Read Xanaduum with Scottie
Keep Xanaduum. Lose the inbox pileup.
Scottie reads the newsletters you choose, keeps the useful differences, and attaches every original link. Xanaduum stays in your reading life without becoming another email to manage.
An independent guide. Scottie isn't affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Xanaduum. The publication owns its name, writing, and subscription terms.
From Scottie · July 31, 2026
See Xanaduum in a Scottie brief
Scottie read Xanaduum, Our Best Jackett, and It's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay? for a reader with the priorities shown below. Start with the rundown, open the full brief, or check every issue behind it.
3sources
6issues read
4stories included
0 of 1 Xanaduum issues included
What shaped this brief
Reader priorities
A comics reader who enjoys dense annotations, cultural context, and personal history around superhero stories and their creators.
These are illustrative priorities, not a customer’s data.
Sources in this brief
- XanaduumThe publication this guide is about
- Our Best JackettAdds close scene analysis and reporting on current superhero comics.
- It's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay?Adds firsthand craft and production context from a working comics creator.
Scottie
Scottie example brief
July 31, 2026 · Executive brief
01 / The rundown
- Scott Snyder celebrated five years of Best Jackett Press while announcing his role as showrunner on DC's Absolute Batman animated series.
- Chip Zdarsky visited the set of the Sex Criminals pilot directed by Nia DaCosta before releasing Captain America #13.
Read the complete brief 4 stories · 2 action items
02 / The briefing
01 / main
Scott Snyder Marks Five Years of Best Jackett Press
The takeaway: Marking five years of his creator-owned imprint, Scott Snyder detailed his dual role as showrunner on the upcoming Absolute Batman animated series with artist Nick Dragotta and reflected on interviewing Frank Miller about his new memoir, Push the Wall.
Concrete details
- Snyder serves as showrunner alongside producer Nick Dragotta for the Absolute Batman animated series expansion.
- Frank Miller's new memoir, Push the Wall, mixes personal autobiography with lessons on writing and artistic ambition.
Why it matters for this reader: As a fan of creator history, you will appreciate Snyder's breakdown of his barbell storytelling theory alongside Frank Miller's career insights on creative independence.
Original sourcesOur Best Jackett
02 / main
Chip Zdarsky Visits the Sex Criminals Pilot Set
The takeaway: Writer Chip Zdarsky dropped by the television set for the Sex Criminals pilot, praising director Nia DaCosta and creative collaborators Matt Fraction, Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon, and Tze Chun for bringing the comic to life.
Concrete details
- Director Nia DaCosta helmed the pilot episode alongside co-creator Matt Fraction and producer Kumail Nanjiani.
- The collection for Captain America: Our Secret Wars hit store shelves, setting up the Avengers: Armageddon event.
Why it matters for this reader: Getting a glimpse into how creator-owned comics translate to television offers rich background context on the collaboration between Zdarsky and Fraction.
Original sourcesIt's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay?
03 / main
Captain America #13 Teams Cap with Doctor Doom
The takeaway: Chip Zdarsky released Captain America #13, sending Steve Rogers and Doctor Doom into Hell together while Sad Spider-Man breaks down the plot, following a banter-filled text exchange with artist Ryan Stegman.
Concrete details
- Captain America #13 features interior artwork by Ton Lima and colorist Romulo Fajardo Jr.
- Avengers: Armageddon #2 launched the same week featuring silent interior pages by artist Delio and colorist Sonia Oback.
Why it matters for this reader: Deepen your superhero reading with creative backstory, from Zdarsky's banter with Ryan Stegman to the subtle visual storytelling in his latest Marvel issues.
Original sourcesIt's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay?
04 / main
Chip Zdarsky Researches Richard Nixon for Comic Writing
The takeaway: Writer Chip Zdarsky shared a look into his background research process, diving into the official Richard Nixon library website for narrative context while prepping upcoming comic issues and reflecting on editor feedback.
Concrete details
- Zdarsky highlighted historical research on President Richard Nixon while working on upcoming comic issue scripts.
- Zdarsky scheduled a Marvel Comics Avengers Armageddon panel at San Diego Comic-Con alongside exclusive variant signings.
Why it matters for this reader: For readers who love dense context, seeing how real-world political history feeds directly into a comic writer's research process adds extra narrative depth.
Original sourcesIt's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay?
Action items
- Pick up Frank Miller's new autobiography Push the Wall for creative writing lessons and comic industry history.
- Read Captain America #13 to see Steve Rogers team up with Doctor Doom in Hell.
See every issue behind this brief
Chip Zdarsky San Diego
- San Diego, Here I Come WooooIt's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay? · Read, not included
Captain America #13 and Stegman Text Debates
- Sad Spidey ReturnsIt's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay? · Included
Sex Criminals TV Pilot Set Visit
- SEXECUTIVE PRODUCERIt's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay? · Included
Historical Research on Nixon for Stillwater
- Stillwater Now More Than EverIt's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay? · Included
Absolute Batman and Frank Miller Reflections
- Newsletter #237: Celebrating Five Years of BJP w/ Absolute Batman the Animated Series & Frank Miller!Our Best Jackett · Included
Century Guild Magic Kickstarter
- 15/7 SCOTLAND MADE MEXanaduum · Read, not included
About Xanaduum
Should you add Xanaduum to Scottie?
Read superhero comics with deeper annotation, history, and cultural context.[1][2][3]
Who it’s for
A comics reader who enjoys dense annotations, cultural context, and personal history around superhero stories and their creators.[1][2]
What you’ll find in it
The issues linked below include “16/2 SUPERMAN and THE AUTHORITY annotations Pt 2”, “15/7 SCOTLAND MADE ME”, and “20/6 DOOMSDAY VOMIT CLOCK”. Open them to judge the publication in its own words.
How to read Xanaduum with Scottie
Add its public feed for publicly available issues. If you subscribe to paid issues, forward those emails to your private @scottie.fyi address. Scottie does not need access to your inbox.
Scottie read 1 Xanaduum item and included 0 for the brief. The sources covered different things, so Scottie kept their stories separate instead of forcing a connection.
Read three issues from Xanaduum
Read the publication in its own words. Scottie keeps these original links attached; it does not replace the writing.
- 16/2 SUPERMAN and THE AUTHORITY annotations Pt 2Public issue[2]
- 15/7 SCOTLAND MADE MEPublic issue[3]
- 20/6 DOOMSDAY VOMIT CLOCKSun, 21 Jun 2026[4]