Comics War of Kings - Vulcan vs. Blackbolt

[Havok83]

Never like the Imperial Guard, they're the worst type of allies the X-Men ever had, every time as soon as their King or Queen replaced they change where their loyalty lies.

I would never even have considered them allies

 

[Colossal Spoons]

Yeah lol

 

[Silicon Surfer]

A rematch between Gladiator and Lockjaw would be nice. They fought in Cosmic Powers and Lockjaw won by stranding Gladiator somewhere.

 

[Iceburgeruk]

Never like the Imperial Guard, they're the worst type of allies the X-Men ever had, every time as soon as their King or Queen replaced they change where their loyalty lies.

Why did this never occur to the X-Men? Why didn`t they look around the vast Sh`iar empire for a superteam which wasn`t driven by greed (starjammers) or blind loyalty(Imperial Guard). I mean the shiar empire is a large area there must bne at least one noble x-men/avengers type group of people on some backwater world somewhere.

The X-men should have found them and hung out with them.

Cyclops: So D`Ken is back in charge so I guess it is tme to fight you guys?
Emerald Fountain: Meh thats not how we roll in the Phantom-Shiar-Avenging-Defender-Union-Of-Soviet-Socialists. Have another brewski?
Cyclops: Soviet? You`re communists?
Emerald Fountain: Well Duh hence the Salmon-coloured berets.
Cyclops: I thought you were just gay.​

lol

 

[Specter313]

This weekend at Fan Expo 2008, in Toronto, Marvel revealed the upcoming release of X-Men: Kingbreaker, a four issue mini-series which serves as a sequel to X-Men: Emperor Vulcan and part of the build-up to War of Kings . Written by Chris Yost, Kingbreaker finds space-faring X-Men Havok, Polaris, and Rachel Grey pitted against Vulcan (the recently discovered bother of Alex and Scott Summers, Havok and Cyclops of the X-Men) who is now fully entrenched as the ruler of the Shi’ar. At the end of X-Men: Emperor Vulcan, the Shi’ar were celebrating victoriously with their Emperor as he stood over the captured X-Men and Starjammers.

Set to be start in December, with the artist yet to be named, Newsarama contacted Chris Yost to talk briefly about Vulcan and his adversaries in X-Men: Kingbreaker.

Note - art is from X-Men: Emperor Vulcan

Newsarama: Chris, just timelining things out here, X-Men: Kingbreaker picks up where X-Men: Emperor Vulcan left off, correct?

Chris Yost: It's the direct sequel to Emperor Vulcan, and picks up about two months later; and what an exciting few months for our heroes, as you'll see. But that said, anyone coming into the series for the first time, we kind of explain everything as we go. Plus, recap page!

NRAMA: How does this mini tie into War of the Kings--and what can you tell us about this upcoming event?

CY: This mini sets up Vulcan for the excitement to come, it sets the board so to speak. And I can tell you that War of Kings is huge. Huge!! I love the cosmic stories, but this one tops them. But details, no. There are kings. War is made. That's about it.

NRAMA: As readers saw at the end of Emperor Vulcan, Vulcan has imprisoned Havok and the rest of the Starjammers; what does he have in store for them?

CY: You'll catch up to Havok and the Starjammers in issue one. They've been up to a lot of pain. Some screaming. More pain. Psychological torture. Physical torture. One big question is why hasn't Vulcan just killed them? Vulcan has some family issues. For instance, like when he killed his dad.

NRAMA: Have readers seen the last of the Scy'ar Tal? Do they appear in the new mini?

CY: Vulcan's brutal eradication of the Scy'ar Tal cemented his rule as the Shi'ar Emperor. As far as we know, he got them all.

NRAMA: Gabriel Summers is an uber-baddie the level of Magneto--or is he? Is he past the point of redemption?

CY: Oh, he's an uber-baddie, but very different than Magneto. If you go back and read X-Men: Deadly Genesis and “Rise and Fall of the Shi’ar Empire” Vulcan could have very easily been the classic Marvel hero. He could have taken the bad hand that life gave him, and like his brothers, become the hero. He tried - he was an X-Man. But he was lied to, manipulated, left for dead... and he snapped. Instead of rising above it, he sunk below... and became a villain.

Is he redeemable? He's killed his father. He annihilated a race of aliens. He's tortured his family. I'm going with 'no.' He's not going to join up with the X-Men and years later share a beer with Wolverine over that one time he killed Corsair and tortured Havok.

NRAMA: Has the Marvel Universe and its readership seen what Vulcan is really capable of yet?

CY: Not by a long shot.

NRAMA: Are Havok, Polaris, and Rachel going to continue to be exiled in space for the time being?

CY: While 'exiled' may not be the right word, they'll be operating in space for the immediate future. They could have gone home after “Rise and Fall.” They probably wish they had, actually.

NRAMA: These books have a uniquely dysfunctional family dynamic; care to discuss? Vulcan seems to dislike Rachel Summers in particular...

CY: I'm a huge fan of the Summers family, and I love that one of them went crazy insane and became a villain. Not like 'hanging out with the Goblin Queen' or 'semi-possessed by Apocalypse' villainy, but wholly sociopathic, full on villainy.

You'll see in Kingbreaker that while Vulcan has some very obvious goals, something else is weighing heavily on his mind... his family. And yes, he doesn't care for Rachel, something that's only going to get worse.

NRAMA: The Shi'ar are on the rise to greatness again...this wasn't a bad thing with Lilandra--but now...

CY: Lilandra had her moments. Like when she almost wiped out the Kree. But on the whole, her rule was pretty peaceful. D'Ken tried to end the universe. Vulcan's rule is probably the most aggressive yet. And the Shi'ar people love it.

NRAMA: Are there any particular story elements or plot developments that readers should focus on in the upcoming story?

CY: Vulcan's actions do not go unnoticed by the rest of the universe.

NRAMA: Anything short, sweet, and cryptic that you'd like to add, Chris?

CY: Havok and Vulcan are at the forefront, but keep an eye on Polaris, Marvel Girl and Korvus.



http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080823-XMenKingbreaker.html

 

[stormwatcher]

i really can't wait for this to come out

 

[UraniaChang]

Er...they let Chris Yost do this title? Then it's guaranteed there will be lots of blood.

 

[OutcryX]

i think the editors will not allow him to kill Havok, Polaris or Rachel, Korvus though....he's fair game...although I think He is a future full time StarJammer...where is hepzibah by the way?

 

[UraniaChang]

Oh, I have no doubt that Havok, Rachel and Lorna will be alive, I'm talking about other nobodies.

Hepzibah is supposed to be in X-Men's SF base, even though she hasn't make any appearance since Uncanny #500.

 

[Specter313]

X-MEN: KINGBREAKER #1
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST
Penciled by DUSTIN WEAVER
Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
WAR OF KINGS lead-in!
The X-Men have been defeated. Havok , Polaris and the Starjammers are being held and tortured in the most secure prison in the universe. Marvel Girl, Korvus and Lilandra are being hunted by the Imperial Guard. Vulcan is Emperor of the Shi'Ar Empire and his expansion has begun. No King will stand when Vulcan and his armies are done. Join Christopher Yost (X-FORCE) and Dustin Weaver (Star Wars:KOTR) as they spin the story of a fight against insurmountable odds. Do not miss this mini-series that will change the shape of the Universe and pave the way for the War of Kings.
32 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ ...$3.99

 

[UraniaChang]

Havok, break those chains and kick your little brother's butt already, just like every other older sibling will do to their petulant younger ones.

 

[Specter313]

Let’s get to those “X-Men: Kingbreaker” now, courtesy of Askani's Flame:

1) At the end of “Emperor Vulcan,” we saw that Rachel (along with Lilandra and Korvus) is out of Vulcan's grasp and on the run. Will we see her growing into more of a leader and leading the offensive to rescue the rest of the Starjammers? Also, is there any chance of a rematch between her and Gladiator or a battle with the Death Commandos?


Rachel's sole purpose in life is to rescue Alex and Lorna now, and she's trying it pretty aggressively, you could say. But she's a bit of a hothead, so Lilandra and Korvus have to rein her in a bit. It's three people against an Empire now. Rachel vs. Gladiator round 2? Yes, but not the way you might expect. Much, much worse.


2) Polaris is again captive at the hands of a madman. Will this cause her to lose the sanity she has regained over the past few years?


No. Polaris is too strong for that. The only thing she's going to lose is restraint. Aw, yeah.


3) Will any of the galactic players outside the current ones found in "Emperor Vulcan" have cameo roles in "Kingbreaker" (i.e. Medusa, Nova, etc.)?

You'll see the universal reaction to what Vulcan is doing. He's aggressively expanding his empire, and he steps on a few toes along the way. And by 'stepping on toes,' I mean killing people.

Protect those toes!

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=18278

 

[Colossal Spoons]

Cannot wait!

 

[UraniaChang]

2) Polaris is again captive at the hands of a madman. Will this cause her to lose the sanity she has regained over the past few years?


No. Polaris is too strong for that. The only thing she's going to lose is restraint. Aw, yeah.

Thank heaven for this, I have no stomach for another crazy girl going on rampage.

 

[Galact-Gal]

Well, it sounds like she is going to go on a rampage. She just won't be crazy. Damn, I wish she'd rampage all over Vulcan and stomp him into paste!

 

[WolfCypher]

Well, usually I look forward to Marvel and DC's big yearly blockbuster crossover events, but I'll pass on this one. I rarely care for any outerspace/galactic superhero title. Probably why I hate the Silver Surfer. And with the current events, both SI and FC, being lackluster thus far with no signs of picking up, I'm not too excited for this one.

Then you have Vulcan. Seriously, I didn't care too much for him when he 1st reared his head, and having him be 1/2 the focus of this event isn't sweetening the deal for me.

 

[Brainiac 8]

Annihilation 3....how can you pass that up after the first one was near perfect and the second one was only a little less fantastic?

I can't wait for this story.

 

[WolfCypher]

I'll get the general gest of things, use the interwebz, see what's up, but its just reeeeeally hard for me to get into stories like those.

Strangley, I had no problem reading Secret Wars for the 1st time, and even stranger, I don't mind reading thses kind of stories when DC does them.

 

[UraniaChang]

Well, it sounds like she is going to go on a rampage. She just won't be crazy. Damn, I wish she'd rampage all over Vulcan and stomp him into paste!

Crazy. Key word.

 

[stormultt]

first of all this will be a good a** series cant wait and ill be busy reading this and storm:worlds apart so Si will have to hold on lol

 

[ChaoticPsylocke]

yay! cant wait for lorna to let loose...this could be very beneficial to her character! and i just love rachel.

this is gonna be awesome!

 

[chamber-music]

Well, usually I look forward to Marvel and DC's big yearly blockbuster crossover events, but I'll pass on this one. I rarely care for any outerspace/galactic superhero title. Probably why I hate the Silver Surfer. And with the current events, both SI and FC, being lackluster thus far with no signs of picking up, I'm not too excited for this one.

Then you have Vulcan. Seriously, I didn't care too much for him when he 1st reared his head, and having him be 1/2 the focus of this event isn't sweetening the deal for me.

I agree with everything you wrote

I'm not a fan of the space stuff. I would rather see the X-Men fight the Brotherhood/Acolytes/Murarders/Hell Fire Club for the 50th time then see them go into space again

Plus Vulcan sucks

 

[Specter313]

X-MEN: KINGBREAKER #2 (of 4)
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST
Penciled by DUSTIN WEAVER
Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
Marvel Girl, Korvus and Lilandra are the only resistance to Vulcan’s reign, but Vulcan aims to end their rebellion. With Havok, Polaris and rest of the Starjammers in prison, they don’t stand to get much help. The Shi’Ar Empire is expanding under Emperor Vulcan’s reign… Come see the road to the WAR OF KINGS!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

 

[UraniaChang]

How many time has Lilandra been overthrown from her royal throne? I can't shake the feeling that it has been numerous times even though I don't have an acute number.

 

[Manic]

Lilandra just needs to make sure the rest of her family (yes, even the distant cousins) are all dead, then appoint some sort of Prime Minister to run the empire for her. I get the feeling the Shi'ar people won't back another coup if they can easily kick out and elect a new leader to make Lilandra's decisions for her.