Sunfire Appreciation

[Havok83]

Different strokes ... I LOVE that costume.

I'm just hoping he doesn't get dragged into something with Rogue again.

I hope he gives Cap plenty of crap.

theres nothing wrong with the costume. Its just the mask is beyond terrible. Getting rid of it or changing it would make his look so much better

[graffiX]

Apocalypse gave him back his legs when he became one of his Horsemen. He hasn't shown up since he was in his AoA form which I believe was around Messiah Complex so maybe it will be explained when he appears in UA. I'm just glad it's gone.

Thanks...that's what I thought but wasn't sure if they ever went into detail on it.

And I prefer the AoA look....but the classic look isn't all that horrible either.

[Flameworthy]

I've got to dig out my Rogue books and refresh my memory of what occurred with them. I bet that will have some

I'm pretty glad he's going to be on a team with both Rogue and Wolverine. They're the two X-Men he's the "closest" too. The only other X-Man I can think of is Iceman. I'm especially interested in seeing what he confrontation with Rogue will be like since I think the last time he saw her was while he was dying and she absorbed his powers.

theres nothing wrong with the costume. Its just the mask is beyond terrible. Getting rid of it or changing it would make his look so much better

It depends on who's drawing it. I don't think Cassadays version looks particularly good. I like it best when you can see his mouth like in j9ac9k's version.

Thanks...that's what I thought but wasn't sure if they ever went into detail on it.

And I prefer the AoA look....but the classic look isn't all that horrible either.

I think the AoA look is cool for the AoA version of the character but I definitely prefer his original look in the 616.

[j9ac9k]

[Rheged]

That's nicely done! Though, Sunfire in full glory is always going to be one of those characters that look better in color.

I'm pretty glad he's going to be on a team with both Rogue and Wolverine. They're the two X-Men he's the "closest" too. The only other X-Man I can think of is Iceman. I'm especially interested in seeing what he confrontation with Rogue will be like since I think the last time he saw her was while he was dying and she absorbed his powers.

It depends on who's drawing it. I don't think Cassadays version looks particularly good. I like it best when you can see his mouth like in j9ac9k's version.

I think the AoA look is cool for the AoA version of the character but I definitely prefer his original look in the 616.

Yep, there's definite some story fodder with Rogue.

Agreed on the costume. Though, I do like Shiro in a pony tail.

[Rheged]

Here's one of my favorite sketch cards for obvious reasons, by Jason Keith Phillips. Turn the sound down, before visiting his site.

[Flameworthy]

Here's one of my favorite sketch cards for obvious reasons, by Jason Keith Phillips. Turn the sound down, before visiting his site.

I like it! I was also a fan of ponytail Shiro as well.

[Rheged]

I like it! I was also a fan of ponytail Shiro as well.

Ponytail Shiro was hot. Though I could do without the giant solar shoulderpads, or whatever they were.

Here's a sketch card, front and back, that I commissioned from Jason Keith Phillips -- hence the back of the card saying "Thank You!" We all know that Shiro doesn't do "Thank You!"

I love how Jason makes everything intense and larger than life about Sunfire, right down to the clenched teeth.

[J/O/J/O]

I like his OG costume the best.
Any good stories featuring Shiro from the early to mid 90's?I am becoming rather fond of that era.

[Flameworthy]

Ponytail Shiro was hot. Though I could do without the giant solar shoulderpads, or whatever they were.

Here's a sketch card, front and back, that I commissioned from Jason Keith Phillips -- hence the back of the card saying "Thank You!" We all know that Shiro doesn't do "Thank You!"

I love how Jason makes everything intense and larger than life about Sunfire, right down to the clenched teeth.

That's awesome! That's total Shiro bitchface right there.

I like his OG costume the best.
Any good stories featuring Shiro from the early to mid 90's?I am becoming rather fond of that era.

He didn't appear a ton in the early 90's but the few appearances he made were pretty good. These are the most notable.

New Mutant's #93-94. He helps Cable and the New Mutants fight the MLF.

Uncanny X-Men #284-286. His powers increase and he begins wearing new armor. This is also where he first appears with the ponytail.

Wolverine 2nd Series #55-57 and 60. He helps Wolverine fight the Hand.

Sunfire & Big Hero 6 #1-3. This was late 90's I believe but definitely one of my favorite Sunfire stories. I highly recommend!

[J/O/J/O]

^Thanks man I'll try to check those out.

[x-men_always_win]

^Thanks man I'll try to check those out.

Is there a respect thread for Sunfire?

[Emerald_616]

To expand Sunfire's appearances, I visited the Marvel Chronology Project and the Marvel Wiki. I didn't realized he hasn't appeared since Messiah Complex!

The 1970s
Uncanny X-Men 64
Sub-Mariner 52-54
Avengers 117
Iron Man 68-70
Giant-Size X-Men 1
Uncanny X-Men 94
Iron Man 98-99
Uncanny X-Men 118-120

The 1980s
Contest of Champions 1-3
Incredible Hulk 279
Uncanny X-Men 181
Marvel Comics Presents 32 (4th story)
DLOK 3-4
New Mutants 93-94

The 1990s (and more, just up until the 2001 X-Men relaunch)
Avengers:West Coast 71, 74
Black Axe 2
Uncanny X-Men 284
Uncanny X-Men 285
Uncanny X-Men 286
Wolverine 55
Wolverine 56
Wolverine 60
X-Men 25
N 45
Wolverine Annual '96
Alpha Flight (v.2) 1-5, 7-9, 12-13
Sunfire & Big Hero 6 1-3
Alpha Flight (v.2) 17
X-Men 93
X-Men 94
X-Men 96
Uncanny X-Men 377
Cable 76
X-Men 97
Uncanny X-Men 378
X-Men 98
Uncanny X-Men 379
Black Sun: X-Men 1-5
Iron Fist & Wolverine 2-4
Maximum Security 3

The 2000s
New X-Men 133
Marvel Team-up (v.3) 4-6, 8-9
Rogue 7-12
Black Panther 7
New X-Men: Academy X 17,19
X-Men 182-187
Cable & Deadpool 42
X-Men 200-203
Messiah Complex

[Daniel Mengsk]

Welcome back Sunfire!

[Rheged]

Awesome list, Emerald_616! Thanks for your work!


There's an interview with Remender on Sunfire on Marvel.com

And a discussion thread of said interview on the boards.

Uncanny Avengers #7 cover!