CBR: Mike Carey's X-Men Gambit

**CBR News** · 05-18-2009, 03:05 PM

In this in-depth interview, CBR News speaks with writer Mike Carey about Gambit's past in "X-Men Origins: Gambit" as well as the Cajun mutant's present and future in "X-Men: Legacy."

Full article here.

**Dagger** · 05-18-2009, 03:10 PM

Joy. Possibly the most boring character Mike Carey writes. And this is including his Charles.

**Fatguy** · 05-18-2009, 03:12 PM

I'm REALLY having a hard time getting hyped about the future of Legacy.

And the art for Gambit: Origins looks alright, kind of Bianchi-ish.

**Psycwave** · 05-18-2009, 03:21 PM

I have faith in Carey...but not so much in Gambit.

Its a maybe.

**Canemacar** · 05-18-2009, 03:25 PM

Looking forward to the Gambit Origins one-shot. There's a lot of material in his early life that hasn't been touched on. Him making the ill-fated deal with sinister, for example, is one of the most important moments in the character's history.

Carey's been gradually improving over the last couple years, so I'm hoping he hits this one out of the park in terms of characterization. I'm excited to hear he's writing it as more of a noir book than a super-hero one, which is how Gambit shines best, in my opinion.

**Waterlily** · 05-18-2009, 03:26 PM

So it really is spoilers:

Xavier in the Dark X-Men

end of spoilers. Okay.

As Carey hinted, Professor X's involvement in “X-Men: Legacy” is coming to an end, but the title and Carey's involvement with it are not

*does a happy dance*

Is Rogue on the cover to Legacy #226?

**chastmastr** · 05-18-2009, 03:46 PM

“I think Gambit has a very rich back story and he’s a fun character because his morality is different than the rest of the X-Men,” Carey continued. “Having said that, obviously the X-Men themselves have become darker in recent years and you could argue that their morality has caught up with Gambit, but he’s always stood out on the team as somebody who is more pragmatic, harder edged, and more willing to think the unthinkable. I like that. I find it an interesting quality to play with.”

All of which is why I don't like the current mainstream X-Men at all. I hope they get back to normal eventually.

Also, in various ways but especially re: his treatment of Danger, Xavier is still "broken" as a character.

No idea how he can be fixed without a massive retcon.

Sigh.

(All, of course, in my own opinion.)

**Shyft** · 05-18-2009, 03:52 PM

Rogue Xavier and Gambit, such a frustratingly boring trio when used all together.Rogue kicked ass on Carey's X-Men team, and Gambit is pretty cool when doing his own thing. Rogue-Gambit on the other hand i can very happily do without.

**Pixie_Solanas** · 05-18-2009, 03:52 PM

I wish Carey could write an x-story with the characters HE wants, not some editorially-mandated second-stringers.

**Red Lotus** · 05-18-2009, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by Waterlily

So it really is spoilers:

Xavier in the Dark X-Men

end of spoilers. Okay.

*does a happy dance*

Is Rogue on the cover to Legacy #226?

Yeah Rogue, Danger and Gambit

**Prodigy55** · 05-18-2009, 03:55 PM

I love Mike Carey, he actually replies to you on facebook and uses your name!

**Grapeweasel** · 05-18-2009, 03:57 PM

These X-Men Origins comics are a complete waste of time.

I'll buy them, of course. And Marvel knows it.

But they're still a complete waste of time.

**Pixie_Solanas** · 05-18-2009, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by Prodigy55

I love Mike Carey, he actually replies to you on facebook and uses your name!

He is a scholar and a true English gentleman.

**RickyD410** · 05-18-2009, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by Grapeweasel

These X-Men Origins comics are a complete waste of time.

I'll buy them, of course. And Marvel knows it.

But they're still a complete waste of time.

I've resisted thus far. But I love Mike Carey, and I love David Yardin. And I used to like Gambit quite a bit. And if this bit is all about Gambit's past and the way he used to be... then I think I'll have to bite!

I'm not sure if I'll pick up Legacy after this current arc ends. I dropped it a while ago because I wasnt feeling it (not a huge Xavier fan. Dont dislike him, but I find him kinda boring). But now with Rogue and Gambit, and probably a few others, maybe I'll pick it up again. It sounds similar to the X-Factor format (one solo lead, and other supporting members) and with Mike Carey writing it, you know its going to be good.