Would you still be interested in your favorite character(s) if they became disabled?

[ProfeZZor X]

First and foremost, this is not an attempt to belittle, degrade, or poke fun at anyone that has a mental or physical handicap...

Since Xavier has been handicapped for quite some time, it's been a sort of iconic image to see him in a wheel chair - and everyone is comfortable with that. However in these quick-fix times, it's a lot easier to have a super-duper healing factor, or a bit of assistance from a team mate that can mend your broken bones lickety split... But then where's the fun in that?

Personally, I'd like to see a character go through the pain of losing a limb (Bishop, that's a whole different story), or mobility in their legs, like our American troops have done for our freedom. As expected, it would add to the realism of the risks and dangers they face every day (every arc), and humanize them far more than the whimsicle and lackluster drama we've been stomaching in the last 10 years... (save Mike Carey's work).

So what do you think? Would it add more dynamics and realism to the books if one or more characters became handicapped, succumbed to a heriditary deficiency, cancer, mental illness, or unexpected physical/mental reaction to the powers they've wielded all these years?

BTW, I realize there ARE other characters out there that have or had handicaps, but I'm referring to the more popular characters... whoever you think they are.

[Justin K.]

Forge lost his leg and hand... but he's dead, so...

[Quinnhop]

No.

I don't read comics about imperfect people.

[matthewaos]

I wouldn't mind, mostly. But just for your information, it's not only american troopers that lose legs and stuff in battle, its also those who the americans shoot and bomb.

[Personamanx]

If it's well written why not?

[RickyD410]

I think it would be very interesting. It would have to be under certain circumstances though, beause it seems that these days, everyone is in contact with everyone else due to Emma, Psylocke, and the Cuckoos. Which means everyone can contact Magik or Pixie if they need to. Which means Elixir can go anywhere pretty much. So it wouldnt make much sense for Elixir to not be able to save someone from a disease or amputation (I dont know if Elixir could regrow a limb, but I bet if you held the limb up to the torso, he could make the nerves reattach themselves and such).

Of course, right now Elixir is in another coma. So were set!

[coveredinbees]

How dare you suggest Marvel take even more from Wanda!??!!?

[Monty_Cristo]

Shortpack leg was broken in half in his last appearance. it was gruesome-looking. you ever seen a doll-sized person with a cast on?

[Personamanx]

How dare you suggest Marvel take even more from Wanda!??!!?

Rail-Road Spike through her head?

(No Wanda Hate, Just trying to be funny).

[NewMutant]

No I wouldn't mind if Leigon became disabled.

[coveredinbees]

Rail-Road Spike through her head?

(No Wanda Hate, Just trying to be funny).

But she'd be dead, not physically handicapped.

[Monty_Cristo]

Shortpack could shave his head and ride around in a wheelchair as mini-Chuck.

[Personamanx]

But she'd be dead, not physically handicapped.

She may be lucky enough to survive. It would be by no means a good life though.

[Monty_Cristo]

She may be lucky enough to survive. It would be by no means a good life though.

i bet a lot of people would sign her spike.

[coveredinbees]

She may be lucky enough to survive. It would be by no means a good life though.

I'd brush her hair and do her make-up for her every day...or maybe Carol would.