And who can forget Jonathan! My favorite X-Character is still Kate Pryde, but I also love the Captains Britain an awful lot. Storm and TChalla? We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. And hes bendy! Mark: No two days are exactly the same, but it generally involves logging on and sinking into whichever pieces of the process need my input with the most urgency a script that needs reading and feedback back to the writer so we can finalize it for the artist to draw, inked pages of a comic that need the final thumbs up so the colorist can work on it, noting up a pass of an issue with lettering and balancing that with future planning thinking who would be best to write some new series, or locking down a cover artist, or assembling a plan for a future project. Most fun Fang and Somnus tick a lot of boxes. She never had a childhood. Jordan Blum: He may be going down a very dark path these days but my vote is for Beast. Television Its perfect. Lauren Amaro: My name is Lauren Amaro, Im an assistant editor over in the X-Office and Ill have been at Marvel for 4 years this coming Spring (2022)! look what x-men did to rogue and gambt after they were married, they barely in comics. @pyrofn: he pretty much said relationship are boring and more ppl want to read about action/violence(like spidey punching eletro for the 500 time lol). That was terrible. Slither not enough snake love out there in the world. And if youre a writer or an artist, finding a group to share work with and get practice both giving and receiving constructive criticism is huge! Tom Taylor was the writer, but there was a revolving door of incredible talent on that book. Anita: I agree with everything everyone else said. Jordans long thought about it is that it had to do with their perspective on who the target audience is. Or any of them. In pretty much all iterations of the character, Wolverine has had some agency and made decisions to be a part of this black ops team, or Department H. He had a choice. ), Logan was able to live his childhood. But a lot of times they dont take off. This is what makes her interesting to write. But you know, again, he might fight Electro five times. Depends how much you want to risk winding up in jail or in jeopardy do you choose to hang out or come up with an excuse. Diego Olortegui, Marcio Fiorito, and Georges Duarte were also contributing artists on that run. The artwork is bright and colorful, and the action scenes are breezy and fun. Im an assistant editor. It would be great if they would, so maybe they would prove me wrong. Her getting into a relationship with true scoundrel Chelli Aphra would, I think, be very much in character for her and then Aphra would do something truly wretched to her and break her heart and it would be some real gut-wrenching drama. All rights reserved. And lucky for you, our friends at Marvel have provided an eXclusive first look at its lettered preview pages. Not only did Wolverine star in the recently wrapped and very fun X-Terminators, but following Forge's adventure in the Vault in the pages of X-Men, there are now two Lauras running around! Chris Cantwell: Anytime Shatterstar looked at someone in the 1990s. Want to take our relationship to the next level? The hottest X-Couple ever was U-Go Girl and Mister Sensitive. For instance, Man-Thing grabs one guy by the face and the next panel is Jean and Storm telling us that a group of guys have been set on fire. 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 Alternately, if you already know the ending of the story, thats an advantage. 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. Probably theres a good reason for that in that soap operas are produced quickly and cheaply. ), what made you want to tell a Laura story set in the past? Writer: Erica SchultzArtist: Edgar SalazarColor Artist: Carlos LopezLetterer: VCs Cory PetitCover Artist: Kalman Andrasofszky. You may have to register (It got messier later on, obviously, mostly because Scott is a sexy disaster boy.). Jordan: Now, again, Im just telling you my understanding of things. I think that may be an alternate universe Warren, as another panel has him with Betsy. For fun it would be hard for me not to say Fang and Aurora. And hed keep her on her toes. Drew: Im pretty new here, so I hesitate to take much credit for anything thats come out just yet, but Mark is right to highlight X Lives/X Deaths of Wolverine as something special. There was this one time when gambit was thinking about having kids but rogue was like "no, not now". Do you think its possible to make Snot into a sex symbol? Sometimes these designs can clash with the more heady stories Macchio busts out, and in one instance, a character seemingly changes their whole aesthetic between issues. Welcome, X-Fans, to another uncanny edition of X-Men Monday at AIPT! Im sure well continue to try to expand and grow. My favorite X-Character is Lockheed, or Rogue if youre insistent on people picks.. So I think thats a very clear contrast to go look at the way they handled it back then, and look at the way that, I mean, theyre both back then at this point, but look at the way they handled it in the 60s and look at the way they handled it in the early aughts. Whats my first X-Men experience hmm Well, my older brother was my gateway into comics. Lauren: 100% agree with what Mark just said! Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. SO, could you tease a future project youre currently working on? Summary: The next question was asking if romance comics would work today. Probably the couple Gillen talked about in the Valentine interview. 2023 GAMESPOT, A FANDOM COMPANY. Xorn is the absolute sex lord, although I could never keep track of whether he was pretending to be Magneto or Magneto was pretending to be him. . As it's Thanksgiving week, this is the perfect time to give thanks to X-Men Senior Editor Jordan D. White and his team of X-Editors Lauren Amaro, Mark Basso, Drew Baumgartner, Sarah Brunstad and Anita Okoye with an eXtra-sized X-Men Monday interview! Theres a reason they moved to Alaska, none of the X-Men wanted to be around them. I mean, I as a reader have definitely read stories that, if you said to me, Hey, heres what happens in this story? AIPT: And now for a messier question which X-Couple makes you want to come up with an excuse so you dont have to hang out with them? All hormones. And so I said to him, So what, you want to read the comic where Punisher goes, Thats it. Sorry. I just think thered be some serious chemistry there. Sarah: Im also new to the X-Office; Ive spent most of the past 4 years in the Avengers group. Jordan D. White: OK, this question is nutty and its inspiring nuttiness. Want to take our relationship to the next level? It feels like a rep for Broadcast Standards & Practices swung by for a page, but it doesnt take too much away from the story. ================================================== =======. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Crimes done. I will explain none of my choices as they are all painfully obvious. There are dozens of us, you realize! I mean, honestly, I think it probably goes into all sorts of problems and misunderstandings and very particular circumstances of our industry in major ways, because it has to do with who the primary audience is for the comics. 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. So I think theres always a chance for Laura and Julian. I like All-New Wolverine as it introduces Gabby, Zelda, and Bellona. And they were thought of as a disposable genre, so you would pick up an issue, read it, and hopefully, they want you to read the next one. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. One of the stories here, which I immediately remembered upon reading, depicts Jubilee writing a letter to her foster parents back home. AIPT: Gotta shout out Kevin! Alex Segura: Jean Grey and Poe Dameron. AIPT: Is there one thing you find yourself doing as a comic editor you never would have eXpected? 27 Feb 2023 14:48:11 Erica: I met Laura like so many people did with her introduction in X-Men: Evolution. Lets say were just going to do a Millie the Model comic again. X-Men Forever (Earth-161) Age of Apocalypse (Earth-295) War of the Worlds (Earth-691) Days of Future Past (Earth-811) Mr. Sinister's X-Men (Earth-956) Blink of Generation X Lived (Earth-957) MC2 (Earth-982) Gambit Condemned (Earth-983) Last Man Standing (Earth-1004) Freedom Force (Earth-1013) Mutant X (Earth-1298) Ultimate Universe (Earth-1610) And Ive found myself working with people I met while doing my stints in book publishing and podcasting. Chris Cantwell: Stryfe and Young Gru. Al Ewing: Most fun Fang and Somnus tick a lot of boxes. Oh, and my role model, Mojo. You dont want to read that comic. It would be the most boring comic of all time, thats not what you want. Xorn. Heartbreak feels good in a place like this. Whats my first X-Men experience hmm Well, my older brother was my gateway into comics. Im probably supposed to say something funny here, right? Of course I should expect it, but theres still a part of me that cant believe its happening. He wants access to everywhere and Destiny is freaking out cause it'll mean the end of everything. Welcome, X-Fans, to another uncanny edition of X-Men Monday at AIPT!. Now, before you get too mad at Jordan for introducing the thought of cascading ropes of snot to your Monday, take a look at this weeks eXclusive preview images he not only selected, but turned into shareable X-Men Valentines! 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. 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! Anita: Lots of emails (so many), reading scripts, routing materials, writing copy, monitoring schedules, and meetings. Tini Howard: Rictor and Shatterstar. Thats a series where the pendulum has definitely swung. Their life took a dark turn and their rage led them to where they are. Steve Orlando: For fun it would be hard for me not to say Fang and Aurora. Tuesdays mean back-to-back meetings. If so, what made it special to you? Steve Foxe: The one Id REALLY avoid is Northstar and Kyle. They would never invite me to hang out. Theyve always reminded me of my friends. But of course, you know that from last years exceptionally ridiculous 2022 X-Men Monday Valentines Day Special, which was such a blast were doing it again. Okay lemme think Hmm Theres a mantra Laura has in the book: I must do what others cannot, and that mantra takes on a different meaning in every issue. Kieron Gillen: Xavier with the Emperor from Warhammer 40K. X-Reads Podcast Episode 95: 'X-Men #8' (2021) - M.O.D.O.K. For my money, the kiss between Synch (Everett Thomas) and the Vault version of Laura Kinney, at the end of. Im going to say All-New Ghost Rider though, for me, a Mexican-Puerto Rican kid growing up on the West Coast, seeing a superhero story that had a Mexican American main character, taking place in a city I was intimately familiar with, and that had that quintessential Marvel magic that was huge for me. The twins from Pokmon and a Sentinel. These were the most popular versions of the characters at the time, of course. I just really love board game nights. They both seem very caring to a fault. This process takes no more than a few hours and we'll If you look at old Spider-Man comics from the 60s and 70s, what you will see is that the bulk of the comic, if you say they were 20 pages, like 17 of those pages would be about Spider-Man punching Electro. That purpose was to be a weapon. Erica: Hi moonage00daydream. Drew: I fell in love with comics after college, and just started reading everything I could, trying to understand how and why they set my brain on fire the way they do. Steve Foxe: We all saw shirtless Sunfire on Arakko, right? AIPT: In your role, you help creators ensure their stories are the best they can be. Welcome, X-Fans, to another uncanny and dare I say, romantic edition of X-Men Monday at AIPT! Erica: Hi Larisa, so Haymaker is an interesting villain. Anyway, I think Xorn would be really fun to have a wild drug-fueled candy-coated wonderland weekend with, after which youd never quite know what had actually happened. Anthony Oliveira: Iceman should date Bowser. Dont you want the best for your queen? The home of all things X-Men on reddit, be it The thing you want to read as a reader of a superheroif youre the target audience in that erais you are buying this because you want to see Spider-Man fighting another guy with superpowers. She never had friends. With every internship I was fortunate enough to find myself in, I learned more and more about what actually goes into producing a comic and the more and more I became convinced that this was the career path I wanted to follow so when an assistant editor spot opened, I applied and the rest is history! Prepare yourself though. Anita Okoye: My name is Anita Okoye. Cookie Notice I also enjoyed Mariko Tamaki and Juan Cabals work with the stories showcasing Gabbys relationship with Laura. No question. That time Thanos wanted to impress Death so he killed half the universe including Cyclops by putting his head in an invisible box. Maybe Rogue and Remy on a good day? By leaving the animated series' constraints behind, 'Adventures of the X-Men' manages to combine what's great about the show and the comics of the time, with the result being something pretty special. Theyve been drawing him more and more pear-shaped and it would be very beneficial to me if that body type caught on to sex symbol status. 01:04:52. and Broo. But as the readership has changed to mostly being made up of people who read all of the issues and who want to read it on an ongoing basis, that focus has shifted. Turning that red planet red-hot! Uhhh Bill the Lobster. X-Men: The Animated Series The Further Adventures TPB review: Dreaming big, X-Men: The Animated Series The Further Adventures. 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'll admit I'm not necessarily thrilled about the possibility either. Jordan Blum: Warlock and Bee-two from Andor. This was on display when the original X-Men came back from the past and Laura and Warren started a relationship. Because I think, again, thats the audience we have captured and the audience we have trained how to read comics. She was basically a feral animal. One of the things we explore in this arc is collateral damage. Kwannon and Greycrow sitting by the beach in, I dont know what it says about me, but my first reaction was Logan mercy-killing Jean near the end of. Lets start by going back to the beginning what was your first X-Men experience as a fan? 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. It actually makes me really curious about novel editing like Anita said, its done at SUCH a different pace, I have no idea what that would even be like. The heroes of Krakoa are here to save the planet! Now we have Star Wars again, we have Conan, Im sure more things will come out that will take Marvel and the companys ability to tell stories in different directions. 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. 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. 0. Theyd be doing their thing telepathically while Im eating like a slob across from them. All hormones. They strike me as that couple that really works when its just the two of them and is probably unbearable whenever anyone else is around. Ariana Maher: Angelo Espinosa, of course. Perfect Y2K punk grunge love. Although, I guess that last one of dapper, black-and-white Warren Worthington III could be from another series. Steve Foxe: Black Tom Cassidy and the Log Lady from Twin Peaks. 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). Until next time, X-Fans, stay exceptional! Combines the heady melodrama of the cartoon and the '90s comics to strike a fun tone somewhere in the middle, Tells stories the animated series could never have gotten away with at the time, Shows an understanding of what makes the X-Men tick across all mediums, It all gets pretty silly at times -- but that's also part of the charm, Some of the character models feel off occasionally, with some characters changing dramatically between issues, A handful of the 'Spider-Man Magazine' stories feel a bit more throwaway than the rest of the collection, 'X-Men: The Animated Series - The Further Adventures' TPB review: Dreaming big, 'I Am Iron Man' #1 celebrates 60 years of Tony Stark. Id steal whatever he had lying around his room. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. I also think that unlike Logan, Laura hasnt had literally decades to come to terms with her destructive past. And on top of all that, X-23: Deadly Regenesis, which revisits Laura's earlier years . Ladies on toilets, thats my niche. 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. Mark: Oh, thats such a tough one. '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. And hes like, No, of course, I do. Well, OK, thats fine. Remember, X-Fans, X-23: Deadly Regenesis #1 goes on sale March 8, 2023. Marvel confirms the Spider-Man and Mary Jane romance may be over for good, Amazing Spider-Man #20 will certainly get folks talking. Youll learn so much about the thought processes that go into creating comics if you do a bit of it yourself. After a few years of that, I had proven I could work my way around a story, and jumped at the chance when a slot in the regular monthlies editorial department opened up. Share them with that special X-Fan in your life! But its the final run of stories that really impress in this collection. Deadpool is sloppy like that. Drew: Trading emails with bona fide comics legends. People always accidentally calling her Jean, having to deal with baby Cable crawling around, again the whole Jean thing. 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. And when it comes to the specific details of, I want Jean and Scott to be happy or the opposite, I want Jean and Scott to never speak to each other again. Those are the opinions of what they want. AIPT: Finally, what can readers look forward to in the visuals department from your collaborator, artist Edgar Salazar? I fell into comics in college and after interning in some more traditional publishing routes, I managed to get an internship at Marvel where my job was reading Fantastic Four and helping create a digital archive where we marked things like first appearances, new costumes, new gizmos and such. No matter how I personally feel about Valentines Day, it definitely provides one of those opportunities! about jott? AIPT: Do you have an all-time favorite Laura story? Team Rictor and Shatterstar. Internet loves a daddy joke. Do you guys think the comics they are putting out today reflect what Jordan is saying? Thats a mutant after my own heart! Jordan: I have a good friend who is a huge Punisher fan. AIPT: So bringing it all the way back around, do you think romance comics could work today? Thats part of the puzzle you dont already have to figure out. Perfect Y2K punk grunge love. Everybody who loves Scott and Jean read a really good Scott and Jean story. #MakeSnotHot. 103k members in the xmen community. The costumes are a wild mix of Jim Lees and Rob Liefelds aesthetics, which is to be expected. Its so much fun and knows exactly how to do what it wants to do. Jordan: Everything they said is true. This was on display when the original X-Men came back from the past and Laura and Warren started a relationship. Mark: Good luck and happenstance certainly played a role, beginning with landing an internship in editorial. David Lopez, David Navarrot, Nik Virella the list goes on and on. There are dozens of us, you realize! AIPT: Im concerned that Mojo is Jordans role model but also still thinking about Laurens mention of Immortal X-Men. But we can proceed. There are SO MANY comics being made right now out there and if you want to be an editor, there is nothing saying you cannot hone the skills by getting together with other aspiring creators who might like some editorial help. For sheer depth and scope, to say nothing of the creativity and quality Ben, Josh, Federico, Frank, Adam, and the rest have put into them, X Lives/X Deaths of Wolverine will rank up there with one of the grandest epics Ive ever been involved in. I dont think a single X-Couple would be particularly good company soap operas thrive on drama and dysfunction! Erica: Hi Quid, I know Laura has had a relationship with Synch when they were trapped (and theres the whole Old Woman Laura thing where young Laura doesnt remember, but Old Woman Laura does, blah, blah, blah, comics, comics, comics, haha!). Hes like Cyclops meets Wolverine a repressed, moody eye guy, violent but with a code of honor, a bit telepathic, strong bi implications, on paper hes her perfect guy. 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. That means switching up tactics sometimes. Thats love, baby! 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. Jordan: Its a really complicated question. Mark Basso: Im Mark Basso. But at a basic level, theyd be the couple no one would dare f--k with. I thought it was a really interesting way to introduce a new character that was linked to one of Marvels most popular characters: Wolverine. In the same way that every once in awhile, Marvel will do comics that are not what youd expect from Marvel. Scott and Emma? Were hoping this story set earlier will help show how Laura is able to reconcile some of her past deeds. So Lauras honest (like Tech in, Ive rambled on a lot here, but Ill end with this: I really hope that fans have half as much fun with, X-Men Monday #193 - Erica Schultz Talks 'X-23: Deadly Regenesis', AIPT Comics Podcast episode 211: DC and Marvel events galore, and Curt Pires talks 'Indigo Children', Mark Brooks corner box Avengers and X-Men variant covers revealed for May 17th, Image Comics reveals 'The Catalyst War' begins in 'Radiant Black' #25, Marvel's 'Most shocking issue of Amazing Spider-Man in 50 years' gets new variant cover, Marvel Preview: Star Wars: The Mandalorian #8, Marvel Preview: Star Wars: The High Republic The Blade #3, Marvel Preview: Star Wars: Hidden Empire #4, 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. AIPT: Great advice, everybody! 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. Right? This edit will also create new pages on Comic Vine for: Until you earn 1000 points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Plus, 6 eXclusive preview images from upcoming X-Men comics! This ending manages to really explore Charles Xaviers dream of total harmony in a way that few other stories have. These stories range from light and fluffy action stories to some surprisingly poignant character spotlights.

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