X-Men Monday #204 – X Me Anything With Jordan D. White

[Diammandis]

AIPT: And the Fall of X series seem to mostly be mini-series. Is the idea that this is a finite story, or is there a chance certain stories could be extended?

Jordan: That’s a good question. I think that it’s complicated. Fall of X is relatively contained, but there’s always a chance if something is successful, we want to pursue success. So yeah, right now, Astonishing Iceman is a mini-series series. But if it does great, of course, we will bring the gang back together and do more Iceman. Now again, the things you don’t know about Fall of X make it difficult to go, “Alright, here’s issue 6,” you know?

AIPT: While we’re discussing solo series, X-Fan Jbenito said with Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain ending soon, could you give us some insight as to what may be next for our psychic butterfly and if we’ll be seeing her during Fall of X? We got a lot of Betsy questions, Jordan.

Jordan: I can’t give you too much right now, unfortunately. That was a book that I’m sad to say is ending at issue 5. We had hoped that it would continue and unfortunately it was not able to. So as a result, things that we had hoped to have happen with her in that book are off the table for now. I’m confident she will pop back up. We will weave her through our plans, but I have nothing I can reveal at this time, unfortunately.

AIPT: And Rachel too?

Jordan: Same — although, there’s already some inklings of what might be next for Rachel in what we’re talking about right now but I’m not 100% locked in on that either.

AIPT: You’re working on X-books so far in the future X-Fans can’t even comprehend what’s around the corner.

Jordan: I’m working on a ton of books that they don’t know about for sure. I don’t even think all the Fall of X things have been announced just yet. Let alone the fact that I’m working on the next steps after that as well.

AIPT: I think there was a “Classified” book in the most recent solicitations.

Jordan: And there’s more than that, for sure. There are definitely a handful of things involved in Fall of X that still have yet to be revealed. And again, if the stuff we’ve announced only runs through December, I’m working on stuff for next year as well already, and stuff for halfway through next year already, and stuff for beyond that. So yeah, there’s a boatload of plans coming and I’m confident everybody will get great spot.


AIPT: There’s that scene from House of X #6 I think about a lot. Right after the Quiet Council sentences Sabretooth to the pit and Xavier says, “It’s distasteful, I know… this business of running a nation.” That’s such a great moment.

Jordan: There’s an issue coming up — I’ll give you a little tease. It’s a really amazing issue we’re working on for next week — it’s going to press next week. It’s Immortal X-Men #13. This issue is great. This issue is an amazing issue. And if you’re interested in Krakoa, especially the questions of is Krakoa good, is Krakoa bad, is Krakoa salvageable? All of these things are things that Kieron has been working into Immortal X-Men. And this issue is a pretty big culmination of that before we step into Fall of X. It’s a really amazing issue and I highly recommend it.

https://aiptcomics.com/2023/05/29/x-...ordan-d-white/

[Diammandis]

[Braxxer]

Idk what’s a point of inviting Jordan. He speaks only to speak. M
And that question about jean/Scott conflict. Only showed the conflict was forced by Duggan. I understand if they argued about e.g kree but their conflict was caused by fuc*ing brood. And that husband/wife allegory about religion. Jean knows Scott. She knows him even better because of their psychic rapport.
Again question about jean solo. 0 new information. Only news is that her solo will be connected up with another fall of x title. Wonder which one �� and if Jordan meant only fall of x tittles or also ongoing series.

They really wanted to continued Betsy book by Tini? Are they delusional?

[JB]

Thanks for posting!

I appreciate Chris choosing my question though of course I’m not pleased with the answer lol. The books are in a strange place - I wasn’t feeling Jordan’s answer about if the Fall of X minis would possibly continue if they do well. That they wouldn’t be continuing directly but maybe down the line. It makes me just want to know what’s happening afterwards at this point because it feels so impermanent. Nonetheless I like the idea of trying solo spin-offs as the stories dictate and it sounds like a Rachel focused story is a possibility. This is also the second time in just a few months that he mentioned a Gambit solo and I’m down for that.

[danielsan52]

Is that Fenris?

[JB]

Is that Fenris?

It is. They’ve been in Bishop War College and that image must be from the last issue.

[Braxxer]

Thanks for posting!

I appreciate Chris choosing my question though of course I’m not pleased with the answer lol. The books are in a strange place - I wasn’t feeling Jordan’s answer about if the Fall of X minis would possibly continue if they do well. That they wouldn’t be continuing directly but maybe down the line. It makes me just want to know what’s happening afterwards at this point because it feels so impermanent. Nonetheless I like the idea of trying solo spin-offs as the stories dictate and it sounds like a Rachel focused story is a possibility. This is also the second time in just a few months that he mentioned a Gambit solo and I’m down for that.

Gambit or Rachel focused book? We know Claremont is writing another x-title

[Diammandis]

I wonder how many more fall of x books do we have to expect, also the expectations for these minis to continue doesnt seem realistic, these books have a specific purpose and story that needs to be told.

Also sucks that there doesnt seem to be any concrete plans for Betsy after her solo book ends, looks like if we want to see her we have to look to where Rachel ends up next.

[LoganAlpha30X33]

Doesn't sound like a Rachel solo to me, more like they have some plans with her while Betsy will guest in different books at best, not sure whether they are still together or not but not would be easier for other writers.

[Braxxer]

I wonder how many more fall of x books do we have to expect, also the expectations for these minis to continue doesnt seem realistic, these books have a specific purpose and story that needs to be told.

Also sucks that there doesnt seem to be any concrete plans for Betsy after her solo book ends, looks like if we want to see her we have to look to where Rachel ends up next.

I think jean solo was last one. In previous X-men Monday (before jean solo was announced) they said there was one more title.

But we’ll probably get some “after fall of x” minis

[jwatson]

Idk what’s a point of inviting Jordan. He speaks only to speak. M
And that question about jean/Scott conflict. Only showed the conflict was forced by Duggan. I understand if they argued about e.g kree but their conflict was caused by fuc*ing brood. And that husband/wife allegory about religion. Jean knows Scott. She knows him even better because of their psychic rapport.
Again question about jean solo. 0 new information. Only news is that her solo will be connected up with another fall of x title. Wonder which one �� and if Jordan meant only fall of x tittles or also ongoing series.

They really wanted to continued Betsy book by Tini? Are they delusional?

lmao this is exactly what i felt reading it. lol. like this isn't saying anything not even spoiler free saying anything and the husband/wife allegory i literally heard myself whisper "wtf..." lol and the "The characters did it." like they don't write themselves. lol and gambit doesn't care about the stakes or morals? since when? is Rogue and Gambit the series he is basing this on? Gambit whole thing was he was weighed down by what happened in the mutant massacre someone nonchalant or who doesn't care about morals wouldn't be beating themselves up over that.

[Kingdom X]

You can tell Fall of X is going to be very interconnected by the fact that most of these books apparently *have* to be mini-series to tie into the events of Fall and developments of the wider X-world. Cautiously optimistic about what more connected X-books look like even though I’m not gung ho over more “mutants are more hated and feared than ever!”, stories.

Interesting to hear that there are more FoX books to be announced cause I’m anxiously awaiting LaValle’s next series. Was also bummed about the Betsy answer but hopefully the extra time they’re taking to figure out her post solo series role will pay off.

[Diammandis]

I think jean solo was last one. In previous X-men Monday (before jean solo was announced) they said there was one more title.

But we’ll probably get some “after fall of x” minis

Well according to JDW, there are still a handful of thing’s involved in Fall of X that has yet to be revealed yet, seems like whether its post FoX books or books directly in the middle of FoX we still have some things to look forward to

[Alex_Of_X]

Thanks for posting!

I appreciate Chris choosing my question though of course I’m not pleased with the answer lol. The books are in a strange place - I wasn’t feeling Jordan’s answer about if the Fall of X minis would possibly continue if they do well. That they wouldn’t be continuing directly but maybe down the line. It makes me just want to know what’s happening afterwards at this point because it feels so impermanent. Nonetheless I like the idea of trying solo spin-offs as the stories dictate and it sounds like a Rachel focused story is a possibility. This is also the second time in just a few months that he mentioned a Gambit solo and I’m down for that.

Pouring one out for the Betsy-train, which seems to be winding down with the current mini. Know what that's like, friend. (Loveness's Nova, forever in my heart)

Still, what a run! Very excited about what's next for Betsy, in all her focused totality.

[LoganAlpha30X33]

You can tell Fall of X is going to be very interconnected by the fact that most of these books apparently *have* to be mini-series to tie into the events of Fall and developments of the wider X-world. Cautiously optimistic about what more connected X-books look like even though I’m not gung ho over more “mutants are more hated and feared than ever!”, stories.

Interesting to hear that there are more FoX books to be announced cause I’m anxiously awaiting LaValle’s next series. Was also bummed about the Betsy answer but hopefully the extra time they’re taking to figure out her post solo series role will pay off.

Or sadly just that none of the other writers wanted to write Betsy so they have no plans for het.