Ororo Munroe: Storm Appreciation 2019

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Sorry, I hate to beat a dead horse, but I am already skeptical and no amount of empty praise from editors or head writers is gonna sway me. Storm's been crap in the X-Men for nearly 10-12 years now! And throughout that time we had so many writers and editors again saying how much of a "fan" they were. And you know what, maybe they were, but in the end they just couldn't deliver. And I hope people get that this is where my frustration comes from. Optimism is pointless when the X-office has consistently let this character down. Normally, I wouldn't care that Storm isn't a leader. But I only had that sentiment when the character was actually well written. Since then she was made a joke during Wood's X-men run( needing a mandate and a vote to lead? WTF!) IVX was another disaster of leadership, then there was the whole treatment in Gold etc etc.

Storm DESPERATELY needs better treatment and rehabilitation. The fact that Hickman already thinks she shouldn't be leading and needs to play second fiddle to Kitty of all people does not instill a lot of belief that he gets the character. Some may say I am overreacting, but again, I am only coming at it from her near decade of bad writing. If she had been alright for the past ten years, I wouldn't be as irked. But now is the time to come out guns blazing with the character while showcasing her at her max potential. That means competent, badass, and yes, a LEADER. Again, they would NEVER allow Cyke or Cap America to not to be a leader. Can you imagine Cyke taking orders from Kitty! Anyway, rant over I guess.

Trust me, you’re preaching to the top left baritone singer of the broken Storm promises choir lol. But this feels new. Newer and much different than anything that has come for a while. Like things actually might get mixed up properly for a change. Don’t get me wrong, this could come out on the bottom of a pile of **** bricks. All I’m saying is that it also could be amazing. And the “team leader” is not always the most essential, developed, and properly portrayed character on a team. For all we know Kitty’s the one to watch the boat while field leader Storm and Co. go out and take care of business on the high seas. So if I say I’m hopeful just know that it’s because I’m tired. I’m a tired Storm fan and tbh hope is all I have left.

User Ororo101 is right.

Saturius your frustration is well placed. I understand and you have EVERY RIGHT TO BE. But what both me and Ororo101 is asking you to be hopeful with us. Your right is been 12 years plus that no writer has done her justice OTHER than Coates. Gerry Duggan could be the fresh breeze we’ve been looking for. Yeah, Kitty being leader sucks, but I’m sure Duggan isn’t going to have her overshadow Storm. This team is comprised of a hands on approach. Members that are willing to get their hands dirty and start some **** with humans if need be. Maybe fight meta humans or the Avengers. What I’m saying is at least give it a chance. Gerry Duggan seems to know his history very well and knows how to write a well dynamic team. Look at Uncanny Avengers. That team was comprised with SO MUCH diversity especially in power set and yet he was able to write them all as competent powerful characters.

Give it a try :-) and if it’s not to your expectations then you were right all along. But if it is then get ready for a wonderful Storm.