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Everything is "temporary" in these books, so it's about the journey.(I don't think anybody expects Jean to be parted from the X-Men forever) These are open-ended stories where there's no final destination. So don't let that prevent you from potentially enjoying the ride.
I don't think most are mad at the direction. It's just that the creative team (the writer in particular) doesn't have the best track record. So it's normal to be disappointed when Jean's first real solo gets a divisive writer.
Lord Ewing *Praise His name! Uplift Him in song!* Your divine works will be remembered and glorified in worship for all eternity. Amen!
It's also got pointy Power Ranger shoulder "pads". That's the part that's driving me nuts. But seriously the Cockrum design was perfection and didn't need to be messed with. If there is an actual fire cape coming off the ridiculous pointy disco shoulder thing then I can't. I just can't. Sucks too because I've waited for Jean to be Phoenix again since middle school.
That's just the original black chest detail extended out over the shoulders. They're not pads. It is a little outdated, truth to tell, but I suppose it gives the look a more space/cosmic feel.
I wonder who designed it. It would have been nice if Valerio Schiti had redesigned her Phoenix costume. His Cosmic characters in GODS are chef's kisses.
Lord Ewing *Praise His name! Uplift Him in song!* Your divine works will be remembered and glorified in worship for all eternity. Amen!
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