This was actually the first attempt at an X-Men cover, as I did the "All-New" X-Men cover a bit later. As much as I liked the international team introduced in Giant-Size X-Men #1, the original group is a great team in their own right. I love the Lee/Kirby issues and seeing Neal Adams' more modern (at the time) take really blew my mind.
I was excited to hear the news that the next X-movie would be titled X-Men: First Class, and had hoped that is would be informed by the comic series of the same title, exploring the early days of Cyclops, Beast, Angel, Marvel Girl and Iceman. Alas, the film will instead be a prequel to the existing film series, which has played so fast and loose with continuity and character ages that such a film cannot me made. It might still be fun and I like that they are making it a period piece, but I think I would have preferred to see a complete reboot instead.
Neal Adams' Batman...Neal Adams' X-Men - sweet!
ReplyDeleteI just hope X-Men: First Class doesn't suck too much...
So, what happens when you hit the end of the alphabet? Numb3rs? Like 24? Or double letters? Like Cerberus...the aardvark? (Did you do that one already?)
This blog will continue on once I hit the end of the alphabet. Just stay tuned, you'll see what comes after Z soon enough! I considered Cerebus but I must confess I have never read an issue, so I know almost nothing about the aardvark.
ReplyDeleteYou don't need to know anything about Cerebus other than he doesn't love you. He just wants your money.
ReplyDeleteIt did suck, Cathy and Dave! :-(
ReplyDeleteWhich is why I permanently and unapologetically call it X-MEN: LOW CLASS.