Mike Carey Speaks (At Length) to UXN!!!

[Faded]

http://www.uncannyxmen.net/db/article/showquestion.asp?faq=12&fldAuto=323

It's a no for Cecilia, Fantomex, and Bedlam but a yes for Sunspot, Mimic, and...Beast and Cyclops on the team?

Oh yeah, and there are preview pages for the upcoming issue with dialogue.

[Zombienorthstar]

http://www.uncannyxmen.net/db/article/showquestion.asp?faq=12&fldAuto=323

It's a no for Cecilia, Fantomex, and Bedlam but a yes for Sunspot, Mimic, and...Beast and Cyclops on the team?

Mimic?! But no Cece!!!! Rubbish!!!

[The Lucky One]

Mimic?!?!?

ACE!!!!!!!

-D

[Faded]

LOVES that MAN!!!:


-Are there any underused or misused X-Men past or present that you feel you could give a positive and defining voice to?

MC -- Under-used or misused… we’ve been talking about Revanche on my blog lately, and about how the Kwannon saga has stuck to her like an all-over-body mud facial. I wouldn’t mind dusting her off and walking her around the block. Her being dead complicates matters a little, though.

[The Lucky One]

Also, cool to hear that all but one of the classic Marauders will be back. Since some of them were presumed depowered after M-Day, I suppose that means either that was inaccurate or that Sinister repowered them somehow. Thoughts on which of the 10 will be missing from the roster? The obvious answer is Sabretooth, of course (being a captive of the X-Men), but that might be TOO easy. Malice is supposedly dead, but that could easily be retconned. Scalphunter is definitely in, according to Mike.

-D

[Omega Alpha]

Mike really loves interviews, doesn't he? :)

Anyway, it seems like Northstar and Husk will really be on his team, since i don't think anyone else is interested, and Beast is not the character he wanted and didn't know was up for the grabs, since he talks jokingly about his "plan" to steal him and Cyclops.

I loved this:


Trevor Cates-- Can you give us a guide through these characters heads (what makes them tic what is their inside voice up to) and what they will be thinking after X-Men #200 … Rogue … Cable … Sabretooth … Gambit … Sinister?

Mike Carey -- I’ll give you Sinister. He’ll be thinking: “Not a perfect score, but on the whole, very satisfactory. Very much within the acceptable range.” I can’t give you the X-Men’s thoughts because… well, I just can’t, is all. Even starting to answer that question would give too much away.

Looks like Sinny has won again, yeah!:)

And:


When you suddenly realize that everything Sinister is doing is subordinate to a bigger scheme and a bigger ambition that will potentially change everything in the X-verse.

Yep, he's the man.

[Nyssane]

Also, cool to hear that all but one of the classic Marauders will be back. Since some of them were presumed depowered after M-Day, I suppose that means either that was inaccurate or that Sinister repowered them somehow. Thoughts on which of the 10 will be missing from the roster? The obvious answer is Sabretooth, of course (being a captive of the X-Men), but that might be TOO easy. Malice is supposedly dead, but that could easily be retconned. Scalphunter is definitely in, according to Mike.

-D

I'm thinking Blockbuster will be the one not returning, only because he's the only one confirmed depowered. But it might also be Malice, who knows? Malice rocks, though. And I have so much hope now that Prism will be in the team!

[Faded]

Wasn't Harpoon depowered as well? Anyway, I have a feeling that won't be a factor. I kinda see Vertigo not being involved since she isn't a mutant.

[Cayman]

Carey seems to have more enthusiasm for the X-Books than Marvel does.

[Nyssane]

Wasn't Harpoon depowered as well? Anyway, I have a feeling that won't be a factor. I kinda see Vertigo not being involved since she isn't a mutant.

Mutant, mutate? What's the difference? Besides, Carey said that the reason the one member won't be returning is because of a major reason, and I doubt not being a mutant would be one seeing as she was one of the core original Marauders. :) Besides, the destructive duo of Prism and Vertigo MUST PREVAIL!

I was curious as to why Carey said the only long-term X-villain group he had plans for are the Marauders... what about the Acolytes? :( That makes me fear for Frenzy's life.

[The Fury]

Interview at LWW was much longer and more indepth.

[Nyssane]

I disagree, I find this one much more informative.

[Faded]

Mutant, mutate? What's the difference? Besides, Carey said that the reason the one member won't be returning is because of a major reason, and I doubt not being a mutant would be one seeing as she was one of the core original Marauders. :) Besides, the destructive duo of Prism and Vertigo MUST PREVAIL!

I was curious as to why Carey said the only long-term X-villain group he had plans for are the Marauders... what about the Acolytes? :( That makes me fear for Frenzy's life.

Okay, I'm tired of highlighting. :p

I was grasping at straws. I just can't think of a MAJOR reason anyone would be absent other than Sabes.

Its sucks how little press the Acolytes are getting. I don't envision good things. :( I hope Unoo still has a chance to show up.

[Faded]

Interview at LWW was much longer and more indepth.

I disagree, I find this one much more informative.

LOL, why are guys comparing? Its all Mike Carey goodness! I think the LWW one was much more personal while this one is much more spoilerific.

[Cayman]

You're both wrong, the CBR interview was the best! :p

[Frodo-X]

What do you think of Gambit's "gas" powers?

MC -- Umm… I prefer his regular powers.

I like how he has to censor himself from shouting, "THEY BLOW!" :D

I think I'd go gay for Mike Carey. :o

[Nyssane]

Okay, I'm tired of highlighting. :p

I was grasping at straws. I just can't think of a MAJOR reason anyone would be absent other than Sabes.

Its sucks how little press the Acolytes are getting. I don't envision good things. :( I hope Unoo still has a chance to show up.

I fear the Acolytes might be the first fodder to fall under the Marauders. :( Well, except Exodus, because he brings all the (fan)boys to the yard. I mean, Random I don't care about, even Tempo I wouldn't be TOO upset about, but killing off Frenzy?!

[The Fury]

I disagree, I find this one much more informative.

If by that you mean spoilerish, then sure.

Having not even read it and just looked to see how long it was...

But the LWW is longer. (this is fact, do a word count)

EDIT: WOH, Kri was wrong

*Shoots self in foot*

[Faded]

I fear the Acolytes might be the first fodder to fall under the Marauders. :( Well, except Exodus, because he brings all the (fan)boys to the yard. I mean, Random I don't care about, even Tempo I wouldn't be TOO upset about, but killing off Frenzy?!

Same here. But aren't there supposed to be more Acolytes waiting in the wings? Another mutant massacre already seems to be on the horizon. Hopefully Carey sees more stories in Frenzy and the other veteran Acolytes.

[The Fury]

LOL, why are guys comparing? Its all Mike Carey goodness! I think the LWW one was much more personal while this one is much more spoilerific.

You be right.

I just like the 'in length' thing in the title. Sounds cool, yet all his answers were quite short.

[The Lucky One]

I was curious as to why Carey said the only long-term X-villain group he had plans for are the Marauders... what about the Acolytes? :( That makes me fear for Frenzy's life.

It's also entirely possible Mike doesn't consider the Acolytes "major" X-villains... though most 90s fans do, I wouldn't be surprised if older fans from the 70s or 80s consider them rather a flash in the pan thing. It's possible he has plans for Frenzy, but not the Acolytes as a whole.

-D

[Cayman]

It's also entirely possible Mike doesn't consider the Acolytes "major" X-villains... though most 90s fans do, I wouldn't be surprised if older fans from the 70s or 80s consider them rather a flash in the pan thing. It's possible he has plans for Frenzy, but not the Acolytes as a whole.

-D

Yes, we do.

[The Lucky One]

Also, while I have every faith in the world in Mike Carey and can't wait for this storyline, I do find it hilariously ironic that Marvel's immediate reaction upon reducing the size of their mutant population to 198 (since that's apparently the official number now) is "Hey, let's have another mutant massacre!"

Next miniseries on deck? X-Men: The 73.

-D

[Flight]

X-Men hasn't been this good since Morrison.
Mike Carey should be chained to his desk and forced to write Uncanny too.
Bi-weekly.

[Frodo-X]

Also, while I have every faith in the world in Mike Carey and can't wait for this storyline, I do find it hilariously ironic that Marvel's immediate reaction upon reducing the size of their mutant population to 198 (since that's apparently the official number now) is "Hey, let's have another mutant massacre!"

Next miniseries on deck? X-Men: The 73.

-D
If it's written by David Hine, I'll wager $1000 that Johnny Dee is among them.

[ProfeZZor X]

Mike Carey should be inducted into the X-Men's writer's hall of fame...

The man is ASTOUNDING... and Marvel doesn't realize how big of an impact he has on us fans.

[rilokyle]

Hmm as for the Marauder who's not gonna be there, I'm going to go with Malice, just because she's dead and without Polaris around she's not really interesting. Oh, and Vertigo best be there- she's my favorite!!

This was a great interview- really inciteful! Although I can't believe he actually said Whedon's book was his favorite- that's rubbish.

I loved the mentionings of Northstar and Husk- hopefully he'll be able to use them longterm. And he mentioned Dani Moonstar too!

I was also happy to hear that Lady M and Karima will be sticking around for a bit- they add something a little different to the team and I like it.

[Cayman]

X-Men hasn't been this good since Morrison.
Mike Carey should be chained to his desk and forced to write Uncanny too.
Bi-weekly.

Not a bad idea.

[The Lucky One]

If it's written by David Hine, I'll wager $1000 that Johnny Dee is among them.

It can be 5 issues of the 198 survivors slapping their heads and saying, "Now, why the eff did we let Scalphunter and Arclight stick around?"

-D

[The Sword Is Drawn]

I really am impressed by Carey's enthusiasm for the X-Books, more and more, with each interview I read.

However, Sunspot is currently Lord Imperial opf the Hellfire Club. There's still a story which needs to be told there, and I want to read it.

[The Lucky One]

And he mentioned Dani Moonstar too!

Yet another X-writer who wants to use the strong, confident, in-your-face X-Women. ;) Even though it's only Claremont who takes sh** for it (yeah, I dunno either), it's kind of amusing... that really DOES seem to be a trait shared by all the best X-writers.
:)

-D

[The Fury]

X-Men hasn't been this good since Morrison.
Mike Carey should be chained to his desk and forced to write Uncanny too.
Bi-weekly.
Truer words of wisdom have never been spoken.

[Scavenger]

Okay, I'm tired of highlighting. :p

I was grasping at straws. I just can't think of a MAJOR reason anyone would be absent other than Sabes.


Blockbuster...cuz he's MAJOR lame? :D

[rwsmith]

Hmm...so the characters leaving the team don't end up in limbo and X-Force might be showing up at some point? I wonder if perhaps Sam and Cable are going to leave to restart X-Force. Kind of sounds like it might happen.

[Beast]

Hmm...so the characters leaving the team don't end up in limbo and X-Force might be showing up at some point? I wonder if perhaps Sam and Cable are going to leave to restart X-Force. Kind of sounds like it might happen.
The WW:LA panel said there was talk. But nothing on the schedule.

[jawbreaker]

what exactly does he mean with Weapon X? he's not talking about Tieri's book is he?

this event sounds cool, I hate that while this is going to go on Chamber's going to be wasted in New Warriors. Marvel seems to like using Chamber but they never actually use him the way he should be used...its so frustrating.:mad:

[Kaos]

Carey should bring back Synch...LoL

[Hi-Fi]

The man is ASTOUNDING... and Marvel doesn't realize how big of an impact he has on us fans.
That's my biggest fear: that after the crossover, Marvel will throw him away like he's just one more X-Men writer.


However, Sunspot is currently Lord Imperial opf the Hellfire Club. There's still a story which needs to be told there, and I want to read it.
UGH! I want Sunspot back in action and not in some lame-stupid-forgotten-hellfire club plot.

Blockbuster...cuz he's MAJOR lame? :D
Actually, I think Mike confirmed Blockbuster in his blog a while ago. I think the one not appearing will be Malice.

Anyway, exciting!!!!

[Beast]

what exactly does he mean with Weapon X? he's not talking about Tieri's book is he?

this event sounds cool, I hate that while this is going to go on Chamber's going to be wasted in New Warriors. Marvel seems to like using Chamber but they never actually use him the way he should be used...its so frustrating.:mad:
Are you sure Chamber's showing up in New Warriors?

[Hi-Fi]

I knew Serafina was alive!!!

[blinkinrogue]

I knew Serafina was alive!!!

AHA!!! i knew it, mike simply dodging my questions before was the hint she was still alive, and his remark all but confirms it...... i wonder where they kept her locked, maybe in a wooden box or something far far away from mechanical things.....

Ohhhh cant wait for a serafina-cadena showdown, i wonder how she will react to cadena assuming control....

I dont think frenzy will be killed as mike has mentioned before in his blog that he is going to use her in some way but i cant remember the exact details....

[caney]

I knew Serafina was alive!!!

But he confirmed that Iceman actually killed Fuego. Sweet innocent little Bobby!!! :eek:

[The Sword Is Drawn]

UGH! I want Sunspot back in action and not in some lame-stupid-forgotten-hellfire club plot.

I the editors had not vetoed it after the series had begun iyt wouldn't have been forgotten though. It would have played a big part in the first year of New Excalibur.

And you can be pretty sure that now Whedon has finished his faux Hellfire arc Claremont will be trying to get it back...

this event sounds cool, I hate that while this is going to go on Chamber's going to be wasted in New Warriors. Marvel seems to like using Chamber but they never actually use him the way he should be used...its so frustrating.:mad:

Are you sure Chamber's showing up in New Warriors?

Well, okay, it's not confirmed yet. But frankly it looks that way:

http://www.newsarama.com/NYCC/2007/Marvel/decibel006.jpg

Looks like Egyptian styled mouth and grey skin, like Tieri's Jono: check.

Wears a neckscarf: Check.

He even appears to have a GenX tattoo on his left arm.

If it is I think a fair few people will be disapointed. The character is going by the name 'Decibel' which to me implies sonic powers. The entire point of Chamber was that he couldn't vocalise, he had to talk via telepathy.

To me Chamber should always have a big flaming chamber in his neck/chest and remain a psi-talent. That's his character. It works. Why change it so totally?

[Beast]

Good lord. If that's what has become of Chamber, they should have just killed him. Poor bastard.

[Zombienorthstar]

Well, okay, it's not confirmed yet. But frankly it looks that way:

Looks like Egyptian styled mouth and grey skin, like Tieri's Jono: check.

Wears a neckscarf: Check.

He even appears to have a GenX tattoo on his left arm.

If it is I think a fair few people will be disapointed. The character is going by the name 'Decibel' which to me implies sonic powers. The entire point of Chamber was that he couldn't vocalise, he had to talk via telepathy.

To me Chamber should always have a big flaming chamber in his neck/chest and remain a psi-talent. That's his character. It works. Why change it so totally?

They said he was related to an exsisting character but NOT an exsisting Marvel character. Plus he's Scottish.

They haven't changed it totally. Because it can't be him.

[Matthew K.]

Carey's articles are a blast to read

they always leave me looking forward to the upcoming x-comics

some stuff from the article:

lady mastermind...she's either infested with the thing that took over the dead zombie man that came ot campus a few issues back, a traitor &/or going to die...may be all three

so lame that captain america is dead...esp if a movie is in the works

it was great where he compared his career to frogger

[Faded]

what exactly does he mean with Weapon X? he's not talking about Tieri's book is he?

this event sounds cool, I hate that while this is going to go on Chamber's going to be wasted in New Warriors. Marvel seems to like using Chamber but they never actually use him the way he should be used...its so frustrating.:mad:

I asked him over at his blog. It seems to indicate the return of Neverland. Or at least what's left of that plot.

Don't worry too much about Jono at New Warriors just yet. I'm sure its not going to be as bad as his appearance in NEX. Plus, its only been confirmed that character has a link to another character--could be a fellow descendant or something.

[Brian M.]

He said he'd bring Jean back...wow...he really is God.

[Faded]

I fear the Acolytes might be the first fodder to fall under the Marauders. :( Well, except Exodus, because he brings all the (fan)boys to the yard. I mean, Random I don't care about, even Tempo I wouldn't be TOO upset about, but killing off Frenzy?!

Did you see his response to you?!?!?!

I’m using “the Marauders” in a big, broad, inclusive sense…

:eek:

[streator]

nice interview.

'disassembled' sounds risky.

i agree about the challenge he faced coming onto the title with that lineup, i know i was skeptical. he's made it work though.

the plans with sinister sound interesting, as do the two defections.

carey taking some interest in writing gambit also pleases me. the comment about gambit's appearance and how he looks on finch's 200 cover also do.

i hope he sticks around after 207 (and it sounds like he probably will).

i hope quicksilver is the one in the upcoming event out of him/magneto/wanda.

Well Gambit’s got to come back at some point, and sooner rather than later. cool.

[We R. Venom]

When Mike Carey talks all will listen. We were just talking about how much he talks and I think it's safe to say we all love it.

Rogue, beast, Iceman, Mystique Lady M, Exodus, I could go on forever about what Mike is saying about these characters! I cant wait until tomorrow. I LOVE X-MEN!

[The M.E.]

i loved everything this man said! carey for pres :)

[Kalen O.]

Sweet deal! My Carey for President movement is totally catching on!

[Nyssane]

YES, I SAW, FADED! I was soooo excited! And Northstar vs. Tempo? ROCKING.

[Beast]

It's a cute slogan, but he's British. Maybe you should be starting a Knighthood movement instead? :)

[Kalen O.]

Meh, whatever. You get the idea.

[Flameworthy]

I'm a little disappointed that Sunfire won't be on Carey's team, and that it seems like he doesn't care much for his character, but the Revanche news makes up for it big time.:D

[Brian M.]

X-Men get tore down and the only ones left are the Originals!!!!! I can dream right?

[Cayman]

That's my biggest fear: that after the crossover, Marvel will throw him away like he's just one more X-Men writer.


UGH! I want Sunspot back in action and not in some lame-stupid-forgotten-hellfire club plot.


Actually, I think Mike confirmed Blockbuster in his blog a while ago. I think the one not appearing will be Malice.

Anyway, exciting!!!!

It's kind of weird that the enthusiasm for his work hasn't lifted sales significantly.

[Hi-Fi]

It's kind of weird that the enthusiasm for his work hasn't lifted sales significantly.

Yeah, that's kinda scary. I do hpe that Marvel keeps him in the title for a long time, at least another year after the crossover (2008).

[Beast]

It's kind of weird that the enthusiasm for his work hasn't lifted sales significantly.
Well, as long as there is a strong positive reaction... he won't be replaced anytime soon. Hell, if X-Men: First Class can get an ongoing book with it's sales thanks to the positive reaction and word of mouth, Carey has nothing to fear with double it's sales numbers.

[blinkinrogue]

speaking of sales, i posted the february sales chart for xmen 196 and the annual at mike carey's xmen thread. :)

[jawbreaker]

I asked him over at his blog. It seems to indicate the return of Neverland
Or at least what's left of that plot.

hmmm, interesting...can anyone provide a link to his blog?

Don't worry too much about Jono at New Warriors just yet. I'm sure its not going to be as bad as his appearance in NEX. Plus, its only been confirmed that character has a link to another character--could be a fellow descendant or something.
lots of people still unsure thats Jono, but I have a gut feeling that its him. I HOPE Im wrong. I really think he'd be wasted in that book, unless the writer comes up with a reasonable concept for him being there. And he better not make him anything other than English. :mad:

if it turns out not to be Jono in NW, theres still hope he shows up somewhere in X-men, if what that spoiler above turns out to be true & if Carey is going to be using Husk...I could see it, its just that i havent heard him mentioned in any of his interviews, & we already know we wont be seeing Apocalypse anytime soon

[Faded]

hmmm, interesting...can anyone provide a link to his blog?

Mike Carey's blog (mikecarey.net) :)

[Matthew K.]

Mike Carey's blog (mikecarey.net)

the white on burnt sienna color pallette hurts my eyes after a while

[jawbreaker]

thank you once again, Faded. :)

[Volk1]

Yes! Riptide!!!!! Take that Faded, you HATER!!

[Blackcat]

Wasn't Harpoon depowered as well? Anyway, I have a feeling that won't be a factor. I kinda see Vertigo not being involved since she isn't a mutant.

I think she will not be there for a different reason, she is in Savage Land at the moment!

[Blackcat]

I asked him over at his blog. It seems to indicate the return of Neverland. Or at least what's left of that plot.

Don't worry too much about Jono at New Warriors just yet. I'm sure its not going to be as bad as his appearance in NEX. Plus, its only been confirmed that character has a link to another character--could be a fellow descendant or something.

I think thet will not happen soon. Because he responded Cece Reyes would not appear soon, (so that could mean later, as in after the crossover I guess (and hope)

[Blackcat]

Where to find those Q&A's on Mike's site?

Can you ask these questions for me please please please??

Is there anything on T-Bird III and/or Lifeguard?

Can you ask if he does have plans for Cece Reyes later on? (since he did say, 'not soon')

[The Lucky One]

I think she will not be there for a different reason, she is in Savage Land at the moment!

Probably not a factor... Sinister can decant new versions of the Marauders whenever he wants. It's never even been clear if the Vertigo seen in the first appearance of the Marauders was the original, or just a clone; for all we know the original might have been in the Savage Land the whole time.

-D

[Faded]

No problem, jawbreaker. :)

Yes! Riptide!!!!! Take that Faded, you HATER!!

LOLZ! I don't hate him, I just think the confirmed powered Marauders are like maybe three times cooler than him. ;)

I think thet will not happen soon. Because he responded Cece Reyes would not appear soon, (so that could mean later, as in after the crossover I guess (and hope)

That would suck if that plot was revisited and she wasn't a part of it; I just thought of that. :( I'm starting to give up on my fiesty Boriqua, but if Revanche has .00000059134% chance of coming back, then I guess I shouldn't be too concerned.

[Mikl C]

ORGASM
Riptide ROCKS!
I hope it's Blockbuster who doesn't appear, he sucked.
Prism and Vertigo make everyone dizzy woo!
..is it wrong I'm rooting for the Marauders?

[Keith_Martineau]

He said he'd bring Jean back...wow...he really is God.

...huh? Did we read the same interview? Nowhere did he say he'd bring Jean back. Indeed, he said he thinks she's now a character that you almost CAN'T bring back, or at the very least it had better be done in a very powerful story. And his plans have been pretty clearly laid out that they aren't going in a Resurrect Jean direction at least for the next year or so...so yeah...huh?

Alls he said was he'd rather go back in time and talk Grant Morrison out of killing her in the first place.

[Zombienorthstar]

...huh? Did we read the same interview? Nowhere did he say he'd bring Jean back. Indeed, he said he thinks she's now a character that you almost CAN'T bring back, or at the very least it had better be done in a very powerful story. And his plans have been pretty clearly laid out that they aren't going in a Resurrect Jean direction at least for the next year or so...so yeah...huh?

Alls he said was he'd rather go back in time and talk Grant Morrison out of killing her in the first place.

Exactly, he said he'd LIKE to write for Jean. Totally different to saying he will.

Personally i just dont think she's needed anymore....

[lament]

I love reading Carey's interviews. Not only is he enthusiastic about his work on the X-books, he also usually says something that makes me happy. :)

I'm jazzed that it looks like Northstar is a definite now. I love the character, and from the bits that we've seen, I love the way Carey writes him.

I'm intrigued to see what he'll do with Husk (a character I really like and miss).

I'm happy to hear that he has plans (even vague plans) for Sunspot.

[Keith_Martineau]

It's so much more fun being able to look forward to future X-Men stories when the current ones are good, cause that means you can trust that you'll enjoy the future stories instead of being worried.

And I think part of it, is that the writers are working together. They're coordinating so far in advance that each one can tailer their stories so that they can tell their own, but don't have to worry about stepping on other writers shoes.

Thats been a huge problem for the X-Books since the time Morrison and Casey started. Each one was going their own path, but they weren't coordinating, and so even though Casey (and later Austen) were telling their own stories, they were truly at the mercy of whatever meta-story Morrison was doing.

The same thing has happened for the last few years, but everyone had to bend (or wait) for Whedon to do whatever he was doing.

Now everyone is one the same page, telling their own stories, AND being aware of everyone elses plans.

That and Carey seems to just GET how to tell an X-Men story. It's not ALL about the meta-drama. It's not ALL about the metaphor and theme. It's not ALL about the character interaction. It's the combination of all three. Have character drama and conflict. Have your underlying themes. Move the plot forward and seed your future story threads---but give equal time to each.

[Kaos]

I the editors had not vetoed it after the series had begun iyt wouldn't have been forgotten though. It would have played a big part in the first year of New Excalibur.

And you can be pretty sure that now Whedon has finished his faux Hellfire arc Claremont will be trying to get it back...





Well, okay, it's not confirmed yet. But frankly it looks that way:

http://www.newsarama.com/NYCC/2007/Marvel/decibel006.jpg

Looks like Egyptian styled mouth and grey skin, like Tieri's Jono: check.

Wears a neckscarf: Check.

He even appears to have a GenX tattoo on his left arm.

If it is I think a fair few people will be disapointed. The character is going by the name 'Decibel' which to me implies sonic powers. The entire point of Chamber was that he couldn't vocalise, he had to talk via telepathy.

To me Chamber should always have a big flaming chamber in his neck/chest and remain a psi-talent. That's his character. It works. Why change it so totally?


that looks cool.

[End of Time]

Mike Carey knows how to play the public, I'll give him that, he knows how to respond and behave in order to gain the support of the various fanbases.

Unfortunately it doesn't show in his work.

Lady Mastermind is no longer resembling her previous appearances, and has been turned into the resident Emma-clone, with the predictable one-liners and the snappy comebacks.

Not only that, but her motivation for being part of the team is still severely lacking. She's there by an act of plot, not as a natural extension of the character in a given situation. Her character acts as if she's been around the X-men for ages, without being in a coma, her speech pattern suggest familiarity with the various members of the X-men, when there is nothing to support that lax attitude. She's not on a first name basis with any of the Xmen, because when she fell into a coma she considered them to be her enemies. But here we see her play the same role as Emma Frost did during and after Grant Morrison's New X-men, but unlike Emma, Lady Mastermind has no previous record of cooperating with the X-men.

Not only that but she looks like a total whore in her current outfit. When LaRocca designed her, at leat he had the decency to give her clothing that covered up her body. She looks like a cheap prostitute, where she used to look far more respectable, without having her boobs falling out of her costume.

[Novaya Havoc]

Mike Carey knows how to play the public, I'll give him that, he knows how to respond and behave in order to gain the support of the various fanbases.

Unfortunately it doesn't show in his work.

Lady Mastermind is no longer resembling her previous appearances, and has been turned into the resident Emma-clone, with the predictable one-liners and the snappy comebacks.

Not only that, but her motivation for being part of the team is still severely lacking. She's there by an act of plot, not as a natural extension of the character in a given situation. Her character acts as if she's been around the X-men for ages, without being in a coma, her speech pattern suggest familiarity with the various members of the X-men, when there is nothing to support that lax attitude. She's not on a first name basis with any of the Xmen, because when she fell into a coma she considered them to be her enemies. But here we see her play the same role as Emma Frost did during and after Grant Morrison's New X-men, but unlike Emma, Lady Mastermind has no previous record of cooperating with the X-men.

Not only that but she looks like a total whore in her current outfit. When LaRocca designed her, at leat he had the decency to give her clothing that covered up her body. She looks like a cheap prostitute, where she used to look far more respectable, without having her boobs falling out of her costume.

I honestly think End Of Time is your nom de plume, Chris Claremont.

[Beast]

I honestly think End Of Time is your nom de plume, Chris Claremont.
Now now Novaya, there's no need to insult Claremont by comparing him to this troll.

[Nyssane]

ORGASM
Riptide ROCKS!
I hope it's Blockbuster who doesn't appear, he sucked.
Prism and Vertigo make everyone dizzy woo!
..is it wrong I'm rooting for the Marauders?

No way, I'm rooting for the Marauders. But I just hope they leave the X-Men I like alive. :( I'm really excited that a writer is taking the Marauders seriously for once, I swear -- it's as if Mike has read my mind on almost everything.

You got home all right, then you Irish laddy baby boy? ;)

[ProfeZZor X]

Now now Novaya, there's no need to insult Claremont by comparing him to this troll.

There's a newbie born every minute. :o

[Cayman]

Lady Mastermind looks great in her outfit, and she knows it. Work it, girl.

[Volk1]

LOLZ! I don't hate him, I just think the confirmed powered Marauders are like maybe three times cooler than him. ;)

Boo!:p You like Scrambler over Riptide?!:confused:

I think in timeyou will come to *luv* Janos Quested. Carey's going to write him so of course he will be loved. Plus, he's an R-lister and there's no way you won't be able to like him after Carey!:)


ORGASM
Riptide ROCKS!
I hope it's Blockbuster who doesn't appear, he sucked.
Prism and Vertigo make everyone dizzy woo!
..is it wrong I'm rooting for the Marauders? Woo-ho! *hi-fives Mikl* Riptide fans unite! Yeah Blockbuster is depowered, I don't think he would appear but Sinister does make clones.....

Not only that but she looks like a total whore in her current outfit. When LaRocca designed her, at leat he had the decency to give her clothing that covered up her body. She looks like a cheap prostitute, where she used to look far more respectable, without having her boobs falling out of her costume. What a bunch of BS man. Just...wow. Stop drinkin' the HATERADE!!! jealousy?

[Rivka]

Great interview!

It's true, I love reading Mike Carey interviews. As so many others have said, he seems to genuinely enjoy the characters, the gig, working at Marvel, the fans. I mean, we're not easy to enjoy, either. :)

Did you read what he said about Magneto? This gives me such hope we might see the Magster return in a more contemplative and complex way, and not as the ranting, crazy super villain.

Also, who said they thought Quicksilver might not survive SILENT WAR? Was it jmc? Carey says he'll have great import in the future of mutants, but not immediately, rather in the long run. So, it seems to me Pietro will survive SILENT WAR. (Well, I can only hope.)

I was very happy to read him acknowledge that Mystique has some serious psychological issues, after years of transforming into other people.

I don't like Gambit, I'm sorry he's back, but with Carey's research into the character's history and background, I'm sure Remi will be written well. I'm waiting for a writer to make me like Gambit.

I despise Cable -- I don't think any writer, no matter how good, can make this walking 1980s pop-culture ripoff interesting or worth reading about. (Just my opinion, and to each his own and all.)

The rest sounds marvelous. Tres cool. Mauraders, Sinister, Acolytes, Exodus, Serafina. I wish he would delve deeper into Karima's character, and I hope she doesn't go into limbo after the next story-arc.

Above all Beast. Hooray! He's got Beast! Hank McCoy is one of my favorite characters (beast version, not cat-version, but I'll take cat-version over no version at all). And Beast will be one of the most important X-characters for the next year or so.

[Nyssane]

I liked Riptide. He was wonky and unique, and he was always so pretty like a woman. Riptide x Prism slash = hot.

[jawbreaker]

that looks cool.

:confused:

He looks like a Hot Topic* exploded on him.




*nothing against HT, they sell some neat tees & action figures. :D

[d newton]

I can only give a pusillanimous “maybe” on that one. I like Jubilee a lot. I’d be happy to use her.
This is great news! :D

[Greg Anderson]

I actually like that "Jono" picture also. I don't see what's so bad about it.

[Michael Sean]

I noticed people were posting to Mike Carey's blog in his X 200 post about this interview.

However, I can't seem to figure out how to post to his blog since the change in its appearance.

The Comments automatically show and there doesn't seem to be anything to fill out or a reply button. :confused:

[Frodo-X]

I noticed people were posting to Mike Carey's blog in his X 200 post about this interview.

However, I can't seem to figure out how to post to his blog since the change in its appearance.

The Comments automatically show and there doesn't seem to be anything to fill out or a reply button. :confused:
They got rid of them. If you click on the "Discuss in forums", the first post is the Admin saying he disabled comments and that from now on things will be discussed in the forums.

[Faded]

They got rid of them. If you click on the "Discuss in forums", the first post is the Admin saying he disabled comments and that from now on things will be discussed in the forums.

Oh cool! I didn't notice that. I prefer forums to the blog format anyway.

[Michael Sean]

They got rid of them. If you click on the "Discuss in forums", the first post is the Admin saying he disabled comments and that from now on things will be discussed in the forums.

Thanks for pointing that out. :)

[Brian M.]

I wish Carey would bring back Jean. He even admits he'd like too. I trust him.

[Red Lotus]

OK so no Sunfire on the team. Carey wants Northstar, Husk and Beast. But because he said that he had a plan that would end up with him stealing Beast and Cyclops. That makes me think that he wants them, but some one else will get them.

I wouldn't mind a line up that has Rogue, Ice Man, Mystique, Gambit, Aurora Northstar and Husk.

I wonder who the two surprising defections will be.

nice interview.

'disassembled' sounds risky.

i agree about the challenge he faced coming onto the title with that lineup, i know i was skeptical. he's made it work though.

the plans with sinister sound interesting, as do the two defections.

carey taking some interest in writing gambit also pleases me. the comment about gambit's appearance and how he looks on finch's 200 cover also do.

i hope he sticks around after 207 (and it sounds like he probably will).

i hope quicksilver is the one in the upcoming event out of him/magneto/wanda.

Well Gambit’s got to come back at some point, and sooner rather than later. cool.


Yes I can't wait. Carey keeps throwing out hints about him having big plans for Gambit. Even if I dont want Gambit and Rogue on the same team, having Carey write Gambit will make up for that.

[blinkinrogue]

isnt sunfire going to be a member of the new marauders??

[Red Lotus]

isnt sunfire going to be a member of the new marauders??

He might be. Carey did say that they would have some new members.

[Slung]

I wish Carey would bring back Jean. He even admits he'd like too. I trust him.

I would be in heaven.