Drew Baumgartner: Drew Baumgartner here! Deadpool is sloppy like that. And then theres me someone who never passes up an opportunity to make X-Men Monday as ridiculous as possible. It even managed to find a way to tie up the animated universes threads in an unexpected and ambitious fashion. She also is one of the few "original" - from the initial wave of books - writers without 2 books. But youll be more likely to remember that time when he and Mary Jane broke up or the time when thisperson started doing that because thats the ongoing plotline that you are following. Kieron Gillen: You catch me in a moment of idealism: the most romantic moment in X-history is still to come. AIPT: Well, youre an editor, you make comics for a living, so let me ask you a very direct question. Ariana Maher: I would love to hang out with Xun and Elle since they seem like a chill couple to play board games and have drinks with. Depends how much you want to risk winding up in jail or in jeopardy do you choose to hang out or come up with an excuse. I like All-New Wolverine as it introduces Gabby, Zelda, and Bellona. Anyway, Xorn has a cool mask, and a star in his head, and hes a man of mystery, whos done terrible things, but has a wounded soul. Heres your first look at the cover to Junes X-23: Deadly Regenesis #4, courtesy of Kalman Andrasofszky. But I think that emotional stuff is the stuff that people love about comics. I mean, I as a reader have definitely read stories that, if you said to me, Hey, heres what happens in this story? Steve Orlando: The couple Id dodge, maybe Apocalypse and Genesis? Lots of us fought for that love (cherylcole.mp3) and every time I see it my heart swells. But at a basic level, theyd be the couple no one would dare f--k with. Al Ewing: Chaos answer Charles/Max in the rose garden in Uncanny X-Men #200. These were the most popular versions of the characters at the time, of course. AIPT: So bringing it all the way back around, do you think romance comics could work today? Jordan: And I said, No, you dont. If anyone has half as much fun reading a Marvel comic I put out that I did reading Maximum Carnage or The Dark Phoenix Saga that would be extremely gratifying. If were talking polite dinner party conversation eeehhhhh Kurt and Meggan? about jott? Jason Loo: This might sound super boring and conventional but Scott and Jeans wedding issue (X-Men #30) read like a must-see episode of a prime time drama to me when I was 11. Comic Books Mark: Oh, thats such a tough one. It helped me gain a wider understanding of the role an editor plays, and realizing editorial is the hands-on player at every step of the comic process, and the level of creativity and fun that goes into the job made it a goal from day one. Mondo is a sexy Man-Thing. And so I said to him, So what, you want to read the comic where Punisher goes, Thats it. Prepare yo They sidelined them. The home of all things X-Men on reddit, be it Listen to the latest episode of the X-Reads Podcast! All rights reserved. And, now that I know how packed your days are, Im eXtremely grateful you took the time out of your email-filled schedules to answer these questions. X-Reads Podcast Episode 95: 'X-Men #8' (2021) - M.O.D.O.K. Charlie Jane Anders: If Jamie Madrox and Layla Miller showed up, in any of their configurations, I would suddenly develop horrible stomach cramps and also remember that I had promised to water my friends plants, in another town entirely. Perhaps its because the end was near or because this series had fully left the cartoon series in the rear view, but the last issues are incredibly ambitious. Yeah thats what I was thinking, because both Ewing and Spurrier were announced for their respective books a little in advance but now weve got a picture that simply must be X-Corp given the way it was teased. I again want to say Exodus but he IS a sex symbol among a small and devoted coterie of us who are attracted to weird, sad, immortals. The place where I think its most clearly visibleI just talked about early Spider-Man, right? Jason Loo: Id probably be uncomfortable having dinner with Scott and Emma. Its a long one. It actually makes me really curious about novel editing like Anita said, its done at SUCH a different pace, I have no idea what that would even be like. Friends getting their guts blown out. Jordans long thought about it is that it had to do with their perspective on who the target audience is. I feel like theyd be good for each other, and Bobby would be good with all those Koopa kids. Not only did Wolverine star in the recently wrapped and very fun X-Terminators, but following Forge's adventure in the Vault in the pages of X-Men, there are now two Lauras running around! Either or! Read this one closely, X-Fans when youre talking to editors, teases of things to come tend to slip out. Until next time, X-Fans, stay exceptional! And on top of all that, X-23: Deadly Regenesis, which revisits Laura's earlier years . So grab a cupcake, sit back, and enjoy the fun! I dont mind being left alone in their living room while theyre getting busy upstairs. Erica: Ive read all her solo series, so I dont know if I have a favorite. There are SO MANY comics being made right now out there and if you want to be an editor, there is nothing saying you cannot hone the skills by getting together with other aspiring creators who might like some editorial help. But I think at the end of the day, if you give them a good enough story, it will affect what they want and it will make them want to know what happens next and read more. Heartbreak feels good in a place like this. The AotX issues, written by Ralph Macchio, take some wild and heavy swings to tell stories that might not have quite worked in the previous series or the animated program. The official call for questions will go up this Wednesday, October 21 at 9 AM EST, so make sure youre caught up! You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Press J to jump to the feed. So, what is your take on this guys? We got (and get) a lot of questions about Hellion. Lauren: I made the knuckle-headed decision that I was going to edit comics when I was a senior in high school, and then pretty much spent the next couple years figuring out how to actually make that happen. I don't read Excalibur because it's not really my thing, but I wasn't too impressed by the X of Swords stuff and the return on it in the weekly threads seems to be quite negative. My favorite X-Character is still Kate Pryde, but I also love the Captains Britain an awful lot. After a few years of that, I had proven I could work my way around a story, and jumped at the chance when a slot in the regular monthlies editorial department opened up. Writer: Erica SchultzArtist: Edgar SalazarColor Artist: Carlos LopezLetterer: VCs Cory PetitCover Artist: Kalman Andrasofszky. Theyve been drawing him more and more pear-shaped and it would be very beneficial to me if that body type caught on to sex symbol status. AIPT: Welcome to X-Men Monday, X-Editors! LOL XD XP, @pyrofn: i still say jean had a fling with Cap during x-men red what the heck was this about VV. However, in a chat with AIPT Comics as part of their X-Men Monday conversations, writer Tini Howard admitted that after giving Gia Whitechapel a name, she was informed that it was the same as a real-life adult performer's. This X-Men Character Is Very Different From Her Real-Life Counterpart Sarah: Im also new to the X-Office; Ive spent most of the past 4 years in the Avengers group. Steve Foxe: Black Tom Cassidy and the Log Lady from Twin Peaks. Summary: The next question was asking if romance comics would work today. RT @ChrisAHassan: Tomorrow at @AIPTcomics: X-Men Monday #193 - @EricaSchultz42 Talks 'X-23: Deadly Regenesis' #XMenMonday #XMen #X23 #Wolverine The home of all things X-Men on reddit, be it comic books, film, television, gaming or any other medium that Marvel's mutants have inspired people over the last half-century. And lucky for you, our friends at Marvel have provided an eXclusive first look at its lettered preview pages. Remember, X-Fans, X-23: Deadly Regenesis #1 goes on sale March 8, 2023. And while I want my favorite fictional characters to be happy I also realize thats not how serial storytelling involving decades-old characters works. AIPT: The X-Men line post-Inferno is very mysterious, but you certainly know whats to come! I have been wondering why Way of X was announced before X-Corp but maybe its ready to drop sooner if Tini has already been working on it. But I also think Northstar is always unbearable company. And Ill just hang out for the rest of the time. And hes like, Yeah, absolutely.. Combines the heady melodrama of the cartoon and the '90s comics to strike a fun tone somewhere in the middle. The X-Mens animated adventures come to an end in this ambitious collection. I think they are still on the books. I like Jamie and Layla just fine separately, but their relationship always creeped me out, since they met when Layla was a kid and she precognitively knew that she and Jamie were meant to be together. Team You either love it, despise it, or dont even think about it. Mark Basso: Logan/Wolverine and Amanda from Highlander: The Series! So for X-Fans Daniel, Carlos, Ren, Matt, Emma, and Ambaryerno, is there any chance Laura will interact with Julian in X-23: Deadly Regenesis? I can see them understanding each others internal struggles and be mutually supportive. Show Variants. Tuesdays mean back-to-back meetings. Theyve been a part of Lauras story long before Laura even knew it. People always accidentally calling her Jean, having to deal with baby Cable crawling around, again the whole Jean thing. Drew: The more you know about how each step of the process works, the better youll be able to work with creators, whether theyre writing, penciling, inking, coloring, or lettering. Whats my first X-Men experience hmm Well, my older brother was my gateway into comics. Mark Basso: Im Mark Basso. I dont think a single X-Couple would be particularly good company soap operas thrive on drama and dysfunction! And shes clearly no stranger to cuddling bark. HAHAhahaHA! Privacy Policy. It also has a lot of pain. Lila Cheney singing One by U2 (which Id imagine this cover sounding way better than the original) being the song to the couples first dance is just so sweet for a couple thats known each other for decades in publication. Setting a story in the past has its own advantages and challenges, though. And if not, does he factor into the series in any way? And, of course, we want him to be Spider-Man and we want him to be in action-adventure stuff. ), what made you want to tell a Laura story set in the past? Anyway, I think Xorn would be really fun to have a wild drug-fueled candy-coated wonderland weekend with, after which youd never quite know what had actually happened. But as for one that comes from X-History, Id have to say the Age of X storyline in X-Men: Legacy is one of my favorites. I work on Inferno, which we just sent the last issue of to press last week, X-Men, Immortal X-Men, Sabretooth, Marauders, X-Men Unlimited, and a couple of other cool projects coming soon to a local comic shop near you. So early Spider-Man, the bulk of the comic is going to be fighting. With every internship I was fortunate enough to find myself in, I learned more and more about what actually goes into producing a comic and the more and more I became convinced that this was the career path I wanted to follow so when an assistant editor spot opened, I applied and the rest is history! I will explain none of my choices as they are all painfully obvious. Yeah. Kieron Gillen: Xavier with the Emperor from Warhammer 40K. I bounced around between three industries before I got in. If Jamie Madrox and Layla Miller showed up, in any of their configurations, I would suddenly develop horrible stomach cramps and also remember that I had promised to water my friends plants, in another town entirely. Marvel Comics teases Contest of Chaos coming in 2023. Alias another not particularly super heroic book and one of my favorite comics of all time, still. He may be going down a very dark path these days but my vote is for Beast. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. And hes bendy! 2011 - 2022 AIPT, LLC. That interest eventually led me to the University of Dundee in Scotland, which offers a Masters degree in Comics Studies. AIPT: Hellion. Poe has a little of Wolverine and a little Cyclops in him, and I think Jean would balance him out really well. Drew: Fraction and Ajas Hawkeyerun was the series that brought me back into the Marvel fold. Despite being weaponized in adulthood, he had a choice. At the time in the 80s, it was Claremont and Byrne, then Claremont and Lee. The best there is is more than hyperbole! If not, I reckon Wells would be great for it. Is honesty with herself and others a way that Laura asserts herself as herself? Growls! These stories range from light and fluffy action stories to some surprisingly poignant character spotlights. I was given the option to do a story that was set in the past to help flesh out some more of who Laura is. Jean stans, back me up! AIPT: Is there an X-Men story you worked on youre especially proud to have been a part of? and analyze what makes you like the ones that you like, and what makes you dislike any that you dislike (unless I edited them, then like them ). I want to bring that level of thoughtfulness and collaboration to every project I do. The fact is, I dont want to say that readers dont know what they want because wanting is not something that I can control. That being said emails. Jordan: There is a copy of Watchmen downloaded to my phone at all times. Im an assistant editor. 114k members in the xmen community. But so were the animated series the AND X-Men comics of the era. In the X-World, Im currently editing Wolverine, X-Force, and X-Men Legends, as well as the double-event X Lives of Wolverine/X Deaths of Wolverine. Mark: No two days are exactly the same, but it generally involves logging on and sinking into whichever pieces of the process need my input with the most urgency a script that needs reading and feedback back to the writer so we can finalize it for the artist to draw, inked pages of a comic that need the final thumbs up so the colorist can work on it, noting up a pass of an issue with lettering and balancing that with future planning thinking who would be best to write some new series, or locking down a cover artist, or assembling a plan for a future project. Juggernauts never taken his pants off to my knowledge. Diego Olortegui, Marcio Fiorito, and Georges Duarte were also contributing artists on that run. As its Thanksgiving week, this is the perfect time to give thanks to X-Men Senior Editor Jordan D. White and his team of X-Editors Lauren Amaro, Mark Basso, Drew Baumgartner, Sarah Brunstad and Anita Okoye with an eXtra-sized X-Men Monday interview! Tim is dating someone now, so Id probably ship Jubilee with Stephanie Brown (Spoiler) instead their dates would probably consist of setting up elaborate pranks in the Batcave. How did you find your way to Marvels editorial department and what made you want to be a comics editor? All the things. Essentially, Im a glutton for emotional turmoil. Anita: I started out in theater, interning for a playwriting program. And hes bendy! Lets be honest, Laura is a prideful gal. Internet loves a daddy joke. 0. Most fun Fang and Somnus tick a lot of boxes. I think that our audience, even though they enjoy romance as an aspect of superheroesI dont know that they would instantly go for that. AIPT: Lets play multiversal matchmaker. Welcome, X-Fans, to another uncanny and dare I say, romantic edition of X-Men Monday at AIPT! Lets start with a nice, wholesome question. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Television There was this one time when gambit was thinking about having kids but rogue was like "no, not now". Dont tell me they dont count, I saw that almost-kiss. A DIYer with a rocking stache? In another, Spider-Man and a few of the X-Men rescue a child from an orphanage after a mutant-hating group threatens to burn the building down with every kid inside. Its also a twist-filled thrill ride, which makes the experience of editing it kind of like trying to edit a rollercoaster. Steve Foxe: We all saw shirtless Sunfire on Arakko, right? Acne. You dont want to read that comic. It would be the most boring comic of all time, thats not what you want. But you know, again, he might fight Electro five times. Perfect Y2K punk grunge love. He would give Rita the best hugs no matter what shape shes in. Hes like Cyclops meets Wolverine a repressed, moody eye guy, violent but with a code of honor, a bit telepathic, strong bi implications, on paper hes her perfect guy. 103k members in the xmen community. It felt like the world opened up when I picked that book up. This process takes no more than a few hours and we'll So the easy answer is: That was the assignment. For that same reason, Id also choose Doug and Bei and Julio and Star, since its canon that they also have fun board game nights. Alex Segura: Jean Grey/Phoenix removing Cyclops goggles and allowing him to see with her telekinetic powers. I just think shed sort him out, but in a nice, ominous, baffling way. Im an editor in the X-Office, and Ive been at Marvel for 14 years. AIPT: X-Fan moonage00daydream said an essential difference between Laura and Logan is that Laura never hides her wariness. been proud to work on, so Im going to cheat as well and say there are a lot of upcoming projects that have me bouncing in excitement that I get to help be a part of bringing them into the world. Scotts naked, Emmas in a slinky dress, it ticks the visual hotness boxes for both of them, and theres some A+ flirting and the question of whether they bone down is left to our filthy imaginations for months BUT! Lauren: Mark said it best, but every day is so different because all your projects are so unique that even though the basic underlying tasks are the same (reading scripts, providing art/color feedback, prepping ancillary materials for books heading to print that week, etc. Charlie Jane Anders: Legion and the Doctor from Doctor Who. Stay tuned, True Believers! The twins from Pokmon and a Sentinel. In the early-to-mid-90s, animated series tie-in comics reigned supreme. Theyre not just a superhero comic, they are a romance or they are a fantasy comic or this and that. By the way, I am pretty sure they are still married. And so our focus is never on, Lets find out what people want and do it. Our focus is always Lets use our best judgment to tell the best story possible, given all the pieces we have in play. And we have to believe that making a good story is the most important thing over all other concerns. There was a relative dearth of interns during my go-round, at least on the days I was in, and that gave me the added opportunity of working under more of the editorial staff and getting to know more of them, as well as their different working styles. Slither not enough snake love out there in the world. Chris Cantwell: Stryfe and Young Gru. This was on display when the original X-Men came back from the past and Laura and Warren started a relationship. If you look at old Spider-Man comics from the 60s and 70s, what you will see is that the bulk of the comic, if you say they were 20 pages, like 17 of those pages would be about Spider-Man punching Electro.

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