Iceman has an odd history with the X-franchise/Marvel. He is an original, but never used during the iconic Claremont years. He was on the B-Team of the 90s (sorry Gold fans) and only appeared in one episode of the TAS. He was replaced with Spyke as a main cast member in Evolution. He still hasn't really been on that major, popular, flagship team. However is was a lead in Amazing Friends, followed by a high supporting role in the films, followed by the Wolverine and the X-Men cartoon. Plus he is one of the most frequently used X-Men in video games. Milligan, Carey, Liu all had decent runs with Iceman but again they were the B or C team. Aaron is arguably the first time Iceman was a major part of of an actual flagship redirection of the series. However, that series is ultimately Wolverine and friends. Extraordinary I thought would be his big break. It did get him wallpaper appearances in Marvel events, however even with a great line up and writer the series fell way flat. At the same time I think he's constantly been a supporting player since the Morrison era (where he was on the C-Team) he has been gradually building up as a mainstay and major player of the team. Coming out and having a solo has certainly helped that.