Yea I don't think they've ever met in the 616. The iconic fight in TAS was basically what happened in between Colossus and Gladiator in the 616.
Yes I'm curious on how they'd compare now. To me, it seems like Rogue's absorption has gotten more precise and stronger (and weirder). Consider that before she couldn't even absorb Wonder Man and now it's her permanent power-set.
She also was able to overpower another vampiric mutant, Emplate, when they fought.
and weirdly through her borrowed astral form
I actually wouldn't mind that. I agree that she fits perfectly as a mentor considering the magic setting of Excalibur and similar vampiric mutant abilities. The only problem Rogue might have with that is Selene's magic is pretty dark and urges her to drain others more frequently, which I can't see Rogue being very happy with.
Speaking of Excalibur, I'm not buying it myself but I do have a friend who does and
spoilers:
as expected Rogue does nothing in the newest issue. From what I saw however, it wasn't a bad one, if you care about the Kwannon and Betsy drama. |
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