NYX - Ongoing Q&A w/ Jackson!

[Rift]

Hi, glad to see you coming here and supporting our community. No matter what, it's always appreciated when you guys come to share with us. I hope to learn more about the creative process, the "what could have beens," and how things evolved over time in the background.

But for now, I have a simple question. Where is Hellion? Is he at least doing okay?

[JacksonLanzing]

It's my pleasure! Mutants gotta stick together. It's kind of the whole premise of our book!

But for now, I have a simple question. Where is Hellion? Is he at least doing okay?

Wild that the first comment out the gate is one that I have to answer mostly with a no comment, but there you go. Mostly no comment.

That said, on a personal note: Julian is a character that Collin and I have long adored - primarily because, like many readers, he is stuck between a desire to live up to Xavier's dream and the real-world reality of living as a member of a persecuted minority. When we were reading Academy X, he was set up to be both "the next Cyclops" and "the next Magneto" - there's not a lot of characters with that kind of troubled, evolving depth. He's also got deep ties to both David and Laura, obviously. So, he sure seems like he'd fit into the larger narrative of NYX, right?

[JacksonLanzing]

In your mind what is the age range of each character? I know you can’t say precise ages, but can you describe the range?

Age at Marvel is always a tricky thing to track, but the NYX cast ranges from late teens (Kamala) to mid-20's (Prodigy). Anole is at least 18, since he's bartending in NYC. Sophie's a little older, 21 seems about right. We're never gonna put firm numbers on it, but that's the range.

[JB]

Welcome, Jackson!

[Will Evans]

Age at Marvel is always a tricky thing to track, but the NYX cast ranges from late teens (Kamala) to mid-20's (Prodigy). Anole is at least 18, since he's bartending in NYC. Sophie's a little older, 21 seems about right. We're never gonna put firm numbers on it, but that's the range.

Thanks so much.

[shugahfree]

Hi Jackson,

Will we see some of the younger characters outside of the Academy X era in this book, like: Morrison's Angel, Tattoo, and Radian; Flourish who recently appeared in Dark X-Men; Feint/Carmen Cruz; Vita Ayala's new characters, etc?



Also adding to those hoping to see Wind Dancer!

[mugiwara]

Hello. I have another question: will the issue of non-passing mutants be adressed?

Anole being in the comics, I have some hopes about it, but even he is not really bad looking by human standards.
Will we have an idea of what happens to those who would be called "freaks" on the streets, young mutants like Beak, Cosmar, Graymalkin, Goblyn, Rainboy, Rockslide (if he's back), after the falll of Krakoa? Will they all go away to Alaska like the Great Glob?

[Slicknickshady]

I’m excited. Your comment on twitter about Bruno makes me wonder whats going on there. Honestly i don’t mind if he is hardly in the book at all. As long as nothing detrimental happens. haha. I always worry about the worst. That said I am really looking forward to the book.

[JacksonLanzing]

Also that it has a huge proportion of LGBT characters. Anole, Greymalkin, Specter, Mercury, Bling, Loa and Prodigy.

I know you have your core 5 but it would be nice to have that explored even if it’s just for one arc or even one issue.

The younger generations always seem to be more confident in themselves and more open about who they are so it tracks. IMO.

This is absolutely at the top of our mind on NYX. The mutant metaphor is quite often used as a reflection of queer culture - something we've be pretty adamant about protecting and extending. Prodigy and Anole are already in our core 5 - though generally in stories that center their mutant identity, rather than their sexuality specifically.

Issue #3 is going to be the place to look for this kind of focus, at least in the early days of the series. So make sure not to miss that one.

[JacksonLanzing]

What's going on with the rest of the cuckoos or is that too Spoilery? If it is then , what are ur favourite Laura runs?

That's absolutely spoiler territory, but suffice to say that Sophie is taking some time away from her sisters and trying something new. She's always had the desire to be something of a hero... maybe a friendship with Kamala Khan can open some new paths in her life.

As for Laura, I first met the character through the original NYX, but my preferred take on the character comes from Academy X and All-New Wolverine. Tom's been a good friend and a huge influence on the Hivemind over the years - and I always thought her budding attraction to Julian was a cool way to view that complicated character.

[CGAR]

Oh damn. Poor Sofia

But don’t get me wrong I still love the Jules/Laura dynamic.

These little nuggets are getting me more excited.

[Mercury]

Welcome, Jackson! How incredibly kind and progressive of you to join the forums! I'm sure you'll have a great time, and we all look forward to your tidbits, insights, and general conversation!

[Factor]

Thank you for opening this space for questions!
I’m wondering if Dust was considered to be part of the main cast? Since she’s been both a NXM and a Champion, I think she’d be uniquely positioned to bring the rest of the cast together as she has connections to all of them. Plus she’s just awesome and rarely gets in depth focus.

[Anduinel]

No NYX questions (I've already decided to pick it up), but just wanted to say, I'm loving the Star Trek book. You guys have managed to make T'Lir my standout fave on a ship full of characters I was already attached to.

[rdman]

Will Synch show up?