"Then Stop Whinging" – Ruby Summers Appreciation 2019

[H-E-D]

There's been far more obscure characters to get Appreciation threads, so I figured, why not give Ruby her due?

Created in 2008 by longtime X-Scribe Peter A. David and artist Valentine De Landro, Ruby hails from Earth-1191. You can probably guess who her parents are. First appearing in X-Factor Special: Layla Miller, Ruby went on to co-star in X-Factor (Vol. 3) #41-50, as a founding member and leader of the Summers Rebellion. The Summers Rebellion fought a desperate struggle for survival against those who would exterminate Mutantkind.

In 2015, PAD would create an alternate version of Ruby in Future Imperfect. Set on Battleworld during the Secret Wars event, Ruby hailed from the realm of Dystopia (Earth-69413). In this world, Ruby rebelled not against mutant extermination, but the tyranny of the mad Hulk known as Maestro.

[Veitha]

I used to love Ruby! She's one character that I would love to see back. She had nice powers, a great personality and visually she worked very well.

[H-E-D]

I used to love Ruby! She's one character that I would love to see back. She had nice powers, a great personality and visually she worked very well.

I've hoped for years now that they'll bring her into 616 on a permanent basis a la Rachel and Bishop.

[Veitha]

I've hoped for years now that they'll bring her into 616 on a permanent basis a la Rachel and Bishop.

I wonder how she would interact with Emma. And how Emma would react with all the mess that has happened with Scott.

[xiyon]

Amen for more Ruby Summers! Hope another writer picks her up and finds a way to bring her to 616

[Factor]

I'm not sure I'd want her to be a regular on the main continuity, but I'd definitely want her to meet Rachel and maybe join a new Exiles.

[H-E-D]

I want her to relocate permanently and I will die on this hill.

I wonder how she would interact with Emma. And how Emma would react with all the mess that has happened with Scott.

Honestly, I think this is the most time most rich in dramatic opportunities for such a thing that we've seen since she was created.

[H-E-D]

Never a fan of Greg Land, but this was still a cool page in Future Imperfect.