C2E2: Asmus Brings "Gambit" Back to the World of Thieves

[Canemacar]

Gambit isn't just a pickpocket. He's also a burglar and sometimes a spy. Those things require sneaking around in the dark. Hot pink isn't a great color for sneaking.

This is the franchise that has their black ops commando dressed like a bumblebee, their bankrolling businesswoman dressing like a stripper, and the mutant equivalent of Malcolm X/Che Guevara wearing purple underwear and cape with maroon pj's.

[damage_inc]

This is the franchise that has their black ops commando dressed like a bumblebee, their bankrolling businesswoman dressing like a stripper, and the mutant equivalent of Malcolm X/Che Guevara wearing purple underwear and cape with maroon pj's.

I think Gambit gets unfairly criticised for his costume, I don't think he is exactly out of place fashion wise in the comic world. Just like any other character, Gambit reserves the right to change his costume!

I find it more of a complement to the character that he doesn't need much of a change, compared to someone
like Hawk-Eye who needed a drastic overall for his push.

[Deus ex Chris]

This is the franchise that has their black ops commando dressed like a bumblebee, their bankrolling businesswoman dressing like a stripper, and the mutant equivalent of Malcolm X/Che Guevara wearing purple underwear and cape with maroon pj's.

Yes, we're all aware.

[Canemacar]

Yes, we're all aware.

So then we can agree that complaining about superhero costumes being ridiculous is, itself, ridiculous.

[Deus ex Chris]

So then we can agree that complaining about superhero costumes being ridiculous is, itself, ridiculous.

No, we can't. Superhero costumes should be aesthetically pleasing and inspired by the attributes and histories of the characters themselves. You can wallow in your bad taste--you are a Gambit fan, after all--but I'd prefer to see stronger character designs.

[MartinRedmond]

[BLACKWINGS]

Artist like Joe Mad, Chris Bachalo, and Humberto Ramos have made me absolutely love the classic Gambit costume - neon pink including. Between the pink eyes and the pink powers, the neon pink torso just adds flare to the black tights and brown trenchcoat. With that said, I still really like his X-Treme costume - so I'm cool with both. I generally don't like the "head sock" thing, but the artists I listed have made it look good.

Practicality is boring, and I'm assuming that many fans read comics to escape to a world that isn't restricted by the same rules and laws of "practicality" that this world is bound by. I definitely agree that a costume should reflect a character's personality and niche - but I would hate to see a costume's aesthetic limited due to issues of practicality. I'm not saying that a costume should be overtly obnoxious and flamboyant - only that practicality should not be the deciding factor.

[Canemacar]

No, we can't. Superhero costumes should be aesthetically pleasing and inspired by the attributes and histories of the characters themselves. You can wallow in your bad taste--you are a Gambit fan, after all--but I'd prefer to see stronger character designs.

Coming from a Storm fan, that's hilarious. Pot, kettle, etc.

[Pixie_Solanas]

So then we can agree that complaining about superhero costumes being ridiculous is, itself, ridiculous.

Oh hell YES.

I don't even mind the pink on Gambit. It's the one bit of refreshing insouciance in an otherwise run of the mill, exceedingly tedious character.

[Nite-Wing]

meh his costume is essentially the trench coat/duster that's the one consistent element of his costume. Everything else is constantly changing

[Deus ex Chris]

Coming from a Storm fan, that's hilarious. Pot, kettle, etc.

That you think it's hilarious is hilarious. Get a clue.

[Scottiesays]

My fave character is better then yours. -_-

[Deus ex Chris]

My fave character is better then yours. -_-

It's than not then, and that's not what it's about at all.

[Scottiesays]

It's than not then, and that's not what it's about at all.

Thanks. I'm sure Storm will get a a solo soon enough.

[Deus ex Chris]

Thanks. I'm sure Storm will get a a solo soon enough.

Ha! Nice one!