Exiles #2 - Review and Spoilers!!

[Hi-Fi]

This is the best Exiles era ever.

YES. Better than Winnick's run.

I enjoyed this issue so much, it's just a great big ball of fun times.

The Exiles quickly realize that Wolverine is dead in this reality, but they need more information on what the hell happened to him and what should they do next, so they come up with a plan to have Exiles Lorna and Wanda to replace the two Princesses from this reality.

Hilarious stuff as they fight the two girls to replace them. The two sisters HATE each other in this reality, and Jean acts like a gossip bitch in this (though her loyalty is to Wanda, which makes me think of the first class good times).

Once the women are replaced, the Exiles attend to a Mutant Gala, with funny appearances by Rogue, Mystique, Colossus, Kitty, Blob, Toad, Pyro and The Original 5. At the end, the plan apparently goes south.

Oh, and we find out who's behind the Black Panther's mask!

Top notch interactions, art and colors that go with the writing in a flawless way, fun plot.

10/10

[Novaya Havoc]

How do you get comics so quickly when you live in Brazil?

[Hi-Fi]

How do you get comics so quickly when you live in Brazil?
How many days have your "week" of silence? Less than a regular week, it seems.

[Novaya Havoc]

How many days have your "week" of silence? Less than a regular week, it seems.

I felt the question was appropriate. I broke my vow. Thankfully, I am a Catholic and can go to confession later this week to repent for my weak willpower.

[alf_to_the_rescue]

Shit. No one reminded me this was out today. Points deducted.

[blinkinrogue]

my poor wallet, exiles and new mutants :frown: . for once, i am happy thor is always late hehe.

[Excelsior]

Great Issue.

Lots of comedy gold/in-jokes between characters.-given their continuities.

I'm hooked.

[RoguishGurl]

I love this series so much. I think it might be my second favorite book out at the moment.

The reveal of the Panther's true identity was kind of shocking too.

Is it possible that there will be a relationship between Lorna and the Panther?

[timbox]

Was the Sage reveal made yet?

[RoguishGurl]

Was the Sage reveal made yet?
No it wasn't. Maybe it will be in the next issue!

[AcesX1X]

i think they are hinting at the fact that the black panther was revealed to be sage.

[Excelsior]

i think they are hinting at the fact that the black panther was revealed to be sage.

I wonder what T'chaka's..mutant power will be.

[lockerogue]

So who is Black Panther? I demand answers.

[timbox]

Is Blink gloriously entertaining in this series? Please convince me; Blink and Sage are my only interests. Include scans if possible.

[Agent_Torpor]

Is Blink gloriously entertaining in this series? Please convince me; Blink and Sage are my only interests. Include scans if possible.

I like Scarlet Witch on the basis of her thighboots.

[darknessatnoon]

Is Blink gloriously entertaining in this series? Please convince me; Blink and Sage are my only interests. Include scans if possible.

Jean Grey is a total B*#$@Q# to Blink.

[timbox]

I like Scarlet Witch on the basis of her thighboots.

I like you on the basis of your shallow materialism.

Is Scarlet Witch a psychopath in this series?

[timbox]

Jean Grey is a total B*#$@Q# to Blink.

Ugh, I didn't know she was in this book.

[Novaya Havoc]

I still wish to know how Brazil gets comics before I can access them in Chicago.

[Excelsior]

So who is Black Panther? I demand answers.


Storm and T'challa's kid.

[darknessatnoon]

Ugh, I didn't know she was in this book.

She appeared at the end of issue #1!

[Umbra]

Storm and T'challa's kid.

I told you guys. :biggrin:

The interaction between him and forge will be one to watch.

[lockerogue]

Storm and T'challa's kid.

And who is that?

[Hi-Fi]

I still wish to know how Brazil gets comics before I can access them in Chicago.
Maybe Marvel just likes me better than you. That would explain Dazzler's current status as well.

[timbox]

I still wish to know how Brazil gets comics before I can access them in Chicago.

Brazil is in the future compared to Chicago. You can't just start blowing off time zones like the Science Club coffee machine.

[Novaya Havoc]

Maybe Marvel just likes me better than you. That would explain Dazzler's current status as well.

Marvel likes you better?

Is this a form of stating you have some sort of insider access? PAD would not be pleased.

And you can't troll me via Dazzler. Old meme. Obsolete.

[Umbra]

And who is that?

T'chaka, the Black Panther in Exiles.

[Hi-Fi]

Brazil is in the future compared to Chicago. You can't just start blowing off time zones like the Science Club coffee machine.
Who's to say I'm even living in Brazil now?

Marvel likes you better?

Is this a form of stating you have some sort of insider access? PAD would not be pleased.

And you can't troll me via Dazzler. Old meme. Obsolete.
LOL. How am I the troll here? I read the book the day it was out and posted a thread about it. I don't see nothing wrong or out of the normal. You seem out for blood, though, Benji. Something the matter?

[Optic Rage!]

Great issue, so glad i can get into the Exiles again.

It might take a while for it to replace my love for Sunfire and Namora tough.

[eurazn]

Jean Grey is a total B*#$@Q# to Blink.

So the amalgamation of Jean/Emma continues throughout the Multiverse ...

[timbox]

Who's to say I'm even living in Brazil now?


Does your secret, futuristic location have scanners; or is .LuckyStar. going to show you up again?

[worstblogever]

Good read. Liked a lot of the gags, including Toad's unique way of drinking a martini. Maggott cameo is nice (and is it good to see characters who aren't Iron Man, Doom, or the Fantastic Four in every universe, or what?)

Simple enough issue, involving clandestine infiltration... love all the alt. U. mutants.

Exiles is in good hands with Jeff Parker.

8.5/10 (only due to less action than I'd normally want...)

[AcesX1X]

.luckystar. is certainly becoming the reigning queen of images.

anyway, what does this t'chakka do anyway? oh, maybe L-10 was a baby shower gift to storm from forge.

[worstblogever]

.luckystar. is certainly becoming the reigning queen of images.

anyway, what does this t'chakka do anyway? oh, maybe L-10 was a baby shower gift to storm from forge.

T'chaka is sneaky, and a smart-ass.

Wondering if he hung out with Gambit, or something.

[darknessatnoon]

The Polaris-Forge-Polaris fight is a classic.

[AcesX1X]

perfect.

t'chacka is turning out to be a controversial character already.

he is the royal son of the queen of the mutants and the king of the wakandas who has a pet robot built by storm's cuckolded ex-lover and raised by storm's cajun corner-kissing partner.

[worstblogever]

perfect.

t'chacka is turning out to be a controversial character already.

he is the royal son of the queen of the mutants and the king of the wakandas who has a pet robot built by storm's cuckolded ex-lover and raised by storm's cajun corner-kissing partner.

I'm speculating on the Gambit part.

But if it offends the most thin-skinned of Black Panther fans, run with it.

[AcesX1X]

i wonder if yukio had any part in t'chacka's reckless attitude?

if there is a tentacle anywhere involved in his origin, he will be the most perfect exile ever created.

[psycwave]

Does T'chaka have white hair?

I request scans of Toad. I'm sure he was the ultimate highlight of this issue. I need a play-by-play of his actions.

[Azure]

perfect.

t'chacka is turning out to be a controversial character already.

he is the royal son of the queen of the mutants and the king of the wakandas who has a pet robot built by storm's cuckolded ex-lover and raised by storm's cajun corner-kissing partner.

What race is he, Aces?

[darknessatnoon]

Does T'chaka have white hair?



Black hair, corn rows. Cute kid. He's dead in five issues at the most.

[jester1436]

I hope T'chaka is replaced by Strong Gal - the alternate reality daughter of Strong Guy and Lila Cheney - when he dies. She's a lesbian bodybuilder with bad hair.

[psycwave]

Black hair, corn rows. Cute kid. He's dead in five issues at the most.

Hmmmmmm. IDK son of storm possibly raised by Yukio and Gambit and given a toy robot lion with its own intelligence. Who knows, I give him three.

[Excelsior]

Hatin on a alternate reality character for no reason = Epic Fail.

Thanks for not disappointing me.


I for one, would like to see Forge and T'chaka become best buds. T'chaka is off to a great start--befriending Kitty.



Lorna's next. hopefully Sage, Jean and Blink will follow. Then I wouldnt care if he kicked the bucket. :tongue:

[eurazn]

What race is he, Aces?

He's obviously an Aborigine. Or Algerian.

[yanapryde]

This is the first time I've enjoyed Polaris' characterization!

No offense Polaris fans, but I feel she's had one too many disservices done to her over the years and this, more confident and gorgeously rendered Polaris is a treat to read.

I too love the Forge-arm battle.
Wonderful character moment for both sides.

[Mitteloss]

This is the first time I've enjoyed Polaris' characterization!

No offense Polaris fans, but I feel she's had one too many disservices done to her over the years and this, more confident and gorgeously rendered Polaris is a treat to read.

None taken...

Read 90s X-Factor, Uncanny X-Men #442-443, X-Men #187, X-Men: Emperor Vulcan, Kingbreaker and War of Kings and if you like this version of Lorna you will change your mind on the 616 version. Parker mentioned in an interview that Polaris is his favourite, and why do you think? :smile:

If I'm to be honest, I think the only reason why people like this version of Lorna more than the 616 version is because she's open/confident and not subtle/reserved and this is the first time where they've had to take a good look at a version of Lorna instead of just see her 'image' of Alex's poor, mis-treated girlfriend.

[PsylockeSpears]

Hmmm i gave up when the rebooted...again.Is it worth picking up again then?

[Mitteloss]

Hmmm i gave up when the rebooted...again.Is it worth picking up again then?

Yeah, it's been very well recieved by both fans of the old series and new fans.

[yanapryde]

None taken...

Read 90s X-Factor, Uncanny X-Men #442-443, X-Men #187, X-Men: Emperor Vulcan, Kingbreaker and War of Kings and if you like this version of Lorna you will change your mind on the 616 version. Parker mentioned in an interview that Polaris is his favourite, and why do you think? :smile:

If I'm to be honest, I think the only reason why people like this version of Lorna more than the 616 version is because she's open/confident and not subtle/reserved and this is the first time where they've had to take a good look at a version of Lorna instead of just see her 'image' of Alex's poor, mis-treated girlfriend.

I must admit, the She-Ra extra-Make-over doesn't do it for me either.
But, as per your suggestion I will seek out said documentation and read with an open mind. Thank you!

[jmc247]

This issue was very strong. I was happy how it decided to go about telling about and showing this new universe they have entered. There are changes in historical events that led to different outcomes for the same characters we know so well. I perfer that when it comes to the AU stories I pick up rather then writers just going hog wild and massively altering the characters and not explaining how things came to be different in the other universe.

Things were different in the universe the Exiles jumped into as history happened somewhat differently and most of the mutants of the world all ended up together on Genosha and a life of having anything they wanted from what was likely an early age spoiled this world's Wanda and Lorna. It felt like the same characters and I must say Magneto was very well depicted as well. But, events simply turned out differently and that put them on different paths and changed how they ended up.


If I'm to be honest, I think the only reason why people like this version of Lorna more than the 616 version is because she's open/confident and not subtle/reserved and this is the first time where they've had to take a good look at a version of Lorna instead of just see her 'image' of Alex's poor, mis-treated girlfriend.

The image of her as the girl behind Alex who tends to let him talk for her around others and leads her wherever he wants to go isn't easy to break.

[Joe Franklin]

This is the best Exiles era ever.

YES. Better than Winnick's run.


I agree. But I prefer this team lineup to Winick's team lineup.

[MuhollandDriver]

Loved this! Never really read Exiles..except for Claremont's first issue which did nothing for me.

The writing on this is just superb. i cannot wait for more!

[ĐØМ]

Wow, I thought this was better than the first issue...and there wasn't even that much action! I'm really liking Black Panther so far, he's definitely likable.

[psycwave]

I still need my play-by-play of this universe's Toad. What did he look like? Did he speak? Was his tongue exceptionally long?

[Omega Alpha]

That was a fun issue. Parker has a good handle in managing plot and characters while introducing this new reality, without too much exposition or making it boring. I like Polaris and Black Panther specially.

[Doc Goblin]

Parker's doing a good job so far. This is the best Exiles has been since Winick's run. It actually feels like Exiles again.

I wish more time was spent on the characters than this one alternate world though. I'm still not sold on the lineup. Besides looking somewhat different, I don't what's particularly different about this Forge, Wanda or Polaris. So far, I can't say they seem interesting enough to be Exiles. Beast's "secret" that he's probably not a genius is pretty obvious, as was Black Panther being T'Challa and Ororo's son.

I wonder what the deal is with Blink, since she seems to not want to share who she is with the others. She could have easily told Forge that she's been doing this job for some time already but instead ducked out of saying anything.

Maybe next issue will answer a lot of the things I want to know. They are all about to be interrogated after all.

[DeadXMan]

Damn, for having BP and Strom as parents, T'Chaka sure is ugly.

[Joe Franklin]

Damn, for having BP and Strom as parents, T'Chaka sure is ugly.

It's because this Storm is his mother.:biggrin:

http://marvel.com/comics/onsale/covers/0708/aston_xm_25.jpg

[ExodusCloak]

Emma is supposed to be Polaris's BFF in this reality.

[DeniseXfrost]

Emma is supposed to be Polaris's BFF in this reality.
Really? That's awesome!

[ExodusCloak]

Really? That's awesome!

Jean is spreading around gossip as is Emma. She told Lorna about Magneto's plan to make Pietro his scion. Afterwards Magneto said we need to set rules about Jean and Emma.

[darknessatnoon]

Jean is spreading around gossip as is Emma. She told Lorna about Magneto's plan to make Pietro his scion. Afterwards Magneto said we need to set rules about Jean and Emma.

It was mostly Jean gossiping. *tells on her*

[Jeremi]

Good read. Liked a lot of the gags, including Toad's unique way of drinking a martini. Maggott cameo is nice (and is it good to see characters who aren't Iron Man, Doom, or the Fantastic Four in every universe, or what?)

Must. Buy. Exiles

[Optic Rage!]

Must. Buy. Exiles

For that?

Don't bother, i don't even remember seeing him.

I enjoyed how cliquey the 05 seem to be, that is LOL. Scott & Rogue? I bet Vic was disgusted.

[malephoenix]

Maggott cameo is nice

I don't think the gaurd was Maggot. He was just some guy.

[Prodigy55]

This and New Mutants are my new favourite books, they are just fun.

LOL at the Black Panther reveal, I wonder if he got his mother's powers or is just a useless T'Challa clone.

[Kylun123]

LOL at the Black Panther reveal, I wonder if he got his mother's powers or is just a useless T'Challa clone.

Ah, he must be a mutant.

Somebody made a knock on him about just being human, but then somebody else mentioned that the Genosha of that reality only allows people carrying the X-Gene.



Question though: I didn't really understand Forge's description of the reality. Was it the computer speaking to him. I was confused b/c he used first-person to describe his reality but is clearly talking about the reality that they are currently stuck in.

[blinkinrogue]

i think this issue is an 8.5/10. oh, and the bp here is a mutant is he not? if storm is his mom....


anyways, so it seems the brotherhood are the "good guys" here, and cyclops are the bad ones. rogue should already know everything after she absorbed forge and beast.

[Kylun123]

anyways, so it seems the brotherhood are the "good guys" here, and cyclops are the bad ones. rogue should already know everything after she absorbed forge and beast.

- really? It seemed to me like they both worked for Magneto who is the bad guy?

- Maybe Rogue's powers in this reality are strictly regarding powers but not memories.

[blinkinrogue]

^ well yeah i think they are sort of allied with magneto, but i didnt figure out why iceman had to use his powers on them? yes they wouldnt listen to cyclops, but i think bobby icing them up suggests that their loyalty to magneto may not be that strong. but then again, i could be wrong.

[Prodigy55]

Maybe it's Cyclops, Iceman etc. that are against Magneto, and they're going to team up with the Exiles now.

[psycwave]

Okay i finally read it. Toad drinking the martini was the greatest thing i have ever seen in my life. When i heard he was in this issue i didnt think he would steal the show like that. I mean DAMN that was HAWT! I wish they could have gone into more detail, like what kind of martini he was drinking, how many he had, his drunken exploits. Im sure that Parker is saving that for a future arc though. WELL DONE.

Nonetheless T'chaka is cool. Polaris is wonderful. I lurve this Exiles.

[Optic Rage!]

Good to see i'm not the only one who thinks this version of Lorna is much more fun then the 616 version.

[jmc247]

anyways, so it seems the brotherhood are the "good guys" here, and cyclops are the bad ones. rogue should already know everything after she absorbed forge and beast.

- really? It seemed to me like they both worked for Magneto who is the bad guy

Isn't it entirely possible that none of them are good or bad that they simply are defending themselves and their race by different means. The whole notion Claremont pushed since the 70s was to tear down the old good vs bad notion regarding the X-Men and Magneto and have them simply as people that sometimes agree and sometimes disagree about how best to protect the mutant race.

Good to see i'm not the only one who thinks this version of Lorna is much more fun then the 616 version.

Lorna can be fun in the 616 as shown by her recient interaction with Crystal in War of Kings. That often changes when she is around Alex though... the more I think about it the more I agree with the poster Polaris that she acts far too reserved when they are together.

[alf_to_the_rescue]

I don't think the gaurd was Maggot. He was just some guy.

Twas Maggott, he even had eany and meany on his person.

[Darth Logan]

This was my favorite book this week. It's great to see some old school Exiles style fun! The Forge arm fight was hilarious! And I am loving this Black Panther, but that probably means he's not long for this world. (Or any other :tongue: ) I don't know if Forge's 3 page description of the reality was necessary. Most of it seems like it could have been summed up in a paragraph or two. Plus, they didn't even talk about Wolverine, who should be their #1 question since that's who they Tallus says they need to help.

[Kylun123]

^ well yeah i think they are sort of allied with magneto, but i didnt figure out why iceman had to use his powers on them? yes they wouldnt listen to cyclops, but i think bobby icing them up suggests that their loyalty to magneto may not be that strong. but then again, i could be wrong.

Yeah, I took it to mean that they are just higher up in the ranks serving Magneto.

If anything they went to greater lengths to protect Magneto the moment they found out there was something fishy going on.

They were all (O5 & Brotherhood) on Magneto's float in the parade. Not sure what to take from that other then they're on the same team. Or fighting the same fight, at the very least.

Maybe it's Cyclops, Iceman etc. that are against Magneto, and they're going to team up with the Exiles now.

Yea, it's possible to say that Jean is only pretending to be the Witch's best friend as a means of infiltration. But seems like a stretch to me at this point.

[Wind Rider]

This was a fun read and I really like this team's chemistry. I'm wondering what powers does T'Chaka have since he's a mutant too. It's really good to see a lot of the x-characters get some panel time, even if its in an alternative universe. I guess when they get to the Crystal Palace, they'll meet Sage? Or will that be a part of this run?

[DeniseXfrost]

So the girl who was supposed to be Emma is actually Moria? LOL fiftly whore stole Emma's custome!

[Kylun123]

Why is everybody talking about Sage? Did I miss something obvious?
(If I don't want to know spoilers of future issues am I supposed to stay out of threads like this?)

It's interesting b/c I thought reading Parker's interviews beforehand he stressed that he didn't want this to be an X-Franchise book . . .

[Kusanagi]

Man I used to be a huge Exiles fan had everything up till Claremont when the series really died for me, picked this up as an impulse buy and it might go straight on pull list. Back to basics with a fun group of Exiles, might have to track down issue one though.

[alf_to_the_rescue]

Why is everybody talking about Sage? Did I miss something obvious?
(If I don't want to know spoilers of future issues am I supposed to stay out of threads like this?)

It's interesting b/c I thought reading Parker's interviews beforehand he stressed that he didn't want this to be an X-Franchise book . . .

Don't worry, you didnt miss anything important, Sage was involved in New Exiles, an abomination that CC wrote before this latest series.

[ExodusCloak]

So the girl who was supposed to be Emma is actually Moria? LOL fiftly whore stole Emma's custome!

Yeah, we don't get to see what the "Frost girl" as Magneto refers to her looks like in this issue. We probably won't though.

[DeniseXfrost]

Yeah, we don't get to see what the "Frost girl" as Magneto refers to her looks like in this issue. We probably won't though.
The way Magneto said it, sounded like he was referring to the cuckoos.

[jmc247]

The way Magneto said it, sounded like he was referring to the cuckoos.

Magneto is over double Emma's age.

[DeniseXfrost]

Magneto is over double Emma's age.
I know, but Emma has always been referred to as Miss frost even by the professor and villians.

[alf_to_the_rescue]

I know, but Emma has always been referred to as Miss frost even by the professor and villians.

Not in this reality.

[DeniseXfrost]

Not in this reality.
Who knows?

[Prodigy55]

Well in this one, they are like one big happy family. He wouldn't call his daughter's BFF "miss Frost".

[ExodusCloak]

Who knows?

With Moira stealing her costume, I'd say this is a completely different Emma then we're used to..

[DeniseXfrost]

With Moira stealing her costume, I'd say this is a completely different Emma then we're used to..
or it could be the Cuckoos?

[Darth Logan]

or it could be the Cuckoos?

Possible, but he said "Frost girl" not "Frost girls".

[DeniseXfrost]

It's Esmee!

[Kylun123]

for some reason I remember thinking Cuckoos too, but don't know why. It makes more "sense" that it's Emma. Considering Jean Grey is her opposite with the Witch.

[The Blinkmeister]

By the way, I thought it a bit odd that Jean was commenting on Wanda's hotness (the other wanda immediately "it looks like jean and I are quite close in this universe*" :redface: ).

* not the exact quote

[Omega Alpha]

With Moira stealing her costume, I'd say this is a completely different Emma then we're used to..

That was one hot Moira, BTW.

[Excelsior]

T Chaka


http://www.marvel.com/create_your_own_superhero/586649/name/RJ/hero/T%20Chaka


http://www.marvel.com/create_your_own_superhero

[biscuit]

That was one hot Moira, BTW.

Yeah I can't remember her ever looking that good. I guess this is an alternate universe though.

[malephoenix]

Twas Maggott, he even had eany and meany on his person.

I can admit when I'm wrong: And wrong I am, indeed.

I totally missed Eany and Meany. I just figured he was some generic-looking mutant, like the ones found all over the pages of the House of M stuff.

[pariah-1972]

I don't like the art i'm dropping this from my reading list.

[Paul Nolan]

Brilliant issue, love "the Panther", and like the fact that they've dropped "black" from his name. it differentiates him from T'Challa well.

who'd a thunk they'd be a Maggott cameo.

If Parker continues to throw a good mix of characters in with a good sense of humour and Espin's fantastic artwork, I'll be able to ignore the F'Ugly covers and get this each month :biggrin:

[RickyD410]

I flipped through this at the shop today, and I really liked what I saw. I'm loving the art, and it seems like a really fun read. I wish I had enough money to pick it up another book! But alas... I do not. Maybe I'll get the first TPB when it first comes out, and jump on from there?

[Agent_Torpor]

That was one hot Moira, BTW.

Truth. Moira in Exiles #2 gets my fiercest fashion of the week award - and it aint even close.

[timbox]

Truth. Moira in Exiles #2 gets my fiercest fashion of the week award - and it aint even close.

Post a scan!

[Agent_Torpor]

Post a scan!

I left my issue at home! She was partially obscured by that dickhead Magneto, but she had on a white fur stole with some white heeled boots. Fab.

I'm sure another enterprising lover of haute fashion will pick up the slack and scan for our enjoyment,

[Prodigy55]

I'm on it! lol

[timbox]

I'm on it! lol

Scan some Blink while you're at it.

[Agent_Torpor]

Scan some Blink while you're at it.

Blink was getting some serious game laid on her by Toad. Even called her "Pinky".

[Prodigy55]

Nyeh, there is too much Blink. I'll just do a couple of her.

[Agent_Torpor]

Nyeh, there is too much Blink. I'll just do a couple of her.

Her evening gown was so mediocre. LOL. Poor Blinker.

[Prodigy55]

She makes up for her dress with the orange bandanna. Best use of bandanna in all of comics! It's perfectly shaped!

[psycwave]

What happened to the Toad scans?!?

[Prodigy55]

Sorry they are small. I only did the 1 Moira, because you can see the only other (bigger) one in the previews anyways.

http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo245/mustafe9/P.jpg

http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo245/mustafe9/ExMoira.jpg

http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo245/mustafe9/ExBlink2.jpg

http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo245/mustafe9/ExBlink.jpg

[MarvelGirlBoy]

I very much loved Kitty telling Mystique to "go talk Bobby to death".
Carey-burn.

This book is fun.
Also, Polaris was blatantly ready to sleep with Blob for the good of the team.

[pariah-1972]

I can't figure out how Blink took out the Scarlet Witch since it didn't look like she was near her and it didn't look like she used one of her javelins.

[Prodigy55]

I can't figure out how Blink took out the Scarlet Witch since it didn't look like she was near her and it didn't look like she used one of her javelins.

She hit her on the back of the head, really hard.

[pariah-1972]

She hit her on the back of the head, really hard.With a Karate Chop? she wasn't even near her head or any of the rest of her:confused:

[Agent_Torpor]

Thank you Mr. Prodigy for the prodigious scanning.

You left out Moira's boots! Ah well. :biggrin:

[Prodigy55]

Blink is so effin hot.

[pariah-1972]

Blink is so effin hot.I don't like the way she is drawn in this book she looks like a pouty little girl.

[four_pi]

I don't like the way she is drawn in this book she looks like a pouty little girl.

This is true. And the black dress she wore reminds me of the one I wore to my middle school prom. All in all though, I'm loving this book--even without the Nocturne and Thunderbird. :biggrin: This writer is doing a good job so far.

[Prodigy55]

Thank you Mr. Prodigy for the prodigious scanning.

You left out Moira's boots! Ah well. :biggrin:

My scanner couldn't handle that sex :frown:

[alf_to_the_rescue]

What happened to the Toad scans?!?

To the rescue...

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5033/toad1.jpg

[biscuit]

Polaris has mad game in this. She had a whole group of dudes ready to go to war for her within minutes. I think Blob even asked her to marry him. Granted, its Blob but still..........

[alf_to_the_rescue]

I don't like the way she is drawn in this book she looks like a pouty little girl.

I like that she's being drawn more AOA style now.

[pariah-1972]

I don't want to be too much of a downer so i will say that i like the light hearted Marvel Adventures feel of this book.
Tho i don't know if they would have Scarlet Witch in her bra and panties in a kiddie book:eek:

[blinkinrogue]

I can't figure out how Blink took out the Scarlet Witch since it didn't look like she was near her and it didn't look like she used one of her javelins.

i looked to me like she threw a javelin, but they didnt show it :confused: :confused:

[Mitteloss]

Another great, solid issue!

It's clear that Parker's strong point is characterization. He's done so much with developing and exploring these characters in one issue, you feel as if you already know them.

Love this version of Polaris. And I'm also liking The Witch, she's interesting.

And I also loved all the HoM/Genoshan/X-Men interaction, a little funny considering who they are in the 616. Parker's certainly playing on the comparisons between the 616 versions...

[four_pi]

To the rescue...

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5033/toad1.jpg

You can see in the last panel Toad's previous tongue action reeeeeallllypiqued her interest. And you know with Mimic dead and all she doesn't have anyone to stoke the fire...

[pariah-1972]

i looked to me like she threw a javelin, but they didnt show it :confused: :confused:Yeah i know but if she threw a Javelin at her she would have been teleported someplace:confused:

Glad i'm not the only one confused thanks.

[pariah-1972]

You can see in the last panel Toad's previous tongue action reeeeeallllypiqued her interest. And you know with Mimic dead and all she doesn't have anyone to stoke the fire...Girlfriend can do better than that !

[four_pi]

Girlfriend can do better than that !

Hell yeah--of course she can! Didn't make her any less intrigued though...

[Paul Nolan]

I don't want to be too much of a downer so i will say that i like the light hearted Marvel Adventures feel of this book.
Tho i don't know if they would have Scarlet Witch in her bra and panties in a kiddie book:eek:

Yes, Wolverines head on a stick in a children book....

For gods sake have marvels standard dreary dull fare really got to people this much.

It's about time that comics got fun to read again.

Stuff like Daughters of the Dragon, or Damage Control, or Exiles. (as in books that don't take themselves too serious but aren't neccessarily just for kids).... don't come round very often.

[jmc247]

Another great, solid issue!

It's clear that Parker's strong point is characterization. He's done so much with developing and exploring these characters in one issue, you feel as if you already know them.

Love this version of Polaris. And I'm also liking The Witch, she's interesting.

And I also loved all the HoM/Genoshan/X-Men interaction, a little funny considering who they are in the 616. Parker's certainly playing on the comparisons between the 616 versions...

He was also playing on the whole HoM idea of mutantkind being united under Magneto (who was very well characterized in this issue), but Wanda and Lorna turned out differently I can only guess that was because they became princesses alot earlier in their lives.

[Omega Alpha]

Truth. Moira in Exiles #2 gets my fiercest fashion of the week award - and it aint even close.

She should join the team.

[Mitteloss]

He was also playing on the whole HoM idea of mutantkind being united under Magneto (who was very well characterized in this issue), but Wanda and Lorna turned out differently I can only guess that was because they became princesses alot earlier in their lives.

Yeah, I guess they're just spoilt and stuck-up as a result of being Princesses on Genosha. Plus, Magneto probably treated them as his daughters instead of close followers, which probably made them alot less... responsible.

[pariah-1972]

Yes, Wolverines head on a stick in a children book....

For gods sake have marvels standard dreary dull fare really got to people this much.

It's about time that comics got fun to read again.

Stuff like Daughters of the Dragon, or Damage Control, or Exiles. (as in books that don't take themselves too serious but aren't neccessarily just for kids).... don't come round very often.There's also Deadpool and Guardians of the Galaxy in that genre.

[Kylun123]

Polaris has mad game in this. She had a whole group of dudes ready to go to war for her within minutes.

That's just b./c shes a princess.

[blinkinrogue]

Yeah i know but if she threw a Javelin at her she would have been teleported someplace:confused:

Glad i'm not the only one confused thanks.

well the javelins are not just for teleporting, she can stun opponents with it (i think she did this in AOA on rogue).

[Kusanagi]

There's also Deadpool and Guardians of the Galaxy in that genre.

Don't forget Incredible Herc :tongue:

[alf_to_the_rescue]

well the javelins are not just for teleporting, she can stun opponents with it (i think she did this in AOA on rogue).

Yeah she displaced Rogue for a millisecond (something like that) and that knocked her out, so I assumed the same sort of thing here.

[Zero Hunter]

I am jsut happy to have an Exiles book that is worth reading again. After the way the first series sputered out in the end and then the horrible Claremont restart it is good to have the book back on my pull list after nearly 2 years away.

[psycwave]

To the rescue...

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5033/toad1.jpg

GREATEST. TOAD. EVER.

[lockerogue]

LOL I love slut Kitty.

[blinkinrogue]

any prediction on which exile saves the mission?

[pariah-1972]

any prediction on which exile saves the mission?Blink of course she has the most experience and her powers make her a great Deus Ex Machina.

[blinkinrogue]

my money's on the panther, hope he just doesnt end up like magnus :tongue: i am not sure about clarice being that, i just hope she gets to kick jean really hard and show her whose boot, er, will is stronger :biggrin:

[alf_to_the_rescue]

Who says that they'll succeed.

[MarvelGirlBoy]

Blink of course she has the most experience and her powers make her a great Deus Ex Machina.

Since you are so well-acquanted with Latin, I'll assume your argument just there was a reductio ad absurdum to a comic book-critiquing cliché, and that you think it'll definitely be a character other than Blink.

[pariah-1972]

Since you are so well-acquanted with Latin, I'll assume your argument just there was a reductio ad absurdum to a comic book-critiquing cliché, and that you think it'll definitely be a character other than Blink.Umm sure dude whatever you say.


( Still thinks it will be Blink):tongue:

[Excelsior]

I hope T'chaka changes his look to something close to this. :smile:

http://www.lionsgatepublicity.com/epk/nextavengers/images/05_72dpi.jpg

[Sandy Hausler]

Was the Sage reveal made yet?

Hopefully, there won't be a Sage reveal.

Sandy Hausler

[CmX]

I really don't see Parker using Sage, especially if he wants to bring back the mystery feel the book originally had. But we'll see.

[Azure]

Sage could appear in this book at any time. When Grant Morrison got hold of Sage, it was the highlight of her comic-book career to date. If Jeff Parker gets to write her, I expect similar joy to ensue.

[Beast]

Hopefully, there won't be a Sage reveal.

Sandy Hausler
Get used to disappointment.

[four_pi]

Get used to disappointment.

Nah, I don't think he's gonna do it. Nope. Not at all.

[AcesX1X]

jeff parker isn't ignoring new exiles, not-so-sorry to break it to you.

[four_pi]

jeff parker isn't ignoring new exiles, not-so-sorry to break it to you.

Eh, whatever. :cool: I'm not twisted over it, it's just that Sage brings back memories of a not-so-good era. And by not-so-good, I mean really bad. But Parker's proven to be a capable writer so far, so maybe I'll like whatever plans he has in mind concerning Sage. I suppose the root of my opposition is the fear that she'll be a deus ex machina due to the characterizations that I've been unfortunately familiar with, but like I said, it's a new writer. We'll see.

[Umbra]

I hope T'chaka changes his look to something close to this. :smile:

http://www.lionsgatepublicity.com/epk/nextavengers/images/05_72dpi.jpg

Me too...I hope they bring him to 616!!! with Polaris...this version is awesome.
Those two are my favorite characters.

[Dagger]

Hopefully, there won't be a Sage reveal.

Sandy Hausler

If by Sage reveal, you mean written by Claremont, then you will be granted your wish.

[alf_to_the_rescue]

I really don't see Parker using Sage, especially if he wants to bring back the mystery feel the book originally had. But we'll see.

Get used to disappointment.

If anyone can make something good out of the shit that was New Exiles it could be Parker.

[Joe Franklin]

If Parker uses Sage, Exiles is getting dropped from my pull file.:mad:

I haven't read a version of Sage I have liked yet, and I don't even think Parker can write her as anything more then craptacular.

[Prodigy55]

LOL, he has to reference her if he's already shown Morph. She's the one who is making all of this happen anyways.

[CmX]

I didn't care for Maggott at all when he first appeared back in the 90s. But for some reason this Exiles version of him is pretty neat and actually wouldn't mind seeing him join the team. I mean we've had Beak, black Gambit/Namor/SueStorm seed, CAT (bitch plz), to name a few, I think Maggott would be a great addition.

See, I wouldn't care for him on a title like Uncanny or X-Factor, but he seems decent enough of a character for a title like Exiles. IMO anyway.

[pariah-1972]

I didn't care for Maggott at all when he first appeared back in the 90s. But for some reason this Exiles version of him is pretty neat and actually wouldn't mind seeing him join the team. I mean we've had Beak, black Gambit/Namor/SueStorm seed, CAT (bitch plz), to name a few, I think Maggott would be a great addition.

See, I wouldn't care for him on a title like Uncanny or X-Factor, but he seems decent enough of a character for a title like Exiles. IMO anyway.I think it would be pretty interesting cause he has such cracked out powers.

[ckurdt]

loving this book so far, but why is it earning a parental advisory warning? Doesn't really hold a candle to the non-family friendly images of, say, X-Force.

[pariah-1972]

loving this book so far, but why is it earning a parental advisory warning? Doesn't really hold a candle to the non-family friendly images of, say, X-Force. A woman in Bra and Panties is too much for some people?

[Sandy Hausler]

jeff parker isn't ignoring new exiles, not-so-sorry to break it to you.


Why not. It WAS a failure, wasn't it?

Sandy Hausler

[Sandy Hausler]

If by Sage reveal, you mean written by Claremont, then you will be granted your wish.

Well, that's something.

Sandy Hausler

[Joe Franklin]

Why not. It WAS a failure, wasn't it?

Sandy Hausler

It was, and it's not all Claremont's fault, but half of it is. All of the characters sucked except for Sabretooth, and Claremont had him in the background mostly. When you only have one good character in your book, you best use the character more then the rest. Claremont is a horrible character marketer, which is his weakest writing point. He tries to take craptacular characters and put them as the focal point of his stories, which is why most of his stuff sells so poorly now days.

If Parker is smart, he will ignore New Exiles, except for Sabretooth, the only redeeming part of New Exiles.

[Sandy Hausler]

It was, and it's not all Claremont's fault, but half of it is. All of the characters sucked except for Sabretooth, and Claremont had him in the background mostly. When you only have one good character in your book, you best use the character more then the rest. Claremont is a horrible character marketer, which is his weakest writing point. He tries to take craptacular characters and put them as the focal point of his stories, which is why most of his stuff sells so poorly now days.

If Parker is smart, he will ignore New Exiles, except for Sabretooth, the only redeeming part of New Exiles.

Actually, Morph was a GREAT character until Claremont got his hands on him. And the Morph/Proteus "problem" had the potential for a gripping story. Instead, it was dealt with in a badly done annual, and not really in a dramatic way.

Sandy Hausler

[GDB]

It was, and it's not all Claremont's fault, but half of it is. All of the characters sucked except for Sabretooth, and Claremont had him in the background mostly. When you only have one good character in your book, you best use the character more then the rest. Claremont is a horrible character marketer, which is his weakest writing point. He tries to take craptacular characters and put them as the focal point of his stories, which is why most of his stuff sells so poorly now days.

Morph was a good character too, but Claremont completely fubar'd the story people wanted to see with him.

As for saying it's not entirely his fault because the characters sucked... you realize he chose the characters, right? He could have any characters he wanted, but he chose those. That makes it his fault.

[q.u.e.e.n.]

I love this book. It's making "The Witch" bearable for me which is probably one of the major perks. I can't say that I'm liking how almost every character is like their 616 counterpart though.

As for why things are being brought up from old Exiles series, I don't understand...Isn't the point of the Exiles to change the line-up every so often and start with new stories? This series really came with no real baggage except a little Morph and he's getting more attention then the actual cast or the story..

[Joe Franklin]

As for why things are being brought up from old Exiles series, I don't understand...Isn't the point of the Exiles to change the line-up every so often and start with new stories?

You are correct.

And it would be insane from a marketing standpoint for Marvel to touch on a series like New Exiles that only sold 21K per issue. Best get far far away from a title that sold as bad as New Exiles did. Any connection to said series spells doom for Parker's Exiles.

[Seikun21]

I love this book. It's making "The Witch" bearable for me which is probably one of the major perks. I can't say that I'm liking how almost every character is like their 616 counterpart though.

T'Chaka doesn't have a 616 counterpart yet (it's coming, the X-men need to start repopulating and T'Challa needs some heirs)
This Wanda seems a bit less serious
This Beast is probably not as smart as the 616 version.
I think Lorna might be a little evil, the Sentinel that killed her said it was ending her reign of tyranny.

I haven't read much with Forge so I can't compare.

[q.u.e.e.n.]

T'Chaka doesn't have a 616 counterpart yet (it's coming, the X-men need to start repopulating and T'Challa needs some heirs)
This Wanda seems a bit less serious
This Beast is probably not as smart as the 616 version.
I think Lorna might be a little evil, the Sentinel that killed her said it was ending her reign of tyranny.

I haven't read much with Forge so I can't compare.

LOL That's why I said almost every character. I get that vibe about Beast not being as smart too.

Forge is most like his counterpart.

[Hi-Fi]

I think Sage has great potential to humor, especially because of her serious nature. If Parker gets that, we could see a great Sage rising.

[Mitteloss]

I think Lorna might be a little evil, the Sentinel that killed her said it was ending her reign of tyranny.

Well, that would be a twist. Having a dark past. Parker hasn't give her any flaws in her personality yet, she's just seemingly perfect.

BUT- I wouldn't believe/trust a Sentinel communicating with a mutant. Lets use our common sense until we learn more.

[Joe Franklin]

BUT- I wouldn't believe/trust a Sentinel communicating with a mutant. Lets use our common sense until we learn more.

Maybe the Sentinels in Parker's Exiles Polaris reality are the good guys?

As you said, we will have to wait and see.

[Excelsior]

Here's hoping that Arcade is a good guy in this universe. Instead of Murderworld its funworld.

[Blade X]

loving this book so far, but why is it earning a parental advisory warning? Doesn't really hold a candle to the non-family friendly images of, say, X-Force.

The PARENTAL ADVISORY warning is used on books that contain either graphic on panel/on camera bloody and gory violence,strongly implied sexual content,the multiple use of stronger then usual language/cuss words (like "bitch","bastard",and "ass"),or all of the above. I'm not reading the current EXILES series, so I have no idea if the above things I listed are in this series.

[pariah-1972]

The PARENTAL ADVISORY warning is used on books that contain either graphic on panel/on camera bloody and gory violence,strongly implied sexual content,the multiple use of stronger then usual language/cuss words (like "bitch","bastard",and "ass"),or all of the above. I'm not reading the current EXILES series, so I have no idea if the above things I listed are in this series.Wolverine's head is on a pike but it's pushed way way to the background.

[Blade X]

You are correct.

And it would be insane from a marketing standpoint for Marvel to touch on a series like New Exiles that only sold 21K per issue. Best get far far away from a title that sold as bad as New Exiles did. Any connection to said series spells doom for Parker's Exiles.

Trust me, this book is doomed regardless if whether or not Parker touches on old plot points from NEW EXILES.

[Blade X]

Wolverine's head is on a pike but it's pushed way way to the background.

If that's the case, then I can only think of 3 possible reasons for the PARENTAL ADVISORY label.

1. It's a mistake.

2. upcoming issues might be a lot more "adult".

3. This is a way to convince "adult readers" to buy this "mature" superhero book.

[Affinity]

Trust me, this book is doomed regardless if whether or not Parker touches on old plot points from NEW EXILES.
I refuse to "trust" you, Blade X.

[Blade X]

I refuse to "trust" you, Blade X.

I can't wait to tell you (and all of the other doubters of my infinite wisdom and knowledge) "I TOLD YOU SO".:evilsmile:

[ckurdt]

If that's the case, then I can only think of 3 possible reasons for the PARENTAL ADVISORY label.

1. It's a mistake.

2. upcoming issues might be a lot more "adult".

3. This is a way to convince "adult readers" to buy this "mature" superhero book.

yeah, those were all things I thought of. But the next two issues are also labeled Parental Advisory, suggesting it's not a mistake. And the tone and art (except for the bra and panties shot) have been very general audiences, so it would be weird for them to suddenly shift to a "mature" theme. And given how mature the rest of X-books are right now--what with the gore of X-Force and the sexual drama of Uncanny, among others--do they really need another mutant book for adult readers? I'm not saying I disagree, it just still doesn't make complete sense to me.

[Excelsior]

http://i.newsarama.com/preview_images/marvelnew/aug09/39_exiles_5.jpg

[Blade X]

And given how mature the rest of X-books are right now--what with the gore of X-Force and the sexual drama of Uncanny, among others--do they really need another mutant book for adult readers? I'm not saying I disagree, it just still doesn't make complete sense to me.

Since Joe Q became EIC, Marvel has been making MOST (NOT ALL) of their mainstream more "mature" (DC has been doing this since the mid 80's). There are many people currently working at the Big 2 who are constantly trying to prove to non comic book reading adults how "mature" superhero comics are in the hopes that they will start buying comics (the odds of that happening are slim to none). Many of these pros are embarrassed to be working superhero comics, so they figure the only way to prevent possible ridicule from adults who don't read superhero comics (or comics in general) is to make these books more "mature".

[SkinFromBone]

I'm really enjoying this Exiles reboot. Art and writing are hot stuff. So are the gals on the team ;p

[Cher]

Will blade X stop predicting the future and go back to reading Black Panther.
thankyoooooou.