X-Force #8 - Spoilers/Review

[Eye in the Sky]

This is simply one of the best books on the market. If you are trimming down your pull list because of the economy, trim something else but leave this book on the pull list.

I'm gonna do a run down, not a line for line summary, forgive me, I'm at work.

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Warpath is driving, something slices the front of his car, he crashes.

The ambush for Vanisher is set, X-23 with her rifle and Logan are waiting for Warren to approach the Vanisher. Warren flips out into Archangel after Vanisher threatens him. Logan and X-23 drop down to intercept but Logan ends up taking a bullet to the head.

Warren flies to intercept the the shooter, he bursts through and it's...DOMINO!!!!!!

Back at headquarters Logan is going over what's what with Domino while she shares her info, she's been hunting Vanisher for a week and knows he has 4 safehouses scattered around Japan. Domino looks at X and tells her she is a weird little girl.

One of the cool things about this issue is the narration is all from Archangel's prospective. There is a moment when everyone is gathered around Domino that he starts thinking he wants to kill all of them, to test them, to see if they are fit to survive. He says that he must be Warren, he is Warren, to crack a joke. Yost and Kyle do a wonderful job underscoring the washing Apocalypse did to him.

The plan to grab Vanisher is set. Logan jumps him at the first safehouse and stabs him in the back. He vanishes to safehouse #2, X-23 cuts him some more. He jumps to #3 and Warren is there, slings him some more. At Safehouse #4 Elixir is there waiting, he tags his head, says he just killed him.

Vanisher vanishes out. He goes to his doctors, they confirm, he has a brain tumor.

Waiting for him to arrive back, X-Force ponders. He jumps back w/ the X-Ray to ask X-Force what the hell they did to him. Turns out Josh created a brain tumor in the shape of the X-Men logo, X w/ a circle around it. He says he woulda done a smiley face but he didn't know how much time he had.

Logan does what Logan does and asks him where the hell the virus is, Vanisher doesn't have it.

We jump back to Jimmy, crawling out of the wreckage. He grabs his knife, looks forward knives ready...Demon Bear is waiting...

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Look, if you don't like this book, you aren't gonna like this issue, it's more of the same. Great plot, great teamwork, great character work, amazing art. I loved the plot to grab Vanisher, very dirty, very good use of Josh. Love Domino's addition as well, the character interaction between her and Warren and her and Logan is great, but the real shining star moment is her interaction w/ X-23. Very LOL. Warren's monoluge is very cool as well.

11/10 A++++++++++

[chemicalx]

SOLD! I MUST HAVE IT!!!

Loves Domino...

[just another user]

I'm gonna do a run down, not a line or line summary, forgive me, I'm at work.

Doesn't matter, you gave us what we needed, your enthusiasm tells us all we need to know.

Buying this as soon as it comes out over here!

[frog]

Am I to gather that Elixir did not get his mind wiped by the Creepy Cuckoo Trio after all?

Or is he having it wiped after each mission?


And any sign of Rahne?

[Leirus]

OooOOOooooh...

X-tumor !!

Demon Bear !!

where the hell is dani moonstar


Sold !!

[chemicalx]

Demon Bear !!

where the hell is dani moonstar



Yeah she has a cameo at least or they address her connection some how...

[CMBMOOL]

That's it I'm waiting for this arc to come out on TPB at a cheaper price because I"m just love it so far. :biggrin:

[Eye in the Sky]

Am I to gather that Elixir did not get his mind wiped by the Creepy Cuckoo Trio after all?

Or is he having it wiped after each mission?


And any sign of Rahne?

Elixir didn't go through with it from the looks of it.

As for Rahne just the part where she is in the glass cell freaking out, she asks for Moira.

[worstblogever]

Choi + Yost +Kyle = Epic Win.


Love this book. Even as the cast goes on their own separate paths, takes on new team members... it's just great. The Warren/Archangel stuff is seriously ominous. The dark tone, and dark humor ("Nice job working in the team logo." :biggrin:) make this book kick so much ass.

I'd go 9.5/10 for this one issue alone. No joke.

[CyberHubbs]

Will be the first book I grab off the shelves later today.

[Hi-Fi]

As for Rahne just the part where she is in the glass cell freaking out, she asks for Moira.
Awwwww. :frown:

That's the only spoiler I'm reading. I have to get my hands on this bad boy NOW!

Is Domino amazing in this?

[Eye in the Sky]

Awwwww. :frown:

That's the only spoiler I'm reading. I have to get my hands on this bad boy NOW!

Is Domino amazing in this?

She's awesome in this.

[Mystique25]

Elixir didn't go through with it from the looks of it.

As for Rahne just the part where she is in the glass cell freaking out, she asks for Moira.

Hey and Dani too, don't forget that.

[Eye in the Sky]

I love how the Yost and Kyle come up with these strategies X-Force uses. Putting a member in each warehouse, having Josh put the tumor in his head. Before it gets started, here's why Josh couldn't just put him to sleep, because when Vanisher wakes up, he'll just teleport out. Putting the braintumor in there gives him a reason to come back to the X-Men, he now needs the X-Men's help to get rid of that. Brilliant plan.

[frog]

Elixir didn't go through with it from the looks of it.



I guess he decided the best defense was to make himself very useful to the team!

[ReturnOfTheComeback]

Does anybody remember that back in the day Dani and James were DATING ( or at least TRYING to) after all ...

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http://http://www.uncannyxmen.net/images/spotlight/warpath04.jpg

Funny how they never really addressed this during the run of John Francis Moore on X-Force when both Mirage and Warpath were on the team together...

[HopeLantern]

Actually, this is the only X-book I'm currently collecting. I just can't get into Astonishing or Legacy, and Wolverine: Origins is great but I just can't seem to pull it from my "read" list. Awesome review, thanks. I love this book!

[Michael P]

Just out of morbid curiosity, I assume Domino didn't intend to shoot Wolverine in the head?

[Eye in the Sky]

Just out of morbid curiosity, I assume Domino didn't intend to shoot Wolverine in the head?

No she didn't, Wolverine starts running after her, she said she meant for Vanisher, Wolverine even says her powers should have prevented her from missing, she kinda shrugs her shoulders.

[chickrockguitar]

Ooh! sounds fantastic!
Haha, go Josh. I hope he sticks around.
Can't wait to get my copy!

[frog]

No she didn't, Wolverine starts running after her, she said she meant for Vanisher, Wolverine even says her powers should have prevented her from missing, she kinda shrugs her shoulders.

That's interesting . . .



Mystique?

[Eye in the Sky]

That's interesting . . .



Mystique?

No it's definetly Domino. I forgot the real reason why she said her powers didn't work...

[Optic Power]

No it's definetly Domino. I forgot the real reason why she said her powers didn't work...

Actually i don't think she gave a reason

[Eye in the Sky]

Actually i don't think she gave a reason

Good, then I didn't forget. I just figured, Vanisher vanished right as Wolverine lunched at him and Domino pulled the trigger. Her bullet would have hit him if Warren didn't scare him, instead Logan took the place of where he was suppose to be.

[Sean Walsh]

This is a great series, I'm loving this. :smile:

[RoguishGurl]

I want it!!!!!

[timbox]

X-23 said Domino's powers should have prevented her from missing. Domino's response was, "You're a creepy little girl. Has anyone ever told you that?"

I loved everything about this issue. Domino was amazing. Elixir nervous and biting his nails then getting all happy when Wolverine complimented his work was great. X-23 was, of course, right about everything.

[frog]

No it's definetly Domino. I forgot the real reason why she said her powers didn't work...

Actually i don't think she gave a reason

X-23 said Domino's powers should have prevented her from missing. Domino's response was, "You're a creepy little girl. Has anyone ever told you that?"

I loved everything about this issue. Domino was amazing. Elixir nervous and biting his nails then getting all happy when Wolverine complimented his work was great. X-23 was, of course, right about everything.

We should definitely pay attention to this. Either Domino isn't quite what she seems or she is after Wolverine for some reason.

[Eye in the Sky]

We should definitely pay attention to this. Either Domino isn't quite what she seems or she is after Wolverine for some reason.

Yost and Kyle have said she's joining the team, I don't believe this a red herring at all frog.

[frog]

Yost and Kyle have said she's joining the team, I don't believe this a red herring at all frog.

I still believe there is something to this. As X-23 observed, something must have affected her power if she was truly aiming for Vanisher. It may not mean that Domino is an imposter but it should mean something.

[worstblogever]

I still believe there is something to this. As X-23 observed, something must have affected her power if she was truly aiming for Vanisher. It may not mean that Domino is an imposter but it should mean something.

Maybe she caught nano-crabs from Mystique?

[Eye in the Sky]

I still believe there is something to this. As X-23 observed, something must have affected her power if she was truly aiming for Vanisher. It may not mean that Domino is an imposter but it should mean something.

Well Vanisher vanished, her powers didn't predict Archangel flipping out, causing him to run. To her, Angel was still just Angel. She pulled the trigger when Logan lunged for him, he disappeared, since there was nothing preventing Logan from occupying the space the Vanisher once stood, him and the bullet met head on.

[frog]

Maybe she caught nano-crabs from Mystique?

Now there's a possibility!

Perhaps Yost will weigh in! :biggrin:

[Teh m0nk3y]

Domino!!!<3<3<3

Finally a proper female role model for Laura!

[protogarrett]

I like the idea of Domino being kidnapped and replaced by Mystique.

Oh wait, they did that already in the 90's with Copycat.

Seriously, as neat as it would be for it to be Mystique, if it is it will be a mix of joy and dissappointment and a lot of eyerolling for me.

[Kalen O.]

Eh, I call Occam's Razor. More likely, Domino just didn't give a shit if she hit anyone else, particularly Logan. Her luck powers might have prevented her from accidentally hitting a bystander instead of Vanisher, but Logan's a null point. His healing factor prevents any permanent damage, so no harm done. Hell, for all we know, her luck powers made her missed shot hit Logan rather than some random civilian, so no harm was done.

[Joe Franklin]

We should definitely pay attention to this. Either Domino isn't quite what she seems or she is after Wolverine for some reason.

Maybe she lost her mutant powers, and is keeping it a secret?

[Kid Icarus]

Elixir didn't go through with it from the looks of it.

As for Rahne just the part where she is in the glass cell freaking out, she asks for Moira.

My dream that everyone shot down, of elixir staying on the team, may yet come true

and he has a nice new X-force uniform also

[Red Savina]

I like the idea of Domino being kidnapped and replaced by Mystique.

Oh wait, they did that already in the 90's with Copycat.

Seriously, as neat as it would be for it to be Mystique, if it is it will be a mix of joy and dissappointment and a lot of eyerolling for me.

I think it'd be a great homage to the original.

Except with better characters than Copycat.

[jarrod]

Did someone say Moira?

What's the Dani cameo exactly? Does she sense the DB or something?



We should definitely pay attention to this. Either Domino isn't quite what she seems or she is after Wolverine for some reason.
Maybe she's pissed he never called? Honestly, I wouldn't read too much into it... Dom's aware of Logan's limits, she probably just likes playing rough.

[Atom_basher]

Maybe she lost her mutant powers, and is keeping it a secret?

but it was confirmed domino kept her powers

[just another user]

Maybe she lost her mutant powers, and is keeping it a secret?

Although I have no idea if this is likely or not, I approve of this speculation.

EDIT gah cross-post

[Imraith Nimphais]

This title surpasses my expectations and enjoyment every month...I just cannot understand how the other "x-titles" keep outselling X-Force (I strongly suspect consumer padding).

[Chris Yost]

Domino is still powered. It was lucky she DIDN'T kill Vanisher.

c

[RoguishGurl]

Domino is still powered. It was lucky she DIDN'T kill Vanisher.

c
A hint!!!

Thank you and Mr. Kyle for the awesome writing!! <3

[Hi-Fi]

Domino is still powered. It was lucky she DIDN'T kill Vanisher.

c
Are we going to see Domino and Logan having some fun? I'm tired of Scott and Emma getting all the sex scenes!

[MuhollandDriver]

Wonderful issue, as always. Great story.....great usage of powers....Domino is wonderful....Elixir adds a lot. This is really the only X-Comic that is utilizing great female characters.

Dani Moonstar cameo? Where did You read this?

[Trississ]

Domino (to Logan): "So you've formed your own little kill crew, finally!"
Logan: "It's complicated"
Domino (about X-23): "Why is the girl standing like that?"
Logan: "She likes to be prepared."
Domino: "So what, she's a boy scout?"
X-23: "You should not have missed you shot. Your powers should have insured a kill."
Domino: "Your a creepy little girl, has anyone ever told you that?"


LOLZ!!!!!

[Kid Icarus]

Wonderful issue, as always. Great story.....great usage of powers....Domino is wonderful....Elixir adds a lot. This is really the only X-Comic that is utilizing great female characters.

Dani Moonstar cameo? Where did You read this?

Dani's appearance is only a spoken reference that Rahne calls out during a nightmare

[Imraith Nimphais]

Domino is still powered. It was lucky she DIDN'T kill Vanisher.

c

Exactly...if she had, they would have lost every chance of finding the virus.:wink:

[Eye in the Sky]

This title surpasses my expectations and enjoyment every month...I just cannot understand how the other "x-titles" keep outselling X-Force (I strongly suspect consumer padding).

Because some folks and pansies and the idea of killing anything regardless of reason or merit makes their stomachs hurt. Sissy's.

[chickrockguitar]

Domino (to Logan): "So you've formed your own little kill crew, finally!"
Logan: "It's complicated"
Domino (about X-23): "Why is the girl standing like that?"
Logan: "She likes to be prepared."
Domino: "So what, she's a boy scout?"
X-23: "You should not have missed you shot. Your powers should have insured a kill."
Domino: "Your a creepy little girl, has anyone ever told you that?"
Serously?! That is so cool. I want my copy NOW! I hope there's more stuff from those three like that. Awesome! :biggrin:

[WolfsbaneFan]

Can't wait to get my hands on this. I love Rahne, but I'd like to see her step forward and be a strong part of the team. All they've had her do thus far is pretty much be kidnapped or fucked up. When is she gonna participate?

[chickrockguitar]

I just read up on Domino.
Looks like she has some stuff in comon with Laura. Childhood etc. They could bond. Heh.

[frog]

Domino is still powered. It was lucky she DIDN'T kill Vanisher.

c

I summoned Yost! :eek:




So, concentrate on missing Vanisher rather than hitting Logan.

[Eye in the Sky]

I summoned Yost! :eek:




So, concentrate on missing Vanisher rather than hitting Logan.

It's lucky b/c Vanisher didn't have the virus.

Also Domino was sitting in a room w/ Logan and X-23 for a long time, if it was someone else they'd know.

[Grunty]

I just read up on Domino.
Looks like she has some stuff in comon with Laura. Childhood etc. They could bond. Heh.

There are several female X-men related characters who also have fraked up childhoods which turned them into killers or something simliar. Magik (Illyna Rasputin) and Rachel Grey are the most famous ones.

[bigtreydawg]

I don't know if anyone has ventured this hypothesis but If Domino missed because Yost says it's "Lucky" and later we find that Vanisher does not have the virus even though he should.

Then doesn't it stand to reason that killing Vanisher would have an adverse affect kind of like a reverse Colossus thingy.

You know what I'm sayin'?

[Joe Franklin]

Domino is still powered. It was lucky she DIDN'T kill Vanisher.

c

Thanks. My theory being wrong is a good thing then.

I'm not a fan of depowered mutants.

[Grunty]

Thanks. My theory being wrong is a good thing then.

I'm not a fan of depowered mutants.

Just so i don't get you wrong, are you not a fan of mutants being depowered, or are you not a fan of those who have no powers anymore?

[Leirus]

Well, if Domino had not shot, she would not be on the team, so that is lucky,isnt it?

[chickrockguitar]

There are several female X-men related characters who also have fraked up childhoods which turned them into killers or something simliar. Magik (Illyna Rasputin) and Rachel Grey are the most famous ones.I meant their childhood, as in, raised in "captivity" as such. Laura being created from Logan's DNA to be the next Weapon X by Kinney, Sutter and Rice. And Domino being the only test subject to survive the government breeding program which also strived to create a weapon.

[Joe Franklin]

Just so i don't get you wrong, are you not a fan of mutants being depowered, or are you not a fan of those who have no powers anymore?

Not a fan of the powerless one's.

I used to love Rictor, but without his powers, he is useless to me on any X-roster.

I buy Mutant comic books for Mutants and their strange powers, without the powers, I have no reason to read about them. I am the biggest Sabretooth fan on the planet, but if he was no longer a mutant, I would no longer be a fan.

I'm not saying the characters without Mutant powers suck, just that I'm not interested in them in the least.

[Grunty]

I meant their childhood, as in, raised in "captivity" as such. Laura being created from Logan's DNA to be the next Weapon X by Kinney, Sutter and Rice. And Domino being the only test subject to survive the government breeding program which also strived to create a weapon.

Oh you meant the created for only one purpose angle, okay thats were Domino and X-23 have some familiar ground thats true.

Not a fan of the powerless one's.

I used to love Rictor, but without his powers, he is useless to me on any X-roster.

I buy Mutant comic books for Mutants and their strange powers, without the powers, I have no reason to read about them. I am the biggest Sabretooth fan on the planet, but if he was no longer a mutant, I would no longer be a fan.

I'm not saying the characters without Mutant powers suck, just that I'm not interested in them in the least.

Okay thats how you meant it. The sad thing is, it seems several writers think the same as you, not being intrest to bother with characters who don't have fancy powers anymore.
This is also the reason why many people say that decimation robbed the X-men of one of their main features by reducing mutants to a very limited number (well writers still create mutant characters out of the blue).
Which is also the reason why most of the depowered ones are characters nobody cared about anyway.

[chickrockguitar]

Erm... I ment to ask... have Logan and Domino had a "thing" in the past? Or do they have somekind of history? It seems they know eachother well...

[Grunty]

Erm... I ment to ask... have Logan and Domino had a "thing" in the past? Or do they have somekind of history? It seems they know eachother well...

I'm pretty sure they didn't, first because she always has the status as Cables GF and also because she only in the rooster of certain X-force incarnations, so there is little space for them to had anything going on.
On the other hand with Wolverines fraked up past, it wouldn't wonder me if they would squeeze this thing in too.

[Joe Franklin]

Okay thats how you meant it. The sad thing is, it seems several writers think the same as you, not being intrest to bother with characters who don't have fancy powers anymore.


They tried it with New Warriors, by giving depowered mutants artificial powers, but it didn't sell very well, and was canned. I bought the first 2 issues of the series, but the artificial power thing didn't interest me at all. I like Mutants for their strange powers they are born with, not for them having artificial man made Iron Man like powers, or even worse, no powers at all.

[Hi-Fi]

Wow, this was insanely great.

I loved the plan of how to deal with Vanisher. It was very cruel and fun to see (ugh. Yost and Kyle are making me EVIL). The funniest thing, though, was Laura complaining about the radio silence being broken.

Domino is a great addition to the cast. She's just a lot of fun, and she has a really positive personality. She's not brooding all the time.

Speaking of which, Archangel's speech was not boring at all. It was actually hilarious seeing him interrupting himself so many times with a "Oh My God, WTF am I talking about?"

I am so, so glad Elixir is a member of this team. He's even wearing an uniform now! And he gets the most funny interactions. And what a creative use of his powers. Loving it. Great stuff.

(OK, time for my daily plug. Bringing Loa into the mix would be the perfect move! There's finally an interesting plot point that could involve her and it would be a shame if it isn't used! I mean, would Josh tell her?? Would she tell anyone?)

End was very exciting. The Demon Bear has always been one of my favorite New Mutants stories and I can't wait to figure out what the hell is going on here.

Art was gorgeous as usual. Kudos to Mike and Sonia.

I want the next issue now. Okay? Thanks.

[chickrockguitar]

Ooh! Josh has his own uniform! Did anyone mention that before? If so I missed it. Scan please? Please? :biggrin: My copy doesn't arrive untill sat.

[Grapeweasel]

Are we going to see Domino and Logan having some fun? I'm tired of Scott and Emma getting all the sex scenes!

Exactly what I DON'T want to see.

[lockerogue]

Would love to see a scan of Josh's costume.

[Hi-Fi]

Ooh! Josh has his own uniform! Did anyone mention that before? If so I missed it. Scan please? Please? :biggrin: My copy doesn't arrive untill sat.

Would love to see a scan of Josh's costume.

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/7903/elixirai0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[MuhollandDriver]

Josh and Domino were perfect additions to this team. He adds a wide-eyed sense of wonder to it, she adds her wonderful witty self. The book should continue to be gritty, but the lighter edges really strengthen it.

[Eye in the Sky]

If X-Force was medicine I'd want an IV directly into my bloodstream. I need it. I need more.

[lockerogue]

*Starts having a seizure* I cannot wait to get this issue.

[Monty_Cristo]

I'm pretty sure they didn't, first because she always has the status as Cables GF and also because she only in the rooster of certain X-force incarnations, so there is little space for them to had anything going on.
On the other hand with Wolverines fraked up past, it wouldn't wonder me if they would squeeze this thing in too.

actually Domino was shown to be good friends with Puck. so i don't think it's unrealistic to believe that she knows Logan well. she's a mercenary. Logan has done mercenary work. it's a small circle.

[Hi-Fi]

Erm... I ment to ask... have Logan and Domino had a "thing" in the past? Or do they have somekind of history? It seems they know eachother well...
They are sex buddies, as established in Morrison's run, more precisely in New X-Men Annual.

[Joe Franklin]

actually Domino was shown to be good friends with Puck. so i don't think it's unrealistic to believe that she knows Logan well. she's a mercenary. Logan has done mercenary work. it's a small circle.

Also, in Grant Morrison's X-Men annual, Wolverine and Domino teamed up together .

[MuhollandDriver]

Also, in Grant Morrison's X-Men annual, Wolverine and Domino teamed up together .

i love that read!

Domino, for me, was the only good thing to come from Leifield's X-Force.

[Craig Kyle]

Okay. This board is officially my happy place.

Thanks for all the love kids! :biggrin:

XOXO,

Craig

[cgar]

OM SHIET...this issue was awesome. ridiculously awesome. Fraction is whack on Uncanny, trying to hard to be cool. but this is just effen awesome. Only one thing needed PSYLOCKE...and i would O face everytime an issue came out. FOR SERIOUS

[Joe Franklin]

Okay. This board is officially my happy place.

Thanks for all the love kids! :biggrin:

XOXO,

Craig

Heck, when you are producing hands down the best X-Book on the planet, you deserve the love.:cool:

[RoguishGurl]

Okay. This board is officially my happy place.

Thanks for all the love kids! :biggrin:

XOXO,

Craig

That means you will talk to us more often right? and since we make you so happy, you should make us happy and have Laura and Julian declare their love for each other. You know you wanna do it!

[Hi-Fi]

That means you will talk to us more often right? and since we make you so happy, you should make us happy and have Laura and Julian declare their love for each other. You know you wanna do it!
X-Force is not about love! It's about blood. And maybe sex.

[RoguishGurl]

X-Force is not about love! It's about blood. And maybe sex.
There can be a little love!!! Right?

[Josef F.]

Skunk > Bear.

Logic Prevails.

[podmark]

YAY FOR ELIXIR!!!
Yost, Kyle you must keep this kid here, he just fits so well!

So anyone remember how I wasn't quite a fan of Choi. Yeah forget that, he's awesome. Mike you are awesome to. Sonia too.

So stuff I loved: Warren narration; X-23 interaction; Elixir interaction; inclusion of Domino (I'm not even a Domino fan), wasn't expecting her til next issue; great tactics; great art;

Can't wait to see whats next!

[justinkos91]

Bought the last copy at my store, and it was the first book I grabbed off the shelf, and the first one I read when I got home, and I must say... PERFECTION! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

i love that read!

Domino, for me, was the only good thing to come from Leifield's X-Force.

Agree! :smile: and Warpath and Siryn too... but that's not the main point...
Domino kicks ass, and this book is just perfection.
The art, the story, the writing, the characterization...

[psycwave]

Domino is HERE!!!
JOSH HAS A COSTUME!!!
DEMON BEAR!!!
CAN ANYONE SAY GREATEST X-BOOK OUT RIGHT NOW?!?!?:biggrin: :tongue:
(Time for my daily spill) This book only needs two things to make it absolute and utter Perfection. One begins with "P" and the other "B". They are:
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/Bedlam_2008/PsylockeFighter.jpghttp://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/Bedlam_2008/135719-109130-jesse-bedlam_super.jpg


Other than that. Bring on X-force!!!
MOAR!!!!

[Scavenger]

So...did Elixir heal Vanisher before giving him cancer?

I mean, he'd be bleeding to death following the hits from Laura, Logan, and Archangel. (Laura sliced off all his fingers!), but there's no follow up on the massive blood loss.

Is Elixir an instant heal guy?

[claimtosubclaim]

Yes to both questions. Josh is getting very powerful. Loa is the only thing keeping him from getting overly-confident and becoming the next Magneto!

I love the issues where Y&K give us a peek into individual characters' thoughts, from Warren's mental conflict (Angel vs. Archangel) to Logan's burdened conscience (Cyke putting him in charge of a killing squad consisting of a roster that ranks at the top of the 'Characters Who Shouldn't Be Killing People' list) to Laura's cold, robotic thought process. I would love to see what Josh is thinking during all of the scenes he was previously in.

[Waterlily]

Oh my, Kyle - Yost - Choi - Oback, yummy goodness.

I'm still smiling. <3 <3 <3

I'm looking forward to more Domino + X-23 interactions, more Elixir, more Warren WTF moments, more Warpath vs. Demon Bear, and just about everything else that happens in this book.

Mr. Choi and Ms. Oback, I know I've said it before, but you both draw/color the best blood ever. \(^o^)/

And the cover to next monthes issue is HOT!

[chickrockguitar]

Thanks for the scan!

Oo! Josh has a costume now. So I guess he's on the team for keeps? I hope so! Yes, I would too, also like to see what he's thinking. He should get an issue to show his thoughts.

And, a Julian cameo needs to happen, yep.

We love you C&C! And you too Mike and Sonia! Keep up the awesome-greatness!

[timbox]

Mike Choi,

Another excellent jumping/slicing, X-23 pose. When she cut off Vanisher's fingers, I love it when you draw her like that. Do you ask Sonia to jump like that so you can take a photo to reference? Your technique is divine.

I am curious about how that panel was scripted. Did Chris and Craig just ask for X-23 cutting Vanisher up, did they ask for his fingers to get chopped off, or did they specifically ask for your trademark X-23 jumping/slicing pose because they also appreciate your technique?

Love Always,
timbox

[Seres]

Mike Choi,

Another excellent jumping/slicing, X-23 pose. When she cut off Vanisher's fingers, I love it when you draw her like that. Do you ask Sonia to jump like that so you can take a photo to reference? Your technique is divine.

I am curious about how that panel was scripted. Did Chris and Craig just ask for X-23 cutting Vanisher up, did they ask for his fingers to get chopped off, or did they specifically ask for your trademark X-23 jumping/slicing pose because they also appreciate your technique?

Love Always,
timbox

You can sweet-talk all you want, but he's still never going to draw a Sage/Surge team-up book for you. He's too busy celebrating all the glory of Hepzibah.

[timbox]

You can sweet-talk all you want, but he's still never going to draw a Sage/Surge team-up book for you. He's too busy celebrating all the glory of Hepzibah.

Surge's powers would highlight Sonia's wonderful coloring skills. Hepzibah has no special effects.

[darknessatnoon]

I think it's hilarious that X-Force -- X-FORCE!!!!!! -- is so much better than any of the X-Men books. I don't even hate Wolverine here. Now all that's needed are Sage and a character from Milligan's run -- Lacuna, maybe. Or maybe they can fight Sharon Ginsberg. I also hope that Apocalypse eventually appears. I think the lunacy of his voice is perfectly captured here.

[Eye in the Sky]

Will you people quit asking for your crappy z-list favorites in this book! Every damn issue thread, every damn thread, I gotta wade through posts of "ZOMG PUT________ (because no on will use him/her) in this book!!"
The cast is perfect, just the way it is. Shut it.

[Mitsaso]

The X-Tumor should get his own solo book!!!

Mike Choi and Sonia Oback, I'm gay, but I'd have a threesome with you, you're THAT good.

Someone remind me... Elixir could easily just travel around the world and heal people from cancer and AIDS, why the hell is he staying with the X-Force (since he doesn't agree with their methods, too) and giving people cancer?:biggrin:

[Mike Choi]

Mike Choi,

Another excellent jumping/slicing, X-23 pose. When she cut off Vanisher's fingers, I love it when you draw her like that. Do you ask Sonia to jump like that so you can take a photo to reference? Your technique is divine.

I am curious about how that panel was scripted. Did Chris and Craig just ask for X-23 cutting Vanisher up, did they ask for his fingers to get chopped off, or did they specifically ask for your trademark X-23 jumping/slicing pose because they also appreciate your technique?

Love Always,
timbox

In verbatim:

Page 12-15:

Dear [Artist]-

First the bald guy is to be apphereing in room and slashman cut him. Then bald man teleportings to nothe rroom where wingman to cut him aslo. Then, after ones more telephort stabby-girl to do next. The goldman make better and spotgirl to be smiling is happy.

Loves and peaces
Craig +Christopher (I can has paychex plz?)

[timbox]

In verbatim:

Page 12-15:

Dear [Artist]-

First the bald guy is to be apphereing in room and slashman cut him. Then bald man teleportings to nothe rroom where wingman to cut him aslo. Then, after ones more telephort stabby-girl to do next. The goldman make better and spotgirl to be smiling is happy.

Loves and peaces
Craig +Christopher (I can has paychex plz?)

Where is the Eisner Award for Chris and Craig!? Their script work is genius.

[Eye in the Sky]

Where is the Eisner Award for Chris and Craig!? Their script work is genius.

It's like we don't even need pictures, the language draws one all by itself in my mind. True masterpiece, a tribute to the public education of the US. #1 baby!

[just another user]

In verbatim:

Page 12-15:

Dear [Artist]-

First the bald guy is to be apphereing in room and slashman cut him. Then bald man teleportings to nothe rroom where wingman to cut him aslo. Then, after ones more telephort stabby-girl to do next. The goldman make better and spotgirl to be smiling is happy.

Loves and peaces
Craig +Christopher (I can has paychex plz?)

LOL, I may need to go and change my vote in X Poster of the Month

[psycwave]

Ya know Elixir was actually starting to fall to the end of my most liked New X-men characters, but this series may have just revived him and put him in the top 5. His mental angst over killing Stryker could play well with the mental instability of all the other characters too(except for Domino) and then their is Laurie. he could feel like he is becoming no better than the people who killed the girl he loved. This book is fantastic!!!

[darknessatnoon]

Will you people quit asking for your crappy z-list favorites in this book! Every damn issue thread, every damn thread, I gotta wade through posts of "ZOMG PUT________ (because no on will use him/her) in this book!!"
The cast is perfect, just the way it is. Shut it.

Fine. My only request is that Cyclops be removed from the book.

[Eye in the Sky]

Fine. My only request is that Cyclops be removed from the book.

That's impossible he's actually important to the plot.

[darknessatnoon]

That's impossible he's actually important to the plot.

Anything he can do, X-23 can do better.

[timbox]

Anything he can do, X-23 can do better.

Finally, something we can agree on.

[maigen]

Would it be inappropriate to suggest that x-23 paint her claws to match her nail polish?

[Eye in the Sky]

Anything he can do, X-23 can do better.

Doesn't seem like, X-23 can't scatch her own ass unless ordered to do so. If Cyke wanted he could get her to run around in a bronze plated bra.

Finally, something we can agree on.

See I fill your bowl at the soup kitchen.

[Hi-Fi]

Will you people quit asking for your crappy z-list favorites in this book! Every damn issue thread, every damn thread, I gotta wade through posts of "ZOMG PUT________ (because no on will use him/her) in this book!!"
The cast is perfect, just the way it is. Shut it.
And you were doing so well!

Loa and Hepzibah would actually make sense to have as supporting characters, judging by the team members!

Now Sage? I don't know what that poster was thinking.

[theardri]

I guess he decided the best defense was to make himself very useful to the team!

For a kid they are worried is going to be the next "Magneto".... he's certainly getting the training:eek:

[theardri]

No she didn't, Wolverine starts running after her, she said she meant for Vanisher, Wolverine even says her powers should have prevented her from missing, she kinda shrugs her shoulders.

Did'nt Logan and her have something sometime a few years back (that "interesting" sideways printed annual)? Perhaps he never called back ;)

[theardri]

I still believe there is something to this. As X-23 observed, something must have affected her power if she was truly aiming for Vanisher. It may not mean that Domino is an imposter but it should mean something.


Legacy Virus?

[theardri]

There are several female X-men related characters who also have fraked up childhoods which turned them into killers or something simliar. Magik (Illyna Rasputin) and Rachel Grey are the most famous ones.

Yeah and they all tend to gravitate to Logan ;)

[theardri]

I'm pretty sure they didn't, first because she always has the status as Cables GF and also because she only in the rooster of certain X-force incarnations, so there is little space for them to had anything going on.
On the other hand with Wolverines fraked up past, it wouldn't wonder me if they would squeeze this thing in too.

See (and I've posted on this) ... one of those X-annuals during Morrisons time, had Logan and Domino working together, and arranging a hook up after the mission finished. Sadly my collection from then, is back in New Zealand, and I like in the USA now.

[Hi-Fi]

In verbatim:

Page 12-15:

Dear [Artist]-

First the bald guy is to be apphereing in room and slashman cut him. Then bald man teleportings to nothe rroom where wingman to cut him aslo. Then, after ones more telephort stabby-girl to do next. The goldman make better and spotgirl to be smiling is happy.

Loves and peaces
Craig +Christopher (I can has paychex plz?)
LOL. So usually one or two pages of script for issue, right?

[theardri]

Okay. This board is officially my happy place.

Thanks for all the love kids! :biggrin:

XOXO,

Craig

You and your buddy have a cult now ;) No Kool aid or apple sauce please!

[FemGeek]

Excellent stuff, severely entertained. Again, a plot I can't begin to predict rationally. The script is great and the characterisation is so very interesting. Warrens POV was a little unnerving, I agree with Laura that anything involving him is going to be a bad plan, he has become quietly homicidal, possibly the worst kind of quietly.
And the art was great. So many nice things. My favourite art bit of the issue was the colouring on Elixer's hand as he tumoured Vanisher.
Only thing that bothers me is Rahnes role in the thing. Ive been feeling sorry for her for eight issues now, when we gonna see some real Wolfsbane action?! (Though her character is done very well, as is her look, so I'm happy with that. For now.)

[theardri]

That's impossible he's actually important to the plot.


He needs to stay... more people need to punch him in the Jaw :D

[Eye in the Sky]

He needs to stay... more people need to punch him in the Jaw :D

Yea, they punch him in the Jaw then do exactly as he says. Real defiance.

[theardri]

Yea, they punch him in the Jaw then do exactly as he says. Real defiance.


At least they get to punch him in the Jaw... Xavier made you think you wanted to do it!

[Grunty]

See (and I've posted on this) ... one of those X-annuals during Morrisons time, had Logan and Domino working together, and arranging a hook up after the mission finished. Sadly my collection from then, is back in New Zealand, and I like in the USA now.

Someone else here also said that already, so to both (or simply to everyone who corrected me) of you thanks for the info, i'm always willing to accept that i was wrong about something and also willing to learn it in order to not make that mistake again.

[theardri]

Someone else here also said that already, so to both (or simply to everyone who corrected me) of you thanks for the info, i'm always willing to accept that i was wrong about something and also willing to learn it in order to not make that mistake again.

It introduced Xorn if memory serves.... thus it had little to recomend it. But Logan was implied to having got some ;)

[Christopher O]

This issue was fun. X-Force continues to be the only book in this new and exciting direction that actually feels new and exciting.

[Jack Flash]

i really love this book! Wah to the Effing Hoo!

[Scavenger]

Here's a problem I see coming. Why do they only go after pure X threats?

The upcoming Dark Reign is pretty clearly going to be about the tiresome Hood takeover that Bendis has been dribbling about for 5 years now. Is there any reason other than editorial Cyclops doesn't remember that there are more problems out there than mutant ones and just sends these guys to take em out?

[frog]

Here's a problem I see coming. Why do they only go after pure X threats?

The upcoming Dark Reign is pretty clearly going to be about the tiresome Hood takeover that Bendis has been dribbling about for 5 years now. Is there any reason other than editorial Cyclops doesn't remember that there are more problems out there than mutant ones and just sends these guys to take em out?

That wouldn't be wise. He's already skirting big trouble should Tony Stark find out about X-Force.

[MuhollandDriver]

This issue was fun. X-Force continues to be the only book in this new and exciting direction that actually feels new and exciting.

The statement of October.

[Trississ]

Here's a problem I see coming. Why do they only go after pure X threats?

The upcoming Dark Reign is pretty clearly going to be about the tiresome Hood takeover that Bendis has been dribbling about for 5 years now. Is there any reason other than editorial Cyclops doesn't remember that there are more problems out there than mutant ones and just sends these guys to take em out?

I've gotten the impression that the X-Men have pretty much said F*** You to the rest of the Marvel Universe. After being dumped on and abused for so long, they only care about things that threaten them directly and won't go out of their way to help SHIELD or SWORD or ONE or any other acronymed government agency or any groups affiliated with them. They may not have even bothered with the Skrulls had the Skrulls left them alone. So, whatever the Dark Reign saga may entail, they won't get involved unless they are threatened.

[Slyfer]

I have been saying it from day one, The Best damn X-Book money can buy, if you ain't reading this stop reading x-men period!

[Slyfer]

Okay. This board is officially my happy place.

Thanks for all the love kids! :biggrin:

XOXO,

Craig

Seriously you are the best thing since Cassady and Whedon did Astonishing, you should take over the X-dept. :biggrin:

[CyberHubbs]

The Vanisher sitting in the examination room, with doctors trickling in to crowd around the x-ray is quite possibly the best thing I have seen all month. I was just beautiful in its execution.

Also, the preview cover for next issue...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/CyberHubbs/xforce009_cov.jpg

Kyle/Yost. I am a fan of the straight male persuasion, but I understand there might be surgery out there that would allow me to produce your offspring.

Y/N?

[RoguishGurl]

In verbatim:

Page 12-15:

Dear [Artist]-

First the bald guy is to be apphereing in room and slashman cut him. Then bald man teleportings to nothe rroom where wingman to cut him aslo. Then, after ones more telephort stabby-girl to do next. The goldman make better and spotgirl to be smiling is happy.

Loves and peaces
Craig +Christopher (I can has paychex plz?)
LOL!! That is so hilar!

Anything he can do, X-23 can do better.
I knew you were a smart man.

This issue was fun. X-Force continues to be the only book in this new and exciting direction that actually feels new and exciting.
You are also a smart man.

The Vanisher sitting in the examination room, with doctors trickling in to crowd around the x-ray is quite possibly the best thing I have seen all month. I was just beautiful in its execution.

Also, the preview cover for next issue...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/CyberHubbs/xforce009_cov.jpg

Kyle/Yost. I am a fan of the straight male persuasion, but I understand there might be surgery out there that would allow me to produce your offspring.

Y/N?
I simply love that cover! It's so hot!

[CyberHubbs]

LOL!! That is so hilar!


I knew you were a smart man.


You are also a smart man.


I simply love that cover! It's so hot!

You just know that X-23 is going to be glaring Domino up and down when she finds out they've had relations!

[Hi-Fi]

You just know that X-23 is going to be glaring Domino up and down when she finds out they've had relations!
F*ck! That HAS to happen!

I so wanna see Laura's reaction to another woman getting close to Logan!

[RoguishGurl]

You just know that X-23 is going to be glaring Domino up and down when she finds out they've had relations!
I know! It's gonna be fierce!

F*ck! That HAS to happen!

I so wanna see Laura's reaction to another woman getting close to Logan!
And then we need Loa in the background just so she can say "Drama".

[CyberHubbs]

F*ck! That HAS to happen!

I so wanna see Laura's reaction to another woman getting close to Logan!

I think her reaction will go something like this...

*SNIKT!*

[FroFroYo]

I know! It's gonna be fierce!


And then we need Loa in the background just so she can say "Drama".





Oh yes. :smile:

[cgar]

F*ck! That HAS to happen!

I so wanna see Laura's reaction to another woman getting close to Logan!

I know! It's gonna be fierce!


And then we need Loa in the background just so she can say "Drama".

Hell yah


and Betsy would be like...oh Luv. please stop.
Betsy and Laura drawn by CHOI . julian can drop by too
OMG OMG OMG needs to happen

[Trississ]

I think her reaction will go something like this...

*SNIKT!*

Na, Laura wouldn't care... unless it endangers a mission, or they broke radio silence!

[CyberHubbs]

Na, Laura wouldn't care... unless it endangers a mission, or they broke radio silence!

Hah. Remember, Laura is confused by her emotions. When Surge kissed Hellion, Laura stormed out and started cutting herself in the bathroom before Mercury found her. Laura could end up hating Domino and not understand why, just that she's another female moving in on her territory.

[pariah-1972]

Great issue i love the art i have to admit Doms looking a little less pale nowadays tho.

Great team interaction.

[steve2275]

As for Rahne just the part where she is in the glass cell freaking out, she asks for Moira.sleeping nightmareing
and shreding (not shown) a perfect pair of socks (white with gray toe and heel...i think) in the process

[theardri]

sleeping nightmareing
and shreding (not shown) a perfect pair of socks (white with gray toe and heel...i think) in the process

DAMN I though that was my dog last night, but she seemed a little less friendly. Is that bastard Summers outsourcing his mental patients?

[CMBMOOL]

F*ck! That HAS to happen!

I so wanna see Laura's reaction to another woman getting close to Logan!
You know how you paint that is kind of Messed up. :frown:

[CMBMOOL]

Here's a problem I see coming. Why do they only go after pure X threats?

The upcoming Dark Reign is pretty clearly going to be about the tiresome Hood takeover that Bendis has been dribbling about for 5 years now. Is there any reason other than editorial Cyclops doesn't remember that there are more problems out there than mutant ones and just sends these guys to take em out?

That wouldn't be wise. He's already skirting big trouble should Tony Stark find out about X-Force.
That is if Stark is head of SHIELD after SI. :evilsmile:

[Lukecage]

It doesn't really matter, because mutants are his concern right now. Not every other problem out there. His focus is mutant centric.

[drwho]

I liked this issue for the most part. My favorite part was the whole revamp of Angel and getting into his head.

My complaints are

1. I liked it when elixir wasnt sure how to control his death powers and now the kid is making tumors. Can he cure the legacy virus?

2. Reading this angel and then seeing him flying around with colgate smiles in the other books seems way too cheesey. Some of this brooding should crossover into his other appearances. He doesnt seem mentally stable enough any more to be acting happy.

3. Also why cant the vanisher make himself disappear and leave the tumor somewhere else?

[Pach!]

I liked this issue for the most part. My favorite part was the whole revamp of Angel and getting into his head.

My complaints are

1. I liked it when elixir wasnt sure how to control his death powers and now the kid is making tumors. Can he cure the legacy virus?

2. Reading this angel and then seeing him flying around with colgate smiles in the other books seems way too cheesey. Some of this brooding should crossover into his other appearances. He doesnt seem mentally stable enough any more to be acting happy.

1. Elixir doesn't struggle anymore. He has Beast's knowledge.

2.he probably does his brooding off panel.

[darknessatnoon]

3. Also why cant the vanisher make himself disappear and leave the tumor somewhere else?

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

That's all.

[Scavenger]

It doesn't really matter, because mutants are his concern right now. Not every other problem out there. His focus is mutant centric.

Eventually, someone's gonna remind the Cyclops that before they were gay parallels they were Jewish parallels, and quote Rabbi Hillel at him: "f I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I?"


If lame supervillains take over the world, that's bad for everyone.

[Lukecage]

Eventually, someone's gonna remind the Cyclops that before they were gay parallels they were Jewish parallels, and quote Rabbi Hillel at him: "f I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I?"


If lame supervillains take over the world, that's bad for everyone.

And if lame supremacists wipe you out...well, end of story. There are hundreds of others heroes and groups around. They can handle the lame villians. In the meantime, none of those heroes are protecting them. Why should he put his "endangered species" in jeopardy when he's trying to secure their future?

[Karthak]

I so wanna see Laura's reaction to another woman getting close to Logan!

"Hits Hi-fi over the head with a folded newspaper". She's his sister, pervert.

[worstblogever]

I liked this issue for the most part. My favorite part was the whole revamp of Angel and getting into his head.

My complaints are

1. I liked it when elixir wasnt sure how to control his death powers and now the kid is making tumors. Can he cure the legacy virus?

His powers are dependent on him having an understanding of the biochemistry of an organism to counteract it. Considering Beast and Moira MacTaggart spent YEARS with their backgrounds in biochemistry studying it before they figured it out... I don't think Josh can fix that one just yet.

3. Also why cant the vanisher make himself disappear and leave the tumor somewhere else?

Wow. This is a brilliant idea. If I get cancer, I'm calling David Copperfield to show me how to cure myself. :rolleyes:

[FemGeek]

i've been wondering something, how susceptible is everyone on the team to the Legacy virus? I know Wolfsbane is probly immune, since she would have likely caught it from Ilyana or Moira, and Archangel is probly also immune thanks to his Apocalypse tech. What about Wolverine, and also X23? Has Logan had much exposure? and I'll assume Elixer and Warpath are as susceptible to it as any other mutant.

[worstblogever]

i've been wondering something, how susceptible is everyone on the team to the Legacy virus? I know Wolfsbane is probly immune, since she would have likely caught it from Ilyana or Moira, and Archangel is probly also immune thanks to his Apocalypse tech. What about Wolverine, and also X23? Has Logan had much exposure? and I'll assume Elixer and Warpath are as susceptible to it as any other mutant.

I think the test the Beast had worked up to see if you were susceptible was to lick Ilyana's corpse three times, and if you don't catch it, you're clear.

[orkoni1]

The Vanisher sitting in the examination room, with doctors trickling in to crowd around the x-ray is quite possibly the best thing I have seen all month. I was just beautiful in its execution.

Also, the preview cover for next issue...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/CyberHubbs/xforce009_cov.jpg

Kyle/Yost. I am a fan of the straight male persuasion, but I understand there might be surgery out there that would allow me to produce your offspring.

Y/N?

OMG they should have a kid. LOL I now there a few Wolverine offspring (Daken Erist-can't wait to see him in the future)/clone (X-23). But seriously a mutant with her abilities and his abilities would be almost unstopable. plus a cool design for the character would be awesome.

And frankly they would probably make a great couple, now that Jean is, well, you know.

[Kevin Vetter]

His powers are dependent on him having an understanding of the biochemistry of an organism to counteract it. Considering Beast and Moira MacTaggart spent YEARS with their backgrounds in biochemistry studying it before they figured it out... I don't think Josh can fix that one just yet.

Understanding the virus shouldn't be a problem. He has beasts medical knowledge and beast did come up with the cure for it.

[Phoenix_Force]

Dude, Vanisher totally has injected himself with the Virus and therefore killing him would release it. It's his insurance policy.

That's why Domino hit Logan instead, because her powers innately knew it would be better to nail the fastest healer than the guy whose death would infect Domino.

Mr. Yost's hints on page one of this thread seem to suggest this.

[Valeria Kementari]

Since this is the book of resurrections, when will Moira come back from the dead in this pages?

Also, the legacy virus was used in X-Men: SI as well...

[worstblogever]

Understanding the virus shouldn't be a problem. He has beasts medical knowledge and beast did come up with the cure for it.

Actually, for the most part, Moira came up with the cure, Beast took her research just figured out how it would work, and Colossus took one for the team.

[chickrockguitar]

My Issue FINALLY arrived today. All I've got to say is... Wow. Just... Wow.

Bring on issue #9!! :tongue:

[podmark]

Understanding the virus shouldn't be a problem. He has beasts medical knowledge and beast did come up with the cure for it.

Actually, for the most part, Moira came up with the cure, Beast took her research just figured out how it would work, and Colossus took one for the team.

You know this is a pretty valid point. Elixir does have Beast's medical knowledge and even if Moira developed the cure I'm sure Beast understood it. So yeah Elixir should be able to neutralize the original Legacy Virus easily.

[Eye in the Sky]

Since this is the book of resurrections, when will Moira come back from the dead in this pages?

Also, the legacy virus was used in X-Men: SI as well...

Yea we read that. Wolverine's in a lot of books. Whatelse you got?

[DarthCyclopsRLZ]

If lame supervillains take over the world, that's bad for everyone.

Right. Because the X-Men decided to sit out SI.

Seriously, the whole 'X-Men aren't superheroes anymore and would leave non-mutant civilians to die' argument doesn't exactly have much strength as of now.

[thebhamgunslinger]

So far, this has been a consistently solid title. Can't wait to see where it's headed.

[Dondo523]

ok, someone probably already said it but ok, why didnt Dominos power come into play when shooting the Vanisher? was it really because wolverine came in like out of nowhere? If it was already discussed sorry..

[RoguishGurl]

ok, someone probably already said it but ok, why didnt Dominos power come into play when shooting the Vanisher? was it really because wolverine came in like out of nowhere? If it was already discussed sorry..
We don't know exactly why it missed. But earlier in the thread Mr. Yost gave us this hint.

Domino is still powered. It was lucky she DIDN'T kill Vanisher.

c

[Toto]

Funny to see the overwhelmingly positive responses, when a year ago everyone was crying 'lame' and 'lupin avengers'.:rolleyes:

Yes the comic has a good pace and good character moments, but let's not overlook the mistakes, like Elixir changing opinion from one issue to another without explanation. And how very convenient, that the Vanisher ports thru the other 3 safehouses before reaching Elixir's just to show off everyone's razors. I also don't like the rehashing of the Legacy virus, it was a one trick pony, come on, come up w/ something new.

To not to be only negative, I liked basicly everything else and the art was nice too (besides the demon bear loooking all 'care bear').

[chickrockguitar]

Funny to see the overwhelmingly positive responses, when a year ago everyone was crying 'lame' and 'lupin avengers'.:rolleyes:Hey! I wasn't among those people. I was looking forward to this from the moment it was announced. And at issue #8 it remains my fave comic and the best X-series out there right now.

I did find the whole Josh thing a little weird. I assume he changed his mind when we see the team find out about all the "bad guys" that have come back? I don't know. Hopefully it will be explained. Anyway, I'm glad he's sticking around and is part of the team. Josh rocks. :smile:

The Art is just amazing! But everyone knows I'm a big fan of Mike and Sonia.

[Imraith Nimphais]

Funny to see the overwhelmingly positive responses, when a year ago everyone was crying 'lame' and 'lupin avengers'.:rolleyes:

Yes the comic has a good pace and good character moments, but let's not overlook the mistakes, like Elixir changing opinion from one issue to another without explanation. And how very convenient, that the Vanisher ports thru the other 3 safehouses before reaching Elixir's just to show off everyone's razors. I also don't like the rehashing of the Legacy virus, it was a one trick pony, come on, come up w/ something new.

To not to be only negative, I liked basicly everything else and the art was nice too (besides the demon bear loooking all 'care bear').

If i had to go picking at nits...this would be mine too, yeah...when i see the words "demon bear"...i always/immediately think of Bill Seinkeiwicz's rendering...now THAT was a demon bear.:smile:

[podmark]

Funny to see the overwhelmingly positive responses, when a year ago everyone was crying 'lame' and 'lupin avengers'.:rolleyes:

Yes the comic has a good pace and good character moments, but let's not overlook the mistakes, like Elixir changing opinion from one issue to another without explanation. And how very convenient, that the Vanisher ports thru the other 3 safehouses before reaching Elixir's just to show off everyone's razors. I also don't like the rehashing of the Legacy virus, it was a one trick pony, come on, come up w/ something new.

To not to be only negative, I liked basicly everything else and the art was nice too (besides the demon bear loooking all 'care bear').

Well when X-Force was first announced all we knew was the four main team members, the artist, and a very general concept. And honestly that by itself sounded uninteresting if not lame to me. When the writers were announced that brought in more people, and once we saw previews and got a more specific idea of what the series was about that really that brought more people in. And it turns out its one of the best written and drawn comics out there.

I wasn't really interested until I found out the Purifiers were involved, love those guys - great villains. Gave the first issue a try and it was awesome.


Also Elixir going from wanting a mind wipe in #7 to helping X-Force in #8 is not a mistake. Elixir was going to get mind wiped, until he saw Creed's speech on TV. My take is that he's putting off the mind wipe because he thinks he might be able to help. I doubt that story point is gone.



BTW did anyone else notice that X-23 sliced off Vanisher's jaw? That was hardcore!

[Toto]

Yeah, that chopping was hardcore.

I know Elixir could change his mind, even a single line about it would have suffice.

[justinkos91]

Dude, Vanisher totally has injected himself with the Virus and therefore killing him would release it. It's his insurance policy.

That's why Domino hit Logan instead, because her powers innately knew it would be better to nail the fastest healer than the guy whose death would infect Domino.

Mr. Yost's hints on page one of this thread seem to suggest this.

I like this :smile:
Sounds reasonable and makes a good twist
How would killing someone infected release the virus though? :confused:

[justinkos91]

In verbatim:

Page 12-15:

Dear [Artist]-

First the bald guy is to be apphereing in room and slashman cut him. Then bald man teleportings to nothe rroom where wingman to cut him aslo. Then, after ones more telephort stabby-girl to do next. The goldman make better and spotgirl to be smiling is happy.

Loves and peaces
Craig +Christopher (I can has paychex plz?)

Best moment ever!

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o296/justinkos91/X-Force-Vanished1.jpghttp://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o296/justinkos91/X-Force-Vanished2.jpg
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[Toto]

Dude, Vanisher totally has injected himself with the Virus and therefore killing him would release it. It's his insurance policy.

What would stop the virus from infecting him while he is carrying it?
And why would it be released by his death? :confused: I don't really see the logic here.

[podmark]

I know Elixir could change his mind, even a single line about it would have suffice.

I don't disagree with you, but I think this will be an ongoing story element. The way Chris and Craig were talking in the latest interview I don't think Josh is going anywhere - whether he likes it or not.

[Matt K]

I have to say this book is awesome. I've stayed away from the X-books since the 6 month gap and this book just pulled me right in (well just this book). While nothing can beat Vanisher's appearance in the last series (I mean it had demon bunnies), I'm liking what this book is doing with the character. Domino is another great addition and honestly I can't wait to read more.

EDIT: Oh, how can I forge that James rescued Vanisher in the last series. Hopefully they'll have a chance to interact.

[chickrockguitar]

You know we've had those "Thought Bubbles" in the last few issues? I have no idea what the correct term is. We've had Laura, Logan and Warren. I think it would be really cool if Josh got an Issue. It would explain a lot about how he feels about the whole thing and why he changed his mind. I'd like to see his take on what he thinks about Laura being on the team, given she was his NXM teammate for a while.

[The Cool Thatguy]

Best moment ever!

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o296/justinkos91/X-Force-Vanished1.jpghttp://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o296/justinkos91/X-Force-Vanished2.jpg
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o296/justinkos91/X-Force-Vanished3.jpghttp://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o296/justinkos91/X-Force-Vanished4.jpg

Sheer genius.

"They were waiting at safe house #1, so #2 is safe! No, they were waiting at #2, so 3 must be safe! No, they were waiting at #3, so 4 must be safe!"

[Faded]

In verbatim:

Page 12-15:

Dear [Artist]-

First the bald guy is to be apphereing in room and slashman cut him. Then bald man teleportings to nothe rroom where wingman to cut him aslo. Then, after ones more telephort stabby-girl to do next. The goldman make better and spotgirl to be smiling is happy.

Loves and peaces
Craig +Christopher (I can has paychex plz?)

LOLOLOLOLOL

They should print these at the back of each issue.

It took me forever to figure out who Spotgirl was. I thought I was forgetting about someone with mystical sores or something.