Ororo Munroe: Storm/Hadari Yao/Regent of Sol Appreciation 2022

[Wind Rider]

I love the different possibilities here, Wind!

See in another situation I could easily see Storm using Tharn to shut Vulcan down quick and cleanly. I mean even on his worst day Vulcan is not a threat to be taken lightly. But as you said it's pretty much nil that this would come to pass. The most obvious reason is that it would basically burn any reputation Storm has built up among the Arakki thus far. Then again is it not the mark of a good leader to use all the resources/weapons at their disposal?

So much potential here!

lol agreed. I don't see her using Tarn at all. I just like the way he talked ish lol. It'll be interesting to see what this Storm and Vulcan engagement will entail. She needs a good fight with a well established opponent w/ the power to defeat her. Win or lose I'd love a good fight that we get exploration of her abilities and tactical thinking.

I am also really curious if what Arakko needs is more than an Queen/Regent or heroes - then what does that mean to and for Storm? Does the role of Regent/Voice of Sol become something else entirely? I don't think it's going the direction of the Goddess - especially with the change in her look.

I'm pretty sure Storm will be fighting Fei Long

Also agreed. I feel like it will build up to creation of the Table of Night, will definitely involve Isca (especially with respect to Feilong taking Phobos being an act of war) and the other Arakkii & Storm taking back their moon. WITH INTEREST!

https://twitter.com/ororoswind/statu...84307393089539

https://twitter.com/IbanCoelloSoria/...35946552025096

I haven't collected this one (not sure how much of a role Storm has in it) but I am digging this look.

[jwatson]

In honor of X-men Red.

[Reigna]

In issue #11 of her Solo series yes but she flung cyborgs into space in that instance

Yeah hers was a cyclone as opposed to his whirlwind

[Subliminally]

lol agreed. I don't see her using Tarn at all. I just like the way he talked ish lol. It'll be interesting to see what this Storm and Vulcan engagement will entail. She needs a good fight with a well established opponent w/ the power to defeat her. Win or lose I'd love a good fight that we get exploration of her abilities and tactical thinking.

I am also really curious if what Arakko needs is more than an Queen/Regent or heroes - then what does that mean to and for Storm? Does the role of Regent/Voice of Sol become something else entirely? I don't think it's going the direction of the Goddess - especially with the change in her look.

Agreed! As much as it would be completely amazing, I don't think, IF DONE CORRECTLY, we fans would have anything negative to say if she is defeated in a fight. I mean Vulcan counters her pretty hard! Storm would definitely have to pull out the stops to secure a victory. This might be the only time I wouldn't want her to become a energy being because she might fall under Vulcan's control the same as other elementals fall under Storm's.

See that was my immediate though as well! Like what's greater than a Queen/Regent but a Goddess. Personally, I still think Al could be hinting at that direction. Storm's fashion choice might be totally unrelated to his plans. In any case I know we're all in for a wild ride that's definitely going to define Storm's character for years if not decades to come!

Yeah hers was a cyclone as opposed to his whirlwind

Forgive my ignorance, but what's the difference?

[BlkGldBlu]

While the term whirlwind can be applied to any atmospheric vortex, it is commonly restricted to atmospheric systems that are smaller than tornadoes but larger than eddies of microscale turbulence. The generic whirlwind is usually modified to reflect the visible features associated with the whirl; thus there are dust whirls or dust devils, sand whirls or sand pillars, and fire, smoke, snow, and even hay whirls.

Cyclones
a system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure, with a counterclockwise (northern hemisphere) or clockwise (southern hemisphere) circulation; a depression
When looking at different storms, especially those with rotating winds, it can be hard to know the difference between them — however, the key difference between a tornado and a cyclone is where and why it forms

[Wind Rider]

Agreed! As much as it would be completely amazing, I don't think, IF DONE CORRECTLY, we fans would have anything negative to say if she is defeated in a fight. I mean Vulcan counters her pretty hard! Storm would definitely have to pull out the stops to secure a victory. This might be the only time I wouldn't want her to become a energy being because she might fall under Vulcan's control the same as other elementals fall under Storm's.

See that was my immediate though as well! Like what's greater than a Queen/Regent but a Goddess. Personally, I still think Al could be hinting at that direction. Storm's fashion choice might be totally unrelated to his plans. In any case I know we're all in for a wild ride that's definitely going to define Storm's character for years if not decades to come!

Fair enough. And I'm hoping the same !

@All - As I contemplate the possibilities - What would a "goddess" look like to the Arakkii, assuming Genesis & Apoc were just part of the leadership hierarchy? Hadari Yao serves a specific role/purpose in the wakandan pantheon, but what would a god to the Arakkii need to represent? A goddess of war? Unlikely. Justice (the balancing scales)? Possibly. What direction could anyone turn them toward that doesn't embrace the core warrior and sense of honor components to their culture? Being a 'symbol' doesn't seem like a strong enough basis to create critical change for such a war hardened people, let alone the other demands/deliverables of being the Voice of Sol.

[Reigna]

Agreed! As much as it would be completely amazing, I don't think, IF DONE CORRECTLY, we fans would have anything negative to say if she is defeated in a fight. I mean Vulcan counters her pretty hard! Storm would definitely have to pull out the stops to secure a victory. This might be the only time I wouldn't want her to become a energy being because she might fall under Vulcan's control the same as other elementals fall under Storm's.

See that was my immediate though as well! Like what's greater than a Queen/Regent but a Goddess. Personally, I still think Al could be hinting at that direction. Storm's fashion choice might be totally unrelated to his plans. In any case I know we're all in for a wild ride that's definitely going to define Storm's character for years if not decades to come!




Forgive my ignorance, but what's the difference?

I would not mind if storm loses a fight to Vulcan this early into her arc. Vulcan of all the current omega level Mutants has been established to be a beast amongst them. Being one of the only few charachters with the very foolish title of beyond omega being infected ok him at least twice in his history. But here is the thing though Ewing's Storm doesn't loose at least soo far he did stress that Strom is going to be very powerful and use her incredibly powerful weather abilities in various exciting and visually satisfying ways. He also said he plans to do his best with the other stuff ala likely her divinity and magic along with her omega knife skills. So how that fight would end or even happen would be interesting. I doubt there would be a fight anytime soon though.

A cyclone is like the little brother of a hurricane or typhoon and a whirlwind is like the little brother of a tornado. That's like the simplest way I think one can put it.

[Idiopop]

Since Storm is officially a Goddess I want her to be able to do everything Thor can do. There’s no excuses now, she’s the Weather Goddesses and he’s the Weather God.

[WallStreeter]

With the job she has as Regebt of Sol it definitely means she has to have goddess level, or cosmic power. Lately she is shown as having to fly through space in order to have the respect of the Arraki people.

[Reigna]

With the job she has as Regebt of Sol it definitely means she has to have goddess level, or cosmic power. Lately she is shown as having to fly through space in order to have the respect of the Arraki people.

Hopefully we see some actual cosmic level feats

[Subliminally]

While the term whirlwind can be applied to any atmospheric vortex, it is commonly restricted to atmospheric systems that are smaller than tornadoes but larger than eddies of microscale turbulence. The generic whirlwind is usually modified to reflect the visible features associated with the whirl; thus there are dust whirls or dust devils, sand whirls or sand pillars, and fire, smoke, snow, and even hay whirls.

Cyclones
a system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure, with a counterclockwise (northern hemisphere) or clockwise (southern hemisphere) circulation; a depression
When looking at different storms, especially those with rotating winds, it can be hard to know the difference between them — however, the key difference between a tornado and a cyclone is where and why it forms

I would not mind if storm loses a fight to Vulcan this early into her arc. Vulcan of all the current omega level Mutants has been established to be a beast amongst them. Being one of the only few charachters with the very foolish title of beyond omega being infected ok him at least twice in his history. But here is the thing though Ewing's Storm doesn't loose at least soo far he did stress that Strom is going to be very powerful and use her incredibly powerful weather abilities in various exciting and visually satisfying ways. He also said he plans to do his best with the other stuff ala likely her divinity and magic along with her omega knife skills. So how that fight would end or even happen would be interesting. I doubt there would be a fight anytime soon though.

A cyclone is like the little brother of a hurricane or typhoon and a whirlwind is like the little brother of a tornado. That's like the simplest way I think one can put it.

Thank you both for the explanations!

We can only wait and see how everything will play out. That said, so far Ewing has not really given us any reason to doubt him or his claims about Storm so if anyone can deliver a showdown it would be him.

I do pose a question to everyone - Vulcan can absorb energy, that's a fact. But could he drain Ororo dry? I know he did something similar to Adam Warlock and it's quite clear that he has no issue with "mutant" energy, but do you all think he could absorb all of Storm's divine energy? Would such a thing be possible?

Fair enough. And I'm hoping the same !

@All - As I contemplate the possibilities - What would a "goddess" look like to the Arakkii, assuming Genesis & Apoc were just part of the leadership hierarchy? Hadari Yao serves a specific role/purpose in the wakandan pantheon, but what would a god to the Arakkii need to represent? A goddess of war? Unlikely. Justice (the balancing scales)? Possibly. What direction could anyone turn them toward that doesn't embrace the core warrior and sense of honor components to their culture? Being a 'symbol' doesn't seem like a strong enough basis to create critical change for such a war hardened people, let alone the other demands/deliverables of being the Voice of Sol.

You bring up a valid point. I never really put much thought into what type of God the Arakkii would worship neverminded follow if she were flesh and blood.

[Subliminally]

Hopefully we see some actual cosmic level feats

Agreed! I want some "not up for discussion or dissection" level cosmic feats.

[Reigna]

Agreed! I want some "not up for discussion or dissection" level cosmic feats.

I was reading the al Ewing x-Monday from last year and I saw certain clues which could indicate where he is taking storm. First of he talks of the acanti meaning he has read the issue where storms powers are detailed by Claremont as being able to perceive the very universe as patterns of force and energy and bend this energy to her will and after she had performed the galactic core feaf. So I believe some cosmic level feats are coming. Ewing is known for his very scientific approach to superhuman powers so if he says he is brainstorming we are bound to see something phenomenal. Also his version of storm character wise is from the 80s when she was depowered. He said that version of storm not only informed him about the character but also about supergirl
Heroes in general that they are more than their powers as even though storn didn't have mutant powers she was by all definition the best person for the job.

[Reigna]

Thank you both for the explanations!

We can only wait and see how everything will play out. That said, so far Ewing has not really given us any reason to doubt him or his claims about Storm so if anyone can deliver a showdown it would be him.

I do pose a question to everyone - Vulcan can absorb energy, that's a fact. But could he drain Ororo dry? I know he did something similar to Adam Warlock and it's quite clear that he has no issue with "mutant" energy, but do you all think he could absorb all of Storm's divine energy? Would such a thing be possible?



You bring up a valid point. I never really put much thought into what type of God the Arakkii would worship neverminded follow if she were flesh and blood.

To be Frank I really don't know how storm would win this fight without an absolute zero feat. And by absolute zero I mean freezing the entire planet down to its core as the very core has energy that Vulcan can rob. Her divine energy would still be subject to his whims so hadari yao on paper won't really make a difference depending on her power level. I am truly struggling to find a way by which storm beats him because this is a man that made Adam warnock his bitch and made black bolt have to almost destroy a huge chunk of existence with a bomb before taking him out. But ewing says he has a plan and his version of storm is very powerful and Cassel is saying we should look at storm, so I guess we would have to wait and see. Because even anti matter theoretically wont work as that is also energy.

[Reigna]

I love how they simultaneously give storn her flowers and then subtly take it away. I couldn't help but laugh at the article. Now I know why they kept so long to write it mental gymnastics .

https://screenrant.com/storm-new-pow...ressure-omega/

Anyways al ewing wrote what he wrote.