Back to School with Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir [Archive] - Page 2

Nunzio DeFilippis

02-09-2005, 01:17 AM

Interesting. I wonder who it could be? My first instinct says it's the "been missing forever" Warlock, but then I always have to remind myself "there were other members other than Claremont's group.", but then most of them ended up getting merged into X-Force, and that mini-series is stil going (although it's final issue is due out any week now, and by the time the dance comes around, most of them may or may not be in character limbo again), so I guess I'm just not sure, although a mention of/appearence by Sam is always welcome, imho, andI figure it's a pretty safe bet that the mentioned former member isn't Gossamyr. ;)

It is not anyone you mentioned. And, yeah, I'm gonna tease this one out and not give a straight answer. One of the perks of the job.

Those arent really their codenames, are they? Is the Elf Girl the one you said was British and besides pointy ears, had those two red marks on her cheeks?

Nope. Not their codenames. Those will be established in story. Just shorthand way of referencing them.

Elf Girl's real name has been established as Callie.

She's not the girl you're thinking of. That girl is Welsh and has butterfly/moth wings.

Where are any of you gettin' this?!?
Nori hates Sooraya!!! She thinks Sooraya is an anti-feminist!!! I have seen Nori as liking Jay or David. Also that would suck, Nori and Sooraya. Please don't do it.

I think the vibe people get is that when people bicker at first, it can feel like the beginnings of sexual tension.

But I was commenting on reader response, not our plans. I will make no comments about our romantic plans for Nori or Sooraya - you'll see them play out in the comic.

I doubt you have any plans for a brief meeting between Moonstar and Paradigm, but can you consider it? I really liked Paradigm, and I have a feeling that he is going to be in comic book limbo forever.

We certainly can consider it, but there are no plans for it right now.

Ok i have a question not really earth shattering or anything but did the kids ghost show up because they did the seance or because of dani's "connection to death?" I only ask because i like that aspect of her powers and I hope to see it explored more.

Well, he may have shown up without either the seance or Dani's presence - he was inclined to try to scare the "new" students (and most importantly, Kim).

But the seance allowed them to focus him there on that table and nail him down for a good talking to. And Dani was an important part of the seance - the connection with death made her a natural medium.

Nunzio, Christina, don't you guys think it's time for a road trip?C'mon, you can't go wrong with that. Road trips are always fun!

By the way, still waiting for a Rogue/Wither interaction.

No road trips planned right now, but they can be fun.

As for Rogue/Wither, it may happen, but there's no plan for it in the immediate future.

If anything organic Wither touches turns to ash then how does he eat since most food I know of tends to be organic.

Well, it's his outer skin that breaks down organic material - so that doesn't include his tongue or the inside of his mouth. So he just has to be careful with his fork.

We briefly toyed with the idea that he could no longer eat and only got sustenance from his death touch. But that would mean he accidentally ate his dad, and that was just too... odd.

Would Santos be immune to Wither's touch like Mercury is due to his rock skin.

Santo (no 's' at the end of his name) would not be immune. Kevin's touch breaks down organic materials as defined by the "carbon-based" definition of organic. And while most rocks are not carbon or carbon-based, Santo's are.

If Santos were forcibly broken in half would he be able to stay alive and reattach himsilf assuming the other half was in arms reach. Also when he shoots his hand does he still have the ability to control it like moving his fingers and grasping things.

If he were broken in half, he'd probably die from the system shock of it. If he broke himself in half as a very risky use of his power, the risk of that would be less as it would be something he did with his own body.

If that were the case, the parts would stay alive until he could reconnect them. We have not established how long he could be apart from a body part before it 'died.' There probably is a limit.

And nope, his fingers would not move on a detached hand. Once detached, it is removed from his nervous system and he can't feel it or move it.

Does Julian's telekinesis have the potential to do more than just move objects and form force field or could further training allow him to different and more elaborate things.

Julian's powers will grow beyond simply moving objects and putting up force walls. But he is not unlimited in his potential (i.e. Omega Class).

So he probably couldn't move things at an atomic level - i.e. split an atom with a thought.

Still, he has plenty of less powerful ways to grow before he reaches his upper limit, which we see as vast.

I notice this about Kevin and Josh they are both rivals and also happened to be opposites almost to a spiritual degree. One kills simply by a touch and the other heals therfore giving life with a touch, I didn't realize that until a while ago, was this intentional or am I looking into this too much.

You're definitely not reading too much into it. That was intentional on our part.

Kevin and Josh were meant to be thematic opposites.

Look at it this way: when we first meet Kevin (in New Mutants #3) he's the one who most wants to be a hero, but he's stuck with a villain's power. And when we first meet Josh (in New Mutants #6), he's already a villain, but he has a hero's power.

We were going for direct opposites.

Do the other New Mutants know of Sofia's interest in Julian however minor it may be, if so how do they feel about it.

That very question will be answered somewhere around Issue 12, I think.

How strong is Santo's in terms of tons or pounds how much can he lift.

We haven't decided on his limits. We're going to need to for an upcoming story.

It's definitely in pounds, not in tons. He's very big and bulky and a lot of his strength comes from there. But the main source is his hardiness. His rock form allows him to lift a lot without worrying about hurting himself. He has no innate superhuman strength. It all comes from size and form not worrying about doing self-inflicted damage while lifting.

Plus he does extra damage when hitting things (or people) from having such a hard hand (or foot or what have you).

GO WITH THE ROAD TRIP :D If you stop by Hillsborogh county FL, have them meet me. lol :D

Well, like I said, no road trip is planned. But I'll keep your request in mind if we do that story someday.

fishtaco

02-09-2005, 06:37 AM

PaxHouse

02-09-2005, 11:10 AM

The New Mutants will stay the focus of the book for the forseeable future, but the Hellions get plenty of story-time themselves. Plus, we hope to do a story about them specifically in the near future. Stay tuned.

No planned appearances of Power Pack or any individual members in our book.

We had wanted to revive Power Pack ourselves, but Marvel went with someone else. We have no idea what his take on the book is, and would need to read more before we'd know if the books would be in a place (story-wise) to cross over.

That notwithstanding, we have quite a few stories mapped out already, and that's not one of them, unfortunately. Sorry.

I assume that you already know about Marc Sumerak's doing the {Marvel Age} Power Pack Mini; in which {I believe} is being treated similiar to what being done in the Ultimate MU....

Hopefully later {and I do mean La-Ter..!! :D } down the line will be have to opportunity to involve a member of Power Pack {one way or another}....

Looking forward to what you have planned for the "Students" in the meantime... :cool:

PaxHouse.

DavidQ!

02-09-2005, 05:02 PM

You know this book really never ceases to amaze me. Why did i once call it a soap opera again. Don't know.

Question: I have seen the cover of issue 12, and it probably doesnt look good between Laurie and Josh. Cool cover art by the way. Is there going to be a a big fallout between them or are they going to get back together in future issues.

Hopeless

02-09-2005, 10:49 PM

Hey! Thank you so much for answering our questions and all, that's very cool of ya. :D

I noticed something about Noriko though, but for a while, whenever the panel is in her room with her in it there is an image of a Totoro (a Miyazaki character in 'My Neighbor Totoro') I remember two different instances right off the top of my head and let me just tell ya, that made the Miyazaki fan in me squee like a schoolgirl ;)

I was wondering if you two intentionally wanted Noriko to be a fan or if this was the artist's doing? It was cool, kinda like an easter egg hunt whenever she was in her room!

Also, admittedly I'm extremely curious about Mercury's powers. Since she is inorganic, does it mean she doesn't need to breathe? Does she bleed? Able to break bones or instant-healing due to her powers? She is definitely one of my favs (along with Julian, Nori and Sooraya!)

Thanks for yer patience and all! :D

Jack Flash

02-10-2005, 06:56 AM

any chance of Mondo or the penance twins (M's younger sibs) joining the book? I love Mondo, and think he should get his shot at schooling, since he got shorted by Gen X!

PaxHouse

02-10-2005, 06:13 PM

any chance of Mondo or the penance twins (M's younger sibs) joining the book? I love Mondo, and think he should get his shot at schooling, since he got shorted by Gen X!

...That he was "raised" by Black Tom Cassidy {it was a Psedo-version of Mondo that was among the GEN X-ers}....

As for M's twin Sisters; that's an interesting possibility... :cool:

And speaking of Penance, what did become of her..?? :confused:

PaxHouse.

fishtaco

02-10-2005, 06:39 PM

I loved Mondo, and I thought that duplicate retcon was the stupidest thing ever.

Faded

02-10-2005, 07:15 PM

Hello Mr. DeFilippis and Ms. Weir!

I have several questions for you two:

1. What is this about a New X-Men: Hellions trade paperback on sale at Amazon.com?

2. Are you guys upset/unhappy with the death at Wolverine #25, and do you have plans to have the effects of the issue to appear in this title?

3. Will the House of M be affecting this title in a large capacity?

4. What do you think is worst--pointless, numerous deaths or potinless, numerous ressurections. What are your thoughts on killing of characters, and the reasons behind why some writers do it?

I'd just like to point out that I love this title, and along with Astonishing and Runaways, this title glows and shines among some other titles. Its a bright spot that keeps me reading comics, and I wish the both of you the best of luck. Keep up the good work!

Christina Weir

02-11-2005, 01:35 AM

thanks for answering, and thanks for the consideration. I cnt believe I forgot to ask this before. I havent read the first two issues, or the New Mutants 13-issue series, so I dont know everything. Can you tell me which students want to become X-men, and which dont? I know that Prodigy does not want to be an X-man, but I learned in #3 that Kevin does. Does Sofia want to be an X-man, because she volunteered to lead the team?

Sofia has very heroic instincts. She didn't start out wanting to be an X-Man, but she'd be into the idea now. Laurie is, of course, on the shy side and doesn't consider herself someone capable of being an X-Man. That could change someday of course... Josh has a serious case of hero worship and he loves reading about old X-Men adventures, so definitely sign him up. And Noriko? Well, Noriko always does her own thing. And while she wouldn't turn her back on someone who needed help, she's not exactly a joiner, you know? And Jay's not interested in the heroic life.

Question: I have seen the cover of issue 12, and it probably doesnt look good between Laurie and Josh. Cool cover art by the way. Is there going to be a a big fallout between them or are they going to get back together in future issues.

Well, see, what happens is... wait a second! You almost tricked me into telling you. Nope. My lips are sealed.

I noticed something about Noriko though, but for a while, whenever the panel is in her room with her in it there is an image of a Totoro (a Miyazaki character in 'My Neighbor Totoro') I remember two different instances right off the top of my head and let me just tell ya, that made the Miyazaki fan in me squee like a schoolgirl ;)

I was wondering if you two intentionally wanted Noriko to be a fan or if this was the artist's doing? It was cool, kinda like an easter egg hunt whenever she was in her room!

We didn't call for it. That was Michael's doing. But we totally love it.

Also, admittedly I'm extremely curious about Mercury's powers. Since she is inorganic, does it mean she doesn't need to breathe? Does she bleed? Able to break bones or instant-healing due to her powers?

Cessily was not born in mercury form. Her powers manifested as a teen and changed her from a carbon based life form to a mercury based life form. As a result, her body functions much the way it did as a child. She breathes through her nose, eats through her mouth, etc. However, her body does not react to what she takes in the same way. Laurie's pheromones do not work on her, for example. And most toxins whether breathed or consummed would have no effect. She may not need to breathe throughher nose, but she knows no other way to take in oxygen. Thus, she can only hold a shape that doesn't have a nose for as long as she can hold her breath. She may be able to learn new tricks as she grows. Her body has a form of blood, and when her outer skinis ruptured, she would "bleed" like anyone else. Her bones are solid when she is holding a solid shape and convert to liquid when she does. When she's a puddle, her bones can't be broken. But when she's holding any solid shape, she's vulnerable to the same things we are.

any chance of Mondo or the penance twins (M's younger sibs) joining the book?

No, sorry. Our cast is really large right now and characters with convoluted backstories require too much explanation to fit in an already crowded book.

1. What is this about a New X-Men: Hellions trade paperback on sale at Amazon.com?

Yeah... well... we weren't supposed to discuss this for a couple of weeks, but what can you do when Amazon finds out? ;) We will be doing a Hellions miniseries, but we're going to hold off on details for a little bit longer. So please have patience.

2. Are you guys upset/unhappy with the death at Wolverine #25, and do you have plans to have the effects of the issue to appear in this title?

We were unhappy because we'd been wanting to use this character. And we finally came up with a story and when we approached Marvel, they said "Oh, we forgot to tell you but he's dying..." So that was a bummer. And yes, you will see effects of this issue in our book. Issue 13 deals with this.

3. Will the House of M be affecting this title in a large capacity?

Yes. Very much so. We will be part of the crossover this summer and when all is said and done, the consequences of House Of M will affect our book.

4. What do you think is worst--pointless, numerous deaths or potinless, numerous ressurections. What are your thoughts on killing of characters, and the reasons behind why some writers do it?

Pointless numerous anything is wrong. Death or ressurection is worthwhile if it is done well and done for a good reason. When a writer or a company chooses to kill off a character simply for hype or to boost sales or whatever, it's a waste. But if you kill off a character to tell a good story and to see the consequences of that death and how it affects the characters left behind, that can be really good stuff.

As for ressurections... it's hard because you want a death to mean something. And it doesn't if you know the character will come back. But I can understand the urge to bring back a character if you feel their death was pointless or mishandled. There's a sense of wanting to ignore it and pretend it never happened. But it's lazy for a writer to not craft a worthwhile, believable story behind the event.

I can't tell if you're asking all of this because of the recent discussions about Wolverine. I won't speak to the choice of character to kill or how it was done, but I will speak to the question of it being pointless. It's not. When you craft a story around one of the deadliest X-Men (Wolverine) becoming evil and what happens if he fights on the other side, your story doesn't have weight unless he kills off one of the good guys, one of his own. This story needs a death. Like I said, up to you to decide if it was the right person.

That's all for now. New issue on Wednesday!

fishtaco

02-11-2005, 06:21 AM

is the Hellions mini going to start in May?

The_15th_Sven

02-11-2005, 12:25 PM

Christina, I noticed that your avatar was Wallflower, but who is your favorite charicter to write?

Faded

02-11-2005, 01:56 PM

That's a shame about *the character*. I know you would've done him/her justice. Glad to know its effects will be shown in this title. Especially since it should be affecting a character I've grown to love.

I fear how the House of M will affect this book. I hope it doesn't result in giving Jeffrey some company in the other world, as rumored for the rest of the X-Universe.

Thank you for answering my questions. I agree with a lot of your reasoning, but reading interviews done by the writer it does seem like its only been done to further Wolverine's character, story, and title. And by further, I don't mean development but by just having something to put out and boost sales. Maybe I'm biased, disgusted, and tired of deaths for those who don't get 'nuff respect (or panel time for that matter), but I found it to be pointless because Wolverine doesn't need a death to emphasize his badness or the effects of mind control. If they wanted to write a terrific story about its effects, they could kill of a friend of his, but that would be a character that mattered to Marvel. Eh...I'm rambling and off-topic. I apologize.

Corey Dreher

02-11-2005, 01:58 PM

I can't wait untill the Hellions thing come out I love the Hellions and I really really really wanted them to stay alive and cause trouble with the New Mutants. But I can't wait till you give us a little background info. By the way I've been thinking about our happy family of New Mutants when I thought wow I love this sereis so much and I can't wait till next issue. I mean this too me is the second best X- title and this is bringing me back into my young days.

Hopeless

02-11-2005, 06:32 PM

Wow, thanks for the extra details on Cessily! I keep liking her more and more; can't wait til the love triangle brings her out more.

Tommy

02-11-2005, 06:53 PM

Are we going to see some interaction with the wider Marvel universe? A field trip to the Baxter Building or possibly have She-Hulk give a lecture on how to be a successful superhero and still maintain a career?

Corey Dreher

02-12-2005, 06:20 PM

You know what would be cool? I want to see the Old New Mutants and New New Mutants duke it out. And also I want to see the New New Mutants against each other.

fishtaco

02-13-2005, 08:28 AM

You know what would be cool? I want to see the Old New Mutants and New New Mutants duke it out. And also I want to see the New New Mutants against each other.
it would actually of been cool to see Cable or Magneto as their mentor instead of Dani. But Dani as their mentor is still cool.

Any chance of Cable stopping buy one issue to see the New Mutants? Not like a whole issue with Cable all throughout it, ya know?
He would show up with Deadpool. That would be so funny. A Cable/Deadpool and AcademyX crossover. lol

Also, there was a character named Jesse Bedlam that was among the students crucified by the Church of Humanity. He hasnt been seen since and we dont know if he is alive or not. Since he was teammates with Dani in X-force, is there any chance of bringing him back on his feet? I dont mean making him a part of the cast cause I know its already large, but maybe give an update on if he survived, etc. He was one of my favorite characters in X-Force and I really want him to be somewhere. There are like 20 X-books and its a big shame that there are still so many characters that are in Limbo. It's terrible. Can you maybe do something with him? That would be really great.

Corey Dreher

02-13-2005, 03:27 PM

Since Chamber is apart of that team (don't know how to spell it) will you use him and the others? And do they really need a teacher to help them I mean they are basically all grown up.

Orion101

02-14-2005, 11:54 AM

This is certainly an interesting development I can see now why you wanted to keep a tight lip on the hellions story, here are some questions.

1. When you were originally planning this did you intend for it to be a mini series or was it originally meant to be a story arc for Academy X, but changed into a mini series over time.

2. You replied earlier that Hellion wasn't an Omega leval mutant but extremely powerful, just how powerful can a mutant that isn't an Omega level become.

3. How do the other squads feel about one of the squads being named after a villain team.

4. At some point do you think Kitty could appear in the book given her history with the original Hellions how do you think she would react to them.

5. Will Dallas return and if so is he still friends with the Hellions.

HellFrost

02-14-2005, 08:13 PM

2. You replied earlier that Hellion wasn't an Omega leval mutant but extremely powerful, just how powerful can a mutant that isn't an Omega level become.

3. How do the other squads feel about one of the squads being named after a villain team.

4. At some point do you think Kitty could appear in the book given her history with the original Hellions how do you think she would react to them.

2) Good question!

3) I dont think that most of the kids in the squads would know much about the Hellions because it went on before they went to the school and the ones who do know, i can see being a little 'Gryffindor vs. Slytherin' such as the New Mutants.

4) Kitty is now apart of the faculty. Will she have feelings about the team name, of course! But as part of the faculty she should know she can't let past experiences with the Hellions effect her attitude towards the 'New Hellions'.

Stagier

02-14-2005, 11:50 PM

fishtaco

02-15-2005, 06:20 AM

jesse bedlam/aaronson is so dead. sorry, he bit it with skin. does anyone know who else was crucified with them besides jubilee and magma?

and don't take this the wrong way, but just power-wise the original mutants would wipe the floor with the new class, even if you put the hellions with them.
there is no evidence to support that Jesse is dead. Apparently, Jubilee and Magma are alive. Apparently, Skin is dead. Nobody knows or cares about the other two nameless people. We dont know about Jesse. There is no reason why Archangel's power would not work on him.

The Lucky One

02-15-2005, 07:23 AM

2. You replied earlier that Hellion wasn't an Omega leval mutant but extremely powerful, just how powerful can a mutant that isn't an Omega level become.

The thing is that all those classifications -- "Omega" and such -- are entirely arbitrary, depending on what the writer wants a character to do. Bird-Brain has unlimited potential if a writer decides he does, and a number of X-writers don't even bother using the classification system, because it was developed in the 90s and never very fully fleshed out.

Now, that said, the most frequently used definition of omega-class mutants is those that have unlimited potential- that is, to alter reality as they see fit. Proteus, Jim Jaspers, Phoenix, Nate Grey- Omegas. But pretty much no one else. So Hellion may not be an omega... but then, neither are Cyclops or Colossus. They could still each destroy entire cities on their own.

And:

and don't take this the wrong way, but just power-wise the original mutants would wipe the floor with the new class, even if you put the hellions with them.

Yeah, they probably would. Adding in the new Hellions would make it a more even fight, but the original New Mutants had an insane amount of raw power. Just by teleporting the other team to Limbo, Magik could do whatever she wanted to them. Magma could raise city-size volcanoes, Warlock could do pretty much whatever he wanted, Karma could (with training) possess large groups of people. They probably had more raw power at their disposal than the X-Men at the time. (Well, after Phoenix II left, anyway.)

-D

Corey Dreher

02-15-2005, 01:21 PM

there is no evidence to support that Jesse is dead. Apparently, Jubilee and Magma are alive. Apparently, Skin is dead. Nobody knows or cares about the other two nameless people. We dont know about Jesse. There is no reason why Archangel's power would not work on him.

The reason why it didn't work on Jesse is because they didn't want it to work on him. If you think about it if they did revive him he would be in comic book limbo. They only revieved the characters they could really deliver with.

Christina Weir

02-15-2005, 03:02 PM

is the Hellions mini going to start in May?

It's in May or June, not entirely sure. I think it might start in late May.

Christina, I noticed that your avatar was Wallflower, but who is your favorite charicter to write?

That's a tough one to answer. It varies. But the last few issues we've written have definitely made Julian a top character for me. He's got some great moments coming up.

That's a shame about *the character*. I know you would've done him/her justice. Glad to know its effects will be shown in this title. Especially since it should be affecting a character I've grown to love.

If you're referring to who I think you're referring to, then you will see some panel time for that character in said issue. How's that for cryptic? ;)

Eh...I'm rambling and off-topic. I apologize.

No apologies necessary. I understand your frustration.

Are we going to see some interaction with the wider Marvel universe? A field trip to the Baxter Building or possibly have She-Hulk give a lecture on how to be a successful superhero and still maintain a career?

None of the examples you've used are in our plans. We will be part of the House Of M crossover which is a form of interaction with the Marvel universe. And in "Too Much Information", David does make an attempt to seek out some of the key figures of the Marvel universe.

You know what would be cool? I want to see the Old New Mutants and New New Mutants duke it out. And also I want to see the New New Mutants against each other.

Do you really? Why would the new New Mutants fight their teachers? Or more accurately, why would teachers fight their students? As for the New Mutants fighting amongst themselves, well stayed tuned to see how that pans out.

it would actually of been cool to see Cable or Magneto as their mentor instead of Dani. But Dani as their mentor is still cool.

I really like Dani as their mentor. In our minds, she is the perfect person for this job and this book. I can't actually picture it any other way.

Any chance of Cable stopping buy one issue to see the New Mutants? Not like a whole issue with Cable all throughout it, ya know?

Given how the original New Mutants transformed when Cable showed up, I'm not sure that many of our fans would react warmly to his arrival in our book. Nothing against him or what followed, but we are a school book and don't want anyone thinking for a second that our kids are about to become a strike force.

Also, there was a character named Jesse Bedlam that was among the students crucified by the Church of Humanity. He hasnt been seen since and we dont know if he is alive or not. Since he was teammates with Dani in X-force, is there any chance of bringing him back on his feet? I dont mean making him a part of the cast cause I know its already large, but maybe give an update on if he survived, etc. He was one of my favorite characters in X-Force and I really want him to be somewhere. There are like 20 X-books and its a big shame that there are still so many characters that are in Limbo. It's terrible. Can you maybe do something with him? That would be really great.

Sorry, Jesse's dead. Everyone who was crucified died except for Jubilee and Magma.

Since Chamber is apart of that team (don't know how to spell it) will you use him and the others? And do they really need a teacher to help them I mean they are basically all grown up.

I'm not sure. Are you referring to Excelsior? If so, then no. That's a story for Runaways and there's no connection between Excelsior in that book and the squad in ours.

When you were originally planning this did you intend for it to be a mini series or was it originally meant to be a story arc for Academy X, but changed into a mini series over time.

This was never planned as an arc for Academy X. We've talked about showcasing other squads in New X-Men, but the Hellions seemed popular enough that we asked Marvel if we could do a miniseries with them. They said yes and the rest was planned from there.

You replied earlier that Hellion wasn't an Omega leval mutant but extremely powerful, just how powerful can a mutant that isn't an Omega level become.

I would imagine a non-Omega level mutant could be quite powerful. As someone else points out, both Cyclops and Colossus are very powerful and neither of them are Omega level mutants. Omega level supposedly means no limit to your potential. The alternative doesn't have to mean not powerful.

How do the other squads feel about one of the squads being named after a villain team.

I'm not sure they're all aware that the Hellions were a villain team. People like Josh who actually read up on X-Men history would know. But the others might not be as aware. But as it is, the rest of the school already knows that Julian and his buddies have a knack for finding trouble. I don't think it would surprise anyone.

At some point do you think Kitty could appear in the book given her history with the original Hellions how do you think she would react to them.

Kitty has a cameo in an upcoming issue. But in general we don't use her because Joss has her quite busy over in Astonishing. As for how she would react to the Hellions, this isn't the same group and these aren't the same kids. The one she doesn't trust is Emma. And she'll only suspect the Hellions inasmuch as they take orders from Emma.

Will Dallas return and if so is he still friends with the Hellions.

Dallas will return, but probably not until around Issue 19 at which point you'll see what his status is with the other members of the Hellions.

and don't take this the wrong way, but just power-wise the original mutants would wipe the floor with the new class, even if you put the hellions with them.

The old New Mutants definitely have more firepower than the new New Mutants. However the Hellions are almost entirely raw firepower. So the old New Mutants would have their hands full if the Hellions entered the battlefield.

Also, in regards to the old New Mutants versus the new New Mutants, I think you have to consider the difference in experience. Our kids from day one versus the old New Mutants on day one would have been fairly evenly matched. But if you look at the old New Mutants fifty issues into their run, or where they are currently, of course they're more powerful. Wait til you see our kids fifty issues from now. Heck, wait til you see David in Issue 11. And Laurie's on the path to becoming quite powerful. As she continues to train with her pheromones she will learn to do a vast array of things to large groups of people from a distance. That makes her quite an ominous foe.

there is no evidence to support that Jesse is dead. Apparently, Jubilee and Magma are alive. Apparently, Skin is dead. Nobody knows or cares about the other two nameless people. We dont know about Jesse. There is no reason why Archangel's power would not work on him.

We do know about Jesse. Archangel's blood only saved two people that day - Jubilee and Magma. Sorry if that's bad news to any Jesse fans. Now the fact that no one has stated Jesse is dead does allow a loophole for any writer who wants to work hard to bring him back. But right now the official word from Marvel is that anyone crucified that day (save Jubilee and Magma) died.

That's all for now.

Mr. Jip

02-15-2005, 03:10 PM

Julian is the anti-Justice.
He is so schnasty & sexy.
FORGET Shola, Psimon or Vance.

i love my bad telekinetic boys. :evilsmile :cool:

HellFrost

02-15-2005, 03:54 PM

Julian is the anti-Justice.
He is so schnasty & sexy.
FORGET Shola, Psimon or Vance.

i love my bad telekinetic boys. :evilsmile :cool:
TRUE DAT JIPSTER!!!!!!!!

Corey Dreher

02-15-2005, 05:00 PM

You know what would be cool? I want to see the Old New Mutants and New New Mutants duke it out. And also I want to see the New New Mutants against each other.

Too me it would be cool. Because I know that the adults will probley win because they are more comfortable with their powers. But I think if the New Mutants and Hellions teamed up against the oringal New Mutants the adults would go down!

Corey Dreher

02-15-2005, 07:03 PM

Oh and by the way Mrs.Weir and Mr.DeFilippis did you know what Chris did to one of my favourtie characters David? They killed him like he is nothing. Did you know about this?

HellFrost

02-15-2005, 07:06 PM

i have a small question that i could be considered a fool for not knowing but... what happened to Spectre from the New Mutants that came right before NXAX? He was one of the kids that was talking to Emma about his codename.

And i CANNOT WAIT to see what Hellion and Mercury do with their powers!!!!!!!!!

HellFrost

02-15-2005, 07:07 PM

By the way, besides Astonishing NXAX is the only other book i look forward to the most... thought it should have been said... :o

Corey Dreher

02-15-2005, 07:09 PM

By the way, besides Astonishing NXAX is the only other book i look forward to the most... thought it should have been said... :o

Me too. I love this book better then Uncanny and all the others (Especially since Astonishing is getting delayed all the time).

HellFrost

02-15-2005, 07:16 PM

(Especially since Astonishing is getting delayed all the time).
What is the deal with that????? Its rather annoying, i keep expecting it one week and it turns out it aint gonna come out till 2 or 3 more weeks l8r. :(

Corey Dreher

02-15-2005, 07:20 PM

What is the deal with that????? Its rather annoying, i keep expecting it one week and it turns out it aint gonna come out till 2 or 3 more weeks l8r. :(

I read somewhere that the reason why is because this comic has alot to do with House of M and the "tratior" is the same person in New Avengers. So they are delaying it so they can tell more about the tratior or something like that. I really dont know.

HellFrost

02-15-2005, 07:24 PM

I read somewhere that the reason why is because this comic has alot to do with House of M and the "tratior" is the same person in New Avengers. So they are delaying it so they can tell more about the tratior or something like that. I really dont know.
ah...

*throws temper-tantrum* i want Astonishing X-men to come out now!!!!!!!!!

but the way... when is it supposed to come out next anyway??????? :o

Corey Dreher

02-15-2005, 07:28 PM

And also I can't wait untill House of M. I've been thinking alot and the first thing thta came into my mind was "somebody is going to die". And so I did a little list of characters who can die.

Prodigy. If X-men the End is a real cannon then he won't die yet.
Surge.She really doesn't bring anything to the table.
Icarus.This would be a good death because even thoe he is a great character he is becausely an Archangle with singing powers.
I know for one thing we won't see Wallflower and Hellion dying. They are Christina's favorite characters. But what I want to know is Mr. Nunzio what are your favourite characters?

Corey Dreher

02-15-2005, 07:29 PM

ah...

*throws temper-tantrum* i want Astonishing X-men to come out now!!!!!!!!!

but the way... when is it supposed to come out next anyway??????? :o

Tomorrow. I can't wait!!

HellFrost

02-15-2005, 07:31 PM

Tomorrow. I can't wait!!
...rele :confused:

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

i cant wait to go to the comicshop tomorrow!!!!!

HellFrost

02-15-2005, 07:32 PM

but i dont wanna see Icarus die... hes one of my fav. New Mutants...

I dont think he can anyway... he's got that whole immortality thing goin' on doesnt he?

Corey Dreher

02-15-2005, 07:34 PM

but i dont wanna see Icarus die... hes one of my fav. New Mutants...

I dont think he can anyway... he's got that whole immortality thing goin' on doesnt he?

Well he can heal himself that true. But if Wolvierne can die he can for Wolvie has a better healing factor. And plus I think Icarus's healing factor might be too slow. Can anyone tell me how fast/good/limit of his healing factor?

HellFrost

02-15-2005, 07:40 PM

Well he can heal himself that true. But if Wolvierne can die he can for Wolvie has a better healing factor. And plus I think Icarus's healing factor might be too slow. Can anyone tell me how fast/good is his healing factor?
good question. and another question not to be a bother but as you may or may not know Hellion is on our team in the Mutant League competition... we just wanted to know how powerful his TK shields, walls, bubbles, etc. really are... and some of the limits he might have with his power right now... he seems pretty skilled with his power presently so i expect him being one of those 'if you put your mind to it...' type of characters.

Stagier

02-15-2005, 11:09 PM

[QUOTE=Christina Weir]
Also, in regards to the old New Mutants versus the new New Mutants, I think you have to consider the difference in experience. Our kids from day one versus the old New Mutants on day one would have been fairly evenly matched. But if you look at the old New Mutants fifty issues into their run, or where they are currently, of course they're more powerful. Wait til you see our kids fifty issues from now. Heck, wait til you see David in Issue 11. And Laurie's on the path to becoming quite powerful. As she continues to train with her pheromones she will learn to do a vast array of things to large groups of people from a distance. That makes her quite an ominous foe.
[QUOTE]

i do see your point, but this current class although VERY interesting as people, don't have the firepower; so to speak, as the first class did.
in any case, can't wait to see what you have planned for the, hopefully, next 90 + issues, that is unless marvel wants to reboot AGAIN.

HellFrost

02-16-2005, 06:24 AM

i do see your point, but this current class although VERY interesting as people, don't have the firepower; so to speak, as the first class did.
in any case, can't wait to see what you have planned for the, hopefully, next 90 + issues, that is unless marvel wants to reboot AGAIN.
Sometimes you dont need fire power. Especially when you've got a pheromone secreter and an aerokinetic. ...especially since i feel Sophia can do major damage to about anybody... shes scary when shes mad :o

fishtaco

02-16-2005, 06:39 AM

my god I want to kill Austen. Jesse was such an awesome character. He had the coolest power ever. He was a living monkey wrench. I loved the story arc with the new Hellions and his brother. :(

Corey Dreher

02-16-2005, 01:04 PM

my god I want to kill Austen. Jesse was such an awesome character. He had the coolest power ever. He was a living monkey wrench. I loved the story arc with the new Hellions and his brother. :(

Well is his brother still alive? What are his powers? Maybe just maybe they can use him in New X-men if only there cast wasn't so big.

DavidQ!

02-16-2005, 01:25 PM

You know what people bitch and complain about the cast. But Excalibur is just as big as this I aint heard no complaints about that.

Beast

02-16-2005, 01:31 PM

You know what people bitch and complain about the cast. But Excalibur is just as big as this I aint heard no complaints about that.
Excalibur isn't that big, honestly. The main cast is a lot smaller than what the Academy Book normally features. And Academy X has the entire mansion to draw from for guest stars, where as Excalibur is limited to it's main cast and secondary crew.

DavidQ!

02-16-2005, 01:53 PM

really check your numbers. Excalibur has an entire island! you know CC he won't stop on banking on that.

Beast

02-16-2005, 02:15 PM

really check your numbers. Excalibur has an entire island! you know CC he won't stop on banking on that.
The entire island is not the 'main cast'. New X-Men: Academy X can draw from any characters in Astonishing, Uncanny, or Adjectiveless. As well as people outside the school. Where as the island is pretty much restricted to the primary cast. :p

DavidQ!

02-16-2005, 02:52 PM

HellFrost

02-16-2005, 03:32 PM

cuckoo cuckoo! I'm telling you when has any non new mutant ever been the complete and utter focus. Even during haunted the ghost was second banana.
In excalibur we have whole storylines to the hacker and whats her name and purge.
Look dude... i hate to tell you this but, i'm with Beast on this. NXAX can add any character from the 3 other Mansion books.

DavidQ!

02-16-2005, 04:01 PM

but it doesn't in fact it hasnt. All it has used is head masters the old new mutants or the goddamn hellions. You can create characters from excalibur out of the sky it really is limitless.

HellFrost

02-16-2005, 04:07 PM

NXAX 12 cover!!!!

:eek: So like I'm scared Sh*tless of Laurie. (http://uncannyxmen.net/covers/previews/academyx12.jpg)

I know that issue is going to be a good one guys ;)

Ryan K

02-16-2005, 04:10 PM

but it doesn't in fact it hasnt. All it has used is head masters the old new mutants or the goddamn hellions.

That's incorrect. A lot.

I don't understand what exactly the argument is. You're arguing that Excalibur can have a larger cast that NXAX. So?

DavidQ!

02-16-2005, 04:10 PM

Agreed. cool aint it.

DavidQ!

02-16-2005, 04:11 PM

I'm argueing for some sense blah!

HellFrost

02-16-2005, 04:13 PM

i def. think its best to stop arguing about this...

Let's agree to disagree...

DavidQ!

02-16-2005, 04:13 PM

What gambit two panels, wolverine one page, Beast 3 or so books nothing big. Northstar that was way back.

Ryan K

02-16-2005, 04:15 PM

What gambit two panels, wolverine one page, Beast 3 or so books nothing big. Northstar that was way back.

What do you want. An issue concentrating on Havok? It's a book about the kids. What more do you want than a couple panels?

DavidQ!

02-16-2005, 04:17 PM

HellFrost

02-16-2005, 04:17 PM

ok... look guys SCARY PHEROMONE CHICK!!!!!!!!

*points to previous post on page 21 with the link that says Laurie...* :p

Ryan K

02-16-2005, 04:21 PM

okay wonders what the hell she is talking about. The discussion was about people bitching about how big the cast is. I think it does well with a large cast, and it aint even a cast its more of a collabaration.

#1. Watch your language.

#2. I'm a guy. Ryan. Guy.

#3. Nobody was moaning about the large cast. Most of us like it. Someone pointed out that another character probably couldn't be added to it, because it was large. You jumped in an started something.

DavidQ!

02-16-2005, 04:21 PM

me thinks laurie is going to be pissed. Cant really blame her, but i blame rahne she pushed it along. shouldve have never gotten drunk. Josh is Naive and hormone crazed. Kind of dumbed down also. The everyperson in a sense. Why it got this far is crazy.

HellFrost

02-16-2005, 07:16 PM

i think it should be said since no one else said it yet:

Loved the issue guys, i got really teary about the whole josh dying thing.

i cannot wait for the next issues!!!!

You guys are the best(right next to Joss of course ;) )

fishtaco

02-16-2005, 07:46 PM

delete post

HellFrost

02-16-2005, 07:49 PM

josh isnt dead. this is all a dream. this even went throughout the whole school year.
that doesnt take away from the fact that it was said and it the idea is still there...

fishtaco

02-16-2005, 07:52 PM

delete post

The_15th_Sven

02-17-2005, 12:48 PM

New question. When David is near people now that the block is removed, does he control whether he absorbs knowledge? Or is it first nature?
Or what he absorbs?

Orion101

02-17-2005, 04:23 PM

Special thanks to Nunzio and Christina for answering all our questions.

1. Will the events in the Hellions mini series stand alone or will it continue on from events in New X-Men.

2. Hellion seems very powerful for someone at his stage in his mutation will any of the teachers express concern over whether or not he can be strusted with that kind of power seeing as most of the teachers don't seem to think highly of him.

3. Can Hellion's force walls block non solid things like energy blasts, electricity, etc.

4. Will the Hellions mini series take place before or after House of M.

5. What do Rahne and the other original new mutants think of the Hellions.

Lady Obie

02-17-2005, 08:23 PM

I got Academy X 10 today & I was totally blown away :eek:

I'm not going to post any outright spoilers (so no need for boxes or anyone averting their eyes) but here's a couple thoughts:

a. Looks like David's going to be monstrously powerful when he gets older. I don't think we're even seeing the full extent of his powers here. Even with the block removed I think he still has to learn some things before he can truly know what his potential is.

b. And that cliffhanger :eek: I've hardly been able to get that out of my mind since I saw it. Best comic cliffhanger I've seen in years!

HellFrost

02-17-2005, 08:39 PM

Archer

02-18-2005, 05:34 AM

Got a question . . . the way David's enhanced powers are working now reminds me a lot of the way Cypher was handled in the excellent Kid Dynamo fanfic. Was Kid Dynamo an inspiration for that angle, or is it a coincidence?

Archer

02-18-2005, 05:41 AM

(Spoilers for #10 throughout this post)

Looks like David's going to be monstrously powerful when he gets older. I don't think we're even seeing the full extent of his powers here. Even with the block removed I think he still has to learn some things before he can truly know what his potential is.

Not necessarily . . . my thoughts on reading it last night were that we didn't just see David with a lot of knowledge - he was absorbing intelligence as well. Knowing all Reed Richards knows won't give you his reasoning abilities - knowing all Reed Richards knows without having his level of intelligence would more likely turn you into a talking encyclopedia than a genius.

I'm a little torn about the latest issue . . . if various things I noticed were hints that it was a dream sequence (in which case it was rockin) or those various things were how David's powers are going to be handled . . . in which case not so awesome. For example, knowing all the fighting skills in the world shouldn't, IMO, make you able to beat Wolverine - who is physically stronger and faster and with his enhanced senses will figure out David's moves in advance.

Lady Obie

02-18-2005, 11:27 AM

:eek: OMG how did you get it!?!?!?!?!?

i want it sooooooo bad i need to know! this is such an awesome series!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It came out this Wednesday & was one of the main reasons I hopped over to my comic store this week :)

Hopefully you'll be able to get a copy soon too ;).

Lady Obie

02-18-2005, 11:35 AM

(Spoilers for #10 throughout this post)

Not necessarily . . . my thoughts on reading it last night were that we didn't just see David with a lot of knowledge - he was absorbing intelligence as well. Knowing all Reed Richards knows won't give you his reasoning abilities - knowing all Reed Richards knows without having his level of intelligence would more likely turn you into a talking encyclopedia than a genius.

I'm a little torn about the latest issue . . . if various things I noticed were hints that it was a dream sequence (in which case it was rockin) or those various things were how David's powers are going to be handled . . . in which case not so awesome. For example, knowing all the fighting skills in the world shouldn't, IMO, make you able to beat Wolverine - who is physically stronger and faster and with his enhanced senses will figure out David's moves in advance.

It's possible that's a dream sequence & some things that only MIGHT suggest what David's potential is, not outright predict it.

If he isn't killed off (or if he is & is quickly resurrected) we could see his powers develop in all kinds of ways.

I'll stop short of predicting exactly what his full power potential is (which is why I'm not using terms like Omega Class or god-like) but if he really grew to be able to absorb a whole bunch of knowledge or find clever ways to keep & even combine the knowledge he gets over the years he could be quite formidable.

But I also don't think he'd ever become anything close to a raving egomaniac who would become a danger to himself or anyone else.

I think no matter what he'd always remain modest & intellectual, probably not even considering using his full power unless he could find no other option (& as he gets older & learns more, more options will be available to him) ;).

I could be wrong but I think he's being aligned to be the current generation's Cyclops (feel free to compare him to Scott all you want or debate me) so while his life may not follow an exactly identical path to Scott's should things go the way I suspect, it may come to a similar end with him being one of the most crucial leaders of various X-teams :D.

The_15th_Sven

02-18-2005, 12:02 PM

I'm saying it now: you guys can not, will not, and have not Killed Josh! You would not have killed off the kid who is the main focus.

Corey Dreher

02-18-2005, 04:06 PM

Hey I was just looking at the May previews and I saw not only the Hellions thing (Which by the way is looking great!!!) but the New X-men previews. The covers all not only great but I can't wait untill those issues!!! Julian and Sofia finally hook up!!! I love yall guys and I just can't wait to see the out come of all of this!! I can see this comic going up to issue 500!!! And I got a question why can't you scribe to this comic? I really want to. If somebody knows how then please tell me!

HellFrost

02-18-2005, 05:06 PM

It came out this Wednesday & was one of the main reasons I hopped over to my comic store this week :)

Hopefully you'll be able to get a copy soon too ;).
lol, srry i had the wrong issue in mind, i read it already too :o

Lady Obie

02-18-2005, 05:59 PM

Lady Obie

02-18-2005, 06:00 PM

lol, srry i had the wrong issue in mind, i read it already too :o

Cool :D

Could you have been thinking of the next issue, 11? After reading the end of 10, I'm eagerly awaiting that one.

HellFrost

02-18-2005, 06:26 PM

Cool :D

Could you have been thinking of the next issue, 11? After reading the end of 10, I'm eagerly awaiting that one.
thats exactly what i was thinking :o

i cannot wait for it, i need to know what happens!!!! :D

The_15th_Sven

02-19-2005, 02:50 PM

Hey I was just looking at the May previews and I saw not only the Hellions thing (Which by the way is looking great!!!) but the New X-men previews. The covers all not only great but I can't wait untill those issues!!! Julian and Sofia finally hook up!!!
NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, maybe i'll like julian more after the Hellions mini. I like Emma alot more after reading her series.
Speaking of the Hellions mini: If you guys are writing it, how will you find time to do both?

Corey Dreher

02-19-2005, 07:21 PM

I just want to say this. The Hellions avatars ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Corey Dreher

02-19-2005, 07:30 PM

Also my new favourite X-characters of all time are...................
Hellion
Prodigy
Wallflower
Wither
Mercury
Icarus
Dust
Surge
Wing
Wind Dancer.......................
I think you know what direction I'm going in.

Also I think that Snych and Prodigy are kinda the same. Both are very smart kids with great powers yet they acted like they were just normal mutants. I think of Hellion as a Sunspot. I think Sunspot got stuck up alot and thats how Hellion is. But I think that Hellion will eventually become nice because of Sofia and I know the team is not going to like it. But I love Hellion and I just can't wait to see hos future for I don't think he will become a bad guy but he just doesn't like rules. He wants freedom.

Corey Dreher

02-20-2005, 11:04 AM

You know what I just realized? The oringal New Mutants had really bad problems. Karma was going to kill herself because she was fat and then comes back a lesbo (I think she was just so depress and she had a weakspot showing). Dani was going to kill herself because she was seeing this big deamon bear. Rahne...... umm......... well where do we start? Samething with Cannonball who was too "too shy" which as we know isn't true. Then stuck up Sunspot. Magik just wouldn't die (even thoe I want her back alive). Warlock is waaaaaayyyyyyy too attached to his male friend Cypher. Cypher (I think he wasn't umm....... how should I say this the straghtest arrow in the bunch). Reall need I say more? When you look at them now you don't really see that. I think they did this too add to the character but man they really messed up there childhood at Xaiver's.

Fede

02-20-2005, 12:23 PM

.....But I think that Hellion will eventually become nice because of Sofia and I know the team is not going to like it. But I love Hellion and I just can't wait to see hos future for I don't think he will become a bad guy but he just doesn't like rules. He wants freedom.

I think that's the reason why he gets along so well with emma. i dont think he will becomne a bad guy, but maybe someone whose actions will be questionable sometimes

i love the idea that we're gonna have more stuff from u guys: hellions, and bi-weekly (not sure if thats the word) academy. i hope that the quality i'm used to see is maintained, cause you'll have a lot of work....

and what about the artists? will ryan do all the work or just one issue a month? that's what i could see watching marvel solicits for may.

HellFrost

02-20-2005, 02:57 PM

I think that's the reason why he gets along so well with emma. i dont think he will becomne a bad guy, but maybe someone whose actions will be questionable sometimes

i agree.

i have a question about the Hellions and i hope you dont mind me asking... Umm about my second favorite, Cessily. She seems to have a slight resemblance to Mystique. Now i dont mean is she one of Mystiques long lost children, but maybe one day in the future become another Mystique herself? And about her powers in future issues(this is assuming that shes around in future issues), will she beable to gain control enough over her powers that she can heal herself when she gets hurt by liquifying her body kinda like how Mystique morphs her body back to normal? and maybe learn how to take oxygen into her body without a nose? Cessily is one of those characters who has amazing potential because of her personality and because of her powers. i hope we all get to see a lot more of her whether she's a future member of the X-men or even a future member of the brotherhood. :)

Another thing, i dunno if you guys ever saw Batman Beyond but there's a character called Inque and her power seems much like an evolved version of Cessily's. Maybe one day she can even be that powerful? :o

Corey Dreher

02-21-2005, 07:17 AM

I was re-reading issue 6 and I realize that you had one of your lawyer named "Ms.Wheadon" (I think thats how you spell it). Was it on purpose.

HellFrost

02-21-2005, 11:02 AM

I was re-reading issue 6 and I realize that you had one of your lawyer named "Ms.Wheadon" (I think thats how you spell it). Was it on purpose.
Evangeline Whedon

Powers and Abilities:
metamorphic trancer whose transformation into an enormous, winged red dragon can be triggered consciously or by the presence of blood.

I always thought that maybe she was named after Joss Whedon but it's just a thoery. :o She was one of my favorite characters. I just wasnt crazy about her outfit...

Ryan K

02-21-2005, 01:19 PM

She was named after Joss Whedon by Chris Claremont when he introduced her in X-Treme X-Men.

Claremont's a Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan.

Stagier

02-21-2005, 06:01 PM

Claremont's a Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan.
who isn't?

Nunzio DeFilippis

02-21-2005, 06:53 PM

Too much for one post. A second post is coming.

Julian is the anti-Justice.
He is so schnasty & sexy.

Schnasty, huh?

Julian's definitely a favorite of mine, too. But not in such a visceral way, I think.

Oh and by the way Mrs.Weir and Mr.DeFilippis did you know what Chris did to one of my favourtie characters David? They killed him like he is nothing. Did you know about this?

Chris Claremont told us he was going to use David when we saw him at the San Diego comic-con. He also told us about David dying in the book.

We thought it was cool.

It's not canon, it's just a possible future for the X-Men. So, I'm not gonna worry about him dying. I'm just happy he was important enough to be included in the book.

i have a small question that i could be considered a fool for not knowing but... what happened to Spectre from the New Mutants that came right before NXAX? He was one of the kids that was talking to Emma about his codename.

Emma could only have 6 kids on her squad, and she had to make a choice. Dallas didn't make it. Likewise for us. We had space considerations and had to put him aside.

But Dallas/Specter will be back, down the line. We'll establish his squad situation and whether or not he's still buddies with the Hellions after the summer.

And so I did a little list of characters who can die.

Prodigy. If X-men the End is a real cannon then he won't die yet.

It's not canon. So anything goes.

Surge.She really doesn't bring anything to the table.

Hey, watch what you say about Nori. I think she adds a lot. She brings raw power, unpredictability and attitude. That's more than enough, thank you.

Don't you be picking on Nori!

Icarus.This would be a good death because even thoe he is a great character he is becausely an Archangle with singing powers.

He's not Archangel with singing powers. With Archangel's secondary mutation, he's a healer. Jay is not. Just because both have wings, it doesn't make them the same.

I know for one thing we won't see Wallflower and Hellion dying. They are Christina's favorite characters. But what I want to know is Mr. Nunzio what are your favourite characters?

Aside from Nori, who you just insulted? :p

My favorites change based on what story we're writing and who's getting the good moments.

Dani is always a favorite. And Sofia has a special place in my heart, as the center of the team.

But David has been a favorite over time, too.

Hard to say. Like I said, it changes, based on when you ask.

Well he can heal himself that true. But if Wolvierne can die he can for Wolvie has a better healing factor. And plus I think Icarus's healing factor might be too slow. Can anyone tell me how fast/good/limit of his healing factor?

His healing factor's not that slow. He broke his neck (and possibly other bones) slamming into the wall of the Danger Room in Issue 8, and was back up in minutes.

He's no Wolverine, but right now, he's hard to kill. Who knows how that power will grow (or even fade!) over time?

Hellion is on our team in the Mutant League competition... we just wanted to know how powerful his TK shields, walls, bubbles, etc. really are...

Julian is a very powerful telekinetic. He has pretty good control over his abilities and is confident enough to use them well and creatively.

He could, for example, pull the arms off someone at range or throw cars at his enemies.

That's pretty powerful.

i do see your point, but this current class although VERY interesting as people, don't have the firepower; so to speak, as the first class did.

As Christina did, I beg to differ.

Cannonball and Sunspot had raw power. Magma and Magik and Warlock weren't in the first class, so they don't really count. Karma and Mirage had very useful powers, but real firepower? Not so much. And Wolfsbane was a decent combatant, but lacked mobility and sheer stopping power.

Our group has Noriko and Wind Dancer, either of whom could take out anyone save Berto or Sam. And Prodigy is damn near unhittable based on his ability to 'see an attack coming' in the mind of his attacker.

And don't undercut the value of an almost-unkillable team member (Icarus) and a healer (Elixir).

Lastly, Laurie could take out the entire old team on her own, if she had any level of control over her powers. And she's learning that.

Hell, Laurie could take out the entire current staff of the X-Men on her own once her powers are under control.

THAT's firepower.

Sometimes you dont need fire power. Especially when you've got a pheromone secreter and an aerokinetic. ...especially since i feel Sophia can do major damage to about anybody... shes scary when shes mad :o

She really is, isn't she?

You know what people bitch and complain about the cast. But Excalibur is just as big as this I aint heard no complaints about that.

No one was bitching or complaining here.

NXAX 12 cover!!!!

:eek: So like I'm scared Sh*tless of Laurie. (http://uncannyxmen.net/covers/previews/academyx12.jpg)

Didn't I tell you she was scary powerful?

josh isnt dead. this is all a dream. this even went throughout the whole school year.

While I'm certainly not going to speak to your (and other people's) speculations about what's going on, I will point out one thing:

The book is bringing the school year to a close one way or another. So time had to pass in the book. Our first couple of stories each only took a few days, so at some point we needed to step on the gas.

New question. When David is near people now that the block is removed, does he control whether he absorbs knowledge? Or is it first nature?

He didn't have an on-off switch added. He only removed the block that kept him from remembering.

So, basically, he now gets everything anyone around him knows, all the time. And then he adds it to his growing repository of knowledge.

1. Will the events in the Hellions mini series stand alone or will it continue on from events in New X-Men.

It stands alone. It has a beginning, middle and end and does not require that you read New X-Men to get any part of it. But it will fit into the larger book in that when it's over, the events of the book will affect the way things proceed in Academy X.

2. Hellion seems very powerful for someone at his stage in his mutation will any of the teachers express concern over whether or not he can be strusted with that kind of power seeing as most of the teachers don't seem to think highly of him.

You'll see some concern from at least one X-Man at the start of the Hellions miniseries. We're holding off on giving too much Hellions info right now, waiting until an official interview before we break open the floodgates on that one. So I can't say more just yet.

3. Can Hellion's force walls block non solid things like energy blasts, electricity, etc.

Yes.

4. Will the Hellions mini series take place before or after House of M.

Due to the nature of the stories involved, I can't really say until after the dust settles from both. It will be made apparent once the books are done how they fit in. We promise to make it very clear.

5. What do Rahne and the other original new mutants think of the Hellions.

These aren't the Hellions they dealt with, so they don't really hold the name against them. However, they have issues with Emma, and so they may hold the name against her. As for the kids themselves, Rahne and the others think they are troublemakers - because they are.

Looks like David's going to be monstrously powerful when he gets older. I don't think we're even seeing the full extent of his powers here. Even with the block removed I think he still has to learn some things before he can truly know what his potential is.

Next issue will shed some light on David's potential...

And that cliffhanger :eek: I've hardly been able to get that out of my mind since I saw it. Best comic cliffhanger I've seen in years!

Thank you. With all the hype about the death in Wolverine, we thought it was funny no-one saw our ending coming.

Got a question . . . the way David's enhanced powers are working now reminds me a lot of the way Cypher was handled in the excellent Kid Dynamo fanfic. Was Kid Dynamo an inspiration for that angle, or is it a coincidence?

Never read that fanfic. So, no inspiration there.

I can tell you what did inspire us, but as it might tell you what happens next, I'll wait until after Issue 11 is out.

Nunzio DeFilippis

02-21-2005, 06:53 PM

Part Two...

my thoughts on reading it last night were that we didn't just see David with a lot of knowledge - he was absorbing intelligence as well. Knowing all Reed Richards knows won't give you his reasoning abilities - knowing all Reed Richards knows without having his level of intelligence would more likely turn you into a talking encyclopedia than a genius.

Well, we've already established in earlier issues that David's ability to process information is second to none. So add the actual information to process and you do have a genius.

For example, knowing all the fighting skills in the world shouldn't, IMO, make you able to beat Wolverine - who is physically stronger and faster and with his enhanced senses will figure out David's moves in advance.

Actually, David's the one who'd see Wolverine's moves in advance, at least once the helmet came off Wolverine. That's actually one of David's powers (as shown when he dodged Noriko's lightning despite not having super-speed).

Wolverine himself was suprised David could keep up with him for the very reason you cite - Logan's physical attributes should give him a huge edge.

But David had Wolverine's skills (from before the helmet went on) plus those of every X-Man he'd encountered since the block was removed.

And, as he said, he had taken all their fighting ability and coordinated it into his head into a new fighting style, one vastly superior to Logan's own training.

This is why he's so damn powerful now. The whole is MUCH greater than the sum of its parts.

But I also don't think he'd ever become anything close to a raving egomaniac who would become a danger to himself or anyone else.

I think no matter what he'd always remain modest & intellectual, probably not even considering using his full power unless he could find no other option (& as he gets older & learns more, more options will be available to him) ;).

I could be wrong but I think he's being aligned to be the current generation's Cyclops (feel free to compare him to Scott all you want or debate me) so while his life may not follow an exactly identical path to Scott's should things go the way I suspect, it may come to a similar end with him being one of the most crucial leaders of various X-teams :D.

David has always been (in our minds) the next generation's Cyclops. That is exactly what we're going for.

But as Emma said, too much information, when unearned, is corrupting. You know everything, but you didn't take the time or the pain to master it. It's all too easy and it makes it possible for you to start thinking in terms of outcome without thinking of cost.

Still, Scott has always been the model for David. Just remember, even Scott became corrupted once.

I'm saying it now: you guys can not, will not, and have not Killed Josh! You would not have killed off the kid who is the main focus.

Again, not gonna even begin to discuss how this story ends.

But, I will say this. Josh has never been the main focus. If anyone is the focus, it'd be Dani. Of the kids, Sofia was POV character in the first arc of New Mutants, Josh in the second.

There hasn't been a clear POV character in New X-Men. Nobody got a clear focus in the first arc. The second story had a lot of David, but also a lot of Nori. This story is all David.

So, I think it'd be hard to call Josh the main focus.

why can't you scribe to this comic? I really want to. If somebody knows how then please tell me!

Write to Marvel and ask them that very question. Or write to the letters page of this book, so we can try to answer it there and get a straight answer from Marvel.

Speaking of the Hellions mini: If you guys are writing it, how will you find time to do both?

We honestly have enough time to write 5 or 6 series. But we aren't getting that much work from Marvel, so we've been doing some video game work and other work to fill out our schedules (and wallets). So, we've got more than enough time to do both, don't worry.

You know what I just realized? The oringal New Mutants had really bad problems. Karma was going to kill herself because she was fat and then comes back a lesbo (I think she was just so depress and she had a weakspot showing). Dani was going to kill herself because she was seeing this big deamon bear. Rahne...... umm......... well where do we start? Samething with Cannonball who was too "too shy" which as we know isn't true. Then stuck up Sunspot. Magik just wouldn't die (even thoe I want her back alive). Warlock is waaaaaayyyyyyy too attached to his male friend Cypher. Cypher (I think he wasn't umm....... how should I say this the straghtest arrow in the bunch). Reall need I say more? When you look at them now you don't really see that. I think they did this too add to the character but man they really messed up there childhood at Xaiver's.

Okay, not gonna respond to any of this except the Karma part.

Please do not EVER dismissively call anyone a "lesbo." And please do not EVER call someone being a lesbian a 'bad problem' or a sign that they got 'messed up' at Xavier's or anywhere else.

Karma is currently one of the least messed up characters in our book. And the issues she has have to do with her problems with her brother and her uncle.

Her lesbianism isn't a problem and it isn't making her unhappy. If it is, it's only doing so because the outside world may not be entirely accepting of it.

I can't control what you think about homosexuality. And I can't even control what you say about it.

But this thread is here for me and Christina to interact with you guys, and for that reason I can ask you to take comments like this somewhere else.

I'm sure you meant nothing by it. But it's hurtful and I have to call you on it when I see it.

i hope that the quality i'm used to see is maintained, cause you'll have a lot of work....

As I said, this ain't even close to too much work for us. If only Marvel gave us enough work for us to worry about that!

and what about the artists? will ryan do all the work or just one issue a month? that's what i could see watching marvel solicits for may.

Clayton Henry is doing the Hellions mini.

Michael Ryan is back on our book for 12 & 13. Then Paco Medina is back for 14 & 15, before Michael resumes full time with our House of M issues.

i have a question about the Hellions and i hope you dont mind me asking... Umm about my second favorite, Cessily. She seems to have a slight resemblance to Mystique. Now i dont mean is she one of Mystiques long lost children, but maybe one day in the future become another Mystique herself? And about her powers in future issues(this is assuming that shes around in future issues), will she beable to gain control enough over her powers that she can heal herself when she gets hurt by liquifying her body kinda like how Mystique morphs her body back to normal? and maybe learn how to take oxygen into her body without a nose? Cessily is one of those characters who has amazing potential because of her personality and because of her powers. i hope we all get to see a lot more of her whether she's a future member of the X-men or even a future member of the brotherhood. :)

Another thing, i dunno if you guys ever saw Batman Beyond but there's a character called Inque and her power seems much like an evolved version of Cessily's. Maybe one day she can even be that powerful? :o

Cessily is growing in her abilities and her understanding of them. We haven't decided how far those powers will grow yet.

Since the T-1000 was our inspiration, figure she may grow pretty powerful...

I was re-reading issue 6 and I realize that you had one of your lawyer named "Ms.Wheadon" (I think thats how you spell it). Was it on purpose.

Yes. Evangeline Whedon was created by Chris Claremont, as others have pointed out. We were using her to keep our book connected to his work and have that great "shared universe" feeling.

Claremont's a Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan.

who isn't?

Well, Christina and I certainly are!

Loved Buffy. Loved Angel. Never got a chance to catch Firefly before we were too far behind to catch up.

Anyway, that's all we have folks.

Sorry I got preachy, but that's a sore subject for me.

Anyway, the New Mutants trade is coming out this week. It collects the first 6 issues of the book that introduced Sofia, Laurie, Josh, David and Kevin.

Pick it up, so Marvel will be convinced to put out a Volume 2 trade that'll collect issues 7-13, which introduced Noriko and brought back Rahne.

Corey Dreher

02-21-2005, 08:32 PM

Part Two...

Okay, not gonna respond to any of this except the Karma part.

Please do not EVER dismissively call anyone a "lesbo." And please do not EVER call someone being a lesbian a 'bad problem' or a sign that they got 'messed up' at Xavier's or anywhere else.

Karma is currently one of the least messed up characters in our book. And the issues she has have to do with her problems with her brother and her uncle.

Her lesbianism isn't a problem and it isn't making her unhappy. If it is, it's only doing so because the outside world may not be entirely accepting of it.

I can't control what you think about homosexuality. And I can't even control what you say about it.

But this thread is here for me and Christina to interact with you guys, and for that reason I can ask you to take comments like this somewhere else.

I'm sure you meant nothing by it. But it's hurtful and I have to call you on it when I see it.

e.
Okay, not gonna respond to any of this except the Karma part.

Please do not EVER dismissively call anyone a "lesbo." And please do not EVER call someone being a lesbian a 'bad problem' or a sign that they got 'messed up' at Xavier's or anywhere else.

Karma is currently one of the least messed up characters in our book. And the issues she has have to do with her problems with her brother and her uncle.

Her lesbianism isn't a problem and it isn't making her unhappy. If it is, it's only doing so because the outside world may not be entirely accepting of it.

I can't control what you think about homosexuality. And I can't even control what you say about it.

But this thread is here for me and Christina to interact with you guys, and for that reason I can ask you to take comments like this somewhere else.

I'm sure you meant nothing by it. But it's hurtful and I have to call you on it when I see it.

I didn't mean it like that. I think Karma was really depressed in all. I mean with her uncle dying and brother and sister missing I think she just really lost control. I mean it was kinda cool because she showed how her powers could be used but she was getting mad and short tempered (atleast what I got out of it) and so mad infact that she even took sneaked into the Hellfire club and started to control people to find out there wereabouts of her brother and sister (I mean I would do that too). And I didn't mean to flame Nori. It just with all the characters something big is happening and your kinda forgetting about her. I like her and I think every team needs one of her but she hasn't been getting alot of show. I liked her the best when you showed her calling her family. She showed a sfot side that we all knew she had but didn't see it. So I'm truly sorry if I rubbed anybody the wrong way with my oppoins.

The_15th_Sven

02-21-2005, 09:57 PM

We honestly have enough time to write 5 or 6 series. But we aren't getting that much work from Marvel, so we've been doing some video game work and other work to fill out our schedules (and wallets). So, we've got more than enough time to do both, don't worry.

What video game are you working on?!?

Tenebrae

02-22-2005, 08:45 AM

I didn't mean it like that. I think Karma was really depressed in all. I mean with her uncle dying and brother and sister missing I think she just really lost control. I mean it was kinda cool because she showed how her powers could be used but she was getting mad and short tempered (atleast what I got out of it) and so mad infact that she even took sneaked into the Hellfire club and started to control people to find out there wereabouts of her brother and sister (I mean I would do that too). And I didn't mean to flame Nori. It just with all the characters something big is happening and your kinda forgetting about her. I like her and I think every team needs one of her but she hasn't been getting alot of show. I liked her the best when you showed her calling her family. She showed a sfot side that we all knew she had but didn't see it. So I'm truly sorry if I rubbed anybody the wrong way with my oppoins.

Regarding Nori, I'm not sure I really agree. Even when she's in the background, she always seems to stand out to me. She always has a line or two, at least, which affirm her presence in the book and develop her a little bit more. Her scene with David in issue #9, for instance, though just a short one, was both charming and touching, and left me feeling that I knew her character a bit better. She seems to have that certain something about her that makes her stand out even when the focus isn't on her. Normally its the character with the attitude in a team that turns me off a little, but a good balance has been struck with her, she's one of the most sympathetic characters on the team.

Having said all that, Sofia's my favourite. She's a little gem.

Corey Dreher

02-22-2005, 01:51 PM

Yeah Sofia shes is the voice of reason when she is happy. But a hot hot head when she is angry (I.E. tearing up her dad's store was one of the most golden moments in her X-kid life :p ) But back with Nori she seems to me like one of those tough girl type. And thats what I like about her. Too me (now this connection is going to be weird) but she and Julian are kinda the same in a weird way. Both of them are tough but they both have a soft spot in there heart that is starting to show. Thats why I think Julian isn't going to become a bad guy (but he would be a great one with his brain plus smarts he can take charge:))

Tenebrae

02-22-2005, 01:55 PM

I agree about Julian. That's what's so fun about his character at this stage. He'd make an excellent villain, but he'd also make an excellent hero, and he could really fall either way.

Actually, that's a good question for Nunzio and Christina. I realise you can't tell us, but do you guys know what your ultimate plan is for Julian, or are you seeing where the stories take you?

Corey Dreher

02-22-2005, 05:09 PM

And also I have a hunch that Julian had a bad histroy before he went to Xavier's. Maybe its on purpose but haven't you realized that all telepaths or people who can mess with your mind (Dani and Karma) had a troubled childhood. I mean Jean's best friend died. Dani had her grandfather die. Karma had alot of troulbe with her whole family. Emma had to fend for herself since she was 16 or 18 (can't remember which ones). Rachel was a slave for all of her childhood. Isn't that a little weird that basically all had some trouble when they were young. I might be wrong (which I'm probley am) but I think that this is some type of pattern. I mean for all we know Julian could be a richboy who didn't like being one because he got joked on so he but on his badboy look at Xavier's so he can start fresh and cool.
Which I hope Julian childhood is explained alittle bit in the Hellions mini.

HellFrost

02-22-2005, 06:56 PM

HellFrost

02-22-2005, 07:00 PM

Julian is a very powerful telekinetic. He has pretty good control over his abilities and is confident enough to use them well and creatively.

He could, for example, pull the arms off someone at range or throw cars at his enemies.

That's pretty powerful.

Good to know :evilsmile

HellFrost

02-22-2005, 07:03 PM

Cessily is growing in her abilities and her understanding of them. We haven't decided how far those powers will grow yet.

Since the T-1000 was our inspiration, figure she may grow pretty powerful...

T-1000 :evilsmile

I'm loving that... with all my heart!

Fede

02-23-2005, 02:54 AM

thanks for answering my questions!

T-1000 :evilsmile

I'm loving that... with all my heart!

So am i! :D

The_15th_Sven

02-23-2005, 08:06 PM

I'm a writer(in my school's writing club) and i know that it is very hard to come up w/ names? Where did you get the names for your charicters, not the code names, just their normal streat names.

LoneWolf21

02-24-2005, 11:40 AM

Hi Guys, quick question, I bought the NM trade yesterday (odd that it came out after the AX trade, even though the stories pre-date it) and at the end of the book it has that unused cover/promo image, that features the girls-who-would-be-teachers (or in Amara's case, might have been), and Sam. What's the story behind that? If I remember reading right...uh...somewhere, Sam wasn't part of your initial pitch.

Corey Dreher

02-24-2005, 03:07 PM

You know I got a question. How did you come up with the powers of the all of the New Mutants and Hellions and everybody else? I mean I like Tag. His powers are weird thoe but really creative. How does his powers work? When he touches somebody with hie hand glowing green does that send a enegry around everybody else to get away? How about Dallas? I don't know much about him but he seems to be a good character. So how did you tihnk all about all of these characters powers?

DavidQ!

02-24-2005, 05:05 PM

Geez Sorry!

When I typed the post I heard it once, but I hear it all the time. The large cast is just a stinking excuse to lure people away from it, thats my opinion. I don't see the point in argueing about the cast, when I think its handled very well.

Point made I'm finished argueing on the point. :)

Goes to alot of sites I am virtually skeptical. I am sick of it.

DavidQ!

02-24-2005, 05:20 PM

Enough of that. I hope i wasnt snarky. Sometimes I feel the need to cuss take a load off my chest.

Question: You've mentioned that the school year is coming to a close. Will they be doing something during the summer. Going to florida? Road trip?

fishtaco

02-24-2005, 05:49 PM

delete post

The_15th_Sven

02-24-2005, 06:34 PM

Listen, I realize that this was probably just a typo, and you may edit it before I get this post out, but I just don't see why people feel the need to cuss. Rule #2 here says no profanity.

Brian Cronin

02-24-2005, 06:46 PM

It's not a big deal.

Just don't use profanity.

Except on X-Cres, if you really need a place to use profanity. :)

With that being said, I don't think we need to harp on the issue. It's done. :)

-Brian

Brian Cronin

02-24-2005, 06:48 PM

In addition, spoilers for future issues do not belong on this thread.

There's a spoiler thread for stuff like that.

-Brian

Hopeless

02-26-2005, 04:52 PM

So I just finished reading issue 10...Wow, I was blown away, I didn't expect it go /that/ dark so suddenly!

I was thinking about whether or not David had the guts to do something like that after absorbing all that knowledge, intelligence, skills and theories and you know, I think he would. He could easily fall into the thought pattern of 'the end justifies the means'. Sacrifice one but save millions; which would you do in the end? (Well, then you go into that whole debate about whether it truly is wise to cure /all/ diseases, but still! :p )

So if you were that intelligent with the idea or the notion that you are able to cure /Cancer/ and /AIDs/ among -other- diseases, would you not do it? ...Some would say yes, some would say no.

Also, was wondering, which pics were used for the Hellions' avatars? Those kick ass!

Tenebrae

02-26-2005, 04:59 PM

Hopeless

02-26-2005, 05:23 PM

Oh cool, thanks Tenebrae!

HellFrost

02-26-2005, 06:39 PM

The Hellions avatars were made by mattbib, and you can find them on the Marvel Avatars thread on the Marvel Universe forum, along with all the other Hellions (and some New Mutants too). And thousands of others mattbib has done cos he rocks. :)
Wait, are you talking about mine? :confused:

i made this one... i also made one for all of the Hellions that i plan on making into a automated icon... with the help of Quarterwolf :D

Tenebrae

02-26-2005, 06:49 PM

Wait, are you talking about mine? :confused:

i made this one... i also made one for all of the Hellions that i plan on making into a automated icon... with the help of Quarterwolf :D

Ah, I assumed you got yours from the bunch mattbib did because... I'm presumptuous and stoopid. Oops. Sorry! :o

HellFrost

02-26-2005, 06:53 PM

Ah, I assumed you got yours from the bunch mattbib did because... I'm presumptuous and stoopid. Oops. Sorry! :o
its alright, i just looked at the one mattbib made and its a lot nicer than the one i made... i'm thinkin bout changing to that one. :o

Tenebrae

02-26-2005, 06:59 PM

its alright, i just looked at the one mattbib made and its a lot nicer than the one i made... i'm thinkin bout changing to that one. :o

Aww, yours is cool too. :)

profesorx2690

02-27-2005, 05:50 PM

I love xmen academy x it is cool to see how the mutants deal with everyday life especially from the students perspective, but i think they should stay with one artist and not to offend anyone but personally i think they should stay with the artist who drew the first six comics. :D

Brian Cronin

02-27-2005, 05:51 PM

Nunzio and/or Christina....did you guys read We3?

If so, how much did you love it on a scale from 1 to 10?

-Brian

atoningunifex

02-28-2005, 04:27 AM

Nunzio and/or Christina....did you guys read We3?

If so, how much did you love it on a scale from 1 to 10?

God, you're shameless......

Faded

02-28-2005, 01:21 PM

Does anyone know the release date for the next issue? I'm really liking this arc, despite David being far from my favorite character.

Corey Dreher

02-28-2005, 02:00 PM

Mr.DeFilippis and Mrs.Weir(Is it Ms or Mrs?)I have this drawing board and I called if an X had a son or daughter what would it look like. And I was wondering if you would grace on thread with your art work. And maybe you can coax Mr.Ryan to be a member too. And if you don't think you can draw I have this Hero Machine thing you can use but I thought it would be cool if you put in a made up character. Because since your a writer you have tons of tons of immnation so I was just wandering if you would atleast try it because it might just be fun.

Corey Dreher

02-28-2005, 02:06 PM

And while I'm in a good mood we could organize a petion to allow New X-men Acdemy X able to scribe to it. If we can get like 100-400 signtaures and Christina and Nunizo can take it to Marvel saying this is how many people care about it we might have a chance.

And Nunizo I like your name. Does it have a special meaning to it?

Beast

02-28-2005, 02:51 PM

Does anyone know the release date for the next issue? I'm really liking this arc, despite David being far from my favorite character.
The next issue is scheduled for 3/23/2005. :)

Faded

02-28-2005, 05:58 PM

The next issue is scheduled for 3/23/2005. :)

Thank you! ^_^

Awfully long wait if you ask me :(

Nunzio DeFilippis

03-01-2005, 01:21 AM

I didn't mean it like that. I think Karma was really depressed in all. I mean with her uncle dying and brother and sister missing I think she just really lost control.

While I didn't want to belabor the point, it appears that you missed my intentions. I simply asked that you not refer to homosexuality as some sort of sign of being troubled, and that you try to be a little less demeaning about it ("lesbo").

You had listed it as a problem, and I really don't like that kind of response to someone's sexual orientation.

As for the rest, Shan had some very troubling problems in the past, but she's the most mature of our cast and right now has her head screwed on pretty straight.

The more panel-time she gets in the future, the more we'll look at her problems, because conflict is always a good source for drama.

And I didn't mean to flame Nori. It just with all the characters something big is happening and your kinda forgetting about her.

Really? Forgetting about her? She had a significant role in Haunted and that was the last storyline we had. In Issue 10, she had a dminished role, but honestly, everyone did besides David, Dani and Emma.

What video game are you working on?!?

While we did not sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement, we tend to act as if we did on stuff like this. It's up to the company involved to announce the game, not us.

Since they have not done so (I expect they will at E3, the big game convention), I'm gonna hold off on saying anything until then.

But rest assured, we will talk it up when we can. It's a cool new field for us.

I agree about Julian. That's what's so fun about his character at this stage. He'd make an excellent villain, but he'd also make an excellent hero, and he could really fall either way.

Actually, that's a good question for Nunzio and Christina. I realise you can't tell us, but do you guys know what your ultimate plan is for Julian, or are you seeing where the stories take you?

We have, with most of the kids, a general sense of where they're going in the long-term, but we try to be really flexible, because (to a lesser extent) it's a shared universe and things change and because (the main reason) it allows us to change plans once we write stories and discover new things about the characters.

And also I have a hunch that Julian had a bad histroy before he went to Xavier's. Maybe its on purpose but haven't you realized that all telepaths or people who can mess with your mind (Dani and Karma) had a troubled childhood.

Julian has no telepathy or telepathic abilities. I know in the MU a lot of telekinetics are also telepaths, but not Julian.

I'm a writer(in my school's writing club) and i know that it is very hard to come up w/ names? Where did you get the names for your charicters, not the code names, just their normal streat names.

It can be nightmarish to come up with names! Sometimes we borrow from friends. For example, in most of our Oni/indy work (and our screenplays), we tend to put in someone named Wilensky. We have a friend with that last name, and we started using it and now it's a semi-tradition.

We tend to throw out names, first and last, then make a list of possibles. Then we test the combinations to see which sound the most normal and in-character. Sometimes (like David Alleyne) the name comes quickly in the process. Other times, it takes way longer.

For ethnic names, we tend to go to a site called 20000names.com. It has male and female first names categorized into tons of ethnic groupings. For ethnic last names, we search Yahoo news articles and do general web-sites using the country as the search criteria and see what names come up.

Hi Guys, quick question, I bought the NM trade yesterday (odd that it came out after the AX trade, even though the stories pre-date it) and at the end of the book it has that unused cover/promo image, that features the girls-who-would-be-teachers (or in Amara's case, might have been), and Sam. What's the story behind that? If I remember reading right...uh...somewhere, Sam wasn't part of your initial pitch.

We'd been asked to develop the New Mutants revival and Josh had been told that he would do the art. While we developed the idea, he started drawing. In development with CB, we settled on using only the women, so Sam never made it into the proposal. But Josh had already done the art. So he re-did it without Sam.

How did you come up with the powers of the all of the New Mutants and Hellions and everybody else? I mean I like Tag. His powers are weird thoe but really creative. How does his powers work? When he touches somebody with hie hand glowing green does that send a enegry around everybody else to get away? How about Dallas? I don't know much about him but he seems to be a good character. So how did you tihnk all about all of these characters powers?

Hmmm.... lots of questions in rapid succession...

Tag's power was just something we came up with on a lark. We wanted something esoteric, and came up with the idea and the codename at the same time. As for how it works, it's a very limited form of mind control where he marks "it" with a psionic tag and then mind controls his targets into running away from that tag. He may be able to develop full-blown mind control some day, but for now, this is all he can do.

Dallas' powers are a funny story. We have a friend named Dallas who we named the kid after and we asked him what type of powers he wanted his namesake to have, and he said "something with shadows, maybe?" then went off to think of possibilities. By the time he came back to us on it with a big "I have no idea," we had developed a whole power based on the shadow thing, which our friend Dallas had forgotten he'd even suggested.

You've mentioned that the school year is coming to a close. Will they be doing something during the summer. Going to florida? Road trip?

The kids' summer plans will be discussed in the book. But only the Hellions will get any serious page-space devoted to watching their summer vacation. They get a whole miniseries out of it.

i think they should stay with one artist and not to offend anyone but personally i think they should stay with the artist who drew the first six comics.

Not sure what you mean by that. We had 3 different pencilers in the first 6 issues: Randy Green on 1 & 2, Staz Johnson on 3 & 4, and Michael Ryan on 5 & 6 (and on through 8).

So I was confused by your post. Then I thoug