how Professor X lost use of his legs, the intro of the Secret Empire, the Rhino, Mary Jane Watson, and more! Keep an eye on the Patreon spreadsheet to see the list update, and the reasoning behind each issue being chosen!

EXTRA ISSUES 1966:
Daredevil #12
Strange Tales #141
Daredevil #13
Sgt. Fury #27
Tales of Suspense #75
Thor #127
Amazing Spider-Man #36
Avengers #28
Tales of Suspense #78
Tales to Astonish #81
Amazing Spider-Man #38
Avengers #32
Tales of Suspense #82
Amazing Spider-Man #41
Amazing Spider-Man #42
Fantastic Four Annual #4
Avengers #34
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3
X-Men #20

UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE:
Apr 8: Marvel Year Five: 1966 Variant Cover
Apr 15: Marvel Year Six: 1967 Pt. 1
Apr 22: Marvel Year Six: 1967 Pt. 2
Apr 23: Deadline for feedback about 1967
Apr 29: Marvel Year Six: 1967 Variant Cover
May 6: Marvel Year Seven: 1968 Pt. 1

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