Monet St Croix (M) Appreciation Thread

[BroHomo]

Power signatures are nice but not the type of variance expression I think we need. Hellion's just a flashy green, it doesn't really act differently than regular TK.

Psylocke specializes a bit in psi-constructs, but I don't think it's been shown enough that Quintin does. Debri would count but when was the last time we saw her? Specifically for the X-Men many use their TK the same ways and haven't diversified in the same way TP users have.

I se your point but what would M's "tactile tk" add to diversify tk users or to the character? Just curious/interested if you had any thoughts/ideas you'd like to share

[Havok83]

Power signatures are nice but not the type of variance expression I think we need. Hellion's just a flashy green, it doesn't really act differently than regular TK.

Psylocke specializes a bit in psi-constructs, but I don't think it's been shown enough that Quintin does. Debri would count but when was the last time we saw her? Specifically for the X-Men many use their TK the same ways and haven't diversified in the same way TP users have.

I would say yes for Quentin although a lot of his constructs tend to be TP based. When I think of him, his psi-weapons are what come to mind. I think it’s his signature expression if his powers. His psi-guns are the primary way he expresses them offensively and not like traditional TP/TKs

[ChronoRogue]

I se your point but what would M's "tactile tk" add to diversify tk users or to the character? Just curious/interested if you had any thoughts/ideas you'd like to share

Well, it's not a very common power in the MU. We have tons of telekinetics in the X-Men who can create constructs and shields, move objects at range, or even feats of extreme finesse like molecular manipulation. Telekinetics that specialize in close-combat telekinesis that requires touch is a niche that hasn't been explored.

I think it's an interesting diversification, it does all the things super strength can do plus neat things like scanning objects through touch, projecting TK through a medium like the ground, and dissembling objects. I like it especially for Monet since because she has already has super-strength, it compliments her powerset better as still having a variation of telekinesis w/o overshadowing her strength in range or utility. Otherwise, I'm wondering why she doesn't simply keep her opponent at bay (like I am most of the time with Psylocke lol).

To me, it'd add(s) to the neatness of her various mutant abilities by acting in similar limited manner as her telepathy, as a quasi jack of all trades mutant power (outside of perhaps her flight).

I would say yes for Quentin although a lot of his constructs tend to be TP based. When I think of him, his psi-weapons are what come to mind. I think it’s his signature expression if his powers. His psi-guns are the primary way he expresses them offensively and not like traditional TP/TKs

Yes, this can be get confusing as well. I can only tell when we see physical reactions from the characters that QQ hits that he is even using a TK based construct instead of TP.

That's fair, though I think at this point it's a secondary visual characteristic for me. Not something I immediately associate with the character, like Psylocke which is her main visual. (and even there, it's the same issue of wondering whether it's a TP or TK construct).

[yogaflame]

It's better to just think of it in terms of psionic energy and leave it at that. Strong enough telepathy can still influence matter, and one could in theory telekinetically arrange neuro-chemicals in someone else brain to alter their thoughts.

[yogaflame]

Embrace the M-Spot!

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[davetvs]

lol Marvel will never let either of them be that dark again.

[Havok83]

lol Marvel will never let either of them be that dark again.

She was that dark in Gen X earlier this year

[Silver Fang]

lol Marvel will never let either of them be that dark again.

Agreed. lol Like I mentioned earlier, she's towing a line again in Weapon X. She's brown in some panels, then white in others.
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Hell, I have written to Marvel about their race-changing of Monet, and not letting her stay brown. She was doing good in Bunn's Uncanny & Strain's Generation X, aside from 1 flub in chapter 86.

Now, she's thrown to the dogs in Weapon X, and they got her flip-flopping again. But what can you expect from a creative team who doesn't know Monet's mother is dead. Lol

[BroHomo]

Embrace the M-Spot!

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Dude niiiiiice

lol Marvel will never let either of them be that dark again.

Sadly this is tooooooo true

She was that dark in Gen X earlier this year

For all of 8 panels lol

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[Fokken]

Embrace the M-Spot!

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Yes Yes Yes Yes YUUUSSSSS!!!

[yogaflame]

lol Marvel will never let either of them be that dark again.

Well then I'll just have to do it myself!

Dude niiiiiice

Thanks!

Yes Yes Yes Yes YUUUSSSSS!!!

Heck yeah. I liked your piece too. I can't decide how tall they are, though. I feel like Roberto was still growing when we first met him in New Mutants, so he's actually not that short anymore. I also am not convinced Monet is like an amazon as she was portrayed in that all female X-Men team a few years back. I think they are actually the same height, let's say 5'8"/5'9", but Monet wears heels, so she's a little taller.

[Silver Fang]

Well then I'll just have to do it myself!

Already a hobby I have. Fixing Monet when Marvel colorists don't wanna behave.
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A brown Monet. Don't know why that's so hard for Marvel lol

[Fokken]

Heck yeah. I liked your piece too. I can't decide how tall they are, though. I feel like Roberto was still growing when we first met him in New Mutants, so he's actually not that short anymore. I also am not convinced Monet is like an amazon as she was portrayed in that all female X-Men team a few years back. I think they are actually the same height, let's say 5'8"/5'9", but Monet wears heels, so she's a little taller.

Aww thanks yogaflame!
YES! I agree with you!
Do I feel that Berto is shorter than Monet? Yes.
Do I think their height difference is as extreme as I portrayed? NO. I'm still just a little bit butthurt about it, in fact. ha ha ha. Oh well. But yes. HEELS give the girl a significant boost. But I don't believe she's a foot taller or some nonsense like my illustration implies. ha ha ha.

And YES -- I am not one who subscribes to Monet being this body builder build all of a sudden. My favorite super strength folk are the ones who don't LOOK super imposing/strong.

[MYCMTSC]

Already a hobby I have. Fixing Monet when Marvel colorists don't wanna behave.
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A brown Monet. Don't know why that's so hard for Marvel lol

Hell yeah! Do you do the images on comicvine? I noticed a ton of hers are edited to be darker on there.

[Silver Fang]

Hell yeah! Do you do the images on comicvine? I noticed a ton of hers are edited to be darker on there.

I do some. Like the darker coloring when she punches Creed.

But I did a lot of re-colorings. May share more when i'm off work.