Ragin' Cajun - The Gambit Appreciation 2019

[Neko]

There is only one amazing card throwing character from Marvel and that would be Remy LeBeau .. Gambit.

gambitbyknafo.jpg

Art by Idan Knafo. I hope he gets the opportunity to draw Gambit for Marvel.

Gambit uses kinetic energy, his choice of weapon is cards but also uses a bo-staff. He's above average in athleticism, very agile, and good strategist. Sometimes using himself as the distraction to help his teammates.

Gambit's eyes are red with black sclera (no white around the eye). Sometimes his eyes light up with his power, sometimes they do not, depends on artist and writer wants.

He is charming and its alleged it could be part of his mutation but its debatable. Writers prefer his charm to be part of his personality.


Gambit is King of the Thieves Guild when it suits him.

Gambit was introduced into the Marvel U in 1990 - Uncanny Xmen #266.

Gambit is good friends with Storm, Wolverine and has mentored X-23.

He's worked with all of the Xmen, including Polaris and Quicksilver in ANXF.

Currently married to Rogue. (2018)

Gambit is currently in Mr & Mrs X, and Xmen Red. (2018-2019)

His cast of villains is large but Mr. Sinister is probably his biggest antagonist.

Gambit owns three cats (or do they own him?) ... all Disney named - Oliver, Lucifer and Figaro. (Asmus, PAD)

I could add more but we're Gambit fans - we know him.

I will add another picture ... or two ... right now, settling for one more. LOL

ANXF_Cover_03.final.jpg

Kris Anka art, cover for ANXF


edit - one of many but will say why.
It appears the old thread is dead. Time for a new one. I moved this comment to the end because if you scroll over it when looking at threads, I didn't want it to be the first thing you read.

[Neko]

Here's hoping for a new solo for him in 2019. I want to read about him.

[anyajenkins]

Don’t know why the old appreciation threads were closed, but hurray! for starting a new one.

I have mixed feelings on solos, because they’re good for obvious reasons, but they never last, and are often ignored... it’s like almost like marvel has ‘trained’ readers to ignore solos and ‘new’ team titles. But then again, 10-12 issues of smaller focus, good stories is better than not having those...

[Neko]

Thanks! I had not visited in a while and thought, well I should post and then get the surprise - thread is closed. LOL

Me being me - checked three times to not duplicate. LOL

Anyway - solos are what they are. I like them because its concentrated. I understand wanting team stuff but so far, none of the team stuff is delivering.

A panel or a page doesn't cut it when there is so few pages for content. And with a team and only 20 pages. The story has to have precedence, you lose some characterization.

I'll take a short mini or solo for 12, than an on-going that doesn't give much.

[Mateo3000]

Thanks for creating a new thread Neko! Hopefully Marvel keeps featuring Gambit in the comics. A solo would be nice but I would also love to see him as part of the main X-men teams. I'm still reading Mr and Mrs. X but I'm keeping my expectations as low as possible when it comes to Gambit getting any big character beats/development. I'm also not entirely convinced that Rogue even loves Gambit or sure of how she actually expresses her endearment for him. Wish Gambit was in more comics but I'll take what I can get.

[Neko]

He does need some beats. LOL

IMO - without Rogue.

I'd want some story, give him something - he's a character that survives ... and its a nice quality.

[Neko]

I'm also not entirely convinced that Rogue even loves Gambit or sure of how she actually expresses her endearment for him.

I question this as well. I have no idea.

It feels like that Gambit is a trophy husband. Give him some story beyond being married to Rogue - I don't think we're asking for much. IMO.

[Mateo3000]

There is only one card throwing amazing character from Marvel and that would be Remy LeBeau .. Gambit.

gambitbyknafo.jpg

Art by Idan Knafo. I hope he gets the opportunity to draw Gambit for Marvel.

Gambit uses kinetic energy, his choice of weapon is cards but also uses a bo-staff. He's above average in athleticism, very agile, and good strategist. Sometimes using himself as the distraction to help his teammates.

Gambit's eyes are red with black sclera (no white around the eye). Sometimes his eyes light up with his power, sometimes they do not, depends on artist and writer wants.

He is charming and its alleged it could be part of his mutation but its debatable. Writers prefer his charm to be part of his personality.


Gambit is King of the Thieves Guild when it suits him.

Gambit was introduced into the Marvel U in 1990 - Uncanny Xmen #266.

Gambit is good friends with Storm, Wolverine and has mentored X-23.

He's worked with all of the Xmen, including Polaris and Quicksilver in ANXF.

Currently married to Rogue. (2018)

Gambit is currently in Mr & Mrs X, and Xmen Red. (2018-2019)

His cast of villains is large but Mr. Sinister is probably his biggest antagonist.

Gambit owns three cats (or do they own him?) ... all Disney named - Oliver, Lucifer and Figaro. (Asmus, PAD)

I could add more but we're Gambit fans - we know him.

I will add another picture ... or two ... right now, settling for one more. LOL

ANXF_Cover_03.final.jpg

Kris Anka art, cover for ANXF


edit - one of many but will say why.
It appears the old thread is dead. Time for a new one. I moved this comment to the end because if you scroll over it when looking at threads, I didn't want it to be the first thing you read.

Wow I really like the art by Idan Knafo in the image above. I had never heard of him but after seeing that image Marvel needs to put on some comics, he draws a great Gambit. Also great summary and intro post!