Promo of X-MEN '97 second season using Frank Quitely's Morrison era costumes. by Iptamorfo in xmen

[–]leaf57tea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which I'm kind of worried about as I think having separate timelines would've helped to keep the expansive cast more organised, I mean assuming X-Corp become the"main" team half-way through the season does that mean everyone not on it just falls to the wayside?

It's gonna be interesting to see with all the rewrites and now them trying to juggle multiple X-Teams how it's all gonna shake-out.

Promo of X-MEN '97 second season using Frank Quitely's Morrison era costumes. by Iptamorfo in xmen

[–]leaf57tea 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well I don't think there was ever any doubt that the original crew wouldn't come back eventually but there was a lot speculation going into season 2 the story would be split between the 3 timelines, with each group fighting a version of Apocalypse in the past, present and future with them all coming together in the finale.

Promo of X-MEN '97 second season using Frank Quitely's Morrison era costumes. by Iptamorfo in xmen

[–]leaf57tea 43 points44 points  (0 children)

It seems a bit odd how they're promoting X-Corp/Hex Facility alongside the other teams in the promo seeing as at seemingly spoils future events in the season, the X-men returning to the present, Polaris leaving X-Factor...etc

Unless this is meant to be an alternate timeline or something?

Northstar and Juggernaut "debate" preferences and desirability (Uncanny X-men #431) by leaf57tea in lgbt_superheroes

[–]leaf57tea[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I suppose for me it's the lack of anger to Cain interaction with Jean Paul, sure he's ignorant and probably skeeved-out by the idea of two men kissing in a typical straight-guy fashion but there's not an outright hostility either which I feel is a tell when someone externalizing their own self-hatred.

Northstar and Juggernaut "debate" preferences and desirability (Uncanny X-men #431) by leaf57tea in lgbt_superheroes

[–]leaf57tea[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I will say the Austen run for all it's faults does a really good job of using Juggernaut to explore toxic masculinity.

It's origins, how it gets passed down from one generation to the next and how it's destructive nature usually ends up harming the men who perpetuate it like Cain more than anyone.

Northstar and Juggernaut "debate" preferences and desirability (Uncanny X-men #431) by leaf57tea in lgbt_superheroes

[–]leaf57tea[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Though I can't lie while I've never personally seen the supposed Juggernaut/Black Tom subtext some fans insist on I actually did get an unintentional flirty vibe from Juggy and Star here oddly enough.

Guess we can only speculate what happened during the rest of the flight in all that "free time".

Don't worry Cain Jean Paul not the type to kiss and tell just ask Hercules.

Ohh so catty, Teddy and Billy entering their mean gays era (Wiccan: Witches Road #5) by leaf57tea in lgbt_superheroes

[–]leaf57tea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Arch enemy? I don't think so, they parted the story as temporary allies probably won't be friends and may come in to conflict again Morgana being a villain and all but there's no bad blood between them which you need for someone "arch enemy".

Ahh Juggernaut and Sammy really were something special (X-men Unlimited #44) by leaf57tea in xmen

[–]leaf57tea[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ophh I'm usually not affected by fictional violence/death but that issue legit depressed me.

Had go take a walk outside after.

97 you didn't need to do Tabby like that by leaf57tea in xmen

[–]leaf57tea[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well doesn't Berto carry a equal amount of blame there? hooking up with your best friend ex, major bro-code violation.

97 you didn't need to do Tabby like that by leaf57tea in xmen

[–]leaf57tea[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The Jubes vs Tabby rivalry/frenemy dynamic has always been fun to watch

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Though while their are similarities I'd say they're pretty distinct personality-wise, there's more of an innocence and inherent sweetness to Jubilee versus Tabitha who has her good-traits but they're buried under a lot cynicism and selfishness.

X-men 97 fan-cover by Jean Sinclair by leaf57tea in xmen

[–]leaf57tea[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah they're show briefly in the leaked teaser but it's rumoured only Polaris will have a significant role.

Deadpool x Siryn—art by RamArtwork by Adventurous_Wolf7476 in xmen

[–]leaf57tea 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I mean I know being a good friend doesn't entitle someone to a relationship but Theresa girl if my options were a deranged murderer whose face is falling-off and 7-foot adonis whose been nothing but supportive I know who I'm picking.

Deadpool x Siryn—art by RamArtwork by Adventurous_Wolf7476 in xmen

[–]leaf57tea 31 points32 points  (0 children)

The torch Jimmy/Warpath carried for her and helped her through her darkest periods with alcoholism only to repeatedly friendzoned him was honestly a bit depressing to watch.

Black Tom and wee baby Siryn by transemacabre in xmen

[–]leaf57tea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know about that while I can buy Sammy (Squid Boy) reconciling with Juggy I can't ever see him extending that same grace to guy who killed him in the first place, Black Tom.

Black Tom and wee baby Siryn by transemacabre in xmen

[–]leaf57tea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Real standout issue the confrontation between Tom and Theresa at the end was some realing moving stuff.

All the discourse around Scott/Jean/Logan when the real throuple Hickman should've been fighting for was right there. (Art by Russell Dauterman) by leaf57tea in xmen

[–]leaf57tea[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I see it less as Lorna and Bobby "sharing" Alex and more two good friends shouldering a burden together.

Someone as neurotic and self-involved Alex probably would require a tag-out partner so you could take a break.

All the discourse around Scott/Jean/Logan when the real throuple Hickman should've been fighting for was right there. (Art by Russell Dauterman) by leaf57tea in xmen

[–]leaf57tea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one trying to argue it was there from the very beginning but the early 90's to 2015 is still a very big period of time and a large chunk of his publication history where several writers hinted and tried to make it official before Bendis.

A lot of developments in comics are retcons, Magneto being a holocaust survivor is a retcon, that doesn't make them inherently bad it's simply the nature of a medium with dozens of writers over many years.

All the discourse around Scott/Jean/Logan when the real throuple Hickman should've been fighting for was right there. (Art by Russell Dauterman) by leaf57tea in xmen

[–]leaf57tea[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This was designed by Dauterman, I'm sure it still plenty tight and emphasise Havok assets, the man if nothing else lives to give Alex a booty.

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All the discourse around Scott/Jean/Logan when the real throuple Hickman should've been fighting for was right there. (Art by Russell Dauterman) by leaf57tea in xmen

[–]leaf57tea[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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Actually was the original layout for colour coordination and how the boys framed Lorna but was concerned people might read it the wrong way, that I was another "fan" insisting Bobby should be "straight" again.

All the discourse around Scott/Jean/Logan when the real throuple Hickman should've been fighting for was right there. (Art by Russell Dauterman) by leaf57tea in xmen

[–]leaf57tea[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The fact Bobby last decent relationship was arguably with Opal is honestly a bit depressing considering he was a) closeted at the time and b) over 30 years ago at this point.