|
|
|
|
|
|
The Letter X: Uncanny 479
2006-12-13 09:07:00
|  |
A look inside the Uncanny X-Men letter column!
From the UNCANNY X-MEN #479 Letters Page.
SEAN! Change course two degrees north-by-northwest.
Nick, this is space. There is no north.
Sit on it, Sean. I convinced the ship’s security guards that I was the actual captain of this ship. We may not have much time and we need to get to the Shi’Ar home world so I don’t miss my date with Deathbird.
Nick, for the last time, you’re not dating Deathbird. She sent Valentine’s Day cards to everyone that year. It didn’t mean anything. Plus she’s in prison.
I likes me some caged meat.
That’s awful. Could we just answer some letters? Please.
Fine. Warp one, engage!
Dear X-Mail,
I had to put down my new Pirates Magazine premiere issue to finish reading UNCANNY X-MEN 477. It's hard to believe Vulcan was once an X-Man who carried the name Summers. He is definitely no longer an X-Man; he is a man on a mission, a man seeking vengeance, and his ordeals throughout his life make him bitter. With vengeance, comes hate and hate creates evil. It's interesting how the Shi'Ar vessels were the only ones that could activate the stargates. Apparently these stargates are not for everyone's entry and exit. Vulcan, at some point in time, could become godlike and become an entity that will be feared throughout the universe. He needs to take off his X-Man belt.
Paul Dale Roberts, President Jazma Online!
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Vulcan’s bad behavior isn’t the only reason he should take off that belt, it just doesn’t work with the rest of his ensemble. But his vengeance is definitely leading to some dark times, Paul Dale. Oh, and if you were wondering what to get me for my birthday, Mr. Roberts (October 7th! Hint!), a subscription to Pirates Magazine wouldn’t be a bad idea.
I got you a subscription to Buccaneers Weekly three years ago and you never read it. I hate you, Nick.
Dear Sean,
I've just finished 475 through 477 and I think it's cool that we’re seeing the Shi'Ar again. It’s been too long. I love the artwork and the writing, but there are also some things that I don't understand:
1) Where did Professor X come from? I mean, I didn't know that he was back at all. Did I miss that?
2) Since when do Scott and Alex have another brother? (Okay...a little bit has been told now in issue 477), but still...leaves me with a big question mark.
The main reason why I ask is because there is a big gap (if we call it that) between issue 474 and 475, where this new saga starts. Nothing has been told or explained how and why we are crossing through the galaxy again with the Shi'Ar. I would be grateful if you can fill me in on this and perhaps point me out which series or issue I need to follow up on. But for the rest, keep up the good work!
Christian Kovac
Rotterdam, Holland
A letter addressed solely to me! Oh, happy day. Thanks, Christian. And the simple answer to both your questions is to read X-MEN DEADLY GENESIS! It was a mini-series written by Mr. Ed Brubaker that came out about a year ago. It explained the return of Professor X and the appearance of Vulcan. Pick it up, it’s a good read.
Sean’s right, for once. It’s a much better read than the drivel they print in Buccaneers Weekly. There used to be journalism in that rag. Now it’s just articles about bandanas. Next letter!
X-Mail,
I'm a huge fan of all the X-Men titles and read them religiously during the early to mid-90's, but stopped due to a lack of the green stuff. I picked up a copy of X-MEN a few months back and was re-hooked. I'm greatly pleased with the recent stories and artwork.
I have only one problem with what I've been reading: A lot of crazy things happened while I was away. These events are often referenced in the current books. Back in the day, when a character spoke of a past event, there were footnotes to lead the readers to the issues in which the events took place. I think that these footnotes would be very useful in current books.
For instance, when I first started reading again, a few months ago, I picked up an issue to find that Jean Grey was dead (again)! I have no idea when or how this happened. At the very least, could you point me to the books where I could find out about this?
Thanks, and keep up the good work,
Ben Serrette
So much has happened, Ben. Tell him, Sean!
Well, Nick, it’s pretty tricky to answer these letters and steer an intergalactic warship, but you seem busy over there looking at possible new haircuts. Sheesh! Anyway, Ben, we don’t really do footnotes anymore. Sorry, but if you want to get caught up, there are plenty of collections, handbooks and encyclopedias to answer all your questions. Your local comic book store owner can probably recommend a few. Joss Whedon’s first story arc on ASTONISHING X-MEN would be a great place to start. Oh, and Jean died in NEW X-MEN #150, by Grant Morrison and Phil Jimenez, just so you know.
Well, Nick, we better stop answering mail and concentrate on flying this ship. Oh wait, look, Nick, we’re getting a transmission from Mike Marts!
Sean, I replaced the receiver with a waffle iron, so we can’t really answer it.
Oh well, couldn’t have been too important.
See you next month, folks!
Nick and Sean
|
Array
Enter a response to this blog post:
|
About this blog:
 | About the author:
Nick Lowe, Sean Ryan and Andy Schmidt edit X-Men comic books. |
Comics
Marvel.com
Movies
Others
Video Games
|
|
|
|
|
|
)
save this link
