I'm still upset about the butterfly.
But I'm so fcking stoked about Captain Britain. I absolutely love the Captain Britain mythos and the Excalibur book. Betsy is my absolute favorite and now they're bringing her back to her Otherworld roots. I also can't wait to see Marcus To draw her regularly (in costume and in civilian clothes).
I don't know. I've just been so giddy ever since the reveal. Eeeee.
“Have courage and be kind. Where there is kindness there is goodness, and where there is goodness there is magic.” ― Cinderella
I remember when she first joined the X-Men, the butterfly effect was iconic for her in the way she displayed and used her powers. I don't mind them giving Kwannon the psychic Sai blades, that is part of her contribution to Psylocke, but the butterfly belongs to British Elizabeth and always has.
I'll just jump in here to say this is accurate. I was against this change but while I have been pleased with some developments (Kwannon taking over the Psylocke mantle for example) I think a wardrobe upgrade is warranted. I think its probably a strategic calculation though to get people to understand this image of the Japanese ninja mutant isn't going anywhere. Then once they get us more comfortable with Kwannon in that position then they can further change the look. I used to love the design from Sam Humphries run on Uncanny X-Force and would like them to go back to something like that.
Well, I will support Captain Britain Elizabeth 100%. Personally, I think it's ok if Brian removes himself and either leads or joins the council on Otherworld and thus turns the mantle of Earth 616 Captain Britain over to Elizabeth. As long as there is a good reason why Brian is stepping aside for Elizabeth and can even be a recurring character in Excalibur, I am happy with that. Plus I want some good brother and sister moments between them.
I'm responding to the "She's not a Psychic" part.
Also, depending on the source and writer, You can have a variety of weaker and stronger abilities in the Psychic range.
So it's not unheard of to have more than one ability related or not.
Hell Superman used to have Super-Sewing as a power...
Yeah, I know. I picked it just because I thought it looked cool.
I guess it's possible to explain it, I just find it amusing when people talk about Kwannon's contributions to Betsy like she was a well established character and not a retcon who existed because of Betsy in the first place.Also, depending on the source and writer, You can have a variety of weaker and stronger abilities in the Psychic range
I just read about the loss of the butterfly signature (to Kwannon!!) and it was sooo stupid!
The Butterfly sig is Betsy's power signature long before the body change. It's her core power and Mike Carey explained it beautifully. It can change/manifest to other forms but it will always stay there.
I'm still excited with her being Captain Britain, but power wise she seems like her post Revolution new Exiles era - a powerhouse (psy enhanced and now plus the amulet) wielding a psy sword that can smash mountains and most probably will fly too. But sadly.. no butterfly signature.
my sentiments exactly . the people who complained got what they wanted and still are not happy. you cant have it all. you want betsy to have the aspects of kwannon too and that's just not how it works. glad marvel is allowing betsy to be distinguishable by her roots as a British woman versus the things she came with as a result of kwannon.
ALL HAIL THE HADARI YAO, THE OMEGA'S OMEGA, BEYOND OMEGA, THE VOICE OF SOL!!!! NOW AGAIN THE ONE TRUE AND ONLY GODDESS OF THE X-MEN AS CLAREMONT INTENDED!!!!!