Storm >>> APPRECIATION <<<

[Chaos Reigns]

The enthusiasm is due to progression of that relationship. Enthusiasm is Jen Bartel teasing art from her new book of Storm which shoes her wearing Tchalla's necklace. Slow or not it's progression.

SN: remember that stupid kiss in gold between her and gambit? She said it reminded her of something. was it ever disclosed what that something was?

No it wasn't. That kiss wasn't stupid or awesome, it was a kiss. Why does it bother you so?

[butterflykyss]

No it wasn't. That kiss wasn't stupid or awesome, it was a kiss. Why does it bother you so?

doesnt bother me at all. and it was very stupid. it shows how inept of a writer he truly is (gambit is wooing rogue and storm and bp are together). i was curious because at the time it occured i thought he was using it as a vehicle to develop the character but clearly he wasn't as it nor whatever she remembered hasnt been menrioned since.

[Chaos Reigns]

doesnt bother me at all. and it was very stupid. it shows how inept of a writer he truly is (gambit is wooing rogue and storm and bp are together). i was curious because at the time it occured i thought he was using it as a vehicle to develop the character but clearly he wasn't as it nor whatever she remembered hasnt been menrioned since.

Someone is salty.

[butterflykyss]

Someone is salty.

[Rosa Snarks]

Now now. I cant have my lovers at odds. Lets talk about something .. exciting. (Which really isnt much given the **** we've been getting)

[Chaos Reigns]

Now now. I cant have my lovers at odds. Lets talk about something .. exciting. (Which really isnt much given the **** we've been getting)

You're exciting, my love, we could spend the next ten pages gushing about you.

[butterflykyss]

You're exciting, my love, we could spend the next ten pages gushing about you.

agreed!!! xoxoxoxo

[butterflykyss]

storm fam... storm new solo will be announced soon. are there any ideas you guys have that we can attempt to do to help this solo to be successful? i know a lot will be based upon how good the story is but even solos with great writing have failed. what can we do differently this time? please share.

[Chaos Reigns]

storm fam... storm new solo will be announced soon. are there any ideas you guys have that we can attempt to do to help this solo to be successful? i know a lot will be based upon how good the story is but even solos with great writing have failed. what can we do differently this time? please share.

Tie her regularly into events happening in the marvel universe and X-men. Get other books to do marketing for it.

[Sin Nick]

storm fam... storm new solo will be announced soon. are there any ideas you guys have that we can attempt to do to help this solo to be successful? i know a lot will be based upon how good the story is but even solos with great writing have failed. what can we do differently this time? please share.

I honestly don't know. Storm has 2 major factors working against her in this comic market catered to those of the pale/pinkish variety... being a woman and being black. Female led comics usually don't sell all that well unless they're a hanger on from a previous male hero(Batman, Wolverine, Spider-Man, etc.) or they're promiscuous, cheesecake stuff(Harley Quinn, WitchBlade, Danger Girl). I don't think we want Storm to sink to that level, do we? So I guess folks just gotta speak with their wallet and stop with the pirating... cuz I know some of y'all doin it.

[butterflykyss]

Tie her regularly into events happening in the marvel universe and X-men. Get other books to do marketing for it.

how do we get marvel to do this?

I honestly don't know. Storm has 2 major factors working against her in this comic market catered to those of the pale/pinkish variety... being a woman and being black. Female led comics usually don't sell all that well unless they're a hanger on from a previous male hero(Batman, Wolverine, Spider-Man, etc.) or they're promiscuous, cheesecake stuff(Harley Quinn, WitchBlade, Danger Girl). I don't think we want Storm to sink to that level, do we? So I guess folks just gotta speak with their wallet and stop with the pirating... cuz I know some of y'all doin it.

yea i know it's an uphill battle but im pretty sure most storm fans here will buy the book and not pirate if the stories are worth reading.

and i dont want storm to be promiscuous, i know some here wouldn't mind, but i wouldnt want to see her go down that parh. storm is a goddess only the best can get a taste of the golden kitty (though the X-offices ruined that with wolverine).

[Wind Rider]

storm fam... storm new solo will be announced soon. are there any ideas you guys have that we can attempt to do to help this solo to be successful? i know a lot will be based upon how good the story is but even solos with great writing have failed. what can we do differently this time? please share.

Tough question. We did a lot (buying extra issues, made reviews for every issue, tweeted, instagrammed, promoted it on comic chat forums, etc.). I’m not sure there is more we could do beyond that. Marvel and the creative team need to really come with it.

Coates writing and promoting BP (besides the usual dedicated fanbase) was a nice big push off to get his book started strong, but Marvel also paved the way to help make BP’s presence in the MU significant long before his solo hit.

They need to do the same with Storm. Start making Ororo interesting and have a compelling presence in the X-Verse and MU right now. She needs inclusion multiple significant roles that has significant impact and she needs to take a stand that is not typical and predictable for her, but at the same time makes a strong statement. And they need to promote the hell out of the book loke how they did Jane Foster Thor.

Besides that - regular tie-ins, stories with other major players that have significance, and let her full story run its course so readers can really connect with her character.

[PattiLaBelleStormfan]

storm fam... storm new solo will be announced soon. are there any ideas you guys have that we can attempt to do to help this solo to be successful? i know a lot will be based upon how good the story is but even solos with great writing have failed. what can we do differently this time? please share.

Like Roi Reigns said, play the marketing game. Every event needs to have a Storm tie in/crossover directly related. Feature other heroes. Tie her into other stories. They need to use EVERY single avenue to expose her and garner interest again. IDC what people say about having too many guest stars etc, she needs it right now to stay in the lime light and eventually after i'd say a year she'll be able to carry the book much more on her own. Right now it will fail if they don't use this route of sort of piggy backing on the popular heroes and events.

[stormphoenix]

storm fam... storm new solo will be announced soon. are there any ideas you guys have that we can attempt to do to help this solo to be successful? i know a lot will be based upon how good the story is but even solos with great writing have failed. what can we do differently this time? please share.

Wait, how doth thou knoweth the Great Storm Solo is coming out???
I smell trickery and Blasphemy!!! LOL

No seriously where was this news from.

Like Roi Reigns said, play the marketing game. Every event needs to have a Storm tie in/crossover directly related. Feature other heroes. Tie her into other stories. They need to use EVERY single avenue to expose her and garner interest again. IDC what people say about having too many guest stars etc, she needs it right now to stay in the lime light and eventually after i'd say a year she'll be able to carry the book much more on her own. Right now it will fail if they don't use this route of sort of piggy backing on the popular heroes and events.

Yes this is right. If Thor appeared in her Book Thor fans will grab it. If Hulk or Captain Marvel or Dr.Strange appeared in her book THOSE fans will grab it.

So yes this is absolutely right. She needs guest stars from other Heroes and villains, that will bring attention to her solo. I don't doubt Coates ability in doing this, but if we want better marketing and advertisement this is what needs to happen.

[Marvell2100]

storm fam... storm new solo will be announced soon. are there any ideas you guys have that we can attempt to do to help this solo to be successful? i know a lot will be based upon how good the story is but even solos with great writing have failed. what can we do differently this time? please share.

My previous post:

If Storm is going to have a successful solo, it's in her best interests to have ties and stories outside of the X-verse.

I posted in another thread that I don't see why she couldn't join the Guardians of the Galaxy, even if just for the short term.

She's powerful, has cosmic experience and would have the right types of villains for her to cut loose against.

She doesn't have to be cut away from the X-Men but she does need to expand her world outside of that in order to have long term success.

To add:

Who are Storm's main adversaries? Shadow King and the Adversary. All well and good but they don't provide enough of a physical presence to allow Storm to have more opportunities to show a fighting style. We've seen plenty of strike and pose moments but we haven't seen her in many straight up brawls. She needs to be tested on all levels. I suggest that they give her more melee fights, where she's taking on multiple fighters at the same time. This will allow her to showcase all of he powers and fighting skills.

More defining arcs and storylines. How many defining story arcs has she really had in recent years. She's had a few good storylines here and there but nothing defining recently. She need her own "Born Again" storyline like Daredevil, or "The Client" by Priest. I would also include "Who is the Black Panther" by Hudlin. She needs more storylines like this that people will remember, not just for the feats but for the character defining moments.

I'll say it again, she needs to expand her presence outside of the X-Verse so that she doesn't get boxed in to a predictable trope. It can't just be the X-villain of the week or an overuse of introspective stories. It has to be a mix of various story types and new experiences outside of the regular X-verse. A brief stint with the GotG wouldn't be bad at all.

That's just my two cents.