Storm and Gambit: Partners in Crime (or the return of Chris Bachalo)

[Foon4000]

From Marvel's website (http://marvel.com/news/all.13472.storm~and~gambit~colon~_partners_in_crim e).


Vampires seem to be moments away from decimating the X-Men and possibly the whole of San Francisco. Hope for victory remains, but lies a caper unlike any other. On August 25, the plan comes together as writer Chuck Kim and artist Chris Bachalo merge the heist and the supernatural in the one-shot X-MEN: CURSE OF THE MUTANTS - STORM & GAMBIT.

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It's good to see Bachalo back on the X-titles- the preview pages have made me kind of excited about a one shot that will probably be of absolutely no lasting consequence and will definitely have crappy vampires in it.

[Ryan W]

Thread Retitle: Storm and Gambit: Partners in Crime (or, the return of an interesting Storm).

[Home made ectoplasm]

Thread Retitle: Storm and Gambit: Partners in Crime (or, the return of an interesting Storm).

No retitle necessary - Bachalo is a bigger draw for me than Storm.

[yanapryde]

This has me SUPER excited.
Thank you Marvel for providing me with a suitable artist to draw me for this storyline.
I realize C.B. isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I'm a big fan and I needed something to bring me into this whole Vamp business.

Great to see Dazzler making her routine Cameo Queen appearance as well!:smile:

[Foon4000]

No retitle necessary - Bachalo is a bigger draw for me than Storm.

Truer words never spoken (typed).

[Ryan W]

No retitle necessary - Bachalo is a bigger draw for me than Storm.

True enough, but to see a well-written Storm not lording over a group of people and eating up panel space with her dialog is, at this point, rarer than Dazzler.

[Carter Hall]

I like Bachalo but always thought his pencils were better suited for Generation X and other young-hero titles. During his run on Uncanny, I didn't think his style fit very well for the X-Men.

[Faded]

Oh, Marvel's got jokes.

How DARRR they.

[Skaddix]

True enough, but to see a well-written Storm not lording over a group of people and eating up panel space with her dialog is, at this point, rarer than Dazzler.

Yeah because Storm is just getting so much panel space these days and is always barking out orders to underlings who follow like mindless sheep. I think your confusing Storm with Cyclops.

[Imraith Nimphais]

WOT the FRAKK is SHE WEARING!!!!?????

[Ryan W]

Yeah because Storm is just getting so much panel space these days and is always barking out orders to underlings who follow like mindless sheep. I think your confusing Storm with Cyclops.

I'm reading DoomWar and Astonishing X-Men and Uncanny X-Men. THat's all the evidence I need.


WOT the FRAKK is SHE WEARING!!!!?????

Those pants are verrrrrrry Jesse Spano.

[Ayo]

No retitle necessary - Bachalo is a bigger draw for me than Storm.


I don't even like Gambit or Storm--but I will buy the crap out of this book. No questions asked.

I haven't read a spider man comic in eighteen years, but I just picke up all of SHED because Bachalo knows what he's doing.

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[fortyseven]

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I KNOW RIGHT?!??!?!!

I'm getting this.

[Home made ectoplasm]

I don't even like Gambit or Storm--but I will buy the crap out of this book. No questions asked.

I haven't read a spider man comic in eighteen years, but I just picke up all of SHED because Bachalo knows what he's doing.

Me too Ayo, I'll buy anything he does, even if it is featuring craptacular characters.

[Ryan W]

Astonishing x-men is out of continuity and has no bearing.

No, it's not out of continuity. It's just a separate story that doesn't take place concurrently with the other stories. It's entirely canon, like it or not.


Storm is not taking lots of panel time, she gets just as much as anyone else.

I never claimed she gets lots of panel time. I said that the panel time she does get is utterly useless. She spends her time making grand claims about her own self-importance to the team and long-winded speeches about leadership and teamwork and yadda yadda yadda. The last time she did something worthwhile on-panel was in 'Messiah Complex' when she actually did something about The Marauders.


Uncanny, please, cyclops gets most of panel time in that book.

Not every discussion about Storm needs to turn into a Cyclops v. Storm discussion. What I said isn't about that at all.


Storm didn't even appear in this issue so I see no evidence to support your claim that Storm is getting lots of dialogue, panel time, and is barking orders.

I'm speaking about her appearances in Uncanny as a whole, not just in this month's issue. When ever she is featured in Uncanny, all she does is stand about and pontificate. Nothing else ever happens.

[darknessatnoon]

I have never heard of this guy who is writing it, but I am shocked that over the years Marvel has ignored the hilariousness of the Gambit/Storm relationship so that they can drown us in torrents of Gambit/Rogue and Storm/T'Challa suckitude.

[AcesX1X]

cb is a great guy, and great writer! bachalo is one of the best x-men artists ever. gambit is my favorite x-men, and storm is wearing ridiculous pants! lol, i am an instant fan.

[Ayo]

No retitle necessary - Bachalo is a bigger draw for me than Storm.


I don't even like Gambit or Storm--but I will buy the crap out of this book. No questions asked.

I haven't read a spider man comic in eighteen years, but I just picke up all of SHED because Bachalo knows what he's doing.

[lockerogue]

I was already going to buy this issue because I love when the Gambit and Storm relationship. Now I have to buy 20 copies because of Bachalo.

[Skaddix]

well now that i see where you coming from, I totally agree.

[Ryan W]

See? We can be friends.

[Naira K]

I am soooo happy Bachalo's on it. I missed him. He draws a great Gambit (well, any character really) and we haven't seen much of it.

[Nathan]

for the first time in a loooooooooooooong time im looking forward to an X-Men book

[Deus ex Chris]

I'm speaking about her appearances in Uncanny as a whole, not just in this month's issue. When ever she is featured in Uncanny, all she does is stand about and pontificate. Nothing else ever happens.
Well, that's not true. She's been doing a nice job of posing in the background and doing counterproductive things like saving Surge from Nimrods. Before that, she saved Cyclops from a Predator X, while complaining about her commute. Before that, she broke the window of the nifty Sisterhood hideout, a very instrumental role to be sure. There wasn't a whole lot of pontificating there, but she's certainly done some of that too--usually with bad dialogue. Of course, I do agree that Fraction doesn't use her well.

Anyway, I'm not a huge Bachalo fan, but this might be fun.

[NewMutant]

Love the Storm/Gambit pairing. Excited for this.

[red eyes]

Most likley this comic won't have any result on the "X-men" storyline, but a feeble way to get a great Gambit/Storm story out of it. I'm a fan of both characters (mostly Gambit) so i'm in!

[LordAllMighty]

I'm not really feeling the faces but that typical when it comes to Bachalo's artwork....other then that, eventhing looks good

[Prodigy55]

OMG. This looks amazing.

[Psycwave]

This is gonna be great.

[Tekkaman Blade]

I was planning on avoiding the curse of the mutants stuff but Bachalo is the sole reason I'll be checking this out. Nice to see him back on an X-book even if just for a one-shot.

[DavidMunroe]

This looks AMAZING!

I love Storm (if you didnt know :wink:) and Gambit is cool. The art looks amazing and its going to be nice see Storm and Gambit working together and kicking ass


One thing though...couldnt Dazzler just walk into the Vamps lair and go all ultra-violet on there ass's and end it. lol... I'm just saying

[Skaddix]

wouldn't work the vampires have devices that bend dangerous light now.

[Ziral]

One thing though...couldnt Dazzler just walk into the Vamps lair and go all ultra-violet on there ass's and end it. lol... I'm just saying

No, the vampire's have light bending tech that protects them from the light. Dazzler is holding one in the preview page.

[CmX]

Bachalo is awesome, picking this up for the art alone.

[DavidMunroe]

No, the vampire's have light bending tech that protects them from the light. Dazzler is holding one in the preview page.

Awwww good to know... I was like, wow they are really trolling her lol. Good way to neutralize Dazzler....a mutant who could create ultraviolet light could be a real nuisance for a vamp lol

[BBeeryan]

I can't wait. This looks awesome.

[witness]

I can't begin to describe how excited I am about this book. Gambit, Storm and Bachalo, who cares if it's just a one-shot.

[Waterlily]

Hell yes for Chris Bachalo goodness.

[Nite-Wing]

This looks great I'm definitely getting this.

[OroroTChalla]

The awesome twosome, together again. I'm all over this.

[mikeb]

From Marvel's website (http://marvel.com/news/all.13472.storm~and~gambit~colon~_partners_in_crim e).



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It's good to see Bachalo back on the X-titles- the preview pages have made me kind of excited about a one shot that will probably be of absolutely no lasting consequence and will definitely have crappy vampires in it.

Is that a cigarette in Gambit's mouth?!:eek:

[Nite-Wing]

I think he has a piece of hay or a key or maybe I knife in his mouth its definitely not a cig.

[fortyseven]

Is that a cigarette in Gambit's mouth?!:eek:

That's acutally Cannonball and it's a piece of hay.

[Foon4000]

That's acutally Cannonball and it's a piece of hay.

Bachalo really likes drawing hay/straw/pencils in people's mouths.

I liked Storm and Gambit's relationship the most in the Gambit ongoing, where Storm treated him with amused disapproval and Gambit sucked up/flirted with her.

[otipep_90]

This looks great! Hope Bachelo does the next arc after this vampire one in the new X-Men title.

Love his Dazzler too.

Oh and by the way I don't think those are pant's on Storm but just his stylized thigh-high boots.

[Waterlily]

It's a candy cigarette.

[Talisman]

Who's writing this?

[Wind Rider]

I've missed seeing Storm and Gambit's friendship. I hope its well written. If not... Bachalo!!

[jeansbff]

Bachalo really likes drawing hay/straw/pencils in people's mouths.

I liked Storm and Gambit's relationship the most in the Gambit ongoing, where Storm treated him with amused disapproval and Gambit sucked up/flirted with her.

I liked their sneaky kiss in x-treme x-men, just before the arena arc. Does rogue even know about it? I doubt she'd care now, her and remy aren't even together anymore.

[Red Lotus]

I liked their sneaky kiss in x-treme x-men, just before the arena arc. Does rogue even know about it? I doubt she'd care now, her and remy aren't even together anymore.

I don't think she would care besides she had the Sentry to keep her busy.

[donsey]

I was already excited for this comic because it featured Storm & Gambit, but having Bachalo on pencils is such great news. Pumped!

[DavidMunroe]

This whole "no cig" thing is stupid...ugh kids ruin everything :wink:

[BBeeryan]

Bachalo really likes drawing hay/straw/pencils in people's mouths.

I liked Storm and Gambit's relationship the most in the Gambit ongoing, where Storm treated him with amused disapproval and Gambit sucked up/flirted with her.
Could you give issue numbers? Please and thank you. I would like to try and find them.

[Cayman]

Spoilers for current issues belong in the thread for the issue they come from, not in an unrelated thread.

[BBeeryan]

Spoilers for current issues belong in the thread for the issue they come from, not in an unrelated thread.
I don't get it. Were you talking to me?

[Foon4000]

Could you give issue numbers? Please and thank you. I would like to try and find them.

Specifically I was thinking about this (http://www.uncannyxmen.net/db/issues/showquestion.asp?fldAuto=316) story which I didn't realise was just the one story until I googled it. This (http://www.uncannyxmen.net/db/issues/showquestion.asp?fldauto=4310) issue has pretty good stuff in it, too.

[alf_to_the_rescue]

I love this. I just. I just love this book already. It could be written like shit and I'd still love it.

[Omegastorm]

Storm killing vampires w/ Gambit=win.

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[tetragene]

I've never really understood the hooplah surrounding Bachalo. He's a talented artist, of course, but the massive hype he gets on here has always puzzled me. Action scenes can be a bit confusing under him

I'm more excited for the "interesting" Storm to appear again instead of the "regal, boring, sit back & do nothing" Storm we've had the last few years. Plus she & Gambit have always had an interesting dynamic

[OldmanLogan]

Always liked Storm and Gambit working together. I'm thrilled for this.

[ohsnapulon5000]

i'd be interested to see any duo's relationship further explored outside of Emma and Scott at this point.

Hell, if Bachalo is drawing it- i'd buy a copy of Curse of the X-men: Kylun and Gossamyr

[Psychic Illusion]

Its Storm and Gambit. Hell yeah I'm buying this. Love that Bachalo is returning.

[NickFury90]

Like the other posters said, I probably would have bought this if it was a miniseries revolving around Pixie and Marrow if Bachalo was drawing it. But its two characters I actually really like! Looks like I'm buying more X-books besides Uncanny X-force :cool:

[fortyseven]

Like the other posters said, I probably would have bought this if it was a miniseries revolving around Pixie and Marrow if Bachalo was drawing it. But its two characters I actually really like! Looks like I'm buying more X-books besides Uncanny X-force :cool:

What are you implying?

[NickFury90]

What are you implying?

Implying nothing. Marrow is an abomination to all things good and decent.

[bfrank]

Well, that's not true. She's been doing a nice job of posing in the background and doing counterproductive things like saving Surge from Nimrods. Before that, she saved Cyclops from a Predator X, while complaining about her commute. Before that, she broke the window of the nifty Sisterhood hideout, a very instrumental role to be sure. There wasn't a whole lot of pontificating there, but she's certainly done some of that too--usually with bad dialogue. Of course, I do agree that Fraction doesn't use her well.



Yes, ouch and lol.....

[Father_Jerusalem]

Bachalo could draw a graphic novel version of the Podunk, Iowa phone book and I'd buy it.

[fortyseven]

Implying nothing. Marrow is an abomination to all things good and decent.

This is an accurate depiction.
I still do not understand why you wouldn't purchase a miniseries featuring her.