It's Not Easy Being Blue: Nightcrawler Appreciation

[March Hare]

I always thought Nightcrawler and Jean Grey would make a weird couple :S but it's strange they didn't spend much time with each other especially considering they kind of have similar personalities

Really? I can't see much resemblance between them, apart from "love for life"... It's true there aren't many situations shared with two of them. Now I only remember Kurt's deep pain in Canada, while he recalled Jean's "death at the moon"; it's a moving and delicate scene, but I haven't found the scan, so I post this other (funnier) from UXM #139, too.

As far as that cover, Azazel and the bamfs, it's hard to know what to make of it. It seems to be kind of a reverse image to the way things are, with Mystique in Logan's role. Maybe, going with that reversed theme, Azazel is meant to represent the dark side of what lies behind the bamfs? So, in the normal world, it would be Kurt standing in the shadows surrounded by bamfs. That's probably wishful thinking. I still think they could either be fragmented part's of Kurt's life essence, or have something to do with his past dealings with the occult (maybe both). The little arcane symbols they have all over their skin seem like they should be important.

My theory (not Marvel's, that for sure), right from the start, is some kind of failed necromancy courtesy of Szardos family, and a wicked story similar to what surrounded Cypher's death. But no such luck :/ .

I like short Logan for all sorts of reasons, but even I can't picture him as 5'3", or however tall he is in the Marvel handbook. I'd give him at least 5'5"--that's how tall Roger Dalrey is, and he seemed to do okay for himself, back in the day ;) (Back when I was a teenager and often insecure about being too tall, I developed a mental encyclopedia of the heights of various male celebrities and rockstars.) Is it true, BTW, that you keep growing until you're 25? That is now my funfact (Flash Fact?) of the week! :P

Logan fits perfect for me, since we are of equal height but he's much stronger than me .

I can't resist posting those scenes from X-Men: The End with the whole tail thing going...

Ey, I didn't know this! Kurt can raise anyone from the dead with a simple kiss ("implicit psychic orgasm", LOL)!

I adored that scene you posted Marg, those Paul Smith pages are some of my favorite in comics.

Me too .

[M.Hammerman]

I wonder if Logan would feel violent at the thought of Kurt kissing Jean like with Mariko. Though, that Logan was a long ass time ago.

I adored that scene you posted Marg, those Paul Smith pages are some of my favorite in comics.

Anyway, found this on DA.

I found it to be a touching depiction of the Kurt/Logan relationship.

Wait, is Kurt a cyborg in that pic...? If so, I kind of like the badassery of being a cyborg who insists on using swords... But, yeah, pretty sad moment (or commentary?) of Kurt and Logan's relationship :( And yes, Paul Smith X-Men is one of the Greatest Things. I love the shiny smoothness he gives the costumes--everyone looks like a beautiful object (in the best possible way). And as I know I've said before, I love love love his fashions. If I was a designer, I'd so totally do an entire homage collection to that aesthetic, though I guess anyone mining early 80s American sportswear has pretty much already done that.

Here's that Kurt crying over Jean scene Hare mentioned (from Uncanny #139).

[M.Hammerman]

More Kurt and Jean from Ultimate X-Men #9.

[M.Hammerman]

Also this, mainly because Scott's "Holy Geez" made my laugh :P From Ultimate #8.

[Froggy]

hit him with a frying pan

man ult nightcrawler started out with such potential
balls to teh wall action hero style


all gone now :(

[March Hare]

And yes, Paul Smith X-Men is one of the Greatest Things. I love the shiny smoothness he gives the costumes--everyone looks like a beautiful object (in the best possible way). And as I know I've said before, I love love love his fashions. If I was a designer, I'd so totally do an entire homage collection to that aesthetic, though I guess anyone mining early 80s American sportswear has pretty much already done that.

That's a great idea! I mean a tribute collection to all mutant history, specifically through its artists. "Here, ladies and gentlemen, a few uncanny high-heeled Cockrum shoes; now some examples of Romita hairstyle; last, but not least, bombastic siliconed Lee costumes" --and so on. Volunteers?

Here's that Kurt crying over Jean scene Hare mentioned (from Uncanny #139).

Thanks, Marg.

[March Hare]

hit him with a frying pan

man ult nightcrawler started out with such potential
balls to teh wall action hero style


all gone now :(

I like very much Ultimate Crawler look, indigo rather than soft-blue, and slim body, and that flamed "bamf". It's true that his temperament was quite different than that of the original character, but this was the charm of that AU, wasn't it? Just a game of "Let's pretend", as my dear Alice would say.

[DevilishRogue]

Hey, thanks for those Ultimate Jean/Kurt scans, Marg! Those are what I meant! Kurt is just adorable there, look at that little smile in the last panel. Jeans "Just slap me on the side of the head a couple of times if I start to drool or say anything embarrassing." Do you mean because you're in you're Psi-mode Jean or is that Kurt's effect on the ladies (and certain gentleman) in general? :-p

hit him with a frying pan

man ult nightcrawler started out with such potential
balls to teh wall action hero style


all gone now :(

Yeah, in the early days of Ultimate, Kurt really was just a younger slightly edgier version of 616, pretty much in response to his surroundings and the baddies attempting to turn him into a weopon. Its shocking Millar didn't do anything more "dark." (That was a different writer). And it seemed enough for fans.

Here are scans showing Ultimate Kurt with some 616 qualities.





Of course Wraith tries to kill him for it and Ult Scott had to stop him. I really like Ult. Scott and Kurt together.

Sorta OT: Why, Pietro. Why??? What is it about pine green that screams silver? I know its the original design, but srzly.

[DevilishRogue]

Here's more of Kurt's thoughts on Jeans death. Actually, Kurt (and Ororo) thinks about Jean more than Logan does. The man who professed to love her.

A nice treat, since Paul Smith is a very popular artist in this thread (and the X-Boards in general).







OT: Rogue looks so cute here. I preferred her to “Southern Belle” Rogue.

[TheMutantJinx]

Gosh, Raven does get stabbed a lot, doesn't she? How many times has Logan alone stabbed her? Though I suppose, to be fair, Logan stabs a lot of people a lot of times...

On a less grisly note, I know it's been a few days, but hope you feel better! Here's cute sick Kurt to express my sympathy :) I love Amanda's robe in this scene--that is a serious statement piece, lol.

Aw, thank you. I'm feeling much better now. And this is gonna sound awful, but sick!Kurt is simply adorable. Lord knows why.

BTW, just got the entire collection of The Dark Phoenix Saga. Makes my whole situation that much better.

[Froggy]

I like very much Ultimate Crawler look, indigo rather than soft-blue, and slim body, and that flamed "bamf". It's true that his temperament was quite different than that of the original character, but this was the charm of that AU, wasn't it? Just a game of "Let's pretend", as my dear Alice would say.

yeah the alternative take on Ult crawler was pretty cool
I swear I wore that TPB out and then DR posts...

Hey, thanks for those Ultimate Jean/Kurt scans, Marg! Those are what I meant! Kurt is just adorable there, look at that little smile in the last panel. Jeans "Just slap me on the side of the head a couple of times if I start to drool or say anything embarrassing." Do you mean because you're in you're Psi-mode Jean or is that Kurt's effect on the ladies (and certain gentleman) in general? :-p




Yeah, in the early days of Ultimate, Kurt really was just a younger slightly edgier version of 616, pretty much in response to his surroundings and the baddies attempting to turn him into a weopon. Its shocking Millar didn't do anything more "dark." (That was a different writer). And it seemed enough for fans.

Here are scans showing Ultimate Kurt with some 616 qualities.


awesome part of his character arc in Ult x-men

that and the scene in return of the king where he's on the run


Of course Wraith tries to kill him for it and Ult Scott had to stop him. I really like Ult. Scott and Kurt together.

Sorta OT: Why, Pietro. Why??? What is it about pine green that screams silver? I know its the original design, but srzly.

[DevilishRogue]

Glad you're feeling better now, Jinx! I missed that you were sick.

Aw, thank you. I'm feeling much better now. And this is gonna sound awful, but sick!Kurt is simply adorable. Lord knows why.

Not strange really. Why do you think there is so much hurt/confort fic?

awesome part of his character arc in Ult x-men that and the scene in return of the king where he's on the run

I agree. I was so excited during that time period. :-/



OK. I just couldn't help but post this. One of my many interests is the paranormal and urban legends and I came along this. A couple of boys supposedly saw this creature in the late 60's according to old documents. Supposedly Dave first created Kurt in the 60's before he was brought to Marvel.

"The Little Blue Man."

http://myths.e2bn.org/mythsandlegend...-blue-man.html

I'm not implying there is a connection. But still, a funny coincidence.

[March Hare]

Jeans "Just slap me on the side of the head a couple of times if I start to drool or say anything embarrassing." Do you mean because you're in you're Psi-mode Jean or is that Kurt's effect on the ladies (and certain gentleman) in general? :-p

LOL! I never thought that way, but yes, Kurt's laying head in your lap could cause such effects!

Here's more of Kurt's thoughts on Jeans death. Actually, Kurt (and Ororo) thinks about Jean more than Logan does. The man who professed to love her.

A nice treat, since Paul Smith is a very popular artist in this thread (and the X-Boards in general).







OT: Rogue looks so cute here. I preferred her to “Southern Belle” Rogue.

Thanks, D-R! I love Smith's narrative, I love sad doctor Kurt (and his resigned comment about Logan), I love corny gift from Jimaine (they were then a pair of lovebirds)...and I love original Rogue: insane, funny and rude. I will never never never forgive Jim Lee for turning her into a vacuous hot girl.

Not strange really. Why do you think there is so much hurt/confort fic?

Because we are quite sadistic in our erotic fantasies 0:) ?

OK. I just couldn't help but post this. One of my many interests is the paranormal and urban legends and I came along this. A couple of boys supposedly saw this creature in the late 60's according to old documents. Supposedly Dave first created Kurt in the 60's before he was brought to Marvel.

"The Little Blue Man."

http://myths.e2bn.org/mythsandlegend...-blue-man.html

I'm not implying there is a connection. But still, a funny coincidence.

Curioser and curioser!

[Sundowhn]

Great scans! I loved when Kurt was the resident medic. I always wished they'd shown him in that role more, like assisting Hank later on or something. He could come back and be the school nurse. :D

I got a real kick out of his early Ultimate portrayal. It's a shame it went the way it did.

[March Hare]

I enjoyed very much his medical side, too: it fit well with his protective nature. I know I'm a real pest with the gypsy thing, but it's clear he got that knowledge from his circus time: nomad life demands first aid training.

"School nurse"? Ach, you are wicked! As long as he may heal with a little kiss in sick people's nose...