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Atom_basher
12-03-2008, 02:08 PM
do you think richochet as an x man would work. hes one of the few mutants left, he is currently in cali, where the x men relocated to, and could add something to the x men they never really had, a young (male) slacker type. and he could definitely benefit from the higher tech throwing discs that the xmen could provide, what do you think?
jarrod
12-03-2008, 02:21 PM
Who?

Unless it's Future Ricochet Rita (aka: SPIRAL), I'm not interested.
AcesX1X
12-03-2008, 02:22 PM
seconded.

WHO?
That JonoGuy
12-03-2008, 02:28 PM
I'd just be happy to see him in any X-book. Unless it was to kill him off. Ricochet was awesome in Slingers.
That JonoGuy
12-03-2008, 02:29 PM
seconded.

WHO?

http://marvel.com/universe/Ricochet_(Johnny_Gallo)
escapegoat
12-03-2008, 02:30 PM
He'd make a great addition sometime in the future...for now, he should just keep hangin' with the Loners. I want more Loners!!!
AcesX1X
12-03-2008, 02:42 PM
he looks very gimmick-y.
Atom_basher
12-03-2008, 02:43 PM
he looks very gimmick-y.

umm, please tell me how he looks gimmicky? how bout you go reas some loners and before you make that comment. hes an extremely likable character
AcesX1X
12-03-2008, 02:53 PM
umm, please tell me how he looks gimmicky? how bout you go reas some loners and before you make that comment. hes an extremely likable character

i'm sure he's lovely. but, those little discs on his sleeves with the R's? hmm....
Swashbuckler
12-03-2008, 02:55 PM
i'm sure he's lovely. but, those little discs on his sleeves with the R's? hmm....

Agreed. His look is dated. He can keep hanging out with Phil Ulrich and Hollow.
JdRavnos
12-03-2008, 03:18 PM
i'm sure he's lovely. but, those little discs on his sleeves with the R's? hmm....

You can blame Spider-man's (lack) of fashion sense. :biggrin: But I think the overall look still is servicable, even if the discs should be moved someplace else, like his belt or inside the jacket.

If Rico was added to the X-Men I'd probably start reading the series again. While I would like to see more follow up with the Loners, I would not be surprised if Marvel just ignored it. I'd rather see him used at all then waiting in the wings for a storyline that might never happen.

Ricochet could be an interesting character in the X-Men. When he was hanging out with the rest of the Slingers he was fairly ashamed of his mutant nature, and (I think, been a while since I read it) hid it from them. While he wouldn't be the first self-hating mutant, it's still a fairly interesting aspect of the character and would be interesting to explore him in a mutant environment. Especially if you place him against characters like Cyclops, Beast or Rogue who have suffered far more because of their powers then Ricochet ever has. Might also help him get past some of the guilt he felt for Hornet's death as well.
Atom_basher
12-03-2008, 03:33 PM
Agreed. His look is dated. He can keep hanging out with Phil Ulrich and Hollow.

yeah, because superheros never change costumes or anything like that:rolleyes:
jarrod
12-03-2008, 03:43 PM
Okay, can we talk about SPIRAL now?
Atom_basher
12-03-2008, 03:47 PM
Okay, can we talk about SPIRAL now?

yeah, start a thread about her.
Joe Acro
12-03-2008, 05:22 PM
I don't think he should join. He's one of few mutants who has never been affiliated with a mutant team. I think he works better as an independent character like that.

It's like Torch never having been an Avenger, even though the other three FF members are.
HeckBoy
12-03-2008, 10:02 PM
I don't think he should join. He's one of few mutants who has never been affiliated with a mutant team. I think he works better as an independent character like that.I always found that kinda strange. I mean, why don't the X-Men go recruit the other independently-operating mutant heroes? I mean, they used to go around picking up new members by using Cerebro and tracking them down and then giving them the ole sales pitch. Nowadays, it seems like the only time they get new members (not counting the students) is if they "promote" from within their own ranks or if new characters come to them in some way. At the very least, with the shrunken mutant populace, it wouldn't hurt to at least ask those other mutant heroes.
Joe Franklin
12-03-2008, 10:14 PM
I think Johnny would make a kick @ss X-Men recruit.

He does Longshot better then Longshot does.:wink:
The Black Guardian
12-03-2008, 10:45 PM
I don't think he should join. He's one of few mutants who has never been affiliated with a mutant team. I think he works better as an independent character like that.

It's like Torch never having been an Avenger, even though the other three FF members are.
Yeah, that never made any sense either. Johnny Storm makes more sense as an Avenger than the other three FF ever have.

I say yes! Ricochet would make a great X-Man. He'd probably be put to better use than he was in Loners.
Red Savina
12-04-2008, 01:22 AM
I read Loners. I didn't like his personality, powerset, or look.

As someone said in the Namor thread, the X-Men have enough jerks and with the new Uncanny ensemble they also have enough unremarkable characters as well.

I wish someone could bring forth personalities as strong as Morrison's but with more credible and longevous characters than Beak and Angel. But I guess that's a tangential discussion.
Joe Acro
12-04-2008, 05:35 AM
I always found that kinda strange. I mean, why don't the X-Men go recruit the other independently-operating mutant heroes? I mean, they used to go around picking up new members by using Cerebro and tracking them down and then giving them the ole sales pitch. Nowadays, it seems like the only time they get new members (not counting the students) is if they "promote" from within their own ranks or if new characters come to them in some way. At the very least, with the shrunken mutant populace, it wouldn't hurt to at least ask those other mutant heroes.True, they don't seem to be very proactive in that regard these days. They did send out the broadcast for all mutants.

The problem is that Ricochet doesn't exactly know he's a mutant. He may have an idea, but I don't recall him ever settling on the notion. And even so, he struggles with his powers and his past and relations therein. As evidenced by Loners, he clearly isn't sure he wants to be a hero.

Yeah, that never made any sense either.Maybe not, but it is funny.

As someone said in the Namor thread, the X-Men have enough jerks and with the new Uncanny ensemble they also have enough unremarkable characters as well.You think Ricochet is a jerk?

No, Ricochet is much like Spider-Man in personality. Rushing in headstrong, quipping during a fight, rushing off to pursue a saving grace while one or two others fight the big bad, etc. The X-Men seem to get along with Spidey just fine, so I imagine Ricochet wouldn't be much of a problem.
k.i.n.g.
12-04-2008, 10:40 PM
For me, Ricochet works well as an X-men...he reminds me of Longshot
(oh fudge...did I just make him more unpopular with that comparison?)

http://i35.tinypic.com/ivz9l0.jpg

Bring it on...bring it on.
The Black Guardian
12-04-2008, 10:56 PM
For me, Ricochet works well as an X-men...he reminds me of Longshot
(oh fudge...did I just make him more unpopular with that comparison?)
He's like Longshot, but without all the bad and lots more good.
Canemacar
12-05-2008, 12:46 AM
How old is he supposed to be? He'd work well in the Young X-men.
That JonoGuy
12-05-2008, 12:52 AM
How old is he supposed to be? He'd work well in the Young X-men.

He is college age.
Atom_basher
12-05-2008, 01:27 PM
I read Loners. I didn't like his personality, powerset, or look.

As someone said in the Namor thread, the X-Men have enough jerks and with the new Uncanny ensemble they also have enough unremarkable characters as well.

I wish someone could bring forth personalities as strong as Morrison's but with more credible and longevous characters than Beak and Angel. But I guess that's a tangential discussion.

uh, ricochet is the furthest thing from a jerk.