That being said emails. Welcome, X-Fans, to another uncanny edition of X-Men Monday at AIPT! Steve Orlando: My biases should be obvious, but I have to humbly suggest I just wrote it in the first issue of [redacted Fall of X title]. You dont want to read that comic. It would be the most boring comic of all time, thats not what you want. Sarah: Dang Hawkeye is a good pick. I highly recommend picking up some how-to guides (Stan Lee and John Buscemas How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way is a great place to start), and start making some of your own comics. Oh, and my role model, Mojo. Maybe Rogue and Remy on a good day? Remember, X-Fans, X-23: Deadly Regenesis #1 goes on sale March 8, 2023. ), what made you want to tell a Laura story set in the past? It was interesting to see the Cuckoos and Old Man Logan, and even Deadpool show up. The twins from Pokmon and a Sentinel. Anthony Oliveira: Iceman should date Bowser. Hyped for this book, but will have to skip if Howard is writing it. Sarah: Im also new to the X-Office; Ive spent most of the past 4 years in the Avengers group. And while I want my favorite fictional characters to be happy I also realize thats not how serial storytelling involving decades-old characters works. #MakeSnotHot. Lets say were just going to do a Millie the Model comic again. 23 votes, 26 comments. At the very least I am pretty sure it is Excalibur. She never postures, blusters, or plays the cynic; she simply watches, waits to trust you (or not), and however you feel about that while she watches and waits is not her problem. It also allows Laura to branch out a bit. 2011 - 2022 AIPT, LLC. Acne. and our Ditto Maddie and Havok. This is really a fantastic honor. Read across genres, too breadth is important, especially when youre just starting out and dont really get to hand-pick what kinds of books youre working on. Summary: Basically, the interviewer asked why romance wasnt as popular in comics when there are so many asking for it, using Cyclops many ships as an example (Jean x Scott and so on). Tom Taylor was the writer, but there was a revolving door of incredible talent on that book. Is it occasionally melodramatic and wacky? 00:00. Comic Vine users. AIPT: One more for the Hellion fans a hypothetical question. Mark: Oh, thats such a tough one. For instance, the first hundred pages are made up of shorter stories originally published in Spider-Man Magazine, in which the wallcrawling hero frequently ceded pages to his mutant compatriots on the Fox Kids block. Drew Baumgartner: Drew Baumgartner here! Given the likely cast (M, Angel, Sunspot), I was kind of hoping Hickman would write it. Rictor and Shatterstar. Thats important for all of us to try and find, so it was interesting to explore that with her. Jordan: And I said, No, you dont. They would never invite me to hang out. HAHAhahaHA! The Avengers, X-Men, And Eternals Face Judgment Day | Marvel Comics Published February 1, 2022 The Avengers, X-Men, And Eternals Face Judgment Day Kieron Gillen and Valerio Schiti join forces for the newest Marvel Comics event, coming this summer by Marvel The next Marvel Comics epic is here! I like Jamie and Layla just fine separately, but their relationship always creeped me out, since they met when Layla was a kid and she precognitively knew that she and Jamie were meant to be together. The fact is, I dont want to say that readers dont know what they want because wanting is not something that I can control. We all saw shirtless Sunfire on Arakko, right? However, in a chat with AIPT Comics as part of their X-Men Monday conversations, writer Tini Howard admitted that after giving Gia Whitechapel a name, she was informed that it was the same as a real-life adult performer's. This X-Men Character Is Very Different From Her Real-Life Counterpart Shows an understanding of what makes the X-Men tick across all mediums. But you know, again, he might fight Electro five times. Its perfect. The AotX issues, written by Ralph Macchio, take some wild and heavy swings to tell stories that might not have quite worked in the previous series or the animated program. Become a patron today to gain access to exclusive perks, such as: Exclusive previews, reviews, and the latest news every week, delivered to your inbox. Mondo seems like a down-to-earth (literally and metaphorically) guy who can be adorably charming and very chill. Thats another reason to love this book, even outside of its status as an extension to the animated series: It displays a sincere love and knowledge of both the show and the main 616 universes history. As she spins a story of her heroics with the X-Men, the reader sees that the actual mission was a bit of a cluster, and Jubilee has to learn to be a bit more honest with her folks. He made his choice. 2011 - 2022 AIPT, LLC. I remember reading what was later packaged as Mutant Genesis with Jim Lees art. Theres fun, and then theres centuries of bloodshed. AIPT: Im concerned that Mojo is Jordans role model but also still thinking about Laurens mention of Immortal X-Men. But we can proceed. They sidelined them. Anita: Id say working in book publishing kind of prepared me for what to expect concerning the editorial aspect of comics, but since we have to get out multiple books a month, the accelerated pace and intricate parts of the production process are very new to me. 2011 - 2022 AIPT, LLC. In the Utopia era, one of the things that made Laura feel ostracized from the younger X-Men like Bling was that she had no social graces. Let me settle down, go into a house, relax. Either or! Storm and TChalla? This is the quote from the interview Also, additional thanks to X-Men Senior Editor Jordan D. White for these eXclusive preview images from upcoming Excalibur adventures. Ive rambled on a lot here, but Ill end with this: I really hope that fans have half as much fun with X-23: Deadly Regenesis as I did working on it with Edgar, Brian, and our editors Mark [Basso] and Drew [Baumgartner]. She was basically a feral animal. If a story is good enough, they will come around with an open mind. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Want to take our relationship to the next level? It would be great if they would, so maybe they would prove me wrong. ================================================== =======. OK, this question is nutty and its inspiring nuttiness. The hottest X-Couple ever was U-Go Girl and Mister Sensitive. Hes a kind and generous creator, and he was very complimentary on my scripts. Kieron Gillen: Melters transformation into the Human Torch Nouveaux over in Sabertooth is pretty hot, right? 114k members in the xmen community. Lila Cheney singing One by U2 (which Id imagine this cover sounding way better than the original) being the song to the couples first dance is just so sweet for a couple thats known each other for decades in publication. AIPT: Youre welcome, Hellion fans. I went on to work in the editorial department at Tor Books for three years. Shes on the way, surely. Lots of us fought for that love (cherylcole.mp3) and every time I see it my heart swells. That purpose was to be a weapon. Chris Cantwell: Sauron barely wears those leather shorts. Focusing on every character, cycling through every other character as a romantic partner, as they tend to do on soap opera showsat least back when I experienced them through watching them with my grandmother when she was babysitting me as a child. The home of all things X-Men on reddit, be it comic books, film, television, gaming or any other medium that Marvel's mutants have inspired people over the last half-century. Unless they tease more panels in the next few Mondays I guess its a good bet its Tini, and as you said shes one of the few originals without two books. Also fellow Sins of Sinister-ite Jon Ironfire. OK, so X-Fan Jaywalker612 was curious, with so many exciting developments in the modern X-Men universe (Krakoa, the Vault, Talon, etc. hmmmmmm what should my question be???? Sexy and a mess. I read Fantastic Four #1 through something like #300 that summer, and it was like this huge download to the Marvel Universe. Quoted straight from X-Men Monday #79, in an interview with Jordan D. White. Until neXt time, X-Fans, stay eXceptional and happy Thanksgiving! Jordan: Well, again, I dont think that the people who are buying comic books in the direct market on a regular basis are people who would be necessarily willing to buy a comic that was overtly a romance comic and not something else. There was of course Batman Adventures and its various spinoffs/continuations, but another book was taking its cartoon source material and building upon it in interesting ways. Several of the battles feel composed of multiple pin-ups, which I kind of love (Cyclops ramps a motorcyle like three times in one issue to achieve this effect). Thank you for these, Jordan! AIPT: Thank you for swinging by X-Men Monday, Erica! Mark: I mean Im incredibly proud to be a part of X-Men history, in general, so Ill have to cheat and list a few: Launching Wolverine: Black White & Blood was incredibly creatively and artistically satisfying, while diving into some old favorite time periods with the teams on X-Men Legends allowed me to step back in with some of the creators that drew me into the world in the first place. And hes bendy! Thats love, baby! https://aiptcomics.com/2020/10/12/x-men-monday-79-x-of-swords-week-4/. But if I had to do a real two-sentence logline, its maybe Laura Kinney has been many things to many people, but who is she really? Do you think its possible to make Snot into a sex symbol? Yes. Scott and Jean? My guess would be it would be very difficult to get a successful romance comic off the ground right now. Thanks, Kevin! Valentines Day. And dont get me STARTED on Hawkeye and his escapades! And Ill just hang out for the rest of the time. And hes like, Yeah, absolutely.. My favorite X-Character is still Kate Pryde, but I also love the Captains Britain an awful lot. check out the FAQ by clicking the It has to do with the ways that the industry has trained the audience to respond to things and what it should value in a comic book. Right? When you look back at the run of the first 200 issues of Spider-Man, lets say, there are always going to be superhero stories that stand out that are like the big moment when thishappened. So for X-Fans Daniel, Carlos, Ren, Matt, Emma, and Ambaryerno, is there any chance Laura will interact with Julian in X-23: Deadly Regenesis? David Lopez, David Navarrot, Nik Virella the list goes on and on. I mean, I as a reader have definitely read stories that, if you said to me, Hey, heres what happens in this story? Chris Cantwell: Anytime Shatterstar looked at someone in the 1990s. Tim is dating someone now, so Id probably ship Jubilee with Stephanie Brown (Spoiler) instead their dates would probably consist of setting up elaborate pranks in the Batcave. Were hoping this story set earlier will help show how Laura is able to reconcile some of her past deeds. But I think that emotional stuff is the stuff that people love about comics. I had such a great time working on that couple, they are a total trainwreck that I absolutely adore. Theyre radically different in many ways, but both books have these very poignant approaches to highlighting the importance and gravity of familial bonds (whether through blood or friendship). If you can find some friends to talk out those opinions with, thats a great way to help articulate your thoughts and even expand your own taste as you get exposed to books or other media you might not have checked out on your own. I end up spending a lot of time cleaning the drool off of my keyboard. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Jason Loo: I think Fred Dukes and Rita Farr (TVs Doom Patrol) would make a sweet, happy couple. Comics X-Books X-Men Monday #192 - Stephanie Phillips Talks 'Rogue & Gambit' All users, both new and returning, are expected to follow THE CBR COMMUNITY STANDARDS & RULES. The artwork is bright and colorful, and the action scenes are breezy and fun. 'Action Comics' #1052 sets wheels in motion, 'Cosmic Ghost Rider' #1 brings a strong western vibe, 'Hallows Eve' #1 features your new favorite Halloween costume go-to hero, 'Venom' #17 puts Eddie Brock into Bedlam mode, Iconic series 'Battle Chasers' returns with issue #10 this June, Join our Discord community, where we chat about the latest news and releases from everything we cover on AIPT, Get a physical trade paperback shipped to you every month. These stories range from light and fluffy action stories to some surprisingly poignant character spotlights. I like All-New Wolverine as it introduces Gabby, Zelda, and Bellona. If any reader picks up one of our books and finds themselves in between the pages, like I felt like I did, that would mean the world to me. That interest eventually led me to the University of Dundee in Scotland, which offers a Masters degree in Comics Studies. Ive always been a big Juggernaut fan, but working on X-Force has stoked a newfound passion for Forge. Anthony Oliveira: Back in their day, I think Boom-Boom and Sam would be a rough go shes very jealous and hes obviously madly in love with Roberto, so its a recipe for everyone crying on the dance floor tbh. Not sure how big his nauts are but that's Micromax. Everybody who hates Scott and Jean either read a really bad Scott and Jean story or read a really good Scott and Jean story about them not being good together. So, what is your take on this guys? ), you never really do the same thing twice. I think we can tell good romance stories, but I think if romance readers dont know where to find it, it wont be able to take off. In the early-to-mid-90s, animated series tie-in comics reigned supreme. There was a relative dearth of interns during my go-round, at least on the days I was in, and that gave me the added opportunity of working under more of the editorial staff and getting to know more of them, as well as their different working styles. Read this one closely, X-Fans when youre talking to editors, teases of things to come tend to slip out. Quoted straight from X-Men Monday #79, in an interview with Jordan D. White. The official call for questions will go up this Wednesday, October 21 at 9 AM EST, so make sure youre caught up! I really enjoyed the Utopia era, and Lauras sabbatical from the island has a lot to do with her finding her place in the world of the X-Men, but also in the world at large. One of the things people dont necessarily realize is that since we all work on more than one series AND are working on multiple issues of each series all in different stages at the same time most days involve doing a little bit of every thing we do in the process of making comics, just on different books. Plus, 6 eXclusive preview images from upcoming X-Men comics! Or, just really confuse a loved one who doesnt read comics. Want to take our relationship to the next level? Lestat I guess. Lauren: Mark said it best, but every day is so different because all your projects are so unique that even though the basic underlying tasks are the same (reading scripts, providing art/color feedback, prepping ancillary materials for books heading to print that week, etc. You either love it, despise it, or dont even think about it. and from there, I applied to every comics-related internship that I could find. But the bulk of the comic is devoted to the action premise, which is ostensibly the hook of the comic. Lets be honest, Laura is a prideful gal. Gerrys doing such great things on the main X-Men book right now, and Im always going to have a soft spot in my heart for the time I got to spend on the insane ride that was Hellions but I dont think theres been a project I havent been proud to work on, so Im going to cheat as well and say there are a lot of upcoming projects that have me bouncing in excitement that I get to help be a part of bringing them into the world. I think that may be an alternate universe Warren, as another panel has him with Betsy. 103k members in the xmen community. He may be going down a very dark path these days but my vote is for Beast. Mondo is a sexy Man-Thing. Show Variants. Chris Cantwell: The hottest X-Couple ever was U-Go Girl and Mister Sensitive. As our own David Brooke noted when reviewing the Tooth and Claw TPB collecting these short adventures, theyre a bit of a mixed bag, but when theyre good, they really hit a nostalgic sweet spot. Its kinda weird to see a classic cigar-chomping Nick Fury in his Steranko jumpsuit suddenly change intoa version with one of those head socks that were all the rage with folks like Gambit and Havok. It inspired a ton of imitators, but the distinct voice and look of that series really changed my expectations of what a superhero comic could be. Sarah: I think its hilarious when I have to send an artist my own terrible cover sketches to help illustrate a suggestion Im making. But yeah, mostly its staying on top of the 100+ emails we get every day and making sure that all of my talent has gotten a little piece of my attention that day, no ones waiting on me to move forward to the next step. I bet Freds become a better listener since working at the Green Lagoon. before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Stay tuned, True Believers! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Pair an X-Character with a character from a non-Marvel franchise. Listen to the latest episode of the X-Reads Podcast! Anita: Ive only been here two months, but Im pretty proud of having Tini Howards Excalibur and Vita Ayalas New Mutants be my first experiences working on X-Books. Thanks for your hard work and keep it up! If were talking polite dinner party conversation eeehhhhh Kurt and Meggan? So theres going to be a lot of kick-ass action, and Laura is going to be put through her paces, but shes also going to have to reconcile some of her past actions and how that affects others. They feel to me like theyd be at the heart of a vibrant queer party on Krakoa, late nights and dancing, and thats close to my heart, too. After my internship, I had the opportunity to work full time in licensing, where I gained an even greater understanding of Marvel as a company, and the business of IP as a whole, which has all served me when the chance to join editorial came up. Welcome to the official X-Men subreddit. Drew: Trading emails with bona fide comics legends. Scott and Emma? Basically, though he doesnt think its his place to tell people what they really want, he does think that attracting an audience is based around good storytelling, even if it wasnt what they wanted exactly. Hahaha! 26 votes, 28 comments. Welcome, X-Fans, to another uncanny edition of X-Men Monday at AIPT!. And just to root this series even further in 90s nostalgia: It features (to my knowledge) the only appearance of The Brothers outside of the DC vs. Marvel crossover event. Team Jordan: Ive loved comics as long as I can remember. Its also a twist-filled thrill ride, which makes the experience of editing it kind of like trying to edit a rollercoaster. And its never comfortable to confront your past and try to make amends while still maintaining your pride. But so were the animated series the AND X-Men comics of the era. Welcome, X-Fans, to another uncanny and dare I say, romantic edition of X-Men Monday at AIPT! Always love a chaos couple. Tini Howard: I again want to say Exodus but he IS a sex symbol among a small and devoted coterie of us who are attracted to weird, sad, immortals. During this time, Julian is an important part of Lauras life, but hes only really in a flashback panel or two, if Im being honest. But youll be more likely to remember that time when he and Mary Jane broke up or the time when thisperson started doing that because thats the ongoing plotline that you are following. Jordan: I have a good friend who is a huge Punisher fan. Ariana Maher: Angelo Espinosa, of course. That goes for writers, artists, and yeah even editors. But what I know is at the root of what all readers want is a good story, a good comic, done well. These were the most popular versions of the characters at the time, of course. Those were my first X-stories. X-Fan Quid asks, do you think theres still a chance for Laura and Julian? AIPT: Well, youre an editor, you make comics for a living, so let me ask you a very direct question. Its a lot to juggle. Because it seems like a lot of readers just want to read about characters relationships. Children of the Atom is a comic book series written by Vita Ayala, and illustrated by Bernard Chang and Paco Medina and published by Marvel Comics. Probably the couple Gillen talked about in the Valentine interview.

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