Ororo Munroe: Storm Appreciation 2019

[butterflykyss]

Storm is going to be a Turn Coat. Watch.

if she actually breaks free and stays free that would impressive.

[ShepardOakenshieldPrime]

I asked about the decision to make her bald and Lonnie Nadler replied with a good answer tbh:

"The idea was the in the Age of X-Man everyone is themselves, they are exactly who they want to be when there are no judgements, and are in touch with the most personal aspects of their being. Given that Ororo has Kenyan roots and many women in Africa shave their heads or keep their hair short (for a number of reasons), we thought it made sense for her character. I think a lot of people associate Storm with her white hair and this is her little way of rebelling against that, of defying expectations of who others expect her to be, and being herself. Also, it looks badass".

I love the reasoning that she embraces herself and her culture instead of holding to the expectation of a regal Goddess with long hair.

[Rosa Snarks]

I asked about the decision to make her bald and Lonnie Nadler replied with a good answer tbh:

"The idea was the in the Age of X-Man everyone is themselves, they are exactly who they want to be when there are no judgements, and are in touch with the most personal aspects of their being. Given that Ororo has Kenyan roots and many women in Africa shave their heads or keep their hair short (for a number of reasons), we thought it made sense for her character. I think a lot of people associate Storm with her white hair and this is her little way of rebelling against that, of defying expectations of who others expect her to be, and being herself. Also, it looks badass".

I love the reasoning that she embraces herself and her culture instead of holding to the expectation of a regal Goddess with long hair.

I know someone who would be very mad about this but Imma clamp my tongue

[Jalysia]

I know someone who would be very mad about this but Imma clamp my tongue

Say it with yo' chest.

lol just messin'.

[Strong Girl Daken]

I asked about the decision to make her bald and Lonnie Nadler replied with a good answer tbh:

"The idea was the in the Age of X-Man everyone is themselves, they are exactly who they want to be when there are no judgements, and are in touch with the most personal aspects of their being. Given that Ororo has Kenyan roots and many women in Africa shave their heads or keep their hair short (for a number of reasons), we thought it made sense for her character. I think a lot of people associate Storm with her white hair and this is her little way of rebelling against that, of defying expectations of who others expect her to be, and being herself. Also, it looks badass".

I love the reasoning that she embraces herself and her culture instead of holding to the expectation of a regal Goddess with long hair.

I like this and I'm happy #3 focuses on her.

I think it would be great if they gave her an interesting dynamic with Magneto that caries over to the 616. Something like powerhouse frenemies.

[Stormrocks]

I am not a fan of the shaved head, (though I like WAAAYYY more than another damn mohawk). As the writer noted all of their are many reasons why African women shave their heads; and all aren't positive. I have a very close friend who immigrated from African and she was forced to shave her hair growing up to attend school. Hair on women was considered a distraction for the students so women head to shave theirs. (The male students didn't, however! The double standard is nuts!) I freely admit I am biased about this topic because of her.

The white hair is iconic and part of the reason she is so distinctive. I love the visual of it whipping in the wind as she brings down her righteous fury against any who dare to challenge her!

[Ororo101]

Happy X-Liberation week fam! Had a drink at 12:02 am on Tuesday to mark the occasion. Wasn’t sure I’d ever see this day come!

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Art by Eren Gürocak! Find him on insta.

[Ororo101]

dont forget to vote 4 storm kiddos

https://community.cbr.com/showthread...nt-Final/page2

I believe at the moment it’s Storm 21, SM 19. Fingers crossed!

[stormphoenix]

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YAY!!!!! She's Home...........She's Home

[Stormrocks]

Happy X-Liberation week fam! Had a drink at 12:02 am on Tuesday to mark the occasion. Wasn’t sure I’d ever see this day come!

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I don't think I've ever like that costume as much as I have in this graphic! Well done!!!

[Ororo101]

YAY!!!!! She's Home...........She's Home

I don't think I've ever like that costume as much as I have in this graphic! Well done!!!

Yes me too, seeing that graphic made it real to me and I just got so excited and filled with HOPE. What a wonderful change from the constant dismay and disappointment that I’ve felt from Fox’s Storm portrayals over the last 18 years. So beyond happy, even though we don’t know anything yet. It’s hard to imagine that they could go any further away from her character than FoX-men did.

Fully not my art by the way! Forgot to credit Eren Gürocak, the artist on Instagram. Did a fantastic job on this!

[nj06]

Happy X-Liberation week fam! Had a drink at 12:02 am on Tuesday to mark the occasion. Wasn’t sure I’d ever see this day come!

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Art by Eren Gürocak! Find him on insta.

Nice find. I'm really hoping that the MCU does right by Storm. She has so much potential and can be a break out star on screen if done right.

[Devaishwarya]

I asked about the decision to make her bald and Lonnie Nadler replied with a good answer tbh:

"The idea was the in the Age of X-Man everyone is themselves, they are exactly who they want to be when there are no judgements, and are in touch with the most personal aspects of their being. Given that Ororo has Kenyan roots and many women in Africa shave their heads or keep their hair short (for a number of reasons), we thought it made sense for her character. I think a lot of people associate Storm with her white hair and this is her little way of rebelling against that, of defying expectations of who others expect her to be, and being herself. Also, it looks badass".

I love the reasoning that she embraces herself and her culture instead of holding to the expectation of a regal Goddess with long hair.

Enh! Sorry. Forced rationale is forced and false.
Going by what Lonnie Nadler says...Storm would have kept her long, platinum hair because it is most certainly part of her personal heritage and as such, she is being her true self, true to her heritage, regardless of what anyone else says or thinks. And she would not feel the need to shave it off simply because they do live in a world where...there are no judgements.
Also...She may have Kenyan roots but Storm Is. Not. Kenyan.

[stormphoenix]

Enh! Sorry. Forced rationale is forced and false.
Going by what Lonnie Nadler says...Storm would have kept her long, platinum hair because it is most certainly part of her personal heritage and as such, she is being her true self, true to her heritage, regardless of what anyone else says or thinks. And she would not feel the need to shave it off simply because they do live in a world where...there are no judgements.
Also...She may have Kenyan roots but Storm Is. Not. Kenyan.

I agree. I HIGHLY doubt Storm would shave herself completely BALD because she believes she's more comfortable that way. Personally I think Storm would be half naked...and NOT in a house knitting. TF???

[butterflykyss]

I am not a fan of the shaved head, (though I like WAAAYYY more than another damn mohawk). As the writer noted all of their are many reasons why African women shave their heads; and all aren't positive. I have a very close friend who immigrated from African and she was forced to shave her hair growing up to attend school. Hair on women was considered a distraction for the students so women head to shave theirs. (The male students didn't, however! The double standard is nuts!) I freely admit I am biased about this topic because of her.

The white hair is iconic and part of the reason she is so distinctive. I love the visual of it whipping in the wind as she brings down her righteous fury against any who dare to challenge her!

Thank you for sharing a personal experience as it relates to why some of these women do this. Your insight is why it is important for writers to really do theymir research as opposed to their understanding of things.

Happy X-Liberation week fam! Had a drink at 12:02 am on Tuesday to mark the occasion. Wasn’t sure I’d ever see this day come!

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Art by Eren Gürocak! Find him on insta.

This is Marvelous lolol. I love it and it gives me hope marvel will depict her in a fashion that is consistent with the comic.

I believe at the moment it’s Storm 21, SM 19. Fingers crossed!

I know this it's nice she was able to make it to the finals. so yes indeed fingers crossex.

Yes me too, seeing that graphic made it real to me and I just got so excited and filled with HOPE. What a wonderful change from the constant dismay and disappointment that I’ve felt from Fox’s Storm portrayals over the last 18 years. So beyond happy, even though we don’t know anything yet. It’s hard to imagine that they could go any further away from her character than FoX-men did.

Fully not my art by the way! Forgot to credit Eren Gürocak, the artist on Instagram. Did a fantastic job on this!

I didnth think it would ever happen either especially when so many were saying it would never occur in the first place.

Enh! Sorry. Forced rationale is forced and false.
Going by what Lonnie Nadler says...Storm would have kept her long, platinum hair because it is most certainly part of her personal heritage and as such, she is being her true self, true to her heritage, regardless of what anyone else says or thinks. And she would not feel the need to shave it off simply because they do live in a world where...there are no judgements.
Also...She may have Kenyan roots but Storm Is. Not. Kenyan.

I agree. I HIGHLY doubt Storm would shave herself completely BALD because she believes she's more comfortable that way. Personally I think Storm would be half naked...and NOT in a house knitting. TF???

I agree with both of these statements.