Weekly Update 5/19/19

The end of the 1960's is near, and in this week's Variant Cover, we discuss the ways in which the company may be coming out of a low point and entering new creative ground moving into the 70's. We also receive some historical context from a listener, finally decide whose hat truly was best, and unveil some new heroes and villains into the MMY-verse!

And just a reminder that there is still time to let us know that you're spreading the word about the show to get your name in the drawing for the Fantastic Four #1 Facsimile Edition! Thanks to all those who have reached out already.

This week's episode is Marvel Year Seven: 1968 Variant, due out tomorrow 5/20/19. Please get any 1969 feedback for us to discuss on our next Variant Cover episode by 6/4/19. You can send it to mymarvelousyear@gmail.com

THE COMICS COVERED FOR 1969, PT. 1 ARE:

Thor #160, #161, #162
Amazing Spider-Man #68, #69
Marvel Super-Heroes #18
Incredible Hulk #115, #116, #117
Captain America #113, #115 to #119

THE COMICS COVERED FOR 1969, PT. 2 ARE:

Captain Marvel #17
Avengers #67, #68, #70
Thor #168, #169
Uncanny X-Men #60 to #63
Incredible Hulk King Size Special #1

In addition, $3+ Patrons will get access to Extra Issues, the bonus newsletter that fleshes out each year's readings. Extra Issues: 1968 will cover Polaris, Tiger Shark, and Namor's solo series! Keep an eye on the Patreon spreadsheet to see the list update, and the reasoning behind each issue being chosen!

EXTRA ISSUES 1968:

The Sub-Mariner #1
The Sub-Mariner #5
X-Men #49-51
Thor #159

UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE:
May 20: Marvel Year Seven: 1968 Variant Cover
May 27: Marvel Year Eight: 1969 Pt. 1
June 3: Marvel Year Eight: 1969 Pt. 2
June 10: Marvel 60's Recap Variant Cover
June 17: Marvel Year Nine: 1970 Pt. 1

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