Comics Official ASTONISHING X-MEN Discussion Thread

[addismad]

i read the Whedon was going to be doing a shakeup in the mansion with this team and that by the time he leaves, it wont be the current roster, at least one person could be leaving and some more joining, some people think could be Angel

does that mean Emma is gonna be out do u think?

 

[Exploding Boy]

I'd like to see Angel in this book. Kitty cant leave, she wont Whedon loves her. Peter wont leave maybe Emma, Hopefully Wolverine. Dont know about Beast

 

[Storm X]

Man, anyone but Emma. Angel sounds cool though I'd like to see some more dudes join the Mansion, after all it's preety empty. I, obviously as a Storm fan would love Storm to come to he the X-MEN, I dont like Blanck Panther and he's not worthy of her. Another stupid act by the writers, making the most independent woman in the Marvel Universe marry, blah. But yeah hopefully Emma is out and Angel/Storm come in to play.

 

[Exploding Boy]

I like Storm on the Xmen but I dont think I'd like her in this book.

 

[addismad]

WHEDON: I don’t know how much I can say, other than things are just gunning up. I decided, after I got my sea legs, as I said, that I am shaking things up a little. So, by the time I walk away, the roster will be a little bit different, some people are going to go, some may join, and none of it will be pretty.
The other tidbit I can give – Cassaday? Not that good. Not very talented at all. I’m pretty much having to write more dialogue every issue, just to cover up more of the art. I’m at the point where I’m thinking that I need to start drawing the book as well. He’s the Abbot of this particular Abbot and Costello.

here is what he said about it

 

[Exploding Boy]

Why must Whedon leave? Can'y he re-new his contract or something? I like him, I dont want to see the book go ****ty

 

[addismad]

i dont think i want emma to leave, her and kitty is one of the reasons i like this book, plus there wouldn't be many woman so im thinking someone like Beast

 

[Exploding Boy]

I agree. Kitty and Emma's arguments are hilarious.

Do we know who is writing after Whedon leaves?

 

[addismad]

no not yet, i guess its not deffinate he's leaving after issue 24, but at the moment it looks like it, i can imagine the next arc will return to Ord and the Breakworld, they've dragged it on enough lol

 

[Storm X]

Kitty can argue with lockheed or something, Emma has to die.

And Astonishing X-MEN is like one of Marvel's most important so Im sure they'd give the job to a good writer. I personally dont like Whendom, his stories are great but, he's too girlish, too soap opera.

 

[rjb182]

The other tidbit I can give – Cassaday? Not that good. Not very talented at all. I’m pretty much having to write more dialogue every issue, just to cover up more of the art. I’m at the point where I’m thinking that I need to start drawing the book as well. He’s the Abbot of this particular Abbot and Costello.

Wait-- he seriously said this? Was it a joke or something that I'm missing? Because that is totally classless-- I don't care HOW bad an artist the guy is, you don't bash your partner while you're still in the middle of the job...

(And, on a related but irrelevant note, Abbott was the more talented of the two! Everybody thinks it's easy to be the straight man, but it's actually much harder... the timing has to be spot-on...)

*sigh* I fear this shakeup means Emma's really on the way out And I adore Emma. Now I wish I hadn't subscribed to the darn title... I'm stuck with several more issues, even if I hate the new team...

 

[Manic]

Wait-- he seriously said this? Was it a joke or something that I'm missing? Because that is totally classless-- I don't care HOW bad an artist the guy is, you don't bash your partner while you're still in the middle of the job...

Dude... it was a joke. Whedon can't do an interview without cracking one.

 

[squeekness]

Yeah, I thought so. You never hear the creative team bash each other in the open like that.

 

[rjb182]

^ Oh, okay. My apologies, then. I'd never heard a bad word about Whedon, so I didn't think he'd just bash someone like that... maybe you had to hear him say it to get the humor, or maybe I'm just clueless...

 

[americanguy96]

Is there any preview art anywhere?

 

[Boba_Fett_123]

^ Oh, okay. My apologies, then. I'd never heard a bad word about Whedon, so I didn't think he'd just bash someone like that... maybe you had to hear him say it to get the humor, or maybe I'm just clueless...

Joss always talks like that. It's just his default composure. He's like the real life Seth Cohen.

 

[mad_harleyq]

i love emma, she is so fun to read, she personally bring more life to the comic when i read it, she makes it less fiction to me, i just love her attitude, she has so much character in her, if she left id probably leave the comic as well

 

[MoPlaYa]

i love emma, she is so fun to read, she personally bring more life to the comic when i read it, she makes it less fiction to me, i just love her attitude, she has so much character in her, if she left id probably leave the comic as well

I wouldnt mind Beast and Emma leaving as long as Angel and Husk joined

 

[Exploding Boy]

Emma and Kitty's relationship and arguements make me really enjoy the book.

 

[Storm X]

Emma just makes me not enjoy it....

 

[LEX]

Emma just makes me not enjoy it....

I disagree. Emma Frost is a fascinating character. She adds excitement to the story. I love it how she's bad, but she cares about her students a lot. A fun character to read.

Anyway...Joss Whedon is leaving? What?

 

[triplefive]

Yeah, Emma provides entertainment value for sure. The same reason they always keep the annoying person on reality shows around for a while. But I really wonder what she's up to... good? bad?

And Joss Whedon's contract covers the 24th issue... just no word on whether he's re-signed, but like, at 2 months per issue it'll be another 18 months before he goes anywhere.

 

[mad_harleyq]

Emma just makes me not enjoy it....

im sorry but i think youre just ranting by now, all you say is i hate emma, i hate emma, i think youve made your point

 

[Exploding Boy]

Emma just makes me not enjoy it....

Is it because she wears revealing outfits? You seem to be uncomfortable with that kind of thing.

 

[PhoenixWillRise]

I'm sure this has been posted already, but I didnt see it on the last few pages... Sounds great tho!

Astonishing X-Men #17

THE STORY:
“TORN”
The X-Man destined to destroy the Breakworld has been revealed! Who is it and what will be done to them? Meanwhile, the Hellfire Club gets one step closer to finally reaching their prize! What’s the prize?! Even we don’t know! Part 5 (of 6)!