This week in On Shelves Now we review X-Factor 38, Cable 8, Manifest Destiny 4, Wolverine Origins 30, Legacy 219, Uncanny 505, and X-Infernus 1.

Next we hand out our 2008 Year End Awards.

And in Retro Reviews we look at New Mutants 29 through 31, Secret Wars II: 1, and Uncanny X-Men 196.

And back by popular demand - Fastball Special!

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In our Christmas Spooktacular, we review Wolverine Origins 19, Uncanny 493, X-Factor 26, New X-Men 45 and X-Men 206.

We hand out our year end awards, and we inch closer to New Mutants #1 in retros with X-Men Annual 5 and X-Men 156 - 159.

We also take a look at the newest solicitations, hear from our old friend Count Nefaria, and utter the words "Giant Sized Man Thing" for a second straight episode.

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Don't forget to visit our forum where you to can vote for your favorites in the forum's year end awards run by Puffin!

That's right, The X-Cast has reached double digits! You can find Episode 10 here!

This week we review 3 current issues: Uncanny X-Men 480, New X-Men 31 and X-Factor 12

We also make some headway in the Retro Reviews, and kiss those flashy Yellow and Blue costumes goodbye in Issues 37-41.

We go Inside the Mansion for a short spotlight on M.

And Finally, Rob and Brian unveil their picks for 13 Year End Awards!

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