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Rogue & Gambit (Collected Editions) #2
Mr. and Mrs. X, Vol. 1: Love and Marriage
To the surprise of everyone, the Marvel Universe's hottest couple has tied the knot! But there's no time to enjoy wedded bliss when ROGUE and GAMBIT find themselves tasked with protecting a mysterious package that just about everyone in the galaxy is trying to steal. What secrets does this package hold that everyone from the Imperial Guard and the Starjammers to Technet and Deathbird (with an entire Shi'ar rebellion in tow!) will risk everything for?! Perhaps more importantly, is there anything worse than DEADPOOL crashing your honeymoon?
COLLECTING: MR. AND MRS. X 1-6
COLLECTING: MR. AND MRS. X 1-6
136 pages, Paperback
First published February 27, 2019
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About the author
Kelly Thompson
768 books1,035 followersKELLY THOMPSON has a degree in Sequential Art from The Savannah College of Art & Design. Her love of comics and superheroes have compelled her since she first discovered them as a teenager. Currently living in Portland, Oregon with her boyfriend and the two brilliant cats that run their lives, you can find Kelly all over the Internet where she is generally well liked, except where she's detested.
Kelly has published two novels - THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING (2012) and STORYKILLER (2014) and the graphic novel HEART IN A BOX from Dark Horse Comics (2015). She's currently writing ROGUE & GAMBIT, HAWKEYE, and PHASMA for Marvel Comics and GHOSTBUSTERS for IDW. Other major credits include: A-Force, Captain Marvel & The Carol Corps, Jem and The Holograms, Misfits, Power Rangers Pink, and the creator-owned mini-series Mega Princess.
Kelly's ambitions are eclipsed only by her desire to exist entirely in pajamas. Fortunately pajamas and writers go hand in hand (most of the time). Please buy all her stuff so that she can buy (and wear) more pajamas.
Kelly has published two novels - THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING (2012) and STORYKILLER (2014) and the graphic novel HEART IN A BOX from Dark Horse Comics (2015). She's currently writing ROGUE & GAMBIT, HAWKEYE, and PHASMA for Marvel Comics and GHOSTBUSTERS for IDW. Other major credits include: A-Force, Captain Marvel & The Carol Corps, Jem and The Holograms, Misfits, Power Rangers Pink, and the creator-owned mini-series Mega Princess.
Kelly's ambitions are eclipsed only by her desire to exist entirely in pajamas. Fortunately pajamas and writers go hand in hand (most of the time). Please buy all her stuff so that she can buy (and wear) more pajamas.
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March 17, 2022
Cute story.
I wanted to get into this a bit more than I did.
It starts with Rogue and Gambit's wedding day full of cameos and awww moments, and heads directly into the honeymoon in space.
Emergency! Sexytimes Interrupted! Boom! Adventure!
And that was fun(ish) but I really couldn't get into the story for whatever reason. Might have just been my frame of mind at the time, because I usually really like Kelly Thompson's work.
The last issue (#6) brought in a new artist. Annnnnd that was kind of it for me. The original art was the high point for me, so a doofy housewarming party where they have to battle the Thieves Guild on the roof, introducing this new ugly style was too much.
Nope.
I'm sure this will find a lot of fans, but this isn't the title that brings me back to Marvel.
I wanted to get into this a bit more than I did.
It starts with Rogue and Gambit's wedding day full of cameos and awww moments, and heads directly into the honeymoon in space.
Emergency! Sexytimes Interrupted! Boom! Adventure!
And that was fun(ish) but I really couldn't get into the story for whatever reason. Might have just been my frame of mind at the time, because I usually really like Kelly Thompson's work.
The last issue (#6) brought in a new artist. Annnnnd that was kind of it for me. The original art was the high point for me, so a doofy housewarming party where they have to battle the Thieves Guild on the roof, introducing this new ugly style was too much.
Nope.
I'm sure this will find a lot of fans, but this isn't the title that brings me back to Marvel.
March 30, 2019
Superhero comics are by and large gussied-up soap operas and the X-Men are probably the most soap-tastic of the lot. Someone’s sleeping with someone else, their relationship is on the outs, those guys are having kids, and so on and so on. That’s basically what’s put me off its many titles - I just don’t care anymore about whether whatshername is back together with whatsisface or who’s dead but is predictably coming back to life and here’s the fucking Phoenix Force again.
That said, Mr & Mrs X was amazingly not completely boring! So Gambit and Rogue have tied the knot and wouldn’t you Adam and Eve it - they’ve only gone and gotten roped into some shenanigans on their space honeymoon oh I couldn’t have oh that’s right of course that sort of thing always happens to the bleedin X-Men and here’s Deadpool for no reason too!
The story won’t be blowing anyone’s mind: the happy couple have to protect a MacGuffin from arbitrary antagonists for plot reasons (Shi’Ar politics - zzz). It works well though because our title characters are such good company. Kelly Thompson writes them really well with convincing chemistry and I enjoyed spending time with this cute couple romancing their way across the stars.
Even Deadpool, the Marvel Bugs Bunny who gets shoved into everything these days, partly because he’s a character who you can do literally anything with and it’ll make sense, but obviously also because his movies and comics are such a hit with audiences, wasn’t too annoying and played an amusing third wheel in the first half of the story.
It definitely helps that the number of X-characters is scaled back from unwieldy to just two, allowing more room to develop Rogue and Gambit’s relationship. The opening and closing issues where a bunch of X-Men rock up and blather pointlessly about nothing (“What’s SHE doing at the wedding??” - Eastenders drum beat) were definitely the low points for me. The art was… eh. It was there!
Rogue and Gambit also encounter an array of Z-list characters to remind us that the Marvel Universe is filled with forgettable non-entities that never became popular like Flashfire, Scatterbrain and Bodybag. Maybe that was why they were included - a joke on how lame they are? I mean, are there any fans of Waxworks or Ch’od waiting for their next appearance?
The story was generic and there’s nothing here that’s remotely new but the two charismatic leads are a charming, likeable pair who made reading this one not a total waste of time. As a lapsed X-Men reader, Mr & Mrs X, Volume 1: Love and Marriage was a pleasant surprise and I’m sure fans of the characters will enjoy de heck out of this one, cheres!
(Hat tip to Anna (Bananas) for the rec)
That said, Mr & Mrs X was amazingly not completely boring! So Gambit and Rogue have tied the knot and wouldn’t you Adam and Eve it - they’ve only gone and gotten roped into some shenanigans on their space honeymoon oh I couldn’t have oh that’s right of course that sort of thing always happens to the bleedin X-Men and here’s Deadpool for no reason too!
The story won’t be blowing anyone’s mind: the happy couple have to protect a MacGuffin from arbitrary antagonists for plot reasons (Shi’Ar politics - zzz). It works well though because our title characters are such good company. Kelly Thompson writes them really well with convincing chemistry and I enjoyed spending time with this cute couple romancing their way across the stars.
Even Deadpool, the Marvel Bugs Bunny who gets shoved into everything these days, partly because he’s a character who you can do literally anything with and it’ll make sense, but obviously also because his movies and comics are such a hit with audiences, wasn’t too annoying and played an amusing third wheel in the first half of the story.
It definitely helps that the number of X-characters is scaled back from unwieldy to just two, allowing more room to develop Rogue and Gambit’s relationship. The opening and closing issues where a bunch of X-Men rock up and blather pointlessly about nothing (“What’s SHE doing at the wedding??” - Eastenders drum beat) were definitely the low points for me. The art was… eh. It was there!
Rogue and Gambit also encounter an array of Z-list characters to remind us that the Marvel Universe is filled with forgettable non-entities that never became popular like Flashfire, Scatterbrain and Bodybag. Maybe that was why they were included - a joke on how lame they are? I mean, are there any fans of Waxworks or Ch’od waiting for their next appearance?
The story was generic and there’s nothing here that’s remotely new but the two charismatic leads are a charming, likeable pair who made reading this one not a total waste of time. As a lapsed X-Men reader, Mr & Mrs X, Volume 1: Love and Marriage was a pleasant surprise and I’m sure fans of the characters will enjoy de heck out of this one, cheres!
(Hat tip to Anna (Bananas) for the rec)
December 25, 2020
Marvel Goddamn did it! Out of relatively nowhere one of the X-universe's fave couples got hitched. This volume covers their honeymoon which includes numerous familiar faces from the X-Men mythos.
Although not the best written dialogue, there is some good comedic timing, some of the best continuity adherence I've read in years, and some of the best and most accurate (in my opinion) characterisations of Gambit, Rogue AND Cerise(!) I've read in years which makes this book a very worthwhile read.. + there's a great and quite lengthy Deadpool cameo, that works quite well. 7 out of 12.
Although not the best written dialogue, there is some good comedic timing, some of the best continuity adherence I've read in years, and some of the best and most accurate (in my opinion) characterisations of Gambit, Rogue AND Cerise(!) I've read in years which makes this book a very worthwhile read.. + there's a great and quite lengthy Deadpool cameo, that works quite well. 7 out of 12.
March 27, 2020
Rogue and Gambit get married on a whim and head to space for their honeymoon. Anytime, any X-Men go to space, the Shi'ar and the Starjammers get involved and that happens here. Kudos to Thompson for also bringing back some old Excalibur villains, the Technet. The book has a very Nick and Nora Charles vibe to it for any Thin Man fans out there. Thompson does a great job of delivering witty banter and making fun comics.
May 26, 2022
full series review at https://amanjareads.com/2022/03/22/mr...
Mr. & Mrs. X is the follow up to Thompson's previous Rogue and Gambit run. Mr. & Mrs. X follow Rogue and Gambit after their impromptu wedding to their action packed honeymoon in space and then back home to more action and kidnappings and fighting and making up and most importantly lots and lots of kissing.
This run has so many X-Men universe players in it it starts to get hard to keep up. They run into Deadpool, the Shi'ar, Technet, the Imperial Guard, the Guild of Thieves, the Assassin's Guild, Mojo and the Mojoverse, Spiral, and Bella Donna. However, if you are unfamiliar with any of these Thompson does a good job at introducing new players and saying how they are connected and what their basic power set it. This makes it much much easier to follow as a stand alone without having to have read a whole previous decade of X-Men.
This 12 issue run is divided into two main stories with the central theme being that Rogue loses control of her powers when she is in fear and if she cannot get that figured out her relationship with Gambit will be very difficult. But Gambit will never leave her side because they are just the best as a couple. He loves her so danged much and praises her skill every chance he gets. She is wooed by him over and over and their passion is palpable.
This run did lose a little bit of the sexiness that I so thoroughly enjoyed in Rogue and Gambit. It makes up for it with more action but the plot did get a little meta and convoluted in the second half.
I would love to see more of Rogue and Gambit and especially more of Thompson. I loved her work on Kate Bishop and if this run is any indicator I think she'd do a fantastic job on Deadpool. She understands dialogue, sarcasm and flirting especially. It's always cheeky and fun but never sexist or crass.
Mr. & Mrs. X is the follow up to Thompson's previous Rogue and Gambit run. Mr. & Mrs. X follow Rogue and Gambit after their impromptu wedding to their action packed honeymoon in space and then back home to more action and kidnappings and fighting and making up and most importantly lots and lots of kissing.
This run has so many X-Men universe players in it it starts to get hard to keep up. They run into Deadpool, the Shi'ar, Technet, the Imperial Guard, the Guild of Thieves, the Assassin's Guild, Mojo and the Mojoverse, Spiral, and Bella Donna. However, if you are unfamiliar with any of these Thompson does a good job at introducing new players and saying how they are connected and what their basic power set it. This makes it much much easier to follow as a stand alone without having to have read a whole previous decade of X-Men.
This 12 issue run is divided into two main stories with the central theme being that Rogue loses control of her powers when she is in fear and if she cannot get that figured out her relationship with Gambit will be very difficult. But Gambit will never leave her side because they are just the best as a couple. He loves her so danged much and praises her skill every chance he gets. She is wooed by him over and over and their passion is palpable.
This run did lose a little bit of the sexiness that I so thoroughly enjoyed in Rogue and Gambit. It makes up for it with more action but the plot did get a little meta and convoluted in the second half.
I would love to see more of Rogue and Gambit and especially more of Thompson. I loved her work on Kate Bishop and if this run is any indicator I think she'd do a fantastic job on Deadpool. She understands dialogue, sarcasm and flirting especially. It's always cheeky and fun but never sexist or crass.
Want to read
February 26, 2020Just couldn't get into it beyond the wedding scenes.
December 4, 2023
Lately, superhero weddings have been a disappointing mess. For example, the wedding between X-Men Colossus and Kitty Pryde is called off at the last moment, so Gambit and Rogue decide on the spot to get married themselves since their friends are there and the venue is there for the taking. At least a second wedding and a spin-off series came from someone else’s pain!
So in this new series about my favorite X-Men couple, we pick up right after Gambit spontaneously proposes to his long-term lady love Rogue. They scramble to get ready and there are some lovely moments between the team members as they prepare the duo for the surprise nuptials. As you can’t have a wedding without a kiss, or what happens during a honeymoon (ahem, you know what I mean!), Beast gives Rogue a power-dampening collar, so she doesn’t kill her new husband when they touch.
Gambit’s idea of a honeymoon is to take Rogue to a spaceship (what???) and they spend some quality time together thanks to the collar, but Rogue can’t leave it on indefinitely. But unfortunately, their honeymoon is cut short when there is an intergalactic emergency and they are the only superheroes nearby. What luck!
So this space emergency got a little confusing to me…the Shi’Ar Empire Imperial Guard wants Cerise’s egg which contains powers (I think). Motley space groups swoop into the battle, including the very weird Technet group and the Star Jammers. Deadpool is there too (why not?) and we have his usual inappropriate banter. There is a very cool two-page fight scene of Gambit and Deadpool working together and arguing the entire time with an alien calling Deadpool the “mean jokes man with the stomach hole”. Xandra, a shapeshifter, gets involved and Rogue makes an impulsive decision and pretends to die but it is an illusion. Rogue absorbs powers very easily here and she worries about how that will affect her and Gambit in the future.
Afterward, the story lightens up and the two return to Earth and have a party at Remy’s apartment. On a side note – he has three adorable cats! There is a bit of an issue when Bella Donna, Gambit’s ex-wife, drops in and they need to deal with an Assassins Guild vs Thieves Guild feud. But in the midst of it all, there is a fun apartment scene of many X-men talking and hanging out at the party. The story ends with them opening a box that transports them upside down above crocodiles. There is some funny commentary about marrying off leads, and what will happen in the next volume…
The art was adequate but not totally to my liking. The people were drawn cutesy style, which makes them look too anime-like and young. Later in the series, some of the pages show an illustration style change. An issue that I have with many Marvel titles is that the cover doesn’t represent fully what is happening inside. Professor X is on the cover, when he wasn’t in the book, except for a brief memory for a certain someone. And that brings me to my next question- why exactly wasn’t he at the wedding? Perhaps it was explained in the preceding story about Colossus and Kitty Pryde (edit-shame on me for not remembering why Prof X wasn't there- I've gone a long time between Marvel stories and had forgotten).
All in all, this was a good story about Rogue and Gambit. The X-Men are known for their soap opera-type romances, that are on-again/ off-again, so I hope this newly married couple can withstand Marvel writers ripping couples apart. I truly want them to have a happily ever after! ♥ (actual rating 3.5/5)
This review can also be found on my blog: https://graphicnovelty2.com/2019/11/0...
So in this new series about my favorite X-Men couple, we pick up right after Gambit spontaneously proposes to his long-term lady love Rogue. They scramble to get ready and there are some lovely moments between the team members as they prepare the duo for the surprise nuptials. As you can’t have a wedding without a kiss, or what happens during a honeymoon (ahem, you know what I mean!), Beast gives Rogue a power-dampening collar, so she doesn’t kill her new husband when they touch.
Gambit’s idea of a honeymoon is to take Rogue to a spaceship (what???) and they spend some quality time together thanks to the collar, but Rogue can’t leave it on indefinitely. But unfortunately, their honeymoon is cut short when there is an intergalactic emergency and they are the only superheroes nearby. What luck!
So this space emergency got a little confusing to me…the Shi’Ar Empire Imperial Guard wants Cerise’s egg which contains powers (I think). Motley space groups swoop into the battle, including the very weird Technet group and the Star Jammers. Deadpool is there too (why not?) and we have his usual inappropriate banter. There is a very cool two-page fight scene of Gambit and Deadpool working together and arguing the entire time with an alien calling Deadpool the “mean jokes man with the stomach hole”. Xandra, a shapeshifter, gets involved and Rogue makes an impulsive decision and pretends to die but it is an illusion. Rogue absorbs powers very easily here and she worries about how that will affect her and Gambit in the future.
Afterward, the story lightens up and the two return to Earth and have a party at Remy’s apartment. On a side note – he has three adorable cats! There is a bit of an issue when Bella Donna, Gambit’s ex-wife, drops in and they need to deal with an Assassins Guild vs Thieves Guild feud. But in the midst of it all, there is a fun apartment scene of many X-men talking and hanging out at the party. The story ends with them opening a box that transports them upside down above crocodiles. There is some funny commentary about marrying off leads, and what will happen in the next volume…
The art was adequate but not totally to my liking. The people were drawn cutesy style, which makes them look too anime-like and young. Later in the series, some of the pages show an illustration style change. An issue that I have with many Marvel titles is that the cover doesn’t represent fully what is happening inside. Professor X is on the cover, when he wasn’t in the book, except for a brief memory for a certain someone. And that brings me to my next question- why exactly wasn’t he at the wedding? Perhaps it was explained in the preceding story about Colossus and Kitty Pryde (edit-shame on me for not remembering why Prof X wasn't there- I've gone a long time between Marvel stories and had forgotten).
All in all, this was a good story about Rogue and Gambit. The X-Men are known for their soap opera-type romances, that are on-again/ off-again, so I hope this newly married couple can withstand Marvel writers ripping couples apart. I truly want them to have a happily ever after! ♥ (actual rating 3.5/5)
This review can also be found on my blog: https://graphicnovelty2.com/2019/11/0...
March 9, 2022
Kelly Thompson has become such a reliable Marvel writer, I'm even willing to follow her into the morass which is the X-Men side of the Marvel Universe. And while I could have done without the extensive tour of the Shi'ar Empire and its dozens of minor characters, I very much enjoyed the fine mix of humor and adventure with the sweet love between Gambit and Rogue. And it really helps that Oscar Bazaldua's art sprinkles the whole book with beautiful people.
I had more fun than I could have hoped and am eager to seek out Thompson's other Rogue and Gambit books.
I had more fun than I could have hoped and am eager to seek out Thompson's other Rogue and Gambit books.
March 29, 2019
This is a series for fans of the characters and older television/book series such as Hart to Hart, The Thin Man, and Mr. and Mrs. North. Is the plot really catching-no. The character's banter between themselves, with others, and Thompson's work at trying to get the reader into buying into the fact that these two are very much in love are this title's selling points.
After much on-again, off-again relationship time, etc. Rogue and Gambit took advantage of Kitty and Peter's failed ceremony to hitched themselves. They think going into outer space will enable them to escape their usual X-Men lives, but nope.
Kitty calls and asks them to run an "errand" for her. The errand soon turns into a clashes with both the Imperial Guard and the Star Jammers.
Good, but not great. For those looking for a little bit of romance tossed into their comics.
After much on-again, off-again relationship time, etc. Rogue and Gambit took advantage of Kitty and Peter's failed ceremony to hitched themselves. They think going into outer space will enable them to escape their usual X-Men lives, but nope.
Kitty calls and asks them to run an "errand" for her. The errand soon turns into a clashes with both the Imperial Guard and the Star Jammers.
Good, but not great. For those looking for a little bit of romance tossed into their comics.
August 31, 2021
I haven’t delved much into comic reading but I thought I’d check out this series and I wasn’t disappointed! I adore Rogue and Gambit so much!! This series is such a fun and enjoyable read. It’s got romance and action and humour, everything that I could’ve asked for really. Even though I’m not deeply into the X-Men comics, I didn’t find it hard to understand what was going on. Overall, would definitely recommend this series!
March 14, 2019
This was a fun start to a series. I loved the art and I'm very interested in where this series is going.
November 25, 2018
I really enjoyed Thomson's first run on Rogue and Gambit, Rogue & Gambit: Ring of Fire, and this is more or less the same. Lots of funny moments, easy to read and fully enjoyable. I like seeing Rogue and Gambit as a couple without the tonns of drama that their relationship usually involves. That's great for a change. Also, I'm not a huge fan of the constant need of having other Marvel characters around only to sell more comics, but the crossover with Deadpool is great. Those two issues really made me laugh.
The only thing that really annoyed me of this book is the depiction of female characters: absolutely all of them, even Rogue, are drawn as is they were children. Over sexualized teens. That's creepy. That's the only point that really needs improvement, in my opinion. Apart from that, easy to read funny adventures from one of my favourite mutants :D
The only thing that really annoyed me of this book is the depiction of female characters: absolutely all of them, even Rogue, are drawn as is they were children. Over sexualized teens. That's creepy. That's the only point that really needs improvement, in my opinion. Apart from that, easy to read funny adventures from one of my favourite mutants :D
November 20, 2019
Where Kelly Thompson’s prior book about the X-Men couple du jour, Rogue & Gambit, was a shockingly good take on the romantic comedy/espionage romp, her follow-up book, Mr. and Mrs. X, doesn’t have nearly the same spirit or humor.
This book is much more straightforward and self-serious than its predecessor. These events could have happened to just about any X-Men, so it doesn’t have the same sense of personality or charm that the prior book did. The art is also a bit of a mess, with irregular bodily proportions, inconsistent character faces, and lifeless action sequences.
It’s not a bad book overall. It’s just missing a spark.
This book is much more straightforward and self-serious than its predecessor. These events could have happened to just about any X-Men, so it doesn’t have the same sense of personality or charm that the prior book did. The art is also a bit of a mess, with irregular bodily proportions, inconsistent character faces, and lifeless action sequences.
It’s not a bad book overall. It’s just missing a spark.
June 18, 2021
Enjoyed the banter between Rogue and Gambit, Deadpool's nonsense, and the all the glimpses of family members and less common x-men. The fight scenes were chaotic and I had trouble knowing who was on their side.
December 29, 2019
I’ve said it once and I will say it a thousand times...I live Rogue and Gambit. They were the first OTP I ever obsessed over, they made me adore forbidden love stories. I loved this story because it just Rogue and Gambit loving each other no matter what and I am always down for that.
February 5, 2021
[I read both Mr & Mrs X volumes in one go, so I'm reviewing it all as one series]
Gambit & Rogue finally did the impossible - they got married! But their honeymoon might not be as fun as they think, when the Shi'ar and Deadpool gatecrash! Then, it's a trip to the Mojoverse for the newly weds, before New Orleans and Gambit's past come a'callin'.
I was a big fan of Kelly Thompson's previous Gambit & Rogue mini, and I'm happy to say that all of the things she did right over there carry over here, and the problem I had is fixed as well. Gambit and Rogue's relationship is the core of this book from start to finish, and it's beautifully executed as Thompson puts them through their paces. The backdrops are almost incidental as Rogue & Gambit feel their way into this new chapter in their life, but they're also good stories in themselves. The Shi'ar chapter isn't quite as exciting as the Mojoverse one, but I enjoyed both a lot.
The things I loved most however were the shorter stories - issue 6 is a honeymoon party featuring all of the X-Men, which Thompson turns into a 20 page trip of hilarity and chuckles, while the two issue series conclusion is a lovely bow on the story she was telling.
My main issue with the Ring Of Fire mini was the lack of an interesting villain, and that's remedied here nicely. The Shi'ar story doesn't really HAVE a villain per se, but Mojo is a perfect foil in his story, while the Thieves Guild stuff in the final arc draws on all of Gambit's continuity as well as some recent Cable adventures nicely.
On art for the most part is Jan Bazaldua, whose elastic style is a great fit for the book. Sometimes the characters' heads are a little odd-shaped, but her action flows wonderfully. David Lopez fills in on issue 6, and his facial expressions sell the jokes impeccably well. There's an almost manga-like edge to the way he depicts everyone, but it really works, while Javier Pina fills in on the final issue of the book although he does such a good job of mirroring Bazaldua's art that I didn't even notice it was someone different.
Mr & Mrs X fell casualty to Jonathan Hickman's Powers/House of X relaunch, and this is the first time I've been angry at it for taking something away. These twelve issues are wonderful from start to finish, meaty in terms of dialogue and character work, and full to the brim with lovely artwork. A shame that we lost it, but it was wonderful while it lasted.
Gambit & Rogue finally did the impossible - they got married! But their honeymoon might not be as fun as they think, when the Shi'ar and Deadpool gatecrash! Then, it's a trip to the Mojoverse for the newly weds, before New Orleans and Gambit's past come a'callin'.
I was a big fan of Kelly Thompson's previous Gambit & Rogue mini, and I'm happy to say that all of the things she did right over there carry over here, and the problem I had is fixed as well. Gambit and Rogue's relationship is the core of this book from start to finish, and it's beautifully executed as Thompson puts them through their paces. The backdrops are almost incidental as Rogue & Gambit feel their way into this new chapter in their life, but they're also good stories in themselves. The Shi'ar chapter isn't quite as exciting as the Mojoverse one, but I enjoyed both a lot.
The things I loved most however were the shorter stories - issue 6 is a honeymoon party featuring all of the X-Men, which Thompson turns into a 20 page trip of hilarity and chuckles, while the two issue series conclusion is a lovely bow on the story she was telling.
My main issue with the Ring Of Fire mini was the lack of an interesting villain, and that's remedied here nicely. The Shi'ar story doesn't really HAVE a villain per se, but Mojo is a perfect foil in his story, while the Thieves Guild stuff in the final arc draws on all of Gambit's continuity as well as some recent Cable adventures nicely.
On art for the most part is Jan Bazaldua, whose elastic style is a great fit for the book. Sometimes the characters' heads are a little odd-shaped, but her action flows wonderfully. David Lopez fills in on issue 6, and his facial expressions sell the jokes impeccably well. There's an almost manga-like edge to the way he depicts everyone, but it really works, while Javier Pina fills in on the final issue of the book although he does such a good job of mirroring Bazaldua's art that I didn't even notice it was someone different.
Mr & Mrs X fell casualty to Jonathan Hickman's Powers/House of X relaunch, and this is the first time I've been angry at it for taking something away. These twelve issues are wonderful from start to finish, meaty in terms of dialogue and character work, and full to the brim with lovely artwork. A shame that we lost it, but it was wonderful while it lasted.
July 3, 2019
Coming straight from the ending of X-Men Gold, we pick up with the wedding of Gambit and Rogue (FINALLY!) and watch as they tie the knot and then begin their honeymoon in an Alpha Flight spacecraft. But... being that they are X-Men, you know their honeymoon is cut short by a new mission: Meet Cerise in a Shi'ar ship, get "the egg" from her and bring it back home. I'm sure they never thought there would be trouble from the Imperial Guard and from Technet, where both teams want "the egg". And why is Deadpool on hand to save Rogue when something went wrong? Turns out "the egg" is worth A LOT of money...
.... but worth something so much more to the X-Men. This "egg" contains the offspring of Charles Xavier and Empress Lilandra of the Shi'ar. Hatching for herself, she takes the name of Xandra, and the battle continues on for her, including an attack by Deathbird!
Xandra gets abducted by the Imperial Guard, so Gambit and Rogue head off to infiltrate and rescue her. This starts a chain of events (and a faked death by Rogue) that lead to evolution for Rogue, her powers now being able to activate without touching. Will this be the end of their marriage? No way! Gambit sticks with his "chere" through it all.
.... even a party interrupted by the Thieves Guild can't stop their joy... but why do they end up over a pit of crocodiles?
What happens next?
Love to see this couple finally get together. Been a long time coming...
Recommend.
.... but worth something so much more to the X-Men. This "egg" contains the offspring of Charles Xavier and Empress Lilandra of the Shi'ar. Hatching for herself, she takes the name of Xandra, and the battle continues on for her, including an attack by Deathbird!
Xandra gets abducted by the Imperial Guard, so Gambit and Rogue head off to infiltrate and rescue her. This starts a chain of events (and a faked death by Rogue) that lead to evolution for Rogue, her powers now being able to activate without touching. Will this be the end of their marriage? No way! Gambit sticks with his "chere" through it all.
.... even a party interrupted by the Thieves Guild can't stop their joy... but why do they end up over a pit of crocodiles?
What happens next?
Love to see this couple finally get together. Been a long time coming...
Recommend.
August 14, 2020
This was really fun! I enjoyed both the action-filled plot and the humor. I am fairly new to X-men comics so it was nice focusing on just a couple of characters. This comic was easy to understand. Also, the art was really nice. I love the artist's use of color. This book also featured cats which were a plus. Overall, this was a fun, heartfelt, romp.
If anyone has any X-men/marvel comics recs let me know!
I've really enjoyed Ms. Marvel and Rogue and Gambit(2018).
I would prefer newer stuff but I might enjoy some classic stories.
I'd be interested in reading more about Luara Kinney or Kitty Pryde.
If anyone has any X-men/marvel comics recs let me know!
I've really enjoyed Ms. Marvel and Rogue and Gambit(2018).
I would prefer newer stuff but I might enjoy some classic stories.
I'd be interested in reading more about Luara Kinney or Kitty Pryde.
May 5, 2021
A really shockingly mediocre comic given Thompson's usual high quality. It's pretty much a fight an issue with totally random foes. Imperial Guard. Starjammers. Technet. Thieves. There's a teeny bit of continuing plot, strewn about the random fights like garland, and some of it could be a pretty interesting advancement of the X-space story, but it's swept under the rug almost immediately, and we're on to the next battle.
April 13, 2019
3.5 stars. I'm a huge fan of Kelly Thompson and the writing in this was great! However, I'm not a huge fan of space-based superhero stories so the final issue was definitely my favourite. Was great to see David Lopez do the art in that one. Love his work! Interested to see where this story goes and still definitely one of my favourite comic book romances.
February 18, 2023
Can Kelly Thompson keep the magic alive while also having a ridiculous space adventure plot with Alan Davis fan service? Yes! You know what you're in for, and it's wholesome newlywed banter, sheets conveniently clutched to people's chests, and explosions. Bring it on.
April 4, 2019
Two thumbs up for Thompson’s writing. # 2 is hilarious and if it’s got Deadpool in it, it should be! I really enjoy how Bazaldua makes Rogue feminine and strong. Not sure what happened in # 6 there with a different artist but I much prefer 1-5!
May 13, 2019
3.5. It was cute, but it struggles from un-realistic stakes for me. I'm sorry, but that Omega-level Shi'ar mutant could have wiped the board at any moment. Other than that, still loving this marital-bliss version of Rogue and Gambit.
January 4, 2020
I have missed comics in my life and I’ve REALLY missed Rogue and Gambit!
This was a perfect dive back in to the X-men! Rogue and Gambit deliciousness plus a hilarious helping of Deadpool, in space!
Loved it and can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
This was a perfect dive back in to the X-men! Rogue and Gambit deliciousness plus a hilarious helping of Deadpool, in space!
Loved it and can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
March 20, 2020
This is everything you could want in a Gambit and Rogue title post them getting hitched. As always Kelly Thompson's writing is quirky and self-aware while maintaining the core of who each character is. I love this!
October 28, 2019
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I'm so in love with this series. Who knew Gambit was a cat man because I didn't and I love him more for it!!
I'm so in love with this series. Who knew Gambit was a cat man because I didn't and I love him more for it!!
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November 30, 2019Rogue and Gambit tie the knot, and to get away from inevitable superhero bullshit disturbing the honeymoon, opt to spend it in space. Which goes about as well as you'd expect, and soon they're caught between at least four factions of Marvel space types, all chasing after the obligatory Macguffin. Which does turn out to be quite an endearing Macguffin, to be fair, but the problem is that none of the space lot are particularly interesting ones (I know I'm not the only X-Men reader who finds the Shi'ar in particular quite dull), and with so many of them in play the leads rather get lost in the mix at times. By far the best of the interruptions are the ones from characters with whom they have a more solid connection – Kitty, Deadpool – and I can't help feeling an Earthbound version of this plot might have been a lot more satisfying.
May 23, 2021
Rogue is one of my favorite Marvel characters. So, I really enjoyed reading Rogue and Gambit together, finally married, and kicking butt on their honeymoon. The story isn't deep, the art is okay, but Mr. And Mrs. X is still a fun read.
September 5, 2021
Well that was suitably charming, ridiculous and adventurous. Kelly seems to really enjoy these two, and gives them a rich, blunt and imperfect dynamic that is so off-kilter it’s almost off-putting. I love it, and I’ve never appreciated Gambit before - like, actively disliked him.
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