Uncanny X-Men...
I see that Brian Michael Bendis is talking about his upcoming Uncanny X-Men.
I'm happy about this comic, I really am. For one thing, we have Cyclops and Magneto in a major role. Two of my favourite Marvel characters. For another, it redeems and re-establishes Cyclops, though I'm not sure how the personal dynamics between him and Magneto will work. It will probably be fun to see.
On the less thrilling side, my favourite comic book couple, Scott Summers and Emma Frost, is a couple no more. Because that's the way Bendis wants to write it. I can only wait and see what he does with Emma. She's had wonderful sparks with some other men, but... I can only say that this has been my favourite Marvel relationship and I'm sorry to hear it's over. As long as we get to keep both Cyclops and Emma around. Somewhere. And Bendis' comment gives me heart: "because they are Scott and Emma, this breakup is going to take a while. And it’s not going to be pretty, but fun to write."
Heh. The queen of snark takes on the intransigent hero? Should be entertaining, yes. And in the world of comics, nothing is forever. Bendis might change his mind, and put them back together. Another writer might come onto the book who likes the relationship. Who knows?
I just hope Rogue and Gambit don't get back together again. Her brief recent sexual relationships with Magneto was disappointing; no fireworks, but a weak fizzle. Clearly she didn't want to be with him; clearly she didn't love him; there was more spark in their previous encounters when they couldn't touch each other. Perhaps the whole storyline was meant to lay that possibility to rest?
A pity, I'd say. I'd liked them together - not in this story, but over the years. Perhaps, like Wolverine and Storm, it's a relationship best kept as potential.
So: the new comic. Who are those people on the cover?
With Chris Bachalo, it's often hard to tell. Cyclops, Magneto, Illyana, check. Emma, to the left of Cyclops? Jubilee with the earrings, maybe?
We shall see. I'm enjoying the anticipation.