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Aug 08, 2013 04:19AM
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I have a lot of favorite characters, but my two most favorite characters are Colossus and Wolverine. I grew up watching Wolverine on the animated 90s and since then I've always loved his rough nature! Colossus is just a sweet heart and he can easily take down any enemy!
Hard to narrow it down and I will probably change my mind five seconds after I hit post, but I think I'll go with Beast.Love his great, eccentric dialogue, that he's a genius without being shy or cold. Love all the great visual style of him, from his original appearance to his blue and furry version.
Love that he rarely gets grim and gritty or mopey. He has a lot of energy and sense of fun.
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@ William - what path is Colossus going down?
William wrote: "@ Ronyell: I liked old Colossus too but I am so sad by the path he's gone down lately."I also don't like the path they are taking Colossus. Actually, I don't like the current path they are taking any of the X-Men. I actually wished they went back to the good old days of the X-Men.
James wrote: "@ Ronyell - have you read Inferno? I haven't read that in quite a while, but enjoyed the story overall and what was going on with him and his sister in particular.
@ William - what path is Colossu..."
I haven't read Inferno yet, even though I've heard some mixed opinions about it. I might actually check it out sometime!
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William wrote: "@ James. Sadly, a bad one. First off, he becomes the new Juggernaut, taking the place his sister was meant to fulfil and basically letting Kitty deal with it. Then, after the events of Schism, he s..."Well, at least it's not as bad as what's happening to Cyclops lately.
William wrote: "Also, how many heroes are so nice and jolly? I mean, he was never stupid but he always brought a slice of cheer to whatever situation he was in."Nowadays, in comics everybody has to be Batman ( or since this is marvel: Wolverine).
No happy heroes, no happy relationships and tragic back stories for everyone!
Both Cyclops and Nightcrawler are two characters where this idea really hurt the characters, if not completely undermined the whole point of the character.
William wrote: "Word! They even did it to SUPERMAN!!! And if Clark can't save the world unquestioningly and with a smile on his face then what is left?"I can't believe they made Superman so edgy nowadays, although a lot of people kept complaining about Superman being so nice all the time, even though that's so essential to his character. The same is said about Cyclops being a boy scout in the early days and people complained about that also.
Travis wrote: "William wrote: "Also, how many heroes are so nice and jolly? I mean, he was never stupid but he always brought a slice of cheer to whatever situation he was in."
Nowadays, in comics everybody has..."
I agree with this! It seems like everyone is so dark and moody nowadays and it's starting to ruin so many characters.
I've always been a fan of Gambit because I enjoy his background stories (especially in The Tithing). I also like that he's an anti-hero without all the angst.
Amanda wrote: "I've always been a fan of Gambit because I enjoy his background stories (especially in The Tithing). I also like that he's an anti-hero without all the angst."I really loved Gambit also! He's such a great anti hero!
I have two:Jean Grey
The original female team member, phenomenal abilities. In the dark Phoenix saga she sacrifices herself to safe the others from an entity she cannot control. Gotta admire that. Cyclops does not deserve her
Gambit
He's such a Machiavellian charmer! Gets cool dialogue and cool powers. Walks a fine line between good and bad.
Been listening to the cerebro podcast, and every episode makes an X-character my new favorite.They just did Dani Moonstar!
