Mimic Appreciation

[MIMIC616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/8580new_storyimage6298478_full.jpg

Uncanny X-Men #513 arrives in stores tomorrow, July 1.

Here is a link to an early review:

http://www.comicsbulletin.com/reviews/124636847993043.html

[MIMIC616]

So I'm just wondering how Mimic fans feel about Mimic crawling out of his grave in the previews we've seen of Dark X-Men: The Beginning #1?

Are you a little bummed that Calvin has died a second time?

From the preview pic I showed a couple of posts ago I'm guessing Calvin may have killed someone (accidently maybe?) and gotten executed.

Any thoughts on this? :confused:

It looked like someone got killed in a fight.

Maybe the Mimic tried to help which lead to her death?

Or maybe the Mimic tired to kill himself after learning of her death, but failed?

[mimic_616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/8580new_storyimage6298478_full.jpg

Uncanny X-Men #513 arrives in stores tomorrow, July 1.

Here is a link to an early review:

http://www.comicsbulletin.com/reviews/124636847993043.html

I cannot wait for this. It's been on my mind ever since I saw that cover waaaaaaay back on the 2nd of April. I'm talking every day it's been in my thought's to such a degree I'm now starting to think of myself as REALLY sad.

I need help. :frown:

That being said I have a link here to some pencil sketches for Dark X-Men: The beginning #1. Enjoy!

http://delperdang.deviantart.com/gallery/

[mimic_616]

It looked like someone got killed in a fight.

Maybe the Mimic tried to help which lead to her death?

Or maybe the Mimic tired to kill himself after learning of her death, but failed?

Sounds too heroic for Calvin, especially the latter.

You've got to remember that Mimic in 616 is a real jerk. He's the kind of guy you think of being a real dick, which he is, but under it all he's a good guy.

[MIMIC616]

I cannot wait for this. It's been on my mind ever since I saw that cover waaaaaaay back on the 2nd of April. I'm talking every day it's been in my thought's to such a degree I'm now starting to think of myself as REALLY sad.

I need help. :frown:

That being said I have a link here to some pencil sketches for Dark X-Men: The beginning #1. Enjoy!

http://delperdang.deviantart.com/gallery/

Delperdang, has got all of Mimic's history down. Still, no Thunderbolt # 103 reference yet.

Whoever is a Post fan will cheer for his appearance.

This is going to be sweet! :)

[MIMIC616]

Sounds too heroic for Calvin, especially the latter.

You've got to remember that Mimic in 616 is a real jerk. He's the kind of guy you think of being a real dick, which he is, but under it all he's a good guy.

Your right, but I'm still reminded of this Excalibur v1 # 124:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Excalibur124009.jpg

[mimic_616]

Delperdang, has got all of Mimic's history down. Still, no Thunderbolt # 103 reference yet.

Whoever is a Post fan will cheer for his appearance.

This is going to be sweet! :)

Well I'd say he nearly has Mimic's history down. There are one or two continuity errors, but apart from that I can't wait.

BTW I live in the UK so I'm not going to be able to read Uncanny #513 till thursday, so whoever reads it tomorrow I have this to say:

I hate you because I'm seriously jealous! :frown:

[Justin K.]

Delperdang, has got all of Mimic's history down. Still, no Thunderbolt # 103 reference yet.

Whoever is a Post fan will cheer for his appearance.

This is going to be sweet! :)

Post is coming back?
When and where?

[MIMIC616]

Well I'd say he nearly has Mimic's history down. There are one or two continuity errors, but apart from that I can't wait.

BTW I live in the UK so I'm not going to be able to read Uncanny #513 till thursday, so whoever reads it tomorrow I have this to say:

I hate you because I'm seriously jealous! :frown:

Canada Day tomorrow. Thursday for me too.

[MIMIC616]

Post is coming back?
When and where?

Sorry, Dark X-Men Beginning #1. Post is seen in a flashback only.

[MIMIC616]

X-POSITION: MATT FRACTION

http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21827

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/UNCX514006_150p.jpg

I didn't get my question asked or any new information about the Mimic.

:) Bullseye is not going to like that.

[mimic_616]

X-POSITION: MATT FRACTION

http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21827

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/UNCX514006_150p.jpg

I didn't get my question asked or any new information about the Mimic.

:) Bullseye is not going to like that.

Loving Mimic in the second panel with "Hawkeye" very nice use of Iceman's powers. I'm kinda suprised he defended Daken like that, maybe this Dark X-Men team will bond a little before they seperate.

However I've said it before and I'll say it again, if Mimic does get killed during thus crossover Bullseye will be the one to do it. :frown:

[mimic_616]

So does anyone have any scans of Mimic from Uncanny X-Men #513?

My copy hasn't arrived in the post today. :frown: :mad:

[mimic_616]

Just came across this little beaut of a scan over at comic vine.

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/6342/861728mimicready.jpg

I like the use of his middle name, I can't remember though if it first appeared in Exiles before 616? :confused:

[MIMIC616]

So does anyone have any scans of Mimic from Uncanny X-Men #513?

My copy hasn't arrived in the post today. :frown: :mad:

Ask and you shall receive.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/UncannyX-Men_513_pg008-009.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/UncannyX-Men_513_pg012.jpg

[MIMIC616]

The new costume looks great.

Norman sees the Mimic as a whipped dog well this dog has teeth!

If Omega Class Telepaths can sniff each other out and with his Mimic's abilities, Mystique is going to get found out quickly.

I like this issue and the possible character inactions with the Mimic.

Mystique: They have worked together.
Emma Frost: Bad guys turn good.
Namor: Power and arrogance.
Daken: Mimic walked a mile in Wolverine's shoes. This kid isn't Wolverine.
Omega: Too powerful for his own good.
Sunspot: Rematch! See X-Force v1 # 46

[MIMIC616]

CBR: THE BEGINNING: Cornell & Lowe on Dark X-Men

http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21868

Neat.

[The Lucky One]

I'm just wondering... given the control issues Mimic has had in the past, is it even safe for he and the Collective to be near each other? I may be wrong, but I thought the deal was that the Collective contains the mutant powers of every mutant depowered on M-Day. If that's true, then Mimic just gained several million new powers, unless he's learned to block powers out since last time he appeared. Could get messy.

(On the other hand, between the two of them it makes the Dark X-Men unquestionably the most powerful team in the world right now. Also, the team most likely to lose control and accidentally blow San Francisco up. Between those two and the Sentry, I think I'd be considering a change of address right about now. :wink: )

-D

[x_goalkeeper]

I have only read about Mimic recently, in the Exiles series.. I guess not the one that recently started but the series that started in 2001.

Are there many differences between the Mimic of the Exiles I have gotten familiar with early in the Exiles series, and the current Dark X-Men Mimic?

[MIMIC616]

I have only read about Mimic recently, in the Exiles series.. I guess not the one that recently started but the series that started in 2001.

Are there many differences between the Mimic of the Exiles I have gotten familiar with early in the Exiles series, and the current Dark X-Men Mimic?

Mimic 616 (First Appearance Uncanny X-Men # 19 1966)
Brown Hair and Eyes.
Super-Human
Powers: Mimic human skills or super-human and mutants powers at full strength.
Love Interest: Vera Cantor, possible Val Cooper.
Not welcomed to the X-Men, due to his attitude and powers.
He lost his powers and had power surges that caused him to go out of control.
Permanently absorbed the Original 5 X-Men powers.
Died/Coma and alive.

Exiles Mimic 012 (First Appearance Exiles # 01 2001)
Blond Hair and Blue Eyes.
Mutant
Powers: Mimic only mutant powers at half strength.
Love Interest: Blink
Welcomed to the X-Men, due to his powers and lack of attitude.
Died.

Similarities:
Same Name
Both attacked and were defeated by the X-Men before they joined the X-Men.
Both are able to have 5 power slots and can't have 2 power slots with the same type of power.
Both worked for the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.

Both absorbed a power they couldn't get rid of and died:
Exiles Mimic 012 Absorbed Deadpool's power. Died by Proteus and can be resurrected by that power.
Mimic 616 died by Hulk's powers and resurrected by Wolverine's powers he couldn't turn off.

I could list the issues for all these events, but the list is long enough.

[The Lucky One]

Are there many differences between the Mimic of the Exiles I have gotten familiar with early in the Exiles series, and the current Dark X-Men Mimic?

A few, yeah. Exiles Mimic is a mutant with (apparently) naturally blond hair. His mutant power is to duplicate the powers of other mutants... when he does so, he copies them at about half strength, and he can hold a total of five at once. He can copy powers immediately, but needs to be in close proximity with the mutant for about an hour to keep their power permanently. He seems to be able to keep and give up powers at will, but he needs time to get used to new ones. He's also heroic, though he wasn't always this way- he started off running with the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, and one Exiles story took them to an alternate world to face "the big M," a version of Mimic who refused to join the X-Men and became his world's greatest villain.

616 Mimic is probably not a mutant, having gained his powers from inhaling a strange gas from an explosion in his chemist father's laboratory. (I say "probably" because Scott Lobdell once said he considered Mimic a latent mutant whose power was simply activated by the gas. However, that's never appeared in an actual story and the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe still lists Mimic as a non-mutant.) He was the first new member of the X-Men after the original 5 and the first non-mutant to join. He has brown hair, which he recently dyed blond for his stint in the Dark X-Men. His power is to duplicate everything -- superhuman powers, skills, knowledge -- of anyone within a few feet of him, human or mutant, and keep them until he moves out of about a 1-mile range of that person. This means he's instantly as proficient at using a power as the original owner. The total number of powers he can mimic is unknown, but his body has been shown displaying attributes of at least 10 beings at once, including one alien. Further, he copies powers at full strength.

In the negative column, 616 Mimic has little of Exiles Mimic's control. He is prone to overload when near too many superpowered beings at once, especially when agitated, which is why he often chooses to isolate himself in remote locations. He has rarely, if ever shown the ability to choose which powers he copies; it simply happens automatically, often to his detriment. He also does not seem to know how to keep them permanently, except for those of the original 5 X-Men and Professor X, which his body has permanently retained because of the amount of time he spent with them. On at least two occasions his powers have gone into overdrive- once he accidentally started draining the life force from people around him (ultimately absorbing the gamma radiation of the Hulk and seemingly dying, a problem Exiles Mimic also encountered in Exiles #4); the other time his body actually became a perfect replica of Wolverine's, right down to the adamantium.

In general terms, 616 Mimic is kind of like an undirected force of nature. He's incredibly powerful and can hold his own against any team by virtue of his powers, so writers often use him as a single-issue threat. However, he almost always overloads or burns himself out, and he's both aimless and arrogant, not a team player at all. (His arrogance was explained as stemming from the fact that he can do anything as well as the best person around him at any given time- smart as his teachers, fast as the best athletes at school, etc.) By contrast, Judd Winick had to give Exiles Mimic far more limits on his powers to make him a long-term team character, but gave him heroic attributes and a more engaging personality, proving once again that the way to make a character interesting is to improve his personality, not boost his powers.

Hope that helps! :smile:

-D

[Justin K.]

Some Mimic Avatars...

[mimic_616]

I have only read about Mimic recently, in the Exiles series.. I guess not the one that recently started but the series that started in 2001.

Are there many differences between the Mimic of the Exiles I have gotten familiar with early in the Exiles series, and the current Dark X-Men Mimic?

Their are many differences. Everything from their powers to their personalities.

For instance Exiles Mimic was an angry kid who eventually grew up to be hero and leader of the X-Men.

616 Mimic was a jerk as a kid and then pretty messed up in later life. Drifting from the X-Men to Excalibur to The Brotherhood.

Also Exiles Mimic's father is alive whilst 616 Mimic's father is dead. A small difference but their it is. :wink:

Some Mimic Avatars...

Thank you very much. :smile:

[worstblogever]

I have to say, the three pages of preview for Dark X-Men: The Beginning? The depth of character in the story, and art there on Mr. Rankin is phenomenal stuff.

[x_goalkeeper]

Thank you so much mimic616, mimic_616 and The Lucky One!

I really liked reading your explanations and it was very helpful of understanding the differences in the Exiles and 616 Mimic, and understanding the 616 Mimic a little, as I have not encountered him in the books yet.

[mimic_616]

I have to say, the three pages of preview for Dark X-Men: The Beginning? The depth of character in the story, and art there on Mr. Rankin is phenomenal stuff.

I totally agree. I couldn't have wished for a better solo story preview of Mimic. It's also a nice contrast to the way his counterpart was portrayed in Exiles.

Plus Mimic likes his whiskey! Who knew? :wink:

[mimic_616]

I've got to put this pick up, it's so cool.

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1452/mimicg.jpg

[MIMIC616]

http://Delperdang.deviantart.com/art/Spread-128159681

A new Spread and looks amazing!

[Fatguy]

Some Mimic Avatars...

Dodson was pretty much crap this last UXM issue, but his Mimic was great.

[Justin K.]

Dodson was pretty much crap this last UXM issue, but his Mimic was great.

Everything was so *shiny*

[Monty_Cristo]

i don't know how Mimic fans would feel about this. but post-Dark Reign i think Calvin Rankin would make a great addition to any Thunderbolts team. he has the pedigree; trouble background, history of mistakes, but not even approaching "evil."

[MIMIC616]

i don't know how Mimic fans would feel about this. but post-Dark Reign i think Calvin Rankin would make a great addition to any Thunderbolts team. he has the pedigree; trouble background, history of mistakes, but not even approaching "evil."

Thunderbolts # 103 - Zemo captures the Mimic.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/img022.jpg

He would make a great addition, but recently Marvel hasn't brought that point up or his escape.

[mimic_616]

http://Delperdang.deviantart.com/art/Spread-128159681

A new Spread and looks amazing!

I can't get the damn thing to enlarge. :mad:

Dodson was pretty much crap this last UXM issue, but his Mimic was great.

Yeah, what was up with his art this issue? The best art in the entire issue for me was the double page spread with the Dark X-Men being observed by Osborn, Emma and "Xavier".

Everything was so *shiny*

Agreed. It was a pain.

i don't know how Mimic fans would feel about this. but post-Dark Reign i think Calvin Rankin would make a great addition to any Thunderbolts team. he has the pedigree; trouble background, history of mistakes, but not even approaching "evil."

Again I agree. I'm also suprised he wasn't put in sooner, however I'm happy with him being with the Dark X-Men for now.

Thunderbolts # 103 - Zemo captures the Mimic.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/img022.jpg

He would make a great addition, but recently Marvel hasn't brought that point up or his escape.

I'm actually okay with this. I always felt he was put in that pic for filler.

[The Lucky One]

What I'm going to be curious to learn is how much Mimic knows in terms of what's going on with the team. In interviews, Fraction was quick to stress that most members of the Dark X-Men don't see the team as "dark"... they think they're the actual, Xavier-certified X-Men, doing good. Regarding Mimic, Fraction said something to the effect that he sees this as his big opportunity to be someone, to make something of his life after years of being a washout. Makes sense so far.

Having said that, Mimic, at least, knows that "Xavier" is not really Xavier. Forget having spent time with him, because Mystique might be a decent actress. (After all, Cloak and Dagger have interacted with Xavier several times too.) But as Emma Frost was quick to point out, Omega-level telepaths can sense each other, and Mimic has both Xavier and Jean Grey's telepathy, as seen in that Excalibur story where they were searching for Xavier but found a very similar telepathic signature that turned out to be the Mimic. As if that weren't enough, there's also the fact that if Mimic stands within a few feet of "Xavier" (as he did at least once in the latest UXM), he'd unexpectedly gain shapeshifting, which would be a pretty good tipoff.

So clearly, Mimic has to know "Xavier" is an imposter. Thus the question becomes whether he knows that but still thinks the team is fighting for the greater good, or whether he has a special understanding worked out with Norman and/or Emma, or whether he just doesn't care. I'll be very curious to find out what the truth is, and I really, really hope they don't just gloss over it and hope we don't notice.

-D

[Monty_Cristo]

What I'm going to be curious to learn is how much Mimic knows in terms of what's going on with the team. In interviews, Fraction was quick to stress that most members of the Dark X-Men don't see the team as "dark"... they think they're the actual, Xavier-certified X-Men, doing good. Regarding Mimic, Fraction said something to the effect that he sees this as his big opportunity to be someone, to make something of his life after years of being a washout. Makes sense so far.

Having said that, Mimic, at least, knows that "Xavier" is not really Xavier. Forget having spent time with him, because Mystique might be a decent actress. (After all, Cloak and Dagger have interacted with Xavier several times too.) But as Emma Frost was quick to point out, Omega-level telepaths can sense each other, and Mimic has both Xavier and Jean Grey's telepathy, as seen in that Excalibur story where they were searching for Xavier but found a very similar telepathic signature that turned out to be the Mimic. As if that weren't enough, there's also the fact that if Mimic stands within a few feet of "Xavier" (as he did at least once in the latest UXM), he'd unexpectedly gain shapeshifting, which would be a pretty good tipoff.

So clearly, Mimic has to know "Xavier" is an imposter. Thus the question becomes whether he knows that but still thinks the team is fighting for the greater good, or whether he has a special understanding worked out with Norman and/or Emma, or whether he just doesn't care. I'll be very curious to find out what the truth is, and I really, really hope they don't just gloss over it and hope we don't notice.

-D


hasn't Mimic served Mystique before? and she's only there for pr reasons; at Osborn's behest. if Calvin trusts Osborn then he won't question Mystique's presence at all.

[The Lucky One]

hasn't Mimic served Mystique before? and she's only there for pr reasons; at Osborn's behest. if Calvin trusts Osborn then he won't question Mystique's presence at all.

Right, but that's the point- he worked for her (briefly) on the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (diespite not being a mutant). Doing illegal stuff. Interviews have said that Mimic sees this as a chance to become a major player, and that most of the Dark X-Men think they're actually the good guys. Does Mimic feel that way, or is he content knowing that Mystique is impersonating Xavier? That's the question, hopefully one that will be answered.

-D

[mimic_616]

Having said that, Mimic, at least, knows that "Xavier" is not really Xavier. Forget having spent time with him, because Mystique might be a decent actress. (After all, Cloak and Dagger have interacted with Xavier several times too.) But as Emma Frost was quick to point out, Omega-level telepaths can sense each other, and Mimic has both Xavier and Jean Grey's telepathy, as seen in that Excalibur story where they were searching for Xavier but found a very similar telepathic signature that turned out to be the Mimic. As if that weren't enough, there's also the fact that if Mimic stands within a few feet of "Xavier" (as he did at least once in the latest UXM), he'd unexpectedly gain shapeshifting, which would be a pretty good tipoff.


When was Calvin stood near "Xavier" recently? The nearest they got, I suppose, in Uncanny #513 was when Osborn, Frost and "Xavier" were looking at the team via security cameras. :confused:

[mimic_616]

Attention! Attention!

Dark X-Men: The Beginning #1 has been put up on the Marvel site for FREE!

Click below!

http://marvel.com/digitalcomics/titles/DARK_X-MEN%7Ecolon%7E_THE_BEGINNING.0000.1

The Mimic story was really good. We get a nice look into Calvin's mind, his past and there are one or two suprises.

[MIMIC616]

Attention! Attention!

Dark X-Men: The Beginning #1 has been put up on the Marvel site for FREE!

Click below!

http://marvel.com/digitalcomics/titles/DARK_X-MEN%7Ecolon%7E_THE_BEGINNING.0000.1

The Mimic story was really good. We get a nice look into Calvin's mind, his past and there are one or two suprises.

Good catch!

I was surprised by a few cameos.

The timeline is interesting from his current situation to where he was.

Can anyone chart that?

[mimic_616]

Good catch!

I was surprised by a few cameos.

The timeline is interesting from his current situation to where he was.

Can anyone chart that?

From what I can gather where seeing:

Uncanny X-Men #19

Incredible Hulk #161

Marvel Presents #60

X-Force #46

Uncanny X-Men #364

Obviously some of the material was filler to flesh out his back story. I really liked appearance of Moira and the revelation of Calvin's illness.

[MIMIC616]

From what I can gather where seeing:

Uncanny X-Men #19

Incredible Hulk #161

Marvel Presents #60

X-Force #46

Uncanny X-Men #364

Obviously some of the material was filler to flesh out his back story. I really liked appearance of Moira and the revelation of Calvin's illness.

Page 1-3 Seem it could be after the events from Uncanny X-Men # 379 (Mutants No More) Cal lost his powers for a week, along with the mutant race.

Page 4
Panel 1: Incredible Hulk # 161
Panel 2: Uncanny X-Men # 19
Panel 3: Marvel Comic Presents # 60

Page 5 Takes place between Excalibur # 123-124

Page 6: Uncanny X-Men # 364, X-Force # 46, Uncanny X-Men # 19 or 27

Page 7: Current day.

Page 8: X-Force # 45 and 46.

Page 9-10: Flashback to Incredible Hulk # 161 & Marvel Comics Presents #54-61

Page 11: The aftermath of Page 7.

Very neat. Thunderbolts # 103 is omitted, meaning that the orange guy was the Griffin or just that's where Norman found him?

[The Lucky One]

When was Calvin stood near "Xavier" recently? The nearest they got, I suppose, in Uncanny #513 was when Osborn, Frost and "Xavier" were looking at the team via security cameras. :confused:

Maybe I read it wrong, I thought it was that they were looking at the team through two-way mirrors, like the kind they have at police stations. Even if he wasn't physically near Mystique, though, as one of the world's strongest telepaths, he should certainly be able to realize that Xavier isn't in the building. (Or, frankly, that Xavier and the real Beast are locked up in the basement, assuming it's the same complex.) I'm looking forward to finding out how they fooled Mimic, or if he's been fooled at all.

EDIT: plus, the Namor story in Dark X-Men: The Beginning shows Mimic a few feet away from "Xavier," so there's the proximity taken care of.

-D

[mimic_616]

EDIT: plus, the Namor story in Dark X-Men: The Beginning shows Mimic a few feet away from "Xavier," so there's the proximity taken care of.

-D

Yeah, but can we really count that as an encounter between the two? It's more of a splash to show the team's lineup. I wouldn't count this.

[MIMIC616]

CUP O' Q&A: DARK REIGN, ULTIMATE COMICS & MORE!

http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21973

My question got answered about the Mimic's future. Thanks, Joe!

[MIMIC616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Dark_X_Men_pg_7_redo_by_Delperdang.jpg

http://Delperdang.deviantart.com/art/Dark-X-Men-pg-7-redo-129018207

Amazing work!

[MIMIC616]

Jeff Moy Dark X-Men Mimic and Rogue

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/JeffMoyDarkX-MenMimicandRogue.jpg

[Justin K.]

Jeff Moy Dark X-Men Mimic and Rogue

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/JeffMoyDarkX-MenMimicandRogue.jpg

I wonder if this will actually happen and answer the question I asked earlier in the thread...

[mimic_616]

CUP O' Q&A: DARK REIGN, ULTIMATE COMICS & MORE!

http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21973

My question got answered about the Mimic's future. Thanks, Joe!

:eek: Awesome news about Mimic!


Jeff Moy Dark X-Men Mimic and Rogue

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/JeffMoyDarkX-MenMimicandRogue.jpg

Loving that picture, it reminds me of an idea I had for an Exiles character I had once. He was the son of Rogue and Mimic code named: Siphon.

[MIMIC616]

Best Shots: Dark X-Men The Beginning, Green Lantern, More

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090712-best-shots.html

A very nice review of Dark X-Men the Beginning.

[mimic_616]

Review up on Comics Bulletin of Dark Avengers #7

http://www.comicsbulletin.com/reviews/124756707743703.htm

Mimic is mentioned, but only a little and its not in a posotive light. I can't understand the problem with people bitching that a few D lister characters are getting the lime light for a change. If anything its about time Marvel gave more love to their background characters and I for one salute Matt Fraction for doing it.

[The Lucky One]

Review up on Comics Bulletin of Dark Avengers #7

http://www.comicsbulletin.com/reviews/124756707743703.htm

Mimic is mentioned, but only a little and its not in a posotive light.

Enh. As with all things, consider the source. The critic is certainly entitled to his opinion, but his favorite character is the Sentry and he doesn't even know who Avalanche is. (Sorry, "that stupid looking character with a bucket for a helmet".) Ergo, it's a good bet his opinions are a fair sight away from aligning with mine, so his review doesn't really influence me one way or the other. Good to know that Mimic gets some panel time, though.

-D

[MIMIC616]

Uncanny X-Men #513 Sells Out and Returns with Second Printing

http://www.comicsbulletin.com/news/12475789068160.htm

[mimic_616]

Uncanny X-Men #513 Sells Out and Returns with Second Printing

http://www.comicsbulletin.com/news/12475789068160.htm

Always good for Mimic to be in a comic that sells out.

Seriously though, what's with Calvin's wings changing colour all the time? :confused:

[mimic_616]

Anyone got any scans of Mimic from Dark Avengers #7?

Still waiting for my copy in the post. :frown:

[MIMIC616]

Anyone got any scans of Mimic from Dark Avengers #7?

Still waiting for my copy in the post. :frown:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/DarkAvengers07MrShepherd-Meganpg07.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/DarkAvengers07MrShepherd-Meganpg08.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/DarkAvengers07MrShepherd-Meganpg09.jpg

[mimic_616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/DarkAvengers07MrShepherd-Meganpg07.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/DarkAvengers07MrShepherd-Meganpg08.jpg



Your, sir, are a legend!

Thank you kindly for the pics. :wink:

So glad to see Calvin in the thick of it. I just hope the team develops a good chemistry between to see how he plays off it.

Oh and my copy of Dark Avengers #7 STILL hasn't arrived in the post. :mad:

[MiMiC_6-1-6]

Great Thread I love MiMiC

Can mimic copy powers from eternals, Asgardians or Olympians?

I haven't seen any comics of him doing so.

[MIMIC616]

Dark X-Men The Beginning # 2 Preview
http://www.comicsbulletin.com/news/12483261141562.htm

Cloak & Dagger, Daken, and Weapon Omega

Dark X-Men The Beginning # 3 Preview
http://www.comicbloc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1481485

Emma Frost, so far.

[MIMIC616]

Great Thread I love MiMiC

Can mimic copy powers from eternals, Asgardians or Olympians?

I haven't seen any comics of him doing so.

It doesn't look like he can mimic, magic.

However if he was worthy of lifting Thor's hammer, then he can inherit magical powers.

[mimic_616]

Wow. Another Mimic 616!

We're going to have to start our own team pretty soon. :redface:

[MIMIC616]

Dark Avengers # 8 Preview Page.

http://marvel.com/blogs/Tom_Brevoort/entry/1556.Art_Avalanche

[mimic_616]

Dark Avengers # 8 Preview Page.

http://marvel.com/blogs/Tom_Brevoort/entry/1556.Art_Avalanche

Nice.

Glad to see the Dark X-Men arn't too happy with what Norman and Dark Beast are getting up to.

Can anyone say: REBELLION!

[nikbackm]

Wow. Another Mimic 616!

We're going to have to start our own team pretty soon. :redface:

How come the 616 Mimic is so popular? :biggrin:

I though the Exiles Mimic was more known, or at least had more appearances.

[witchboy]

I much prefer the Exiles Mimic, that's the one I want back.

[MiMiC_6-1-6]

I like both but the 616 was first and my favorite. I think the 616 Mimic can be much stronger then the exiles Mimic except for his mental hangups. 616 Mimics powers a lot more making him more dynamic and adaptable. 616 powers are not 1/2 strength as far as I know like the exiles Mimic

I always hope the best for Mimic 616 and wish marvel would get him on a team for an extended time like exiles mimic did then we could see him really shine.

I am currently playing Marvel super heroes classic RPG and Mimic 616 is my character. He is a blast to play and every game is something new. He really brings a great set of powers and I have found he has been able to adapt to any situation.

I think marvel dropped the ball when they started the exiles again and didn't bring him back for that series. I think the fan base was there for another Exiles series and marvel just didn't re-capture it. Having mimic would have been a big part to do that. I know a few friends who bought the first issue and were disappointed that Mimic was not back.

[mimic_616]

How come the 616 Mimic is so popular? :biggrin:

I though the Exiles Mimic was more known, or at least had more appearances.

Well, for me, 616 Mimic has been my favourite since waaaaaaaaay back when I was 12 and going through my first X-Men comic in the UK that had this little timeline with the odd pic here and there.

At the very beginning of the timeline there was this picture of Mimic with a little snippet about him, but the main hook for me was when it said he was expelled from the X-Men. As a kid I just thought, "wow! I never knew people could get expelled from the X-Men!" so after that I managed to get my hands on X-Men #19 and found out what an arrogant ass Calvin was and I LOVED him from then on.

Having Exiles Mimic come along years later was the icing on the cake!

[Frank]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/DarkAvengers07MrShepherd-Meganpg07.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/DarkAvengers07MrShepherd-Meganpg08.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/DarkAvengers07MrShepherd-Meganpg09.jpg

Cool scene. Who are the Dark X-Men fighting with?

[MIMIC616]

Cool scene. Who are the Dark X-Men fighting with?

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/UncannyX-Men_513_pg016.jpg

These guys and gal.

[MIMIC616]

I photoshoped this together.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/UncannyX-MenIssueNumber514-MarvelCo.jpg

[Supercoolshay]

I photoshoped this together.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/UncannyX-MenIssueNumber514-MarvelCo.jpg


Excellent Job!

[mimic_616]

I photoshoped this together.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/UncannyX-MenIssueNumber514-MarvelCo.jpg

How I wish Marvel had done a real image like this with Mimic. :frown:

[MIMIC616]

Dark X-Men the Beginning # 3 White Queen, Mystique, and ?

http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.9027.Introducing%7Edot%7E%7Edot%7E%7E dot%7EJock

[MIMIC616]

MARVEL PRINT STORE

http://prints.marvel.com/marvel/gallery/86224/photo/8112353/?o=19

Very cool!!

[nikbackm]

http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.8968.Dark_Avengers_%237_Sells_Out

Yet another sell-out for Mimic. :wink:

[Monty_Cristo]

Dark X-Men the Beginning # 3 White Queen, Mystique, and ?

http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.9027.Introducing%7Edot%7E%7Edot%7E%7E dot%7EJock

Shortpack? no, really, it better be Shortpack.

[4sake]

Dark X-Men the Beginning # 3 White Queen, Mystique, and ?

http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.9027.Introducing%7Edot%7E%7Edot%7E%7E dot%7EJock

Maybe Prof.X vs Norman/HAMMER & etc.

[MIMIC616]

Uncanny X-Men # 514 Preview

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=3155&disp=table

That was a quick fight.

[mimic_616]

Uncanny X-Men # 514 Preview

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=3155&disp=table

That was a quick fight.

Yeah, but it looks awesome though.

Pitty Calvin dosen't get in on the action, however we do know he helps with Namor breaking it up. :biggrin:

[MIMIC616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/9123header_banner9657826.jpg

Dark X-Men Limited Series

http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.9123.Chicago_Con_%7Eapos%7E09%7Ecolon %7E_Dark_X-Men

Sweet! More Mimic!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/9123new_storyimage9657827_full.jpg

[MIMIC616]

http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.8968.Dark_Avengers_%237_Sells_Out

Yet another sell-out for Mimic. :wink:

Dark X-Men: The Beginning #1 sells out

http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/19376.htm/

:)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/DarkX-Men_secondPrinting_0721.jpg

[mimic_616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/9123header_banner9657826.jpg

Dark X-Men Limited Series

http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.9123.Chicago_Con_%7Eapos%7E09%7Ecolon %7E_Dark_X-Men

Sweet! More Mimic!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/9123new_storyimage9657827_full.jpg

Cannot wait for this! :biggrin:

[MIMIC616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/UncannyX-Men514-12-13.jpg

Uncanny X-Men # 514

Emma Frost, Namor, and Mimic break up Daken and Bullseye in fighting.
Trask sets his mutated robot army on attack.
The X-Men spy on the Dark X-Men.

Each Dark X-Man/Woman, get a chance to shine.

Mimic was cool as the compassionate one, in the group.

Trying to reach the person within the robot, and gain information on Trask.

Compared to the Mimic's last confrontation with robot-people:

Excalibur v1 # 123

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Excalibur123-10.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Excalibur123-11.jpg

[mimic_616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/UncannyX-Men514-12-13.jpg

Uncanny X-Men # 514

Emma Frost, Namor, and Mimic break up Daken and Bullseye in fighting.
Trask sets his mutated robot army on attack.
The X-Men spy on the Dark X-Men.

Each Dark X-Man/Woman, get a chance to shine.

Mimic was cool as the compassionate one, in the group.

Trying to reach the person within the robot, and gain information on Trask.

Compared to the Mimic's last confrontation with robot-people:

Excalibur v1 # 123

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Excalibur123-11.jpg

Well Cal's been taking his bipolar medication since them crazy Excalibur days, so we hopefully won't be seeing too many bursts of rage. :wink:

Saying that though #514 just shows how cool and calm he can be, while on his meds, in the heat of battle.

Shows Xavier's decision wasn't that misguided having Cal as deputy leader of the X-Men back in the day. :smile:

[mimic_616]

November Dark X-Men cover!

http://previewsworld.com/support/previews_docs/orderforms/SEP09_COF.pdf

[MIMIC616]

November Dark X-Men cover!

http://previewsworld.com/support/previews_docs/orderforms/SEP09_COF.pdf

Thanks mimic_616, you rock!!

[mimic_616]

Kinda worrying that Cal is still on the team with that lot though, isn't it?

From what I saw in Uncanny #514 he seemed to be making real headway towards becoming a hero.

I mean I know he's worked with Mystique before with the Brotherhood, but it's a damn shame. Osborn really has our boy whipped! :frown:

[MIMIC616]

I saw this movie poster for Legion and I thought this would make a better film.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/mimiclegion-1.jpg

[mimic_616]

I saw this movie poster for Legion and I thought this would make a better film.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/mimiclegion-1.jpg

:eek: Wow!

Really good work!

[the Hornet]

Glad Mimic is getting some chance to shine. If we were to have a team consisting of members who never had the chance to shine, I would like something with

Mimic
Darwin
Marrow
Husk

and Iceman could lead them as he really is neglected till #514.

[The Lucky One]

Kinda worrying that Cal is still on the team with that lot though, isn't it?

From what I saw in Uncanny #514 he seemed to be making real headway towards becoming a hero.

I mean I know he's worked with Mystique before with the Brotherhood, but it's a damn shame. Osborn really has our boy whipped! :frown:

I don't ever expect to be a comic writer, but if I were, one of the themes I'd love to explore is Mimic's shifting loyalties. My pet theory is that the reason he's so often been on both sides of the fence (other than constantly shifting writers) is due to his power. We know that he copies not just superpowers, but also knowledge and abilities. Well, it wouldn't be much of a stretch to imagine that general attributes or morality also play into that. Then it would stand to reason that when he spends a lot of time in the vicinity of the X-Men or other good guys, he'll start to display more heroic tendencies. Whereas when he spends extended time in the vicinity of the Brotherhood or other villains, he starts to mimic their corruption and self-serving attitudes.

I don't mind the bipolar disorder they gave him in that Dark X-Men mini, it works fine in explaining away his extreme shifts in character, but I actually think my theory is more plausible given the nature of his powers. I'd love to see a Mimic one-shot or miniseries where it's revealed that the reason he's traditionally been such a dick toward other superheroes is because he's perfectly aware of that fact, and thus resents other heroes because they're heroic by nature, whereas deep down he suspects that any good deeds he does are only the result of him mimicking their good influence, as it were. So he strikes out on his own to determine for himself whether his moral "default setting," so to speak, is naturally heroic, naturally villainous, or more likely, somewhere in between.

-D

[mimic_616]

Full cover of Dark X-Men #1

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/7758/29darkxmen1.jpg


I don't ever expect to be a comic writer, but if I were, one of the themes I'd love to explore is Mimic's shifting loyalties. My pet theory is that the reason he's so often been on both sides of the fence (other than constantly shifting writers) is due to his power. We know that he copies not just superpowers, but also knowledge and abilities. Well, it wouldn't be much of a stretch to imagine that general attributes or morality also play into that. Then it would stand to reason that when he spends a lot of time in the vicinity of the X-Men or other good guys, he'll start to display more heroic tendencies. Whereas when he spends extended time in the vicinity of the Brotherhood or other villains, he starts to mimic their corruption and self-serving attitudes.

I don't mind the bipolar disorder they gave him in that Dark X-Men mini, it works fine in explaining away his extreme shifts in character, but I actually think my theory is more plausible given the nature of his powers. I'd love to see a Mimic one-shot or miniseries where it's revealed that the reason he's traditionally been such a dick toward other superheroes is because he's perfectly aware of that fact, and thus resents other heroes because they're heroic by nature, whereas deep down he suspects that any good deeds he does are only the result of him mimicking their good influence, as it were. So he strikes out on his own to determine for himself whether his moral "default setting," so to speak, is naturally heroic, naturally villainous, or more likely, somewhere in between.

-D

Y'know that would be a really interesting idea worth exploring. However Marvel seem to have done away with the whole "absorbs knowledge and intellect" thing, which as far as I'm concerned is better for the character in the long run.

If he could "mimic" powers, knowledge AND intellect it would make him too much a big player in the MU, perhaps even greater than the Sentry and writers would have a really tough time working him into comics. Infact he'd probably end up doing what the Sentry does, stand round doing nothing whilst sulking. :smile:

[MIMIC616]

Marvel November 2009 Solicitations

DARK AVENGERS/UNCANNY X-MEN: UTOPIA HC
Written by MATT FRACTION, PAUL CORNELL, JAMES ASMUS, JASON AARON, MIKE CAREY, CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST
Penciled by MARC SILVESTRI, TERRY DODSON, MIKE DEODATO, LUKE ROSS, HUMBERTO RAMOS & DUSTIN WEAVER
Cover by MARC SILVESTRI

The Dark Avengers take on the Uncanny X-Men in a story that shakes the foundations of the Marvel Universe. Norman Osborn declares martial law and sends the Dark Avengers in to quell the riots and take down the X-Men. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Norman Osborn already has his own team of Avengers, and now he has his own team of mutants. Introducing the DARK X-MEN! Collecting DARK AVENGERS/UNCANNY X-MEN: UTOPIA & EXODUS; UNCANNY X-MEN #513-514, DARK AVENGERS #7-8, DARK X-MEN: THE BEGINNING #1-3, X-MEN LEGACY #226-227 and DARK X-MEN: THE CONFESSION.
336 PGS./Rated T+ ...$39.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-4233-1
Trim size: oversized

They managed to cram it all together. I will be picking that up! :)

[nikbackm]

Marvel November 2009 Solicitations

DARK AVENGERS/UNCANNY X-MEN: UTOPIA HC
Written by MATT FRACTION, PAUL CORNELL, JAMES ASMUS, JASON AARON, MIKE CAREY, CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST
Penciled by MARC SILVESTRI, TERRY DODSON, MIKE DEODATO, LUKE ROSS, HUMBERTO RAMOS & DUSTIN WEAVER
Cover by MARC SILVESTRI

The Dark Avengers take on the Uncanny X-Men in a story that shakes the foundations of the Marvel Universe. Norman Osborn declares martial law and sends the Dark Avengers in to quell the riots and take down the X-Men. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Norman Osborn already has his own team of Avengers, and now he has his own team of mutants. Introducing the DARK X-MEN! Collecting DARK AVENGERS/UNCANNY X-MEN: UTOPIA & EXODUS; UNCANNY X-MEN #513-514, DARK AVENGERS #7-8, DARK X-MEN: THE BEGINNING #1-3, X-MEN LEGACY #226-227 and DARK X-MEN: THE CONFESSION.
336 PGS./Rated T+ ...$39.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-4233-1
Trim size: oversized

They managed to cram it all together. I will be picking that up! :)

Strange, they seem to have gotten another version at Amazon that does not include the Legacy and Dark X-Men parts. But it's still 352 pages.

http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Avengers-Uncanny-X-Men-Premiere/dp/0785142339

Then there's a separate premiere HC for the omitted parts.

http://www.amazon.com/Dark-X-Men-Beginning-Premiere-HC/dp/0785142304

But maybe Amazon just got the wrong information. Oh well, still plenty of time to cancel the latter if that turns out to be the case.

[mimic_616]

Dark Avengers #8 preview is up!

http://comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=3234&disp=table

Great Mimic moment in the preview!

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3896/mimicatttack.jpg

Using three powers at once to take down the bad guys! :biggrin:

[GambitXRemy]

I'm glad mimics getting some much needed spot light

[Peter F.]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3896/mimicatttack.jpg

Using three powers at once to take down the bad guys! :biggrin:

Four if you count the flying he's doing while attacking.

[mimic_616]

Four if you count the flying he's doing while attacking.

I KNEW somone was going to bring that up. :redface:

[MIMIC616]

This is what I thought when I saw that panel.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/mimiccomboatttack2.jpg

I really enjoy that happy wave to the camera!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/mimicwave.jpg

[Monty_Cristo]

i guess i don't get it. they have Mimic on the team. why did they bring in Michael Pointer? couldn't that machine feed Mimic super powers?

[The Lucky One]

i guess i don't get it. they have Mimic on the team. why did they bring in Michael Pointer? couldn't that machine feed Mimic super powers?

Probably not -- he has to be within range of a person to copy their powers -- but certainly every power Pointer has, Mimic either has or at least could have if he wanted it. But given his past control problems when absorbing too many powers, he may be purposely restricting himself to just the ones he's permanently copied.

I know I keep harping on it, but the story's almost over and we've still seen no sign that Mimic knows "Xavier" is really Mystique. Between Xavier and Jean Grey's copied telepathy and the fact that if he gets near "Xavier," his body will gain shapeshifting, there's really no way Mimic shouldn't be perfectly aware that it's not really Chuck they're working for. I know it seems like a minor editorial gaffe, but if we're supposed to believe that Mimic is actually trying to be a good guy for reals, that's something they really need to address, because he's not dumb enough to think Mystique is impersonating Chuck for perfectly legitimate reasons.

-D

[Monty_Cristo]

Probably not -- he has to be within range of a person to copy their powers -- but certainly every power Pointer has, Mimic either has or at least could have if he wanted it. But given his past control problems when absorbing too many powers, he may be purposely restricting himself to just the ones he's permanently copied.

I know I keep harping on it, but the story's almost over and we've still seen no sign that Mimic knows "Xavier" is really Mystique. Between Xavier and Jean Grey's copied telepathy and the fact that if he gets near "Xavier," his body will gain shapeshifting, there's really no way Mimic shouldn't be perfectly aware that it's not really Chuck they're working for. I know it seems like a minor editorial gaffe, but if we're supposed to believe that Mimic is actually trying to be a good guy for reals, that's something they really need to address, because he's not dumb enough to think Mystique is impersonating Chuck for perfectly legitimate reasons.

-D

Xavier couldn't read Mystique's mind w/ his telepathy. and shape-shifting is one of those powers that wouldn't be readily obvious to someone who had it. Mimic might be able to shapeshift and not even realize it.

[The Lucky One]

Xavier couldn't read Mystique's mind w/ his telepathy.

You don't think that's exactly the point? :smile:

It's like this: sometimes the absence of something is far more telling then its presence. Sure, Xavier can't read Mystique's mind... which means if he ever sees some random person whose mind is completely closed to him, there's a decent chance it's Mystique. Emma Frost just commented an issue or so ago that high-level telepaths stand out to one other, they can always recognize each other. Mimic is a major telepath twice over (Xavier and Jean Grey)... you can argue he's not a skilled telepath, absolutely, but raw power has never been a problem. So you're saying someone with that level of telepathy wouldn't realize that the most powerful psi in the world, Charles Xavier, is theoretically in the very near vicinity but isn't making the slightest blip on the psychic plane? Not so much as a whisper?

Sorry, not buying it. Try again. :wink:

-D

[Monty_Cristo]

You don't think that's exactly the point? :smile:

It's like this: sometimes the absence of something is far more telling then its presence. Sure, Xavier can't read Mystique's mind... which means if he ever sees some random person whose mind is completely closed to him, there's a decent chance it's Mystique. Emma Frost just commented an issue or so ago that high-level telepaths stand out to one other, they can always recognize each other. Mimic is a major telepath twice over (Xavier and Jean Grey)... you can argue he's not a skilled telepath, absolutely, but raw power has never been a problem. So you're saying someone with that level of telepathy wouldn't realize that the most powerful psi in the world, Charles Xavier, is theoretically in the very near vicinity but isn't making the slightest blip on the psychic plane? Not so much as a whisper?

Sorry, not buying it. Try again. :wink:

-D

Calvin's not all that bright or sophisticated. he would assume that he couldn't sense Xavier because of the experience the latter has as an Omega Telepath. it (telepathy) is is something you have to practice.

[The Lucky One]

Calvin's not all that bright or sophisticated. he would assume that he couldn't sense Xavier because of the experience the latter has as an Omega Telepath. it (telepathy) is is something you have to practice.

Yyyyyeah... no, that might fly if he'd never met Xavier before, but the two spent extensive time together in the old days. And Calvin's as bright as the smartest person in his near vicinity, which is probably Norman Osborn more often than not, a certified genius.

Keep trying, though! I really would like to hear a plausible explanation beyond "writer oversight." :smile:

-D

[mimic_616]

Yyyyyeah... no, that might fly if he'd never met Xavier before, but the two spent extensive time together in the old days. And Calvin's as bright as the smartest person in his near vicinity, which is probably Norman Osborn more often than not, a certified genius.

Keep trying, though! I really would like to hear a plausible explanation beyond "writer oversight." :smile:

-D

Well have we seen Calvin any where near the fake Xavier since Utopia started?

Me thinks not.

[The Lucky One]

Well have we seen Calvin any where near the fake Xavier since Utopia started?

Me thinks not.

I thought about that, but "anywhere near" is relative for telepaths of that power level. Xavier can read people's thoughts from hundreds of miles away, so I have to think that if "Xavier" is supposedly in San Francisco but isn't broadcasting on the psychic net, that's going to send up a red flag.

-D

[mimic_616]

I thought about that, but "anywhere near" is relative for telepaths of that power level. Xavier can read people's thoughts from hundreds of miles away, so I have to think that if "Xavier" is supposedly in San Francisco but isn't broadcasting on the psychic net, that's going to send up a red flag.

-D

Fair enough. However considering Calvin's mental state, I'd say he's pretty reluctant to question anything that would jeopardize his new position with the Dark X-Men. So if Calvin has any suspicion or doubt he won’t bring it to anyone’s attention, especially Osborn’s.

It’s like Osborn told Emma, Calvin’s like a whipped puppy, eager to please. He’s no longer the brash and arrogant kid he used to be before his illness. Calvin just wants to part or something big and get by.

[Ogrebear]

Perhaps the fake Xavier is wearing a device that tricks the other telepaths into believing 'he' has Xavier's power signature but is set on 'block' mode?

Just cos Calvin has Xavier's powers he would not automatically be able to read Prof X or Emma Frost's mind, thus could be easily fooled into thinking he's being blocked out on purpose.

Or Perhaps Emma is blocking for both her and 'Xavier'?

[The Lucky One]

Perhaps the fake Xavier is wearing a device that tricks the other telepaths into believing 'he' has Xavier's power signature but is set on 'block' mode?

Just cos Calvin has Xavier's powers he would not automatically be able to read Prof X or Emma Frost's mind, thus could be easily fooled into thinking he's being blocked out on purpose.

Or Perhaps Emma is blocking for both her and 'Xavier'?

Hmm... you know, I actually like both of those explanations, particularly the second one. Emma's vastly telepathically outpowered by Mimic but certainly has leagues more skill, and while she has no love for Mystique, keeping her hidden is in Emma's own best interests, for the time being at least. Sold! :smile:

(Mind you, I still don't think it's something the writer gave even a second of thought to, but your theory works, so we'll run with it.) :wink:

-D

[MIMIC616]

Deviant Art - Dark X-Men sketches, from ajaxone

http://ajaxone.deviantart.com/gallery/

[mimic_616]

Wordballoon interview with Captain Britain/M13 AND Dark X-Men mini writer Paul Cornell!

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080924-Word-Balloon-Cornell.html

In the interview Paul talks about Mimic's role in the new mini. (08:45 - 09:22)

Sounds very cool! :biggrin:

[mimic_616]

Hey, anyone got any scans of Dark Avengers #8 for those of us in the UK? :redface:

[MIMIC616]

Hey, anyone got any scans of Dark Avengers #8 for those of us in the UK? :redface:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Dark_Avengers_008_016.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Dark_Avengers_008_019.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Dark_Avengers_008_022.jpg

[mimic_616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Dark_Avengers_008_016.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Dark_Avengers_008_019.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Dark_Avengers_008_022.jpg

Thank you kindly, sir. :wink:

Hopefully I'll get my copy through the post tomorrow morning, but it looks good from what I can tell.

[MIMIC616]

Wordballoon interview with Captain Britain/M13 AND Dark X-Men mini writer Paul Cornell!

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080924-Word-Balloon-Cornell.html

In the interview Paul talks about Mimic's role in the new mini. (08:45 - 09:22)

Sounds very cool! :biggrin:

Makes me excited for the mini-series.

I will be at Fan Expo 09 tomorrow and will ask Leonard Kirk about the Dark X-Men mini-series.

[mimic_616]

Makes me excited for the mini-series.

I will be at Fan Expo 09 tomorrow and will ask Leonard Kirk about the Dark X-Men mini-series.

Fingers crossed he'll shed some more light on the mini. :biggrin:

Seriously though I'm soooo jealous! You get to go to these cool cons while I'm stuck here in the UK. :frown:

However I'm liking the sound of the mini from what Paul said in the interview. I'm glad he's exploring Mimic's bipolar disorder and his new found "hero" status.

Should be fun. :smile:

[MIMIC616]

Fingers crossed he'll shed some more light on the mini. :biggrin:

Seriously though I'm soooo jealous! You get to go to these cool cons while I'm stuck here in the UK. :frown:

However I'm liking the sound of the mini from what Paul said in the interview. I'm glad he's exploring Mimic's bipolar disorder and his new found "hero" status.

Should be fun. :smile:

Great news from Kirk. The Dark X-Men #1 looks amazing!

I got to view the entire issue. The Mimic really gets to shine and X-Man comes back in very neat way.

I would have loved to have kept the entire issue in sketch form.

Makes me miss Captain Britain and MI13 more.

[The Lucky One]

I gotta be honest: if I'm Mimic, I'm pretty damn pissed off right now. I just joined a team of people I thought were good guys, fought the good fight, tried to reach the humanity in a bio-Sentinel... and for my trouble, I got my face smashed into a wall and abandoned by the X-Men. Emma Frost obviously was planning on betraying Osborn all along, and Namor was clearly in on it from the beginning. But Cloak and Dagger had no prior knowledge, they were just left unmolested and free to come along or not as they pleased. So if I'm Mimic and I realize my former teammates didn't even give me a chance to do the right thing, didn't approach me the way they did a far worse former villain like Namor, didn't leave me uninjured with the option to join them like they did for Cloak and Dagger? Ouch.

I think the poor guy's perfectly justified in thinking, What the eff, Scott? Namor's tried to destroy cities before and you don't even know Cloak and Dagger, but you'll trust them before you'll trust me? That one hurts.

-D

[mimic_616]

Great news from Kirk. The Dark X-Men #1 looks amazing!

I got to view the entire issue. The Mimic really gets to shine and X-Man comes back in very neat way.

I would have loved to have kept the entire issue in sketch form.

Makes me miss Captain Britain and MI13 more.

You got to see the sketches for the entire first issue!? :eek:

AAARRRGGHH! My jealousy know no bounds! :biggrin:

So glad to hear Mimic get to shine. Cannot wait to pick it up....

.....in November. :frown:

I gotta be honest: if I'm Mimic, I'm pretty damn pissed off right now. I just joined a team of people I thought were good guys, fought the good fight, tried to reach the humanity in a bio-Sentinel... and for my trouble, I got my face smashed into a wall and abandoned by the X-Men. Emma Frost obviously was planning on betraying Osborn all along, and Namor was clearly in on it from the beginning. But Cloak and Dagger had no prior knowledge, they were just left unmolested and free to come along or not as they pleased. So if I'm Mimic and I realize my former teammates didn't even give me a chance to do the right thing, didn't approach me the way they did a far worse former villain like Namor, didn't leave me uninjured with the option to join them like they did for Cloak and Dagger? Ouch.

I think the poor guy's perfectly justified in thinking, What the eff, Scott? Namor's tried to destroy cities before and you don't even know Cloak and Dagger, but you'll trust them before you'll trust me? That one hurts.

-D

I have to agree with this, it did suck what happened to Cal.

Personally I think the reason Emma give Cloak and Dagger a ticket out of there was because she saw them show rebellion against Osborn and his plans, where as Mimic was happily to go along with it.

Still, poor Cal. :frown:

[MIMIC616]

Fan Expo went great. Man my feet are tired.

Here are the highlights.

Terry Dodson

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/TerryDodsonMimic.jpg

Leonard Kirk

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/LeonardKirkDarkX-MenMimic.jpg

Kalman Andrasofszky Dark-Men Mimic and Lyja

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/KalmanAndrasofszkyMimicandLyja.jpg

I did get to thank Joe Quesada for the Dark X-Men and the Mimic appearing. That was cool.

[mimic_616]

Fan Expo went great. Man my feet are tired.

Here are the highlights.

Terry Dodson

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/TerryDodsonMimic.jpg

Leonard Kirk

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/LeonardKirkDarkX-MenMimic.jpg

Kalman Andrasofszky Dark-Men Mimic and Lyja

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/KalmanAndrasofszkyMimicandLyja.jpg

I did get to thank Joe Quesada for the Dark X-Men and the Mimic appearing. That was cool.

Very nice! I think my favourite has to be the Dodson one though. (You love that "street" look on Cal don't you!) :biggrin:

BTW what did Quesada say?

[MIMIC616]

Very nice! I think my favourite has to be the Dodson one though. (You love that "street" look on Cal don't you!) :biggrin:

BTW what did Quesada say?

I just thanked him for bring the Mimic back into the spotlight, so it doesn't take me an hour anymore, to explain who the mimic is.

[MIMIC616]

Yanick Paquette

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/YanickPaquetteDarkX-MenMimic.jpg

[mimic_616]

Yanick Paquette

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/YanickPaquetteDarkX-MenMimic.jpg

That's a beauty!

Infact I'd say that one is my fav you've put up! :biggrin:

I wonder when that artists are gonna decide if Cal keeps the ice arm of loose it? So far in Utopia it's been there in the first two issue's and then normal the next two. The same goes for the hair, the first two issues its blonde and the next two it's brown again!

[Ogrebear]

Some very sweet art you have snagged their sir!

[MIMIC616]

Some very sweet art you have snagged their sir!

Thank you. Also, these just came in the mail.

Jeff Moy Dark X-Men Mimic and Photon

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/JeffMoyDarkX-MenMimicandPhoton.jpg

Jeff Moy Dark X-Men Mimic and White Rabbit

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/JeffMoyDarkX-MenMimicandWhiteRabbit.jpg

[Ogrebear]

It was a shame Mimic was not given a chance to go with the others at the end of the last book

Lingering jealousy issues perhaps?

[infernohara]

After much thought on it maybe it was a good decision to leave him off the X-men.

Remember: Norman gave the man a chance to prove his worth as a hero (even as a fake one). Apparently, there are people out there that think Norman is a good American (as we found out that USAgent thinks Norman is a hero). I think Norman giving Mimic this chance was very special to him so I doubt that he wants to mess it up. Also at this time the X-men are basically breaking the law at this time so it probably would have been tough for Emma tell mimic whats really going on in the short amount of time at the betrayal. He probably would not have listened to her and fight for Norman's cause anyway. So she and Namor (who already know about Norman) gathered up Cloak and Dagger (who were having second thoughts) and GTFO.

With the new Dark X-men mini coming out, we'll finally get more focus on mimic (cause you wouldn't have gotten it in X-men). So I am happy to see Mimic really work at being a "hero" and possibly finding out whats really going on.

[mimic_616]

Thank you. Also, these just came in the mail.

Jeff Moy Dark X-Men Mimic and Photon

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/JeffMoyDarkX-MenMimicandPhoton.jpg

Jeff Moy Dark X-Men Mimic and White Rabbit

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/JeffMoyDarkX-MenMimicandWhiteRabbit.jpg

Very nice, especially the White Rabbit one! I NEVER thought I would see those two together in a pic! :biggrin:

Ah, the joy of comissions.

BTW did you get all these from the convention or were some of these bought online??

After much thought on it maybe it was a good decision to leave him off the X-men.

Remember: Norman gave the man a chance to prove his worth as a hero (even as a fake one). Apparently, there are people out there that think Norman is a good American (as we found out that USAgent thinks Norman is a hero). I think Norman giving Mimic this chance was very special to him so I doubt that he wants to mess it up. Also at this time the X-men are basically breaking the law at this time so it probably would have been tough for Emma tell mimic whats really going on in the short amount of time at the betrayal. He probably would not have listened to her and fight for Norman's cause anyway. So she and Namor (who already know about Norman) gathered up Cloak and Dagger (who were having second thoughts) and GTFO.

With the new Dark X-men mini coming out, we'll finally get more focus on mimic (cause you wouldn't have gotten it in X-men). So I am happy to see Mimic really work at being a "hero" and possibly finding out whats really going on.

I agree with the choice to keep Mimic with the Dark X-Men. I mean it makes more sense, from what we've seen of him so far in Utopia, and also allows alot more panel time in the new mini.

Still if Fraction (or the editor) had chosen Mimic to join the X-Men he may have had little panel time, but possibly the opportunity to stick around much longer in comics.

I can't see there being much more of Mimic after the mini for a while, especially with Cornell describing his bipolar disorder flaring up. :frown:

[MIMIC616]

Very nice, especially the White Rabbit one! I NEVER thought I would see those two together in a pic! :biggrin:

Ah, the joy of comissions.

BTW did you get all these from the convention or were some of these bought online??

I got commissions from Jeff Moy a few years ago and emailed him for some more.

He's been busy lately and it took him longer to get these to me.

[MIMIC616]

Terry Dodson Sketchbook 2009

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/TerryDodsonSketchbook2009p02.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/TerryDodsonSketchbook2009p05.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/TerryDodsonSketchbook2009p08.jpg

[mimic_616]

Terry Dodson Sketchbook 2009

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/TerryDodsonSketchbook2009p02.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/TerryDodsonSketchbook2009p05.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/TerryDodsonSketchbook2009p08.jpg

:eek:

Are these pictures you've taken of the sketch book or did you buy them off him?

I've got to say so I'm sooo glad they decided to stick to Mimic's final design, that first one is just awful!

[MIMIC616]

:eek:

Are these pictures you've taken of the sketch book or did you buy them off him?

I've got to say so I'm sooo glad they decided to stick to Mimic's final design, that first one is just awful!

Bought the Sketchbook and taken from it. Love the final redesigns.

[mimic_616]

Bought the Sketchbook and taken from it. Love the final redesigns.

You. Bought. The. Sketch. Book.

It's offical, I hate you. :wink:

[Seccruz]

You. Bought. The. Sketch. Book.

It's offical, I hate you. :wink:

LOL!!! Truth be told Dodson did a great job with the Dark X-men costumes...Especially Mimic's...

[MIMIC616]

On sale at Ebay.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Mimic-1-1.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Mimic1.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Mimic2.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Mimic3.jpg

[MIMIC616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Mimic4.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Mimic6.jpg

This is a thing of beauty.

[limerick]

What exactly is Calvin doing to Daken there!!:eek: :biggrin:

Seriously though ,great thread....And it's great to see Mimic back in the X-books

[Monty_Cristo]

What exactly is Calvin doing to Daken there!!:eek: :biggrin:

Seriously though ,great thread....And it's great to see Mimic back in the X-books

he's holding him aloft with his disco stick. he mimic'd this power from Shortpack.

[The Lucky One]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Mimic4.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Mimic6.jpg

This is a thing of beauty.

That is completely awesome with the one tiny, miniscule flaw that OMG it's 150 f*cking dollars, WTF?!? :mad: Ten bucks says it tops $200 before the auction's over.

I've been keeping my eyes peeled for a Mimic custom Marvel Legend for months, but every time someone does a decent one, it always goes for a quadrillion dollars. Figures, now that he's appearing he's on everyone's radar. Damn Fraction!

-D

[mimic_616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Mimic4.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Mimic6.jpg

This is a thing of beauty.

Wow. That is pretty awesome.

However I do have one tiny complaint and that's the hair should be BROWN not BLONDE! :mad:

I don't blame the guy who made it though, the people at Marvel were pretty undecided about the colour of Cal's hair the first two issues into Utopia before settling on the Brown (thankfully) in the last two.

[mightiest_mortal]

thought it was actually quite sad that mimic was left behind. It's good that he's being used again, and him being Bipolar is actually very interesting, and does somewhat explain some of his more random past motivations.

Not sure how long he can legitamately believe he's on the good guy team though in Dark X-Men. He's either very dim or really doesn't care.

[mimic_616]

Found a review with SPOILERS of Exodus!

http://psylocke-butterfly.blogspot.com/2009/09/dark-avengersuncanny-x-men-exodus-1_09.html

Spoilers Below!!!










Apparently Mimic gets taken down by Iceman and some other X-kids, which was what I was expecting since Archangel was facing Bullseye.

However glad to hear Cal got some more panel time.

Role on November! :biggrin:

[MIMIC616]

Mimic does get to sing a little "Anything you can do I can do better!"

As Iceman chimes in "No You Can't."

Then Mimic gets Jumped and Stomped on by Husk, Surge, Bling!, Loa, Rockslide, Mercury, Trance, Onyxx, and INK.

Hey, Ink this might be your future too.

The bright side is Mimic didn't lose his cool/control or there would be been a drop in the mutant population.

The Dark X-Men now consist of Mystique, Dark Beast, Weapon Omega, and Mimic.

[Justin K.]

Terry Dodson Sketchbook 2009

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/TerryDodsonSketchbook2009p02.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/TerryDodsonSketchbook2009p05.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/TerryDodsonSketchbook2009p08.jpg

I love the cover with the lightning bolt better, but oh well, what we got is good.

Looking at Mimic's costume suddenly reminded me of something though.
His costume looks a lot like Bishop's (http://www.majorspoilers.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/marveljune08/CABLE_4.jpg) to me, though Mimic seems to pull that off better...

So awkward if the two met up...

[RickCoronel]

That is completely awesome with the one tiny, miniscule flaw that OMG it's 150 f*cking dollars, WTF?!? :mad: Ten bucks says it tops $200 before the auction's over.

I've been keeping my eyes peeled for a Mimic custom Marvel Legend for months, but every time someone does a decent one, it always goes for a quadrillion dollars. Figures, now that he's appearing he's on everyone's radar. Damn Fraction!

-D

Cal, the customizer who made Mimic, his customs always go for alot of money. Just makes sense Mimic would go for alot as well.

[mimic_616]

Any Mimic scans from Exodus, guys? :redface:

[MIMIC616]

Any Mimic scans from Exodus, guys? :redface:

I got you covered.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/img361.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/img362.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/img366.jpg

[The Lucky One]

Here's a point of discussion: in terms of Mimic's most embarrassing moments, where does "getting your ass stomped by the New/Young X-Men" rank? An 8? 7? Lower? Higher?

To me I sort of think, in terms of power players, Ares got the dignity of getting faced down by the New Mutants, and Sentry received the full attention of Namor and Frost. What's more embarrassing for Cal, the fact that Scott thought the New X-Men would be enough to put him down... or the fact that he was right?

-D

[Prodigy55]

Here's a point of discussion: in terms of Mimic's most embarrassing moments, where does "getting your ass stomped by the New/Young X-Men" rank? An 8? 7? Lower? Higher?

To me I sort of think, in terms of power players, Ares got the dignity of getting faced down by the New Mutants, and Sentry received the full attention of Namor and Frost. What's more embarrassing for Cal, the fact that Scott thought the New X-Men would be enough to put him down... or the fact that he was right?

-D

The New X-Men took down Nimrod, Predator X and Belasco. Not very embarassing.

[Peter F.]

The New X-Men took down Nimrod, Predator X and Belasco. Not very embarassing.

They were also sent in to take down the Marauders with Pixie and Dust defeating Malice/Omega Sentinel and Exodus respectively.

[mimic_616]

I got you covered.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/img366.jpg

Love that page. I've always had a sense of Iceman's distate for Mimic, almost as much as Cyclops, and Fraction captures is perfectly.

I think what we're seeing hear is Calvin's bipolar mania at its highest, so it'll be interesting to see it's decline in Dark X-Men in November.

[MIMIC616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/31_DARK_X_MEN_2.jpg

Dark X-Men # 2 coming soon.

[MiMiC_6-1-6]

Somehow I think things are going to end bad for Mimic in the Dark x-men mini series.


Things don't bode well for anyone who hangs with Dark Beast/Osborn and now I hear x-man is showing up more powerful then ever. Seems he don't really care for Osborn, Dark Beast and what is going on.

[MIMIC616]

Somehow I think things are going to end bad for Mimic in the Dark x-men mini series.


Things don't bode well for anyone who hangs with Dark Beast/Osborn and now I hear x-man is showing up more powerful then ever. Seems he don't really care for Osborn, Dark Beast and what is going on.

I would be worried about the Mimic, too.

His father spent his life trying make a powers in a bottle, which lead to Cal getting his powers.

Dr. Rankin, then spent the rest of his life trying to prevent Cal from becoming a god.

Inventing a machine to keep Cal's powers blocked, which sent Cal powers out of control at times.

Osborn would have Dark Beast turn Mimic's genetic code inside and out, if he could bottle the Mimic's powers for himself or his armies.

Similar to Weapon Omega and his Omega chair.

Weapon Omega was a dog on a leash and got his fix for mutant energy thanks to the Omega chair.

[MiMiC_6-1-6]

That Omega chair is completely evil. I am a little disappointed that Mimic would even hang around and be party to that torture. He just sat and watched the Beast get tortured. He never cared about any of the original x-men or thought they were the good guys? I know they didn't exactly get along all the time but come on. I think that was a missed opportunity for Mimic. It is also show his lack or moral fiber and probably another reason White Queen had him blindsided by Namor.

[mimic_616]

The way I see it Mimic has lost his self confidence.

In the early years he saw out spoken and in your face, which could be put down to his bipolar disorder, however since then he's been through hell trying to control his abilities.

So if you add that to Osborn giving him a fresh start, or second chance to be something, he dosen't want to put that in jepardy.

[MIMIC616]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=23200

X-POSITION: MIKE CAREY

What would happen if Rogue and Mimic tried to use their powers on one another?

Agh! Quit messing with my head, Morgan. Nothing good, I guess. Probably there'd be a feedback effect that would lay both of them out cold. But to see something very similar, read "Legacy" #230...

Now we know the results of this:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/JeffMoyDarkX-MenMimicandRogue-1.jpg

[RuggeSkin]

Well he lost his powers trying to copy someone who copies powers, so take that to its logical conclusion.

[mimic_616]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=23200

X-POSITION: MIKE CAREY

What would happen if Rogue and Mimic tried to use their powers on one another?

Agh! Quit messing with my head, Morgan. Nothing good, I guess. Probably there'd be a feedback effect that would lay both of them out cold. But to see something very similar, read "Legacy" #230...

Now we know the results of this:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/JeffMoyDarkX-MenMimicandRogue-1.jpg

Lol. That's quite funny.

I always thought if Mimic and Rogue ever got together their powers would cancel each others out, therefore making Calvin one of the few people she could actually touch.

[MIMIC616]

Cable & Hope Return To The X-Men!

http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.9898.Cable%7Eand%7EHope_Return_To_The _X-Men%7Eexcl%7E

yes, buy Dark X-Men #1 for Cable and Hope...

Buy two and the Dark X-Men may get another mini-series. :)

[MIMIC616]

Dark X-Men: Shades of Grey

http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.9920.Dark_X-Men%7Ecolon%7E_Shades_of_Grey

[MIMIC616]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=23357

DARK X-MEN #3 (of 5)
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Penciled by LEONARD KIRK
Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI
Nate Grey, a.k.a., X-Man is back and he is not happy with the state of affairs in the Marvel Universe. So he goes straight to the man responsible—Norman Osborn—and it’s not for a nice chat. It’s X-Man vs. the Dark Avengers and Dark X-Men. Can this Omega class mutant survive this matchup? Find out here!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

X-Man vs Dark Everyone.

[mimic_616]

Looking forward to this.

I kinda find it abit funny that even when peeling an apple Dark Beast still looks menacing. :evilsmile:

[Havok83]

Lol. That's quite funny.

I always thought if Mimic and Rogue ever got together their powers would cancel each others out, therefore making Calvin one of the few people she could actually touch.
how would they cancel out? If she touched Mimic then she would gain the ability to gain powers without having to touch people. He would most likely be knocked out in the process

[The Lucky One]

how would they cancel out? If she touched Mimic then she would gain the ability to gain powers without having to touch people. He would most likely be knocked out in the process

I think it's more that if he got within a few feet of her, he'd automatically copy her ability to steal powers with a touch. If two people with that power touched each other, they'd both be draining each other, presumably at the same rate. I'd imagine Rogue would automatically copy all of the powers Mimic has duplicated, but other than that, they'd probably both stay conscious but would copy each other's minds to such an extent that neither of them would know who was who.

-D

[mimic_616]

I'm sticking to my statement: cancel out each other. :tongue:

[MIMIC616]

Both are awesome answers.

[MIMIC616]

Snareser - Dark X-Men Mimic and Galacta

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/NateStockmanDarkX-MenMimicandGalati.jpg

Galacta Profile
http://www.comicvine.com/galacta/29-59459/

[Aguja]

Alvin Lee

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/AlvinLeeUDONMimicedit.jpg





I'm sorry I haven't seen more of Alvin Lee's work, this is amazing!

Mimic confuses me. Does his power work constantly or can he control when he copies a mutant's powers? Why has he held onto the original 5's powerset for so long? Also does his ability to use their powers progress like theirs does? For instance is his TK stuck at the level it was when he copied it from Jean or is it has powerful as Jean's was when she died?

Great thread by the way. Your dedication to the character is very nice. I was disappointed the X-Men didn't offer him a place on the team when they took Cloak & Dagger into the fold.

[The Lucky One]

Mimic confuses me. Does his power work constantly or can he control when he copies a mutant's powers? Why has he held onto the original 5's powerset for so long? Also does his ability to use their powers progress like theirs does? For instance is his TK stuck at the level it was when he copied it from Jean or is it has powerful as Jean's was when she died?

Don't feel bad, it's easy to be confused by Mimic, mainly because he's only appeared a handful of times and writers can't seem to decide what he can and can't do. :wink: To try to answer your questions:

In general, Mimic automatically duplicates the knowledge, skills, and (if any) superhuman powers of anyone, human or mutant, within a few feet of him, then keeps these until he moves outside of a 1-mile radius of them. This is usually automatic, especially if he doesn't know the person has any powers. However, there have been numerous times when he's been near superhumans and hasn't copied their powers, so it's safe to say that when he's on his guard and knows someone possesses powers, he can choose whether to copy them or not. When he's highly agitated, however, he tends to unconsciously copy the powers of everyone in the vicinity and then has trouble controlling them (primarily shown in issues of X-Force and Excalibur).

We don't have any real reason for why he's held onto the original 5's powers (6, really, since he has at least some of Xavier's telepathy too) permanently. In his first few post-X-Men appearances, he didn't, but then when he reappeared in X-Force in the '90s, it was with the 05's powers, and it was explained that because he'd spent so much time with them, his body absorbed their powers permanently. When the High Evolutionary temporarily wiped out all mutations, Mimic lost the 05's powers, but they've returned since.

In theory, Mimic's copied powers should have all the potential to increase the same way they would for the original bearers... after all, the power is the same. But he doesn't practice nearly as much as the X-Men do and hasn't been through their experiences, so nothing has triggered Phoenix-level telekinesis in him, for instance, or the ability to reform his body if it's completely iced up. However, since he copies not just powers but also knowledge, if he gets near any of the 05 (as he recently has, at least some of them), he should automatically absorb their updated proficiency levels with their abilities.

Hope that helps! :smile:

-D

[limerick]

That's a great post putting everything on Calvin in it's place once and for all.

[Aguja]

Don't feel bad, it's easy to be confused by Mimic, mainly because he's only appeared a handful of times and writers can't seem to decide what he can and can't do. :wink: To try to answer your questions:

In general, Mimic automatically duplicates the knowledge, skills, and (if any) superhuman powers of anyone, human or mutant, within a few feet of him, then keeps these until he moves outside of a 1-mile radius of them. This is usually automatic, especially if he doesn't know the person has any powers. However, there have been numerous times when he's been near superhumans and hasn't copied their powers, so it's safe to say that when he's on his guard and knows someone possesses powers, he can choose whether to copy them or not. When he's highly agitated, however, he tends to unconsciously copy the powers of everyone in the vicinity and then has trouble controlling them (primarily shown in issues of X-Force and Excalibur).

We don't have any real reason for why he's held onto the original 5's powers (6, really, since he has at least some of Xavier's telepathy too) permanently. In his first few post-X-Men appearances, he didn't, but then when he reappeared in X-Force in the '90s, it was with the 05's powers, and it was explained that because he'd spent so much time with them, his body absorbed their powers permanently. When the High Evolutionary temporarily wiped out all mutations, Mimic lost the 05's powers, but they've returned since.

In theory, Mimic's copied powers should have all the potential to increase the same way they would for the original bearers... after all, the power is the same. But he doesn't practice nearly as much as the X-Men do and hasn't been through their experiences, so nothing has triggered Phoenix-level telekinesis in him, for instance, or the ability to reform his body if it's completely iced up. However, since he copies not just powers but also knowledge, if he gets near any of the 05 (as he recently has, at least some of them), he should automatically absorb their updated proficiency levels with their abilities.

Hope that helps! :smile:

-D

Thank you that does help a lot.

I've always found Mimic to be a very visually striking character, though my exposure to him tends to be more with the Exiles version. It's a pity the 616 character hasn't been explored more. I do enjoy Dodson's new design for the character too.

Why was he not accepted into the X-Men's ranks with Cloak & Dagger? I'm assuming he has a history of being a villain but I don't think he's hurt the X-Men as much as say Magneto or Mystique who were both granted membership.

[The Lucky One]

Why was he not accepted into the X-Men's ranks with Cloak & Dagger? I'm assuming he has a history of being a villain but I don't think he's hurt the X-Men as much as say Magneto or Mystique who were both granted membership.

Ah, you've hit on the $64,000 question. :wink: The actual answer is, most likely, that Matt Fraction simply didn't want him on Utopia (whether because he's not a mutant or simply because Fraction didn't have any use for him), and so just didn't bother to include him. But if you're looking for an in-story reason, you could argue that since he possesses Xavier and Jean's telepathy, Emma Frost couldn't read his mind and thus couldn't be sure that he'd join the good guys if given the chance, so it was safer to take him out.

As for a history of being a villain, yes and no. Mimic started as an arrogant jerk (it was explained that since his power automatically makes him as smart, athletic, and skillful as the best people around him, he became quite egotistical) who decided to make a name for himself by defeating the X-Men, but he didn't commit any actual crimes. His powers were lost at the end of the first story, but when they returned, he demanded to join the X-Men. Xavier agreed and he actually did help them out during the 3 issues he was a member before losing his powers again, though he was also a dick who everyone hated. He returned years later in an issue of Incredible Hulk, where his powers had changed to draining the life force of anyone near him; he didn't want to hurt anyone, and ultimately sacrificed himself by fighting the Hulk and absorbing gamma radiation, which killed him. Almost two decades later he reappeared, it being explained that he was in a near-death coma, and Wolverine wandering nearby let Mimic copy his healing factor and revive. His next appearance (the first where he had regained the 05's powers) had X-Force investigating an Antarctic research station that had blown up, where they found that Mimic had secluded himself to keep from becoming a threat, but then lost control. He fought X-Force to a draw and disappeared. He then became a (mostly behind the scenes) herald of Onslaught, which was probably his most villainous act to date, though we didn't see him actually do anything evil. After that he was captured by Prime Sentinels and rescued by Excalibur, who were looking for Xavier and mistook Mimic's copied psi-signature for him. He was half-mad and fought Excalibur, but after being knocked out, regained his senses and even attended Captain Britain's bachelor party and wedding as a friend. Next he surfaced as a member of the new Brotherhood of Mutants, which was being led by Xavier to fight the sentient Cerebro. He stayed with the group after Xavier left and Mystique took over leadership, and fought Machine Man on her orders. After that he was shown losing his powers in the High Evolutionary's wave. He wasn't seen again for years, until one panel in an issue of Thunderbolts during Civil War showed him having been captured and stored with other villains. That was his final appearance until Exodus, where a Dark X-Men: The Beginning story showed us that he had been diagnosed as bipolar and was taking meds. However, the story implied that he had lost control of his powers yet again and accidentally killed a woman, after which he was recruited by Norman Osborn.

Basically, he was a douche in his early days, learned heroism, but occasionally still is a dick, largely due to being bipolar, but his "evil" deeds are mostly accidental or a matter of circumstance. Considering Mimic's done far fewer horrible things in his time than Namor, I'd be pretty pissed if I were him about not being given the benefit of the doubt, and perhaps that's something that'll be touched on in the Dark X-Men miniseries. Only time will tell.

-D

[Peter F.]

I figure the reason Mimic didn't join the X-men was because they had the Dark X-men mini in the works and didn't want the team to only have 3 members.

[Aguja]

This thread and The Lucky One's wonderful explanations have made me a fan of Mimic. :)

I wonder if Xavier would try to help him sort out his bipolar disorder? I would like to see him given a chance at redemption.

[4sake]

I figure the reason Mimic didn't join the X-men was because they had the Dark X-men mini in the works and didn't want the team to only have 3 members.

I agree.. I believe that to be the main reason also... He going to play the kind of grey character/maybe hero in the Dark X-Men. Which is something his teammates can't do: Dark Beast - mad doctor/scientist, Weapon Omega - junkie (he could play the role Mimic will, but when he on the drugs he can't be helped), Mystique - Sociopath (See Rogue, Iceman & sometime Nightcrawler).. Maybe they have him turn into a hero by the end of the mini & team up with Nate or something.

[streator]

http://www.figurerealm.com/viewcustomfigure.php?FID=17952

[Aguja]

That's nice. I like Mimic when he is clean shaven. Hobo Mimic is icky.

[MIMIC616]

Dark X-Men Preview:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv3760_cov.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv3760_pg1.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv3760_pg2.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv3760_pg3.jpg

[MIMIC616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv3760_pg3-4.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv3760_pg6.jpg

This even better in colour, also Mimic's hair is in brown. :)

[limerick]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv3760_pg3-4.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv3760_pg6.jpg

This even better in colour, also Mimic in brown hair. :)
Doesn't he look a bit young,though.....Omega too.

[MIMIC616]

Doesn't he look a bit young,though.....Omega too.

yep, he does look a little bit young.

[Aguja]

He looks like a teenager! But the art is nice. I liked Dodson's Mimic best though. I'll have to pick this up though even though I hate Mystique.

[Son of Sheena]

I think Mimic and Sentry should team up along with Eddie Brock.

[Monty_Cristo]

yep, he does look a little bit young.

i don't know that he looks any younger than he normally does. but he does look scrawnier than usual. did he lose Beast's mutation?

[Ninjax]

I like Mimic and I hope they change his story into him being a mutant all this time instead of some freak accident.

[Havok83]

I like Mimic and I hope they change his story into him being a mutant all this time instead of some freak accident.
I beleive he was retconned into being a mutant years ago. The freak accident apparently awakend his own latent abilities

[Ninjax]

They recon it? heh you learn something every day, I didn't know that so thats cool they made him into one.

[mimic_616]

This even better in colour, also Mimic's hair is in brown. :)

Uh, his hair was always brown.

Please don't tell me you didn't notice this?

[The Lucky One]

I like Mimic and I hope they change his story into him being a mutant all this time instead of some freak accident.

...why? :confused:

It's not like it's a big deal either way, but what does it matter if he's a mutant or not? If nothing else, not being a mutant gives him a little bit of distinction as being the first non-mutant X-Man. Why take that away for no reason?

I beleive he was retconned into being a mutant years ago. The freak accident apparently awakend his own latent abilities

Kind of, but not really. Basically, Scott Lobdell mentioned somewhere that he considered the Mimic a latent mutant whose mutation was awakened by the explosion, but since it never appeared in any written story, it's not canon. In Marvel's "official" terms, he's still considered a non-mutant.

-D

[MIMIC616]

Uh, his hair was always brown.

Please don't tell me you didn't notice this?

His hair looked light brown to me during the Utopia that's all.

[MIMIC616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/DarkX-MenFear.jpg

I guess they can't say, "These three mutants you should fear and not the super-human."

[MIMIC616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv3760_g6.jpg

Also, we now know the reference to Dark X-Men # 3 cover.

[mimic_616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/DarkX-MenFear.jpg

I guess they can't say, "These three mutants you should fear and not the super-human."

I'm guessing Marvel have made the right decision and retconned Mimic into being a mutant. :smile:

[Havok83]

Can Mimic still mimic other people's powers? I cant recall him doing it in a long while as all he ever seems to use are the original 5's powers

[MIMIC616]

Can Mimic still mimic other people's powers? I cant recall him doing it in a long while as all he ever seems to use are the original 5's powers

Yes he still can, but he hasn't done it in a while.

[mimic_616]

i don't know that he looks any younger than he normally does. but he does look scrawnier than usual. did he lose Beast's mutation?

Well, for reasons yet to be explained, Mimic is permanently stuck with the original 5 X-Men's abilities, so its safe to say he still has Beast's. However since the Utopia storyline the artists have chosen to draw him slender, I don't know if this is an effort to make him look more like Angel.

[Aguja]

Hopefully he copies more powers in this mini. And I hope Mystique doesn't hog all the spotlight.

[mimic_616]

Review of Dark X-Men #1

http://www.comicsbulletin.com/reviews/125786642940347.htm

Cannot wait for this! :biggrin:

[MIMIC616]

Available now: Avengers/X-Men Utopia TPB

Containing Dark X-Men The Beginning 1-3, Dark Avengers # 7-8, X-Men Legacy # 226-227, Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia and Exodus, Uncanny X-Men # 513-514, Dark X-Men: The Confession, and Dark Reign: The Cabal.

Bonus Material: Variant Covers and Terry Dodson designs of the Dark X-Men.

This TPB contains more Dark X-Men designs then his 2009 Sketchbook, that was previously posted in this thread.

The Mimic has two more variations: One with his current outfit in reverse colours white is blue and blue is white. Second is a variation of his current outfit in his 1960 colours.

I recommend this TPB to everyone. :)

[mimic_616]

Available now: Avengers/X-Men Utopia TPB

Containing Dark X-Men The Beginning 1-3, Dark Avengers # 7-8, X-Men Legacy # 226-227, Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia and Exodus, Uncanny X-Men # 513-514, Dark X-Men: The Confession, and Dark Reign: The Cabal.

Bonus Material: Variant Covers and Terry Dodson designs of the Dark X-Men.

This TPB contains more Dark X-Men designs then his 2009 Sketchbook, that was previously posted in this thread.

The Mimic has two more variations: One with his current outfit in reverse colours white is blue and blue is white. Second is a variation of his current outfit in his 1960 colours.

I recommend this TPB to everyone. :)

This dosen't include Dark X-Men 4-6? Huh.

Any scans from Dark X-Men #1?

[MIMIC616]

CBR: Reviews Dark X-Men 01

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=1559

[MIMIC616]

This dosen't include Dark X-Men 4-6? Huh.

Any scans from Dark X-Men #1?

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Dark_X-Men_01_0007.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Dark_X-Men_01_0008.jpg

[MIMIC616]

IGN Review of Dark X-Men # 1

http://comics.ign.com/articles/104/1044556p1.html

[mimic_616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Dark_X-Men_01_0007.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Dark_X-Men_01_0008.jpg

Thanks for the pics.

Finally got this in the post today and I loved it. :biggrin:

Cornell shows real respect for the character by bringing Vera back into the fold (albeit in a flashback) but that shows really dedication to the character.

Also I liked they way the dark eyes/red pupils was incorporated into this as well. A nod to Dodson's original sketches for Utopia.

[MIMIC616]

Unlimited Highlights: Dark X-Men
Get the skinny on the members of Norman Osborn's personal team of mutants

http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.10273.Unlimited_Highlights%7Ecolon%7E _Dark_X-Men

Looks like X-Man joins the team.

[MIMIC616]

Dark X-Men # 4 - February 10, 2010

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/62574new_storyimage-27954911|527111.jpg

THE STORY:
What has X-Man done to Norman Osborn? Whatever it is, it must be extreme because the Dark X-Men are making a journey into Osborn’s mind to fix it! But once they’re in, can they survive the depths of madness they find in the dark corners of Norman’s mental minefield?

http://marvel.com/catalog/?id=13982

[mimic_616]

Dark X-Men # 4 - February 10, 2010

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/62574new_storyimage-27954911|527111.jpg

THE STORY:
What has X-Man done to Norman Osborn? Whatever it is, it must be extreme because the Dark X-Men are making a journey into Osborn’s mind to fix it! But once they’re in, can they survive the depths of madness they find in the dark corners of Norman’s mental minefield?

http://marvel.com/catalog/?id=13982

Oh my god! :eek:

Love, love, LOVE that Mike Choi cover!

...Well maybe not Dark Beasts face, but apart from that awsome!

[Havok83]

I hate that they keep coloring him with blonde hair. Makes him look way too much like Angel

[mimic_616]

I hate that they keep coloring him with blonde hair. Makes him look way too much like Angel

Agreed, especially during Utopia.

In the latter half of Uncanny #513 and throughout Dark Avengers #7 Calvin's hair flips between brown and blonde. Then in Uncanny #514 and Dark Avengers #8 it stays dark brown.

It can't be that hard for the colourist the research his correct hair colour can it? :confused:

[Aguja]

I hate that they keep coloring him with blonde hair. Makes him look way too much like Angel

Isn't he supposed to be trying to look like Angel though?

They do the same thing with Iceman too. I think it's just whatever the colourist feels like doing.

[Havok83]

Isn't he supposed to be trying to look like Angel though?

They do the same thing with Iceman too. I think it's just whatever the colourist feels like doing.
Id rather he look like himself. He has the powers of all the original X-men but the Angel comparions are mroe obvious bc thats the most prevalent phsycial mutation he has. His costume is a redesign of Warren's costume. The hair one of the main things that sets them apart but having him a blond makes them way too similar.

[MIMIC616]

Marcio Takara Dark X-Men Mimic, Lyja, and Dorma

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/MarcioTakaraDarkX-MenMimicLyjaDorma.jpg

Lyja (Fantastic Four)
http://www.comicvine.com/lyja/29-11892/

Dorma (Counter Earth)
http://www.comicvine.com/dorma/29-12601/

[MIMIC616]

Leonard Kirk Dark X-Men Mimic and Rogue

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/LeonardKirkDarkX-MenMimicandRogue.jpg

[MIMIC616]

Fan Expo was again, fun.

[mimic_616]

Leonard Kirk Dark X-Men Mimic and Rogue

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/LeonardKirkDarkX-MenMimicandRogue.jpg

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Simply amazing!

[MIMIC616]

I added some colour to the Leonard Kirk sketch.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/MenMimicandRogue.jpg

[mimic_616]

I added some colour to the Leonard Kirk sketch.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/MenMimicandRogue.jpg

Really nice job! ;)

I'm assuming you did this on the comp and not on the actual picture?

[MIMIC616]

Really nice job! ;)

I'm assuming you did this on the comp and not on the actual picture?

Adobe Photoshop was used.

[mimic_616]

Dark X-Men #2 preview is up!

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=3976&disp=table

The good news is Dark Beasts "spray" wore off Mimic even quicker than I had thought.

[MIMIC616]

Dark X-Men #2 preview is up!

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=3976&disp=table

The good news is Dark Beasts "spray" wore off Mimic even quicker than I had thought.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv3976_pg2.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv3976_pg3.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv3976_pg4.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv3976_pg5.jpg

Loving this group of characters together.

[mimic_616]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv3976_pg5.jpg

Loving this group of characters together.

Agreed. They make a pretty messed up bunch. I'm liking the interaction between Mimic and Omega, they are quite an amusing pair.

[MIMIC616]

Dark X-Men #2 Review

http://www.comicsbulletin.com/reviews/126032657686217.htm

Can't wait. :)

[MIMIC616]

Digital Colour by Marcio Takara

Dark X-Men Mimic, Lyja, and Dorma.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/mtakara_mimicplus2.jpg

[ohsnapulon5000]

yeah he's always seemed like a really cool character. I like when he's all scruffy as well. I live in Austin and seeing all of the scruffy, scraggly musician types ike everywhere I go lends me to believe that that's how the character should be treated in the x-books, today. Like some wash up aching for a comeback. makes him kinda cute.

[mimic_616]

Dark X-Men #2 Review

http://www.comicsbulletin.com/reviews/126032657686217.htm

Can't wait. :)

Glad to see the comics getting such good reviews.

I also like Calvin's reference to his psychic powers during this issue (from the pics in the D X-Men #2 thread) , as he hasn't really mentioned them since his return in Utopia, which I thought was a shame.

I haven't got the issue myself yet, still waiting for it in the post, so can anyone tell me if Calvin had anymore stand out moments in this issue?

[MIMIC616]

Glad to see the comics getting such good reviews.

I also like Calvin's reference to his psychic powers during this issue (from the pics in the D X-Men #2 thread) , as he hasn't really mentioned them since his return in Utopia, which I thought was a shame.

I haven't got the issue myself yet, still waiting for it in the post, so can anyone tell me if Calvin had anymore stand out moments in this issue?

Unfortunately, not this issue. Maybe next one.

[mimic_616]

Unfortunately, not this issue. Maybe next one.

I have to ask, did you like seeing Mimic in normal clothing this issue?

I know you're a fan of the street look. :wink:

[The Lucky One]

I haven't got the issue myself yet, still waiting for it in the post, so can anyone tell me if Calvin had anymore stand out moments in this issue?

Not really. He and Omega both look appropriately horrified at the means by which Dark Beast extracts the information they need; but then again neither of them say anything to him about it or angrily decry his actions, which is probably why any truly "good" person would do. Guess Cal is on the waning phase of his heroism again.

-D

[MIMIC616]

What would happen if Mimic and Rogue used their powers on each other?

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/JeffMoyDarkX-MenMimicandRogue-1.jpg

The answer is:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv4049_pg3.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv4049_pg4.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/prv4049_pg5.jpg

[MIMIC616]

I have to ask, did you like seeing Mimic in normal clothing this issue?

I know you're a fan of the street look. :wink:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Mimiccivilianclothed.jpg

I like it, but I would like it more with a large "M" on. :biggrin:

[MagnetoIzRight]

[QUOTE=MIMIC616;10159570]What would happen if Mimic and Rogue used their powers on each other?

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/JeffMoyDarkX-MenMimicandRogue-1.jpg
Rogue + Mimic = Interesting
Imagine if they had kids

[mimic_616]

Just came across this video on youtube.

Some guys done some Dark X-Men custom figures. The Mimic one looks quite good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFaeG8IBhEc

Mimic's is roughly 4:47 into it.

[MIMIC616]

At Paul Cornell's Blog there are some interesting Dark X-Men Designs and the main man himself.

http://www.paulcornell.com/

[Havok83]

[QUOTE=MIMIC616;10159570]What would happen if Mimic and Rogue used their powers on each other?

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/JeffMoyDarkX-MenMimicandRogue-1.jpg
Rogue + Mimic = Interesting
Imagine if they had kids
He'd be able to gain powers and memories through touch and she'd be able to gain powers from proximity

[mimic_616]

At Paul Cornell's Blog there are some interesting Dark X-Men Designs and the main man himself.

http://www.paulcornell.com/

I liked the designs for Nate and Mystique, pitty there were none of Mimic though. :frown:

Oh, I checked the comment you left for Paul. Now is it me or did his answer imply the end of Mimic?

[mimic_616]

Page from Dark X-Men #3 with Mimic.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/prev_img.php?disp=img&pid=1260917468

[MIMIC616]

Bryan Singer’s X-Men First Class the Movie.

Mimic appearing, possible.

Then again, look what happen with Deadpool in Wolverine.

That was more like the Mimic and the chance of a repeat-character might not be possible.

[mimic_616]

Bryan Singer’s X-Men First Class the Movie.

Mimic appearing, possible.

Then again, look what happen with Deadpool in Wolverine.

That was more like the Mimic and the chance of a repeat-character might not be possible.

Well anything is possible, although I kinda see Mimic appearing in a sequal.

If there ever was one.

[mimic_616]

Cover for Dark X-Men #5 is up.

http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=24130

[MIMIC616]

Cover for Dark X-Men #5 is up.

http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=24130

This is my favorite cover of the mini-series.

[MIMIC616]

Agnes Garbowska

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/AgnesGarbowskaDarkX-Men.jpg

[MIMIC616]

I added some Blue to the previous commission images.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/Commission03.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/mimicfull04.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/skmasterMimic02.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/masterMimic02.jpg

[MIMIC616]

CBR'S TOP 100 COMICS OF 2009, #75-51

#73. Dark X-Men

http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=24223

[mimic_616]

Agnes Garbowska

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/betaflight/AgnesGarbowskaDarkX-Men.jpg

Ha! I think that's one of the best you've put up yet. :wink:

[MIMIC616]

Dark X-Men # 3 preview:

http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=32769

Looks like the team is getting it together.

[RiptideX]

Some pictures about mimic from the latest Dark X-Men issue (SPOILER):

scan1 (http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af33/RiptideX/mimic1.jpg) / scan2 (http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af33/RiptideX/mimic2.jpg) / scan3 (http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af33/RiptideX/mimic3.jpg)

[MIMIC616]

Some pictures about mimic from the latest Dark X-Men issue (SPOILER):

scan1 (http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af33/RiptideX/mimic1.jpg) / scan2 (http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af33/RiptideX/mimic2.jpg) / scan3 (http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af33/RiptideX/mimic3.jpg)

Thanks for the links. The issue as amazing!

Mimic is going to step up or wash out.

Weapon Omega, needs control.

Dark Beast, surprise he didn't cut and run by now.

Mystique, not cutting and running not fast enough.

The team-up with the Dark Avengers was cool.

[MIMIC616]

IGN Dark X-Men # 3 Review

http://comics.ign.com/articles/106/1060952p1.html