Boy, did Byrne ever deliver a beautiful, powerful Storm
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While I don't think it waters her down...it is a fundamental part of her back-story...I wouldn't mind if they took their time to slowly explore her magical side and bringing it to the fore.
It's one of the many gripes I have with Coates' "You are a Goddess!" reveal in Black Panther. He alludes to it in a conversation or two. Then presto-zappo!...in the midst of a battle with the Adversary T'Challa tells her she's a Goddess, Wakanda prays, she accesses her God-head...Boom! Adversary vanquished, with no follow up or follow through. With the X-side not even bothering other than to casually mention here and there she is a Goddess with access to a God-power (whatever that might be...nobody knows).
It would be greatly appreciated if they treated her mystical aspects with a lot more respect, care and attention, if they go that route (In the Back to Basics Era most of her recent character/power progression might just be conveniently swept to the side depending on the edict or the writer's pitch/interest)
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The “Jean shouldn’t be Phoenix” people are delirius, and are not to be taken seriously. They like their characters in a weakened state. Did Thor need the Odinforce? Not really. Did Captain Marvel need to go Binary? Nope. Did Emma Frost need a secondary ability to turn diamond? Of course not. But one thing that is common in comics is change. Characters aren’t always as they were originally. But in Jean’s case, we’re talking something that was unique to her, until Marvel decided everyone should have a shot at it. Now, Jean’s gift is returned to her, where it belongs.
Anyone else think it would be cool if The Brood storyline is touched on in Xmen 97? We only got one episode for them during Xmen TAS and it was way toned down. I want at least a three part episode and it would be the perfect time to see Storms galactic core feat on full display. Please make it happen!!
I would DIE if they did a solid adaptation of the Brood Saga. The galactic core feat would blow peoples MINDS! I just wish they did everything in proper sequence. It was that near-death experience that led to her unsettled nature, then she fought Callisto, then she met Yuriko, then she cut her hair, then she lost her powers, then she kicked butt for years without her powers, then she got tricked into stabbing Forge, then they spent time in the Adversary's dimension, then she got her powers back. I hate that they are probably going to compress most of that into one episode, but at the rate they've been moving, they might just pull if off somehow! Still, I hope the MCU adaptation takes its time and uses the canon more closely.
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At this point...I'm tired of them very loosely adapting these old stories and doing so badly. I know every X-Men fan is in a constant orgasmic state with XM97 but that patchwork quilt is not very comforting for me at all. It's different but not really new and a lot of the emotional nuance just isn't there, because it is so choppy and not really following the actual printed story.
Forget live action...I keep wondering what a full-length animated movie would look like either using just one arc in full, complete detail...let's say the Brood Saga, or Inferno. Or a completely new and original story separate from the comic books.
I'll just keep wondering.
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bloodstorm should never be forgotten.
I never did.
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Storm like Jean are powerful characters in their own right. I do like it best when they are powerful without being so overpowered that they can't function in a team without making everyone else feel redundant. But I do love that they are both in their peak power era. We should have fun with it while it lasts. You never know when things will change like you said.
I do eventually want to see both on a team and together but until then I will be enjoying the heck out of their solo series. I hope we don't have to wait too long until we get details about the Storm solo.
I can't wait for this coming week's X-men 97 episode to see Storm against the Adversary.
Did you even read my last post on this? NOTHING about Jean has been showing her portrayed as weak since she was made leader of the X-men. I like that her feats have been undenibaly her bc haters like to say she is weak and only powerful if she gets a Phoenix Force powerup
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