*gives in* X-Force Pre-View!!!

[Joe Zool]

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/FF/hitch/FF_X-Force.html

Oh, yeah, also FF.


*gives in* Dammit, this slightly looks interesting on the basis of Logan punching Cyke in the mouth. Must...not...bite...bait...




(FF looks goofy. In a good way. :D)

[frog]

Oh, Cyclops.

Like mentor, like son.

[Fatguy]

Looking forward to X-Force, actually. Kyle and Yost are bad muthas. Wolverine was awesome in that scene :cool:

Dunno about Crain, though. I hope he proves to be right for this kind of project.

[CMBMOOL]

Logan may be a hard head, but he knows what he's saying. :D

[Gaveedra 6]

I'm just worried about Wolfsbane. I'm glad Wolverine calls Cyclops out on roping her into a "badass" team.

[Fatguy]

I'm just worried about Wolfsbane. I'm glad Wolverine calls Cyclops out on roping her into a "badass" team.

Yea, I love how Wolverine is the level headed one here. I like that direction the character is going now, being less crazy ass Wolverine and more world wise veteran Wolverine.

[streator]

crain's interior work here looks a little better than i was expecting. it's not too dark or too exaggerated, which i was afraid of.

[Cayman]

Looks great. I'll be there for it.

[Pro]

Okay i'll admit that looks interesting enough to give it a lookover at least ..
The artwork is pretty cool as well.

[Sentinel K]

I was planning on avoiding this but... dammit, I think I'll be buying the first issue at least.

I'm a K&Y fan and Crain's art looks excellent, although I wonder if he can keep a monthly schedule.

[Cayman]

Seeing Cyclops getting pwned is definitely worth my $2.99.

[Pro]

I was planning on avoiding this but... dammit, I think I'll be buying the first issue at least.

I'm a K&Y fan and Crain's art looks excellent, although I wonder if he can keep a monthly schedule.

I was planning to avoid it as well. Might actually have to give it a chance ..

And yea the artwork looks great but it'll be hard keeping it up on a monthly basis.

[Cayman]

Have Crain's Ghost Rider projects been late?

[Mitteloss]

*sigh* Seeing Risman still alive after Messiah Complex, I long for the day Wallflower's death is avenged. I was hoping the New X-Men would kill him, or at least severely punish him.

I'll probably pick this up just to hopefully see Risman die on X-Force's, official, first mission.

Looks good anyway.

[Nyssane]

Warpath looks like a girl. Cut that hair, boy, look like you did in the late 90's X-Force issues... you were hot then. :(

[frog]

I wonder if Hepzibah and Warpath will remain lovers if they are both on this team. That doesn't seem like a good idea.

[Maestro]

Cyclops is like a mob boss now.

[ExodusCloak]

I wonder if Hepzibah and Warpath will remain lovers if they are both on this team. That doesn't seem like a good idea.

Provided she doesn't die later on in the crossover :evilsmile

[frog]

Provided she doesn't die later on in the crossover :evilsmile

I believe Hepzibah was shown in a X-Force cover which would mean she doesn't.

[worstblogever]

Cyclops is like a mob boss now.

Meh... almost. He's whacking people, I guess, with his own hit squad. But I'm not seeing Scott Summers as Scarface, Michael Corleone, or Tony Soprano. He comes off more like he's a black ops director for the government than anything.

[Pro]

I believe Hepzibah was shown in a X-Force cover which would mean she doesn't.

Don't bet your house on it. People are going to die in x-force and it won't just be their targets. In fact because she isn't revealed as a core member when we know at least 2 more characters join the team makes me think she has a big bullseye on her forehead.

[frog]

Don't bet your house on it. People are going to die in x-force and it won't just be their targets. In fact because she isn't revealed as a core member when we know at least 2 more characters join the team makes me think she has a big bullseye on her forehead.

I meant that she's not likely to die in the crossover because that finishes before X-Force.

[Pro]

I meant that she's not likely to die in the crossover because that finishes before X-Force.

Could be, but doesn't the series start during the crossover? They said their mission starts with finding the baby but becomes more complex after the crossover or something like that. I do think she'll stick around longer than the crossover but still .. could happen.

[CaptainCanada]

Could be, but doesn't the series start during the crossover?
Cyclops assembles a team of trackers that includes all four of the known members of X-Force, but X-Force doesn't start until February.

The preview looks quite good; Cyclops is definitely running the show now.

[frog]

The preview looks quite good; Cyclops is definitely running the show now.

And he appears to be doing what he ousted Xavier for. The X-Men must never know - but how long until someone not of Black Ops finds out?

[ExodusCloak]

I meant that she's not likely to die in the crossover because that finishes before X-Force.

:confused: http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?id=8016
An X-Man dies in the following issue.

[CaptainCanada]

The X-Men must never know - but how long until someone not of Black Ops finds out?
Speaking of that, this is almost a "secret identity" scenario for the membership; most of these guys still live at the Mansion, and interact with non-team-members, so there's rumour for hijinks as they hide their bloody secret assignment.

[ToxicTeen]

:confused: http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?id=8016
An X-Man dies in the following issue.

But it doesn't say who dies you gotta remember that. ;) My money's on Xavier kicking the bucket.

But anyway, X-Force does look interesting enough to pick up though I still want more New X-Men. :o

[frog]

:confused: http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?id=8016
An X-Man dies in the following issue.

Yes, but the point I was trying to make is that Hepzibah should live through the M.C. crossover as X-Force begins at the crossover's end.

[frog]

Speaking of that, this is almost a "secret identity" scenario for the membership; most of these guys still live at the Mansion, and interact with non-team-members, so there's rumour for hijinks as they hide their bloody secret assignment.

Yes, that should be entertaining!

[Fatguy]

Yes, but the point I was trying to make is that Hepzibah should live through the M.C. crossover as X-Force begins at the crossover's end.

Has she been confirmed as being a member? I know its a very good assumption.

My bet is that X-Force is formed during MC, Hepzibah is on the team and she bites it. Maybe Caliban too.

[Sentinel K]

But it doesn't say who dies you gotta remember that. ;) My money's on Xavier kicking the bucket.

I think that Xavier being a part of the Illuminati has given him a 'get out of death free card'.

He's more important now to the MU as a whole.

[frog]

Has she been confirmed as being a member? I know its a very good assumption.

My bet is that X-Force is formed during MC, Hepzibah is on the team and she bites it. Maybe Caliban too.

I know she was in the art, so I assume she'll be on the team for a little while, at least.

[CMBMOOL]

And he appears to be doing what he ousted Xavier for. The X-Men must never know - but how long until someone not of Black Ops finds out?

I have to admit maybe Cyclops realizes that there are some things that are best kept a secret until the time is right. :(

[frog]

I have to admit maybe Cyclops realizes that there are some things that are best kept a secret until the time is right. :(

I see great potential for a lot of "I told you so" in the future of the X-Men!

[Speed]

Great art for X-Force.

[jarrod]

I'm thinking Hep and Cal are on the tracking squad during MX, but not on X-Force specifically.

Still pulling for Rachel or Shan eventually tho. Empath could be interesting too...

[Brian M.]

This looks great.

I was on when I found out Yost/Kyle were writing it...but I love it. Cyclops being bolder, darker...interesting.

[KetchFrayz]

anyone know who's in the background in the scene with Cyclops and Wolverine???

looks like Rachel

[claimtosubclaim]

anyone know who's in the background in the scene with Cyclops and Wolverine???

looks like Rachel

It's Rahne. She's wearing an X-Force costume.

[DaeJi]

I'm just worried about Wolfsbane. I'm glad Wolverine calls Cyclops out on roping her into a "badass" team.

This is my big gripe with the book. I hope that they don't warp Wolfsbane's personality and destroy what makes her her.

[Brian M.]

This is my big gripe with the book. I hope that they don't warp Wolfsbane's personality and destroy what makes her her.

Yost/Kyle have a good grasp on the characters they write, have faith in them. Slowly they are becoming my favorite writing team...although I have a sneaking feeling that Brubaker/Fraction will soon become mine. If it wasn't for Pixie...

[podmark]

Dear god Risman still lives?!! I thought for sure someone would take him out!

Cyclops as a mob boss getting his hitmen to whack people he doesn't like is the greatest since....um....X-Men!

X-Force is starting to get interesting.

[rwsmith]

Yea, I love how Wolverine is the level headed one here. I like that direction the character is going now, being less crazy ass Wolverine and more world wise veteran Wolverine.

Same here. This looks great!

[chickrockguitar]

I'm looking foward to X-Force. I just wish they'd drop the masks!!

[claimtosubclaim]

Same here. This looks great!

You know, back when Wolverine was first introduced, if you had told someone that down the line Logan would become the protective one who was conscious about other people's psychological states, they would never have believed. The truth is, Logan is much more sensitive and attuned to a person's "humanity" than Scott is, given that he wishes no one to have to go down the dark psychological territory that he had to face. Kudos to Yost/Kyle for playing it up.

[Fatguy]

I'm looking foward to X-Force. I just wish they'd drop the masks!!

I was KINDA thinking the same thing. What's up with the glowing red eyes? Seems a little too over the top.

[Pach!]

I was KINDA thinking the same thing. What's up with the glowing red eyes? Seems a little too over the top.

See in pitchblack room?

I love the masks.

[frog]

I was KINDA thinking the same thing. What's up with the glowing red eyes? Seems a little too over the top.

I think that was just artistic license in the hopes of getting on the Bad Ass Thread.

[Cayman]

See in pitchblack room?

I love the masks.

Me too. I wish I had one.

[Toboe]

X-Force is looking interesting. I was on when Kyle and Yost got announced, and judging by those pages I doubt they'll dissapoint. The art looks fantastic, but I really loathe the masks...

I'm loving the direction they're going with Wolverine. I wonder if he'll ever come to embrace his role as leader of this team, as he seems disgusted by the idea. Seems to be Yost and Kyle's thing for leaders: let it be the one who doesn't want it. Same thing with Surge, right? Look how that turned out...

With Cyclops I'm not so sure. I like his darker edge, but he's going the same path he was condemning Xavier for... it makes a nice situation, but he's surely gonna get some recriminations sometime. Starting with Wolverine, it seems.

X-23 seems extremely comfortable in this kind of situation. As she grew up going on killing mission and nice stuff like that, this is just her natural enviornment, instead of interacting with the other kids, where it seems she always felt like an outsider. I'm concerned as to what this might do to her recently developed humanity. Will she turn into a weapon again, or fight to keep what makes her human? Although it's not like she's ever been concerned about the whole killing business anyway...

[Vicious X Assassin]

Defiantly excited for this series... like both writing and the art. At first was little scared for Wolfsbane (still am a tiny bit) but think Kyle and Yost know what they are doing with her... I hope. That Wolverine/Cyclops scene made my day though.

[Fatguy]

See in pitchblack room?

I love the masks.

If they were infrared I guess that makes a little sense, but...

I think that was just artistic license in the hopes of getting on the Bad Ass Thread.

..I think this is more likely the case.

[Bic]

With Cyclops I'm not so sure. I like his darker edge, but he's going the same path he was condemning Xavier for... it makes a nice situation, but he's surely gonna get some recriminations sometime. Starting with Wolverine, it seems.

I was wondering if setting up his own little spook brigade would come back to haunt Cyclops at some point but I didn't realize it was going to start with the preview pages. It will be interesting to see what the other X-Men, especially Xavier, think about X-Force.

Also, I'm not trying to be contrary but I like the red eyeballs. The consistent costume design makes for a grim variation on the standard issue X-Men outfit colors but all that grey and black is a bit drab. Even if it doesn't make any sense the red eyes helps to liven up costumes that could otherwise fade into the background on a foggy day.

[frog]

Also, I'm not trying to be contrary but I like the red eyeballs. The consistent costume design makes for a grim variation on the standard issue X-Men outfit colors but all that grey and black is a bit drab. Even if it doesn't make any sense the red eyes helps to liven up costumes that could otherwise fade into the background on a foggy day.

I'm afraid that fading into the background is probably the point of Black Ops costumes.

[mr2core]

So far, this looks like a winner... Art looks good, love the writers, and even the team seems interesting. I will definetly be picking this up.

[Red Lotus]

I was wondering if setting up his own little spook brigade would come back to haunt Cyclops at some point but I didn't realize it was going to start with the preview pages. It will be interesting to see what the other X-Men, especially Xavier, think about X-Force.


I dont know if it really did start with the preview page. To me that was more of a way to get Wolverine on the team as the leader and for him not be to happy about it.

The funny thing is he doesn't care about Cyclops looking to take people out, he just doesn't think he should be using these kids to do it.

[Phil Hunn]

This looks a lot better than I initially would have given it any credit for. Wolverine plugging Cyclops for being an arsehole is an event made of awesome.

X-23 seems extremely comfortable in this kind of situation.

Yeah. Her "what is my mission?" question certainly sounded like her in her two miniseries to date. This is what she's known all her life, and it's what she's comfortable with.

Looks like Logan isn't comfortable with the idea of dragging her back into it, after he spent so long trying to escape from it himself...

[MarvelGirlBoy]

This looks sweet.

If a two-page preview gives off so much tension and good characterisation, I'm totally forking out for this, which given the concept, really surprises me.

I can't wait to see Wolfsbane's moral struggle, it could be some of her best characterisation yet.

I really hope Mystique is brought on board too...

[CmX]

This looks really neat! I'm hyped for it and the art is very nice reminds me of Choi's.

I think Yost & Kyle will do good on this title.

[CaptainCanada]

For X-23, even after she escaped and went straight, she never had any compunctions about killing bad guys; it was only when Julian made he promise not to that she agreed.

[Pixie_Solanas]

Has she been confirmed as being a member? I know its a very good assumption.

My bet is that X-Force is formed during MC, Hepzibah is on the team and she bites it. Maybe Caliban too.

O glorious news gives me hope! Hepzibah biting the big one!?! Thank the maker!

[Alex A Sanchez]

I'm just worried about Wolfsbane. I'm glad Wolverine calls Cyclops out on roping her into a "badass" team.

Very capable writers this series has... yes. Well aware of Rahne's character they are. Plans to follow up on what Peter David has been doing in X-Factor they do.

[Gaveedra 6]

Very capable writers this series has... yes. Well aware of Rahne's character they are. Plans to follow up on what Peter David has been doing in X-Factor they do.

Laid to rest, my fears are.

[Joe Zool]

For X-23, even after she escaped and went straight, she never had any compunctions about killing bad guys; it was only when Julian made he promise not to that she agreed.

Hmm, Julian dead>Moral Compass gone>Joins Team Stabby!!! (tm)


Maybe.

[DeadXMan]

X looks great
make X-force mine

[Scipio72002]

The only problem I have with the art is Wolfsbane. She looks odd in the covers shown online. But Wolverine, and X-23 look amazing. And I like the masks and matching outfits.

[Joe Franklin]

I still wish Crain was just penciling the book, with Kevin Conrad inking him like during his Kiss Psycho Circus days. I'm a huge fan of Crain's comic book art, but I don't like digital painting over comic book art. I like good old fashioned pencils and inks in my comic book art. I am still looking most forward to this X-book post Messiah Complex.:cool:

[Slung]

I still wish Crain was just penciling the book, with Kevin Conrad inking him like during his Kiss Psycho Circus days. I'm a huge fan of Crain's comic book art, but I don't like digital painting over comic book art. I like good old fashioned pencils and inks in my comic book art. I am still looking most forward to this X-book post Messiah Complex.:cool:

Yeah, it looks a little stiff and static to me. The whole X-Line seems to be going in the direction of "still life". I miss the kinetic energy Bachalo or Skottie Young.

[Faded]

I still wish Crain was just penciling the book, with Kevin Conrad inking him like during his Kiss Psycho Circus days. I'm a huge fan of Crain's comic book art, but I don't like digital painting over comic book art. I like good old fashioned pencils and inks in my comic book art. I am still looking most forward to this X-book post Messiah Complex.:cool:

I think that might be my issue, too.

I really like how the colors are for the promo art and covers, but I'm not as enthused about the interiors (though don't get me wrong, the pencils are still mighty fine!).

I'd really like to see something of Choi's colored like the X-Force covers, too. I like just now realized that might've been the reason why I was into his art as much as I feel I should've been.

[streator]

x-force could benefit having a long-range teleporter.

[Gaveedra 6]

x-force could benefit having a long-range teleporter.

Seriously! That van they drive around in probably starts to smell bad after a while!

It's funny to see a whole X-book made to showcase a team of characters with basically the same powers. I know they're all pretty interesting individually, but it's a very different approach to a team book.

[Cayman]

They should get Blink.

[streator]

They should get Blink.

i was trying to think of some teleporters, and immediately i threw out slipstream and lila cheney. i forgot about blink, though.

i'm not a huge fan of hers, but she could work. she might have to wear something over her bright pink skin, though.

[DeniseXfrost]

WOw the art is great!

[Fixx]

I'm definatly gettin this one

I'm still holding out hope for Domino to be on the team as well...

[Cayman]

I would like to see Rachel in Hound-gear.

[Papa Moai]

The funny thing is he doesn't care about Cyclops looking to take people out, he just doesn't think he should be using these kids to do it.That's because Wolvie knows bad writing when he sees it. Cyclops coming to the unpleasant conclution that a "wetworks" team may be needed in some situations is one thing, but Wolfbane?!? Cyclops acting in character would let Logan pick a team instead of choosing a bunch of characters just because they fight with pointy objects.

[Pach!]

That's because Wolvie knows bad writing when he sees it. Cyclops coming to the unpleasant conclution that a "wetworks" team may be needed in some situations is one thing, but Wolfbane?!? Cyclops acting in character would let Logan pick a team instead of choosing a bunch of characters just because they fight with pointy objects.

So I'm guessing you already know why Wolfsbane is on the team? Is it a bad reason? Share it with us. Because even the writers have said that Wolfsbane isn't a killer and would not be indifferent to her teammates killing. They've said there is a specific reason as to why she's on the team.

[frog]

So I'm guessing you already know why Wolfsbane is on the team? Is it a bad reason? Share it with us. Because even the writers have said that Wolfsbane isn't a killer and would not be indifferent to her teammates killing. They've said there is a specific reason as to why she's on the team.

Not to mention that the writers have also said this is not the final version of the team.

[jarrod]

I would like to see Rachel in Hound-gear.
Actually, that look would be extremely complimentary to Crain's style imo... even more reason to add Ray! :D

[blinkinrogue]

They should get Blink.

i think.... i love you....

[Yoshi]

I would like to see Rachel in Hound-gear.

As long as the mullet comes with her.

[Christoffer]

Looks good, might pick up the first few issues and see what happens - wasn't that interested in the book before i saw this.. guess that means I'll be putting three of the core X-titles on my pull list :)

[Tobias March]

So I'm guessing you already know why Wolfsbane is on the team? Is it a bad reason? Share it with us. Because even the writers have said that Wolfsbane isn't a killer and would not be indifferent to her teammates killing. They've said there is a specific reason as to why she's on the team.

In fairness the Claw Squad image speaks for itself. This quote from the writers regarding Rahne's having scruples with the team's operation is just a tease to keep us reading to see how it resolves itself. Basically X-Force is a bunch of characters looking 'kewl'.

Wetworks? Antiheroics again? (so 90's)...it just betrays a lack of imagination. After all isn't this the very same logic that was used for Wolverine's inclusion on the Avengers team? And behind the original X-Force (featuring lots of 'badass' guns and claw/sword people)?

Milligan's X-Force presented this cynicism for what it is with his amoral crew of celeb-wannabes. The joke there was we weren't even expected to care what happened to the characters as they died their Kenny-style deaths.

[GoingGreen]

Definitely looks good, but I hate the red things on their eyes. Uck.

[Phil Hunn]

Seriously! That van they drive around in probably starts to smell bad after a while!

Wait, they drive around in a van? What's it called, the Claw-Mobile?

Wetworks? Antiheroics again? (so 90's)...it just betrays a lack of imagination.

As long as they don't go around saying stuff like "Stay frosty - watch your six," I'm cool with antiheroics.

[Callisto]

the mask lauras wearing makes her look like a clown.

[GoingGreen]

the mask lauras wearing makes her look like a clown.

Or someone who's just really fugly in the face.


Don't they all wear them?

[Will.S]

Not bad at all!

[Shadowbrat]

x-force could benefit having a long-range teleporter.

Well Then Pixie Should Join, She has her Soul Dagger, So She would totally fit right in on team Stabulicious.

[Red Lotus]

They should get Blink.

Please let this happen.

[Jackob]

Well Then Pixie Should Join, She has her Soul Dagger, So She would totally fit right in on team Stabulicious.

that would be great, the villans would be fighting these dark feral mutants and pink imaginary unicorns.

[GoingGreen]

But then Pixie would = the new Kitty, Jubilee, and Armor. Why does Wolvie have such a soft spot for 14 year olds?

[Jota]

In fairness the Claw Squad image speaks for itself. This quote from the writers regarding Rahne's having scruples with the team's operation is just a tease to keep us reading to see how it resolves itself. Basically X-Force is a bunch of characters looking 'kewl'. Did you already read the book? You can't know that. I'm not saying that the explanation for Rahne being in the team will be good, but, at this time, no one can say the oposite either.

[Phil Hunn]

But then Pixie would = the new Kitty, Jubilee, and Armor. Why does Wolvie have such a soft spot for 14 year olds?

Any other old man with a habit of getting young girls to hang out with him would be looked at as a dirty old pervert - but not Logan, for some reason. Hmm. Why is that? :p

[Tobias March]

Did you already read the book? You can't know that. I'm not saying that the explanation for Rahne being in the team will be good, but, at this time, no one can say the oposite either.

Did I say I had? No I commented on what we have - that image of the characters, which is meant to elicit a response. What on earth is that response?

You ask yourself.

[SYBERNYMPH]

Bring In Lifeguard She Did Say She Is A Predator And She Does Fly Only Change For Her Is To Stay Golden And Not With The Shi'ar Apperance.

And Bring In A Novice X-23 Buddy Catiana

[Jota]

Did I say I had? No I commented on what we have - that image of the characters, which is meant to elicit a response. What on earth is that response?

You ask yourself.It's supose to look cool. So what? I might be alone on that, but I don't think there are a lot of creators out there who want their potencial buyers to think their book wont be exciting or fun.

It still doesn't mean that Wolfsbane wont have a good reason to join the team. It doesn't mean that there wont be good reasons to have that kind of a team after MC. It doesn't mean that it wont be a good book.

You basically dismissed any explanations they could give for Rahne's involvement in the book as irrelevant. We still dont know how she will be handled.

[Wade_Wilsons_Tailor]

They look like a bunch of Batmans, and why are their eyes red?

[diablo7]

it looks interesting, i'm just wondering how many issues till there's a fill in.. also i have a problem with that wolverine/cyclops scene.. if wolverine punched cyclops, he'd be sporting a shattered jaw and have a few less teeth...adamantium knuckles beat ordinary jaw anyday

[rwsmith]

He probably pulled his punch, as I doubt he really wanted to hurt him. Regardless, this series looks like it's going to be badass.

I'm still waiting for more info on Cable's new book before I add it to my pull-list at my local comic shop, but this one's already on there (and has been since they announced it).:D

[Phil Hunn]

I'm still waiting for more info on Cable's new book before I add it to my pull-list at my local comic shop, but this one's already on there (and has been since they announced it).:D

I should probably add it to my pull-list as well, since this kind of book looks like a great deal of fun just from those first few pages. At least this way I can read more X-23...

[Tobias March]

You basically dismissed any explanations they could give for Rahne's involvement in the book as irrelevant. We still dont know how she will be handled.

Yes. Yes that's exactly what I did. For the reason stated, for any explanation of Rahne's involvement will be after the fact. The singular goal of the new series will already have been achieved.

"To the Clawmobile!"

[DeadXMan]

They look like a bunch of Batmans, and why are their eyes red?



the same reason why the Xtreme team wore Oakley's

[bluedmighty]

I LOVE it.

1st: Whoever the guy is, drawing this, is AWSOME.
(is this the same guy that did some sensational spidey work a while ago?)

Colors are vivid.

This is the kind of dynamic talent that's missing from my titles right now.
cough*BP*cough

2nd: Wolverine in Black ops/ninja uniform has sold this first arc already.

3rd: The masks are FLAME!!!!!! and the uniforms are dope.

4th: Wolverine is in his element here at last. I can't wait to see him be the "good guy" while people like X-23 and Warpath get to be the Hot heads.

[Luck911]

I understand they were put together as a tracking squad. They will be working as covert "dirty job" team but lack of variety powers and personality makes for potential boring book. If they running to an psychic mutants ;game over, nobody has any real technical skills so if they ever had to defuse bomb, break in to some sort of high security facality,game over. They run in power house character, Magento, Apocayplse, game over.

Hopefully they add more diverse group of characters because a lot will make scratch your head because they will be a lot of situations where the claw squad should not come out ahead.

If I had make squad I would choose

Wolverine-Logan as leader is something interesting; wolverine has been displayed as a loner and reckless. If I know they have stop display him as wild man but he rarely has to use his intelligence, it would cool to see wolvie use some cunning.

Sage-A lot people on this site don’t seem to like her, her skills and powers are suit for covert operations. She has the infiltration skills, tech skills and a spying background.

Nightcrawler- Teleporter, Bring the moral compass, that rahne is suppose do.

Gambit-I was thinking villain(sabertooth,mystique) or antihero(marrow,X-23) would be like good on aggressive covert type team but then Gambit popped my head would fit the villain part because he betray x-men a couple times and he would bring interesting non trust factor with other teamates. He can play the smooth James bond character and the dynamic with next character would be fun.

Rogue-Should be the powerhouse character that would be bail team out team in tough situations. Would have great inaction with Gambit

Fantomex- He is wild card. You could insert Deadpool in this spot too but deathpool power are two similar to Wolverine and Fantomex bring witty lines if written properly while bring something different to table. He has enough coolness factor, while if he was die would have an impact would not cause uproar.

You can have warpath, wolfsbane, X-23, Calibian rotate in last spot for different missions but those would 6 six I have above would be more versatile and interesting read I think than the claw squad of trackers.