Ms. Marvel spotlight at UXN!!! [Archive] - Comic Book Resources Forums

TinMan

03-15-2006, 06:04 AM

http://uncannyxmen.net/db/spotlight/showquestion.asp?faq=10&fldAuto=118

I love Ms. Marvel. Glad they made a spotlight for her.

Thats kind of a wierd choice considering she's not an X-Man. She does have her ties though, but I still think they could have done someone a bit more closely linked to the X-Men. Oh well, I love the character and will read it anyway!

fishtaco

03-15-2006, 06:25 AM

Thats kind of a wierd choice considering she's not an X-Man. She does have her ties though, but I still think they could have done someone a bit more closely linked to the X-Men. Oh well, I love the character and will read it anyway!Quite a lot of the spotlights they already have are of characters that are not X-Men. Captain Britain, Meggan, Blink, X-Man, Wildchild, Shaman, Talisman II, Sasquatch, Pete Wisdom, Wolfsbane, Karma, Magik, Magik II, Multiple Man, Scarlet Witch, Snowbird, Diamond Lil, Marrina, Magma, Mystique, the Phoenix Force, and Warpath are all not X-Men.

TinMan

03-15-2006, 06:34 AM

Quite a lot of the spotlights they already have are of characters that are not X-Men. Captain Britain, Meggan, Blink, X-Man, Wildchild, Shaman, Talisman II, Sasquatch, Pete Wisdom, Wolfsbane, Karma, Magik, Magik II, Multiple Man, Scarlet Witch, Snowbird, Diamond Lil, Marrina, Magma, Mystique, the Phoenix Force, and Warpath are all not X-Men.

This is true, but a lot of those characters have closer ties to the X-verse than Ms. Marvel does. She's more of an MU character not an X-character. Besides, I just see it as lazy on their behalf considering its "uncannyxmen.net" and they haven't even done all the characters that have actually been X-men. They should get current and former X-members done before they go into characters that just tie in.

Nobbel

03-15-2006, 06:41 AM

This is true, but a lot of those characters have closer ties to the X-verse than Ms. Marvel does. She's more of an MU character not an X-character. Besides, I just see it as lazy on their behalf considering its "uncannyxmen.net" and they haven't even done all the characters that have actually been X-men. They should get current and former X-members done before they go into characters that just tie in.

I was a bit suprised they put a spotlight on Carol too, but I'm glad with every spotlight they put in there. I think they put a lot of work/ effort in it. And be honest, there will never be enought spotlight to satisfy every fan.

TinMan

03-15-2006, 06:49 AM

I was a bit suprised they put a spotlight on Carol too, but I'm glad with every spotlight they put in there. I think they put a lot of work/ effort in it. And be honest, there will never be enought spotlight to satisfy every fan.

Oh, I'm not questioning the effort at all, I know they bust their asses on those spotlights. It just makes more sense to me that they would do all the characters relevant to the subject matter of the website first rather than characters that have only played minor rolls over the course of 40+ years.

I think I've read every spotlight they have and have also enjoyed them, but the whole, "choose your own character to spotlight" thing is just kind of dumb.

ibrakeforchinwe

03-15-2006, 06:51 AM

Woohoo! Finally!!! :d

fishtaco

03-15-2006, 09:34 AM

Still need spotlights for: Mimic, Magneto, Wolverine, Cecelia Reyes, Stacy-X, Lifeguard, Xorn, Sabretooth, Beak, X-23, Agent X, Agent Zero, AOA Sabretooth, Namora, Holocaust, Spider-Man 2099, Nocturne, Sunspot, Cypher, Warlock II, Rictor, Meltdown II, Domino II, Rusty Collins, Skids, Copycat, Shatterstar II, Feral, Siryn, Caliban, Callisto, Persuasion, Guardian, Vindicator II, Puck, Aurora, Morph, Mimic (Exiles), Firestar, Quiksilver, Strong Guy, Greystone, Shard, Leech, Artie Maddicks, Skin, Synch, M II, M-Twins, Gaia, Threnody, Kylun, Cerise II, Feron, Micromax, Icarus, Surge IV, Icarus, Elixir, Prodigy III, Moira MacTaggert, Dust II, Hellion, Mercury V, Rockslide, Wallflower, Winddancer, Deadpool, Corsair, Box IV.

Sentinel K

03-15-2006, 09:38 AM

Unnnnnnnhhhhh!!!

Sorry, must go and change my underwear. :o

Hi-Fi

03-15-2006, 09:51 AM

Unnnnnnnhhhhh!!!

Sorry, must go and change my underwear. :o

Hahahhahhahahahahaha... :D

Brian M.

03-15-2006, 10:00 AM

Dammit Sentinal K beat me to it.

twilight

03-15-2006, 10:31 AM

Still need spotlights for:

Wrong.

We don't need them.We just want them.Important difference.

fishtaco

03-15-2006, 12:18 PM

Wrong.

We don't need them.We just want them.Important difference.Is this a joke?

TinMan

03-15-2006, 12:21 PM

Is this a joke?

Why would it be a joke?

We don't need all of those spotlights to survive, therefore they aren't actually a NEED, they're a want.

Holland

03-15-2006, 12:27 PM

Why would anyone want a spotlight for half those characters anyway?

TinMan

03-15-2006, 12:30 PM

Why would anyone want a spotlight for half those characters anyway?

Cause they were created by Chris Claremont silly! And Claremont is god! :p

Porcelain

03-15-2006, 12:36 PM

Mariah

03-15-2006, 12:46 PM

I wanna spot light for Wolverine

But yeah I was chuffed to see the Ms Marvel one, their choices are random, but still good to see her get some coverage with her new series and damn I never knew she was that complicated.
Yeah, that's probably the best part about those things is that they do show things that we didn't realize before and took the characters for more than just face value.

Faded

03-15-2006, 01:53 PM

Fishtaco, we should be getting Cecilia Reyes and Aurora spotlights sometime in the near future--Cecilia Reyes won the vote for that silhouette contest and a poster who won the contest chose Aurora. :)

This was very interesting, though I was surprised to see she got a spotlight. Seeing as how spotlights take that much time, I agree with the wish that we got more X-Men or spin-off X-characters.

As long as we don't get a Captain America spotlight though, it's all good (though props to the people behind the scenes at uxm.net. I wish there could be a MU site just like it.)

I'm personally hoping for a spotlight on M next.

fishtaco

03-15-2006, 03:02 PM

Why would it be a joke?

We don't need all of those spotlights to survive, therefore they aren't actually a NEED, they're a want.I was referring to technicality.Why would anyone want a spotlight for half those characters anyway?Because unlike you, UXN is un-biased. As long as the character has been a cast member of an ongoing book, is X-related, and has some sort of history, the character gets a spotlight. Why the nasty tone? Cause they were created by Chris Claremont silly! And Claremont is god! Lol. Mimic, Magneto, Wolverine, Cecelia Reyes, Stacy-X, Xorn, Beak, X-23, Agent X, Agent Zero, AOA Sabretooth, Namora, Holocaust, Spider-Man 2099, Nocturne, Rictor, Meltdown II, Domino II, Rusty Collins, Skids, Copycat, Shatterstar II, Feral, Persuasion, Guardian, Vindicator II, Puck, Aurora, Morph, Mimic (Exiles), Firestar, Quiksilver, Greystone, Shard, Artie Maddicks, Skin, Synch, M II, M-Twins, Gaia, Threnody, Cerise II, Feron, Micromax, Icarus, Surge IV, Icarus, Elixir, Prodigy III, Dust II, Hellion, Mercury V, Rockslide, Wallflower, Winddancer, Deadpool, and Box IV are all non-Claremont creations. You need to stop being an asshole to others because of their opinions, especially if you don't know what you're talking about. I don't give you crap, so there's no reason for you to give me crap. You attack me for every post I make. Even the non-negative ones. Get a life. :evilangry

Holland

03-15-2006, 03:08 PM

Because unlike you, UXN is un-biased. As long as the character has been a cast member of an ongoing book, is X-related, and has some sort of history, the character gets a spotlight. Why the nasty tone? Excuse me??
I think my point was very valid thank you!

Why would anyone want a spotlight on Gaia when they could read her entire history in about 3 issues of Generation X! Rather pointless don't you think!
And who actually cares about such minor characters anyway.
Spotlights should only be given to those that have made an impact on the X-Men in some way, not someone who appeared under one writer for 6 issues then soon departed for limbo land.

Porcelain

03-15-2006, 04:30 PM

Hmm...like Ms Marvel? Yes massive impact there and definately no limbo land for her.

~likes the Ms M spotlight, but agrees there are far more X-relevant characters that need a spotlight at some point~

The spotlights are great in actuality, amazing detail.

Holland

03-15-2006, 04:38 PM

Hmm...like Ms Marvel? Yes massive impact there and definately no limbo land for her. Was that sarcasm aimed at me?

fishtaco

03-15-2006, 04:46 PM

Excuse me??
I think my point was very valid thank you!

Why would anyone want a spotlight on Gaia when they could read her entire history in about 3 issues of Generation X! Rather pointless don't you think!
And who actually cares about such minor characters anyway.
Spotlights should only be given to those that have made an impact on the X-Men in some way, not someone who appeared under one writer for 6 issues then soon departed for limbo land.What about Thunderbird? He lasted for three issues, so please. :rolleyes:

Porcelain

03-15-2006, 04:49 PM

The comment, yup, being as I found it ironic. However I agree there's a whole bunch of characters for whom spotlights would be unnecessary.

(Thunderbird had an impact - he's become part of the mythos, Ms Marvel hasn't - again I love it but you know flip sides and all)

Sentinel K

03-15-2006, 04:50 PM

What about Thunderbird? He lasted for three issues, so please. :rolleyes:

:eek:

Was that a self-deprecating joke?

Jeez, he does have a sense of humour after all. :D

Holland

03-15-2006, 04:52 PM

The comment, yup, being as I found it ironic. However I agree there's a whole bunch of characters for whom spotlights would be unnecessary. Why is it ironic?
I never even commented on Ms Marvels entry.

Porcelain

03-15-2006, 04:54 PM

Because you said they should be given to characters that had an impact, didn't appear for a limited number of issues and didn't disapear into limbo land.

Holland

03-15-2006, 04:57 PM

Because you said they should be given to characters that had an impact, didn't appear for a limited number of issues and didn't disapear into limbo land. Yes thanks sweetie, I know what I wrote.
I don't think Ms Marvel *should* have got an entry, so keep your ironic statements to yourself before you know the facts hun ;)

Sentinel K

03-15-2006, 05:02 PM

Ladies please.

Stop swinging those handbags. :D :o :p

Porcelain

03-15-2006, 05:05 PM

Bless. I ask a question, answer it with my own opinion and yet get told to not assume facts about someone else's opinion. You could have just agreed/disagreed, funny that.

Porcelain

03-15-2006, 05:07 PM

Ladies please.

Stop swinging those handbags. :D :o :p
I'm tired and you av's making my eyes go wonky :(

Wolverine still deserves a whatsit

edit: Plus I have this lil man screamin in my head: Pacman Pacman eat eat eat.

Sentinel K

03-15-2006, 05:09 PM

I'm tired and you av's making my eyes go wonky :(

Wolverine still deserves a whatsit

edit: Plus I have this lil man screamin in my head: Pacman Pacman eat eat eat.

They probably can't be arsed with a Wolverine one. Its a lot of reading, plus certain things they are probably not sure if they actually happened or not. What with the false memories and stuff.

It would be a daunting task.

Porcelain

03-15-2006, 05:11 PM

Yeah I know, continuity brain wash nightmare - yet probably the reason it needs doing most of all.

Sentinel K

03-15-2006, 05:12 PM

Yeah I know, continuity brain wash nightmare - yet probably the reason it needs doing most of all.

It might be easier after Origins.

Maybe.

Or harder. :confused:

Porcelain

03-15-2006, 05:14 PM

lol :D

Oh the optomism...

Holland

03-15-2006, 05:17 PM

lol :D

Oh the optomism... "Optimism", honey.
Learn to spell.

Sentinel K

03-15-2006, 05:18 PM

*Runs from the impending warzone*

Porcelain

03-15-2006, 05:20 PM

"Optimism", honey.
Learn to spell.
Huh, aren't you spoiling for something. Have fun, better things to do.

Holland

03-15-2006, 05:23 PM

Huh, aren't you spoiling for something. Have fun, better things to do. Like study a dictionary or take a "how to not be a total bitch" class?

Faded

03-15-2006, 05:41 PM

I actually agree with fishtaco! I think its cool that UXM.net is building their Spotlight section with lesser used characters. :)

Brian M.

03-15-2006, 05:42 PM

I actually agree with fishtaco! I think its cool that UXM.net is building their Spotlight section with lesser used characters. :)

I like it, but I wish they would add some more X characters. I mean it is called UncannyXmen.net.

Porcelain

03-15-2006, 05:46 PM

I actually agree with fishtaco! I think its cool that UXM.net is building their Spotlight section with lesser used characters. :)
Ditto, if they did all the big hitters first, it would make it run out real fast as an editorial piece (plus as lonesome pointed out - the randomness is cool, you never know what you're gonna get). Though I don't think some newer/lesser used characters have the meat for one as yet.

So currently biased on the Ms M one though.

Faded

03-15-2006, 05:57 PM

I like it, but I wish they would add some more X characters. I mean it is called UncannyXmen.net.

Oh I agree on that part, I just meant I agreed with fishy about not minding people like Beak (characters with not much history), for instance getting a spotlight.

fishtaco

03-15-2006, 06:07 PM

There really aren't that many characters left to make spotlights for that can be considered major X-characters with a lot of revealed backstory. Wolverine, Magneto, and Sunspot are pretty much it, if I'm not forgetting anybody else. UXN can probably pump out a lot more spotlights by focusing a lot on the smaller (yet still significant) characters that would probably consist of 1-3 pages. UXN is a popular site, and I think making spotlights for these less popular characters would promote the character's popularity. UXN seems to have influenced the X-Office in a way. The editors seem to be using the site a lot to help. A lot of these characters have huge potential, and it should be recognized.

Novaya Havoc

03-15-2006, 06:12 PM

Yeah, that's probably the best part about those things is that they do show things that we didn't realize before and took the characters for more than just face value.

Yep. They started spotlighting some of the lesser-known history characters and then expanded outward. Dazz was one of the first spotlights.

It was really to chronicle the histories of some of the more interesting but lesser known characters. It's grown a lot though.

Faded

03-15-2006, 06:32 PM

Good post fishtaco and agreed! :cool:

Citizen V

03-15-2006, 06:58 PM

Thats kind of a wierd choice considering she's not an X-Man.

True,but Ms.Marvel has done some assignments with the X-Men.Good choice.

I keep hoping that they will do a spotlight on Wolverine.

No "Origin" story included,please.

LoneWolf21

03-15-2006, 07:48 PM

Bah, they stil need a Squirrel Girl spotlight! ;)

Although I do find i odd that none of the GLX/GLA members (all mutants, well, except for Doorman now, and technically Mr.Immortal) have been put in their database.

streator

03-15-2006, 08:29 PM

i'd like to see www.uncannyxmen.net update some of their existing spotlights before doing new ones.
i'd be willing to help, if needed.

Brian M.

03-15-2006, 10:07 PM

Twigglet

03-16-2006, 12:12 AM

i'd like to see www.uncannyxmen.net update some of their existing spotlights before doing new ones.
i'd be willing to help, if needed.

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks that, I think some spotlights NEED to be updated.

tangentman

03-16-2006, 12:25 AM

(Thunderbird had an impact - he's become part of the mythos, Ms Marvel hasn't - again I love it but you know flip sides and all)

Considering that Rogue's theft of Carol Danvers' memories and original power set impacted her storyline over the course of a hundred issues or so of UXM, how could you say that Ms. Marvel "isn't part of the X-Men mythos"? After Avengers Annual #10, Carol Danvers became a part of the X-Men's world. Carol shared a history with Wolverine; she hung around the X-Mansion until Rogue became a member; she became Binary during the X-Men's first clash with the Brood; Mystique was one of Carol's most vicious enemies. Again, why SHOULDN'T Ms. Marvel receive mention on an X-Men fanboard?

TinMan

03-16-2006, 07:00 AM

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks that, I think some spotlights NEED to be updated.

Word. There are so many that are 2+ years old and missing good chunks of continuity now. Its not like it would take that long to update them now anyway, it would require less work than what they put into new spotlights.

It has been a long time since I have been there, I forgot how many spotlights they actually have. Most of the major players have been covered, but what I really wanna see are spotlights on some of the X-villians; Magneto, Apocolypse, Mr. Sinister, Omega Red, Sabretooth, Avalanche, Pyro, Blob, etc. I think they've played larger roles in X-history than some of the minor supporting characters. Not to mention that many of them have touched other parts of the MU that I don't know about.

jarrod

03-16-2006, 07:15 AM

Quite a lot of the spotlights they already have are of characters that are not X-Men. Captain Britain, Meggan, Blink, X-Man, Wildchild, Shaman, Talisman II, Sasquatch, Pete Wisdom, Wolfsbane, Karma, Magik, Magik II, Multiple Man, Scarlet Witch, Snowbird, Diamond Lil, Marrina, Magma, Mystique, the Phoenix Force, and Warpath are all not X-Men.
Karma, Magma and Wolfsbane technically were reserve X-Men while serving as instructors. Daytripper and Multiple Man were part of the interim Muir Island X-Men. Mystique and Warpath are going to be X-Men by this summer.

Porcelain

03-16-2006, 02:18 PM

but what I really wanna see are spotlights on some of the X-villians; Magneto, Apocolypse, Mr. Sinister, Omega Red, Sabretooth, Avalanche, Pyro, Blob, etc. I think they've played larger roles in X-history than some of the minor supporting characters. Not to mention that many of them have touched other parts of the MU that I don't know about.
Ditto, t'would be tre cool.

On the whole update thing yeah kinda needed, but then again they'd be constantly revising, amending and appending.

Oh and Felicitations.