Storm: THE ARENA

[Mikl C]

This thread is dedicated to the amazing 4 issue run where storm was a GLADIATOR.

I shall post pictures. discuss them. discuss the arena. Discuss lesbianism and tentacles and bondage.

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[Mikl C]

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Masque v storm tranny v tranny!

[Mikl C]

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[jarrod]

*ejaculates*

[Grunty]

Hmm, i know it was unlikely that they would talk about this subject during this storyline, but since this was the first meeting Callisto and Storm had since X-men (second series)79, why did Callisto didn't asked about Marrow?

That really bugs me till today, Callisto dissapeared after making Sarah stay with the X-men beliving she would be in good hands with Storm around. But when they meet again it seems as if Marrow never existed (well i think she actualy doesn't in Chris Claremonts idea of female X-men). Callisto also never asked any of the X-men about her during Excalibur (third series). But when they both appear again together during the X-Cell arc of X-factor she is all maternal again.

Sorry to interrupt the flow of Claremontistic fetishes here, but i just wanted to say how much this reunion of Storm and Callisto made me wonder what happend to Sarah during the six month gap that even Callisto doesn't ask about her?

[Mikl C]

They royally screwed Marrow over. !! Storm <3 marrow in the end.

[AcesX1X]

Sorry to interrupt the flow of Claremontistic fetishes here, but i just wanted to say how much this reunion of Storm and Callisto made me wonder what happend to Sarah during the six month gap that even Callisto doesn't ask about her?

callisto obviously had more pressing concerns at the time, as evidenced by the tentacles.

[Kage Kisaragi]

I have this abomination of a trade, and by the goddess it is aweful. I mean pure unadultrated filth. This is one of the sole reasons why I would love to bash CC in the head with a baseball bat, every day 7 days a week. I wouldn't even need payment. Thinking of this trade alone fills me with enough anger to beat the **** even while half starved to death.

Callisto looked like Nick Fury with tentacles.
Storm, oh god... the pain... the shear fugliness.By the goddess, I can't begin to describe how aweful it was to read her in this thing. Bondage, Lesbianism, hell I could condemn her on her fashion sense alone. Argh! I wan't to tear her into pieces for impersonating the real Storm. My Storm..

[Pach!]

LOL. What a mess.

[jarrod]

LOL. This is the best Storm's been the past decade imo. Except for that one cameo Morrison wrote. <3 <3

[Joe Acro]

The blatant sexuality in this hilarious!

It's not subtext. It just is.

[Saturius]

I remember being so excited to read this. Claremont had been talking about it for so long and it had been delayed a lot. It was supposed to be released as a graphic novel but ended up being shoehorned into the X-treme series. I like Claremont. I thought his third Uncanny run had some great moments, but this... what was he thinking? Why doesn't he just write some indie porn comic and be done with it. I thought this guy respected Storm. How can the one wrtier who gets Storm and makes her so awesome is also the one who can write her in the worst way unmatched by any other writer? I know a lot of people like to mock this and joke about it in good fun, but for me it's justso bad I just can't bring myself to do that. He can do better than this.

[darknessatnoon]

I remember being so excited to read this. Claremont had been talking about it for so long and it had been delayed a lot. It was supposed to be released as a graphic novel but ended up being shoehorned into the X-treme series. I like Claremont. I thought his third Uncanny run had some great moments, but this... what was he thinking? Why doesn't he just write some indie porn comic and be done with it. I thought this guy respected Storm. How can the one wrtier who gets Storm and makes her so awesome is also the one who can write her in the worst way unmatched by any other writer? I know a lot of people like to mock this and joke about it in good fun, but for me it's justso bad I just can't bring myself to do that. He can do better than this.

Storm: The Arena is not about CC's writing. It's about the superb art.

[Kage Kisaragi]

Storm: The Arena is not about CC's writing. It's about the superb art.

I've heard a lot of stuff being said over the course of the last week but this is so unbelievable. I must have missed something in the trade then.

[Excelsior]

Tentacles= WIN!!!

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[AcesX1X]

the bathtub scene is my absolute favorite.

and i love, "masque!" ...like storm automatically recognizes him/her.

[FeminineMystique]

I have this abomination of a trade, and by the goddess it is aweful. I mean pure unadultrated filth. This is one of the sole reasons why I would love to bash CC in the head with a baseball bat, every day 7 days a week. I wouldn't even need payment. Thinking of this trade alone fills me with enough anger to beat the **** even while half starved to death.

Callisto looked like Nick Fury with tentacles.
Storm, oh god... the pain... the shear fugliness.By the goddess, I can't begin to describe how aweful it was to read her in this thing. Bondage, Lesbianism, hell I could condemn her on her fashion sense alone. Argh! I wan't to tear her into pieces for impersonating the real Storm. My Storm..


So you condemn this story because of lesbian overtones? Awww, homophobia, how adorable! (That's sarcasm. Felt I shoul;d explain that as I doubt your I.Q goes to double digits)

Seriously. It's not a great story. BUT: If you're hating it just because it features lesbian/S&M themes than frankly you're a bigot who should take thier verminous opinions elsewhere. (Maybe to the bottom of a really deep lake)

[AcesX1X]

this story is a work of art, and i won't stand for any defamation.

[jarrod]

am i the only one who like this little mini? i loved seeing ororo indulge in her own transexual nature with all the layers of makeup and s&m costumes she wore. i also loved how callisto gave into her obvious lesbian qualities and proceeded to dominate both storm and yukio and any woman in the nearest vicinity.:biggrin:
No, I honestly like it. Sure, it's CC clunky™ but it's easily as daring as anything ever done with the X-books, and maybe even at Marvel in general. Bruction's tame by comparison.

And the art's great. Srsly.

[Kaos]

Has to be one the worst stories I've ever read. The art was terrible and the story just didn't keep me intrested at all. Just bored the crap out of me, plus the story was insanely stupid.

[psycwave]

The arena is like porn on paper. I bet Land own at least ten copies.

[bluedmighty]

It had some good feats.
That was about it.

[Leirus]

I have all my comics in a giantic closet at home... when I feel bored I go there and pick one at random. Storm the arena keeps trying to be grabbed, even when every time it happens I toss it to the deepest depths of the closet, with all the witchblades and *shivers* some spawns... But I do not think I could ever read it again, what with Masquerilyn Monroe and all the ugly,ugly, ugly costumes. brrrrr.

[just another user]

This thread makes me want to re read these comics.

[darknessatnoon]

This thread makes me want to re read these comics.

You're a CC fan. The Arena is a must read for you.

[Yogaflame]

Arena was a very interesting book. It certainly wasn't pulling any punches and I really like the direction Claremont was aiming at for Storm. He'd done her as goddess, as rebel, as leader, as a child. This was Storm as a wild woman, which is just a true a quality as any other. My only wish is that the army of mutants Storm had at her command was awknowledged by the wider X/Marvel-verse. Did they all lose their powers? Did Storm follow up on that at all? Its like everyone acts like this story never happened.

[just another user]

OK, I just re-read.

I really like the art! Does Storm still have the tattoos that she got in these issues? I don't think I've seen them since.

I'd say the only black mark against CC in these issues is that he doesn't really write Strong Guy too well.

There are parts of this comic which are strange and transgressive, but it was intellectually engaging. CC was really playing on the fact that there was a significant percentage of mutants in the general population, which has obviously now been lost from the X books.

Not for everyone, but definately one of the best examples of that sort of thing, if you like that sort of thing.

[just another user]

This thread is dedicated to the amazing 4 issue run where storm was a GLADIATOR.

Amazing.

*ejaculates*

Yes.

I have this abomination of a trade, and by the goddess it is aweful. I mean pure unadultrated filth. This is one of the sole reasons why I would love to bash CC in the head with a baseball bat, every day 7 days a week. I wouldn't even need payment. Thinking of this trade alone fills me with enough anger to beat the **** even while half starved to death.

You are entitled to your opinion.

LOL. What a mess.

I think you would like it if you read it, Andres.

The blatant sexuality in this hilarious!

Maybe.

It's not subtext. It just is.

Yes.

He can do better than this.

He has done better, but don't knock this. This is X Treme.

Storm: The Arena is not about CC's writing. It's about the superb art.

Yes.

the bathtub scene is my absolute favorite.

and i love, "masque!" ...like storm automatically recognizes him/her.

Lol, yes.

am i the only one who like this little mini?

No.

Seriously. It's not a great story. BUT: If you're hating it just because it features lesbian/S&M themes than frankly you're a bigot who should take thier verminous opinions elsewhere. (Maybe to the bottom of a really deep lake)

Yes.

Has to be one the worst stories I've ever read. The art was terrible and the story just didn't keep me intrested at all. Just bored the crap out of me, plus the story was insanely stupid.

No.

It had some good feats.
That was about it.

I don't read comics for "feats"

I have all my comics in a giantic closet at home... when I feel bored I go there and pick one at random. Storm the arena keeps trying to be grabbed, even when every time it happens I toss it to the deepest depths of the closet, with all the witchblades and *shivers* some spawns... But I do not think I could ever read it again, what with Masquerilyn Monroe and all the ugly,ugly, ugly costumes. brrrrr.

You need to submit to "Storm: The Arena"

You're a CC fan. The Arena is a must read for you.

Thank you for your recomendation.

Arena was a very interesting book. It certainly wasn't pulling any punches and I really like the direction Claremont was aiming at for Storm. He'd done her as goddess, as rebel, as leader, as a child. This was Storm as a wild woman, which is just a true a quality as any other. My only wish is that the army of mutants Storm had at her command was awknowledged by the wider X/Marvel-verse. Did they all lose their powers? Did Storm follow up on that at all? Its like everyone acts like this story never happened.

It's critical rehabilitation has already begun!

[justinkos91]

I went to the comic store I normally go to and read this and wow...
This book is the tranniest-of-the-tranny story I've read
Not sure if that's a good thing or bad thing :redface:

[justinkos91]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/colganmichael/x-treme_x-men_038_p18.jpgIs the blonde with the dog collar a masculine chick or a feminine dude? Either way, this page looked funny, Mort Rouge ('nuff said here) :tongue:

[just another user]

Is the blonde with the dog collar a masculine chick or a feminine dude? Either way, this page looked funny, Mort Rouge ('nuff said here) :tongue:

Poster Boy is a man. You can tell by the chest hair.

(Also, the the blonde with the large breasts is a man which I realise slightly negates my above statement)

[darknessatnoon]

I remember when it came out (once a week for a month). I was totally mesmerized. The guys at the comic shop kept asking why the hell I was reading it, but I found it totally engrossing. Viva the Arena!

[Excelsior]

if only Milo Manara had draw it.

http://xahlee.org/Periodic_dosage_dir/lacru/_p/manara/el_gaucho.jpg

[Bingo!]

I remember when it came out (once a week for a month). I was totally mesmerized. The guys at the comic shop kept asking why the hell I was reading it, but I found it totally engrossing. Viva the Arena!

Now that I see the art for this, I can see why you found it so captivating.

[justinkos91]

Reading this thread makes me curious enough to run to the store and to buy all all 4 issues of this story... :tongue:

[Greg Anderson]

Ugh, that tentacle crap all over Ro's face in the tub is just damn disturbing. Wtf. And people actually liked this freakin' series?!

[Yogaflame]

That's really judgemental considering these comics are about mutants. Some mutants are gonna have tentacles and that's how they touch things. Don't be such a morphist.

:tongue:

[Kaos]

Arena was a very interesting book. It certainly wasn't pulling any punches and I really like the direction Claremont was aiming at for Storm. He'd done her as goddess, as rebel, as leader, as a child. This was Storm as a wild woman, which is just a true a quality as any other. My only wish is that the army of mutants Storm had at her command was awknowledged by the wider X/Marvel-verse. Did they all lose their powers? Did Storm follow up on that at all? Its like everyone acts like this story never happened.

That's because they wish it hadn't.

[atoningunifex]

I liked Arena.

I would have liked it much better if Kordey hadn't done the art.

[just another user]

I liked Arena.

I would have liked it much better if Kordey hadn't done the art.

I didn't like that art on my first read, but now I don't think anyone could have done better than Kordey. It's very tactile and fetishistic art.

[Novaya Havoc]

The worst thing about Storm: The Arena is that CC used Lila Cheney's house.

I HATE LILA CHENEY AND HER STUPID TECH HOUSE!

Lila Cheney is no Tony Stark, CC!

[AcesX1X]

i love lila cheney's house. i think it's fantastic and very unique in the x-world.

i like how it's not even on this planet, and how it's so convenient to everything at the same time.

and lila probably left it to dazzler in her will, so you both should just be grateful that ms. cheney is so generous with her larger successes.

[Novaya Havoc]

i love lila cheney's house. i think it's fantastic and very unique in the x-world.

i like how it's not even on this planet, and how it's so convenient to everything at the same time.

and lila probably left it to dazzler in her will, so you both should just be grateful that ms. cheney is so generous with her larger successes.

I shall throw you into a punji pit for such heresy.

[just another user]

The worst thing about Storm: The Arena is that CC used Lila Cheney's house.

I HATE LILA CHENEY AND HER STUPID TECH HOUSE!

Lila Cheney is no Tony Stark, CC!

I can overlook this.

It could have used more Sage, though.

[Shaid O Gray]

My main problem with Arena (besides the fact that the art actually physically hurt my eyes) was that that whole 'gladiator-fights-with-the-lead-characters-secretly-wanting-to-die-for-applause' thing wasn't exactly new. Marvel had done this to death. CC himself had used, re-used and re-re-used the exact theme and plot elements several times over already, with several other characters. So when after all the announcement, Storm: The Arena finally came out in X-Treme, all I could think was: 'This AGAIN???'

-The Beauty and the Beast mini-series by Ann Nocenti
-New Mutants (Possessed Karma runs the arena.) by CC
-Muir Island Saga by CC
-Storm: The Arena by CC
(-And later again in Contest of Champions II, again by CC)

All with the "They're CHEERING me! I know I should hate this but they're CHEERING me!!"

And at least in those other stories, the plot was more important than the costumes.

[worstblogever]

My main problem with Arena (besides the fact that the art actually physically hurt my eyes) was that that whole 'gladiator-fights-with-the-lead-characters-secretly-wanting-to-die-for-applause' thing wasn't exactly new. Marvel had done this to death. CC himself had used, re-used and re-re-used the exact theme and plot elements several times over already, with several other characters. So when after all the announcement, Storm: The Arena finally came out in X-Treme, all I could think was: 'This AGAIN???'

-The Beauty and the Beast mini-series by Ann Nocenti
-New Mutants (Possessed Karma runs the arena.) by CC
-Muir Island Saga by CC
-Storm: The Arena by CC
(-And later again in Contest of Champions II, again by CC)

All with the "They're CHEERING me! I know I should hate this but they're CHEERING me!!"

And at least in those other stories, the plot was more important than the costumes.

I'd like to add the same thing happeened to Roberto and Sam in Nova Roma in a gladiator pit, there.

[jarrod]

I didn't like that art on my first read, but now I don't think anyone could have done better than Kordey. It's very tactile and fetishistic art.
I love Kordey's art, and the Arena was easily his highpoint on X-Treme. If just for the costume designs alone.

I wouldn't mind seeing someone like Greg Land team up with CC for the high profile sequel. But make it involve Dazzler and Nocturne instead.

[worstblogever]

I love Kordey's art, and the Arena was easily his highpoint on X-Treme. If just for the costume designs alone.

I wouldn't mind seeing someone like Greg Land team up with CC for the high profile sequel. But make it involve Dazzler and Nocturne instead.

If you were baiting any more with this post, it'd look like
this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkl3eXAHTRM)

[jarrod]

If you were baiting any more with this post, it'd look like
this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkl3eXAHTRM)
LOLZA. Come on, can you seriously tell me you wouldn't want to see it?

R'chel, Sage/Diana and Cat can be key supporting cast.

[worstblogever]

LOLZA. Come on, can you seriously tell me you wouldn't want to see it?

R'chel, Sage/Diana and Cat can be key supporting cast.

This forum would implode from rage.

[Shaid O Gray]

I'd like to add the same thing happeened to Roberto and Sam in Nova Roma in a gladiator pit, there.

Of course! I can't believe I forgot that one.

[just another user]

Shaid and WBE you're nit picking. It is widely acknowledged that thre are only 7 basic narratives and all stories are variations of these.

It just so happens that gladiator having a sexy time fighting is transformed by roar of crowd approval is one of the most resonant.

[worstblogever]

Shaid and WBE you're nit picking. It is widely acknowledged that thre are only 7 basic narratives and all stories are variations of these.

It just so happens that gladiator having a sexy time fighting is transformed by roar of crowd approval is one of the most resonant.

It helped advance the careers of Kirk Douglas, Charleton Heston, and Russell Crowe, so there is something to be said for is.

Mind you, I don't recall there being a scene in Ridley Scott's Gladiator where the tranny emperor gloated, and then in Elysia, Russell Crowe went hot-tubbing with a butch lesbian with tentacles for arms in a hentai-inspired scene.

But your point still stands, I suppose.

[Excelsior]

The Arena 2

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u102/NoPrize/big_xbabes.jpg

[darknessatnoon]

The Arena 2

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u102/NoPrize/big_xbabes.jpg

When is this damn thing coming out?

[MartinRedmond]

I love Kordey's art, and the Arena was easily his highpoint on X-Treme. If just for the costume designs alone.

Kordey's a genius, he can draw anybody in any position at any angle. You can tell he's had more life experience than many artists in comics.

[Grunty]

The Arena 2

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u102/NoPrize/big_xbabes.jpg

Kind of ironic, i bet Manara would have no problem admiting that he draws "porn faces" unlike some other artist, after all it's intentional.

[Excelsior]

Kind of ironic, i bet Manara would have no problem admiting that he draws "porn faces" unlike some other artist, after all it's intentional.


I know. Its not like comics have not exhibited this type of thing from the beginning. Prudes.....rail against the female sensual form.

I have know problem with bulging muscles and crotch shots.


Lay off dissing T & A

[MartinRedmond]

When did Greg Land ever deny using porn? He doesn't even give out interviews.

[Christopher O]

Storm: The Arena trips the tranny fantastic.

[FeminineMystique]

Discuss lesbianism and tentacles and bondage

Singsong voice: These are a few of my favourite things!

[just another user]

I don't think Marvel is currently publishing any X comics as good as this.

[jarrod]

Who would win in a fight, The Crystal Sage Palace, The Danger Room or Lila Cheney's Dyson Sphere?

[MartinRedmond]

I want the Crystal Palace to be an unlockable character in the next X-Men game.

[Bonehead]

First of all, this Storm is grade-A hottie.

Second of all, how is Storm's sexual preferences a form of disrespect to the character? The woman can like what she wants, she doesn't have to adhere to some invisible wall of "bump ugly ethics" to be a strong, awesome character. bravo! I loved reading these panels, frankly.

[david r]

Yes, this story wasn't too great. On the other hand, Essential Dazzler isn't winning any Pulitzer Prizes either. So it all evens out.