Rachel Summers / Askani / Bright Lady 2023 Appreciation

[Micabe]

When you think of X-Men multiverse stories, Rachel is one of the first things that comes to the fandom's minds. So I don't think it is coincidence. And spoilers:

Jean initially being dead does not change the fact that Rachel eventually met her and her other parent (Scott) was still alive.

end of spoilers

thats a reach in my personal opinion

Excalibur v1 #61

[Micabe]

Uncanny X-Men #199

Wait... Please be specific. A reach? How so?

[Havok83]

I said what i said. I dont thnk the MCU was looking at Rachel for inspiration for what htey did. Its not even that original nor something specific to her

[Micabe]

I said what i said. I dont thnk the MCU was looking at Rachel for inspiration for what htey did. Its not even that original nor something specific to her

Ah, my mistake... I thought you were talking about the canonical pages

[Askani's Flame]

So what role do we think Rachel had in the upcoming "Dead X-Men" series?
Does she help revive and guide them on their mission?
Does she have a role in each mission outside of being the VOG?
Is she serving Guardian of the Timeline realness?

I'm interested to hear from fellow Clan Askani members where they think her role (presumed at this point) in this limited series and where she's useful beyond, especially since she's being developed beyond a former true Phoenix host.

[juan678]

https://www.marvel.com/articles/comi...nkId=248811320

Rachel and Kurk in X-MEN Gold

[PhoenixStudies]

So what role do we think Rachel had in the upcoming "Dead X-Men" series?
Does she help revive and guide them on their mission?
Does she have a role in each mission outside of being the VOG?
Is she serving Guardian of the Timeline realness?

I'm interested to hear from fellow Clan Askani members where they think her role (presumed at this point) in this limited series and where she's useful beyond, especially since she's being developed beyond a former true Phoenix host.

I think Rachel will be sending them through time/space on their mission.

I see her Guardian of the Timeline status as part of her Phoenix legacy. She has some Phoenix fire from the multiverse, and her (Mother) Askani form/identity usually has fiery powers.

[Daithi]

Oh, I really hope Rachel isn't just a plot device to send people through time.

[Cerridwen]

Where was it revealed she'll be in Dead X-men?

[PhoenixStudies]

Don't think its been confirmed.

But there was a fan who tends to have insider information who said Rachel would have an important role soon.

And I think its been said there would be other X-Men characters in the Dead X-Men series, so people are speculating Rachel will be one of them.

[Subliminal]

So what role do we think Rachel had in the upcoming "Dead X-Men" series?
Does she help revive and guide them on their mission?
Does she have a role in each mission outside of being the VOG?
Is she serving Guardian of the Timeline realness?

I'm interested to hear from fellow Clan Askani members where they think her role (presumed at this point) in this limited series and where she's useful beyond, especially since she's being developed beyond a former true Phoenix host.

What's a "VOG" role? Is it an acronym?

Oh, I really hope Rachel isn't just a plot device to send people through time.

That's how she was first introduced and it didn't stick in other media. Especially with all these Days of Future Past revisions...she's being robbed.

[JB]

What's a "VOG" role? Is it an acronym?


That's how she was first introduced and it didn't stick in other media. Especially with all these Days of Future Past revisions...she's being robbed.

Strike a pose there's nothing to it, VOG! All I could think of was Voice of God?

[Askani's Flame]

What's a "VOG" role? Is it an acronym?


That's how she was first introduced and it didn't stick in other media. Especially with all these Days of Future Past revisions...she's being robbed.

Strike a pose there's nothing to it, VOG! All I could think of was Voice of God?

Yes I meant Voice of God. Like she would be akin to being the Professor X where she manages and anchors them in their journey through the time stream. I would prefer her to have an active role but I'm getting ahead of myself she's not confirmed just yet.

[Subliminal]

Ah, thanks for clarifying. Rachel usually takes the role of telepathic switchboard or anti-gaslighting truth-teller. I'm a big fan of Rachel being a heavy hitter with TK.

[juan678]

https://twitter.com/amadcartoonist/s...95113196261691