At one point, fans of the X-Men almost had the opportunity to witness Charles Xavier’s initial students sporting new outfits and superhero personas. Joe Casey, who was highly praised during his tenure as writer for Uncanny X-Men and other related titles like the underestimated X-Men: Children of the Atom limited series, which retold the beginnings of the first class of X-Men – Cyclops, Marvel Girl (Jean Grey), Iceman, Angel, and Beast – is back with Weapon X-Men. Prior to its release, Casey has been revisiting some old ideas from the past that were never implemented. One such idea revolves around the original X-Men graduating and adopting revised costumes and aliases.
Children of the Atom. If they had moved forward, the comic would have been called X-Men: Thrilling Tales, as “Thrilling Tales” is a reference to a title Marvel occasionally used for books like Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s Adventures of the Original X-Men.
Essentially, Casey described the main attraction of X-MEN: AA as an unprecedented revelation – ‘The Final Exam’. This story uncovers the original X-Men’s most extraordinary adventure, where they decide to skip school under new superhero aliases. Initially, it begins as a harmless prank, but soon turns into a wild ride as the young heroes realize they’ve bitten off more than they can chew.
Initially, the X-Men shifted their focus from combating common street criminals like Kingpin to confronting a revamped Masters of Evil. This transition piqued S.H.I.E.L.D.’s interest and they extended invitations for these heroes to join forces against a rogue Hydra faction. The climax of their mission saw them journeying to Latveria, aiming to vanquish Doctor Doom.
Casey wrote, “Although it may seem chaotic, like an uncontrollable pinball machine, there’s actually a clear narrative thread running through everything. One villain leads to another, and with each escalation, the kids become increasingly frightened because they realize the situation is much bigger than they initially thought. In the end, we’ll discover that Prof. X had been aware of their extracurricular activities all along, and was even manipulating events from behind the scenes as part of their final exam for being X-Men.
Original X-Men’s new superhero identities revealed
Among the standout features that would have set X-Men: Amazing Adventures apart, one would be the fresh costumes and aliases the original X-Men donned. Given Mike and Laura Allred’s stellar work on the visual design for X-Force/X-Statix, Joe Casey envisioned his X-Men pitch could benefit from a similar treatment. Here follows his summary of the original X-Men and their revamped superhero identities.
As a film enthusiast, I’ve been pondering over Cyclops’ character and how to enhance his appearance within the team. Given his reluctance in certain situations, I envision him donning a mask similar to Spider-Man or Black Panther, complete with stylish sunglasses integrated into the design. These sunglasses would have mini-visors built into them, creating a cool effect where each lens has a horizontal slit across its center. This way, when he unleashes his optic beams, he can fire two beams simultaneously, adding an exciting visual element to his powers. The rest of his design remains open for your creative genius to bring to life!
Instigator Role for Angel – In this scenario, Angel takes charge, reminiscent of his days as the masked crusader before joining the X-Men, known as the Avenging Angel. To reflect this, we could revert to Steve Rude’s design from the initial issue of CHILDREN OF THE ATOM mini-series (with minor adjustments). The concept is that Angel decided to wear his original costume for this mission.
As a movie critic, I find myself yearning for a refreshing transformation in the character design of Iceman, or rather, Jack Frost as he is now known. Previously, Bobby Drake’s ice-bound persona was merely an “ice man” during his student days, which calls for a significant upgrade to his appearance.
In my opinion, a crystalline version of Iceman would be more fitting, departing from the early Kirby design that resembled soft serve ice cream and lacked any discernible facial features. Perhaps, as Jack Frost, Bobby Drake discovers he can assume a more solid form, one with expressive facial capabilities.
For his uniform, I propose a striking blue/black leather ensemble that would contrast beautifully with his icy exterior. A jacket, reminiscent of the one we’ve occasionally seen on Madman, could serve as an eye-catching outer layer over a simple costume. This design change would breathe new life into Iceman and elevate him to a more captivating presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Hey there! As a movie enthusiast, I’m really intrigued by the dilemma of choosing between “MAGPIE” or “REDWING” for Jean Grey. Both names have their charm, but I personally lean towards “REDWING.”
As for her costume, I think red should be the dominant color, reflecting her fiery spirit and linking to her future as the Phoenix. Additionally, incorporating a “bird” motif would be a clever nod to her destiny and might excite readers with a subtle hint of things to come. What are your thoughts on this, Mike?
As a film enthusiast, I envision “STOMP” (Beast) as a character who desires to hide his distinctive X-Man traits, particularly his bare feet and hands. To accomplish this, I imagine him donning oversized boots, reminiscent of Dr. Martens but with a more fashionable, colorful, and superhero-inspired flair. These boots would feature robust, grooved soles for added effect. Thus, the name “Stomp” fits perfectly, as he retains his incredible acrobatic skills while using his boots to deliver powerful kicks, much like Gorgon from the Inhumans.
Weapon X-Men #1 by Joe Casey and Chris Cross goes on sale February 19th.
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