Darwin

[the flash 10]

hi im wondering if any of you guys know wat has happened to darwin.
i read the deadly genesis and now am starting to get into marvel. he strikes me as a fascinating character and would like to know what they have done with him since. also does he appear regularly in any xmen books?

Thanks in advance and i appreciate the help

[Christopher O]

He's been a cast member of Uncanny X-Men for the past year, where's he's managed to be a real badass.

[the flash 10]

He's been a cast member of Uncanny X-Men for the past year, where's he's managed to be a real badass.

Do you know what issue hes been on the team since. and by badass do you mean hes become a villain or...?

[The Lucky One]

Just for future reference, you can ask any questions like that in this thread. (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=132932)

-D

[Hi-Fi]

Do you know what issue hes been on the team since. and by badass do you mean hes become a villain or...?
Uncanny X-Men #475-486 (out tomorrow). He's a hero. A member of the X-Men.

[the flash 10]

ok awesome thanks alot man

[ProfeZZor X]

Uncanny X-Men #475-486 (out tomorrow). He's a hero. A member of the X-Men.

Though he also strikes me as the rogue/mercenary type too... Very gritty, and determined, but still inexperienced.

I assume he has a healing factor, seeing that he regenerated himself from pure energy, but to what degree is it, compared to Wolverine? Wolverine's aging process is far slower than everyone else, but how does that rule apply to Darwin, since his ability is a reactive response.... :confused:

[Brian M.]

Though he also strikes me as the rogue/mercenary type too... Very gritty, and determined, but still inexperienced.

I assume he has a healing factor, seeing that he regenerated himself from pure energy, but to what degree is it, compared to Wolverine? Wolverine's aging process is far slower than everyone else, but how does that rule apply to Darwin, since his ability is a reactive response.... :confused:

I'd imagine that as he got older and as his body started to break down his power/body would figure out a way to either repair them or live w/o.

[ProfeZZor X]

I'd imagine that as he got older and as his body started to break down his power/body would figure out a way to either repair them or live w/o.

Or, it's a possibility that once he reaches a certain age of physical maturity, his mind would come to the realization that there is no need for a decaying physical form, and he converts into a living energy source... Much like when he was rediscovered during Deadly Genesis, or similar to Chamber and the way his body works.

[Brian M.]

Or, it's a possibility that once he reaches a certain age of physical maturity, his mind would come to the realization that there is no need for a decaying physical form, and he converts into a living energy source... Much like when he was rediscovered during Deadly Genesis, or similar to Chamber and the way his body works.

Yea, Darwin is a really cool character. I love his attitude and the way Tan drew him.

[Pach!]

Yea, Darwin is a really cool character. I love his attitude and the way Tan drew him.

Petra, Sway and Darwin were all awesome characters. Regardless of his motivations and everything, powerwise Vulcan was always the most boring of the group.

[Joe Franklin]

Regardless of his motivations and everything, powerwise Vulcan was always the most boring of the group.

In defense of the character, he is a Summers brother, so he is suposed to be just as boring as the rest of them are.

[Matthew K.]

Darwin decided to retire from superhero'dom & can be seen on the next season of American Idol.

I can't wait to hear his signing voice!!!!1~

[Canemacar]

In defense of the character, he is a Summers brother, so he is suposed to be just as boring as the rest of them are.

It's like a secondary mutation for them.

[The Lucky One]

Makes sense. Scott and Alex never had a secondary mutation, but it sure seems to have hit Vulcan hard.

-D

[ProfeZZor X]

Makes sense. Scott and Alex never had a secondary mutation, but it sure seems to have hit Vulcan hard.

-D

If I had to categorize them...

Vulcan = Moe
Scott = Larry
Havok = Curly

[Brian "Vash" Ashby]

If I had to categorize them...

Vulcan = Moe
Scott = Larry
Havok = Curly

A little different but more accurate list

Scott = Moe

Alex = Larry

Gambit = shemp

Adam X = curly

Vulcan = curly joe

[ProfeZZor X]

A little different but more accurate list

Scott = Moe

Alex = Larry

Gambit = shemp

Adam X = curly

Vulcan = curly joe

I considered Vulcan "Moe" because of his violent streak. Scott is more level headed like Larry, while Alex is more of the bumbling idiot like Shemp or Curly.

...Didn't realize Gambit was a part of this mix.

[creaky]

I'm kinda "eh" so far where Darwin's concerned. Turning into Rambo when the situation required it didn't make him more interesting to me. Standard "new hero proves his worth" stuff. I'm hoping for some deeper characterization down the line.

[The Lucky One]

Fitting, since Scott loves the Stooges.

Gambit: Who's "Best of the 3 Stooges" tape?
Cyclops: Er, that would be, uh, mine. It was a, um, wedding present.

-D

[the flash 10]

well i picked up the last four issues of this arc as that was all that was left at my comic book store, and i liked the book. im hoping that darwin will remain a regular because though he may be new, i would say that he is for sure top 3 favourite mutants because of his interesting powers and the fact that im really new to the xmen

[ProfeZZor X]

I skimmed through the recent issue and I really wasn't impressed all that much. I tried tuning in to what Darwin was saying, but there was nothing of great importance coming out of his mouth, other than being Xavier's loyal and trusty sidekick.

[Canemacar]

Fitting, since Scott loves the Stooges.

Gambit: Who's "Best of the 3 Stooges" tape?
Cyclops: Er, that would be, uh, mine. It was a, um, wedding present.

-D

"You're a lucky man, Summers."

[Christopher O]

I'm hoping for some deeper characterization down the line.
I am too. I think he's a great character concept, though, easily one of the strongest the X-Men have ever had and so absolutely fitting.

[Schuimend Mormel]

What I like about Darwin is, of the three new characters Ed Brubaker introduced (Darwin, Vulcan, Korvus), Darwin wasn't freakishly powerful like the other two. He's not a big bruiser or a guy who can blow up buildings by looking at them funny. I like how his mutant ability is a very versatile one, but also one that has limits. He won't pop wings in three seconds; his body has to analyze the situation before he adapts to it.

I loved the little interaction he had with Nightcrawler early on in the Shi'ar arc. I hope there's a budding friendship there. Darwin can be the new character that takes new readers by the hand.

[Brian "Vash" Ashby]

I considered Vulcan "Moe" because of his violent streak. Scott is more level headed like Larry, while Alex is more of the bumbling idiot like Shemp or Curly.

...Didn't realize Gambit was a part of this mix.

Yeah Gambit and ADam X were the 2 previous possible third summers brothers

props to brubaker for outlaming them both with mr. spock

[Pro]

Darwin is cool and one of the greatest concepts for an x-man. His power represents perfectly what mutation is all about: adaptation.

I loved the little interaction he had with Nightcrawler early on in the Shi'ar arc.

Agreed, they worked well together with Nightcrawler being the more experienced one and Darwin the fresh new student, both feeling great loyalty towards Xavier with Darwin's loyalty almost bordering on naivity while Nightcrawler's loyalty stems from his long time association with Charles. I hope we'll see their friendship grow over time.

[Fuji]

While I do like this character, I worry that more and more characters are popping up that are borderline invincible/unstoppable. And that takes marvel closer to DC whereas the characters powers are too over the top for me. I just hope it doesn't escalate.

[Christopher O]

Yeah Gambit and ADam X were the 2 previous possible third summers brothers

props to brubaker for outlaming them both with mr. spock

Out-laming Gambit and Adam X? I'd say Vulcan is infinitely cooler than both of them.

[xmanson]

I like Lifeguard better. Bigger boobs.

[Schuimend Mormel]

While I do like this character, I worry that more and more characters are popping up that are borderline invincible/unstoppable. And that takes marvel closer to DC whereas the characters powers are too over the top for me. I just hope it doesn't escalate.

The trick for the writers will be to make Darwin's ability not something with which he can get out of any situation. It should be like Wolverine's healing factor (even though I know that that ability has been overly used as Wolverine's Invincibility Belt). Reactive evolution should only get Darwin out of a limited amount of dangers. All others, he'll have to rely on a combination of those powers and his X-Men training. They could also let Darwin go through some moments of weakness, both physical and mental.

What I just said probably jynxed all hope there ever was for Darwin, though... :rolleyes:

[Fuji]

I wonder if they would give him a secondary mutation. Then im sure he would be over the top. what could they give him though?

[The Skoot]

I have a working theory that Darwin has no real personality to speak of. I don't mean this as an insult, hear me out. During Rise and Fall, he starts of quite meek, then once Xavier is kidnapped he suddenly comes over all badass. This streak lets him intimidate the guards to rescue Xavier. Later, when Xavier is thrown into the M'Kraan Crystal by Vulcan Darwin selflessly jumps in after him to rescue him yet again. My theory is that Darwin's reactive evolution extends to his personality, and gives him the personality he needs to survive the situation that he is currently in. It'd be quite interesting to have a character who's essentially a blank slate who gets drawn over with the character traits needed for a particular mission.

Either way, he's definately one of the more interesting characters in a while, and I hope we'll be seeing more of him soon.

[Pro]

My theory is that Darwin's reactive evolution extends to his personality, and gives him the personality he needs to survive the situation that he is currently in.

Interesting theory, though not entirely sure it's true given the flashbacks we've seen in Deadly Genesis: suicidal tendencies when despaired, sadness over being bullied and sorrow over being rejected by his mother aren't exactly emotions that are particularly usefull for survival. I think the simplest answer is probably right: that he is just really loyal to Xavier. unlike Vulcan he doesn't blame Charles for what happened and Charles clearly tries to atone for his sin. I think he just respects Xavier in the same manner as Nightcrawler.

[The Skoot]

Interesting theory, though not entirely sure it's true given the flashbacks we've seen in Deadly Genesis: suicidal tendencies when despaired, sadness over being bullied and sorrow over being rejected by his mother aren't exactly emotions that are particularly usefull for survival. I think the simplest answer is probably right: that he is just really loyal to Xavier. unlike Vulcan he doesn't blame Charles for what happened and Charles clearly tries to atone for his sin. I think he just respects Xavier in the same manner as Nightcrawler.

Hmmm, that's a point. Oh well, it was just a thought I had.