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A Look Back at X-Men 2099 #12 (1994)

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.

Welcome back, superhero enthusiasts, 1990s culture enthusiasts, X-Men fans and comic book collectors! Today we revisit the Marvel Comics shared universe to examine one of the many tales of the X-Men 2099 monthly series.  

Looking back at the X-Men 2099 series of the 1990s, so much has developed during the first eleven issues released from 1993 to 1994. When I first read issue #1 in 1993, I found the futuristic X-Men really intriguing to follow and there was the expectation that the team led by Xi’an would somehow grow and make breakthroughs happen in 2099’s America. Surprisingly, members of the team got separated from each other – such as losing Metalhead to the Freakshow – and Xi’an himself changed for the worse and eventually left the team. Tim Fitzgerald/Skullfire (the weak and unsure newcomer who joined the futuristic X-Men) himself changed radically becoming unhinged and he has gotten really close with Luna (the one who messed with his mind and triggered his emotions).

With those details laid down, here is a look back at X-Men 2099 #12, published by Marvel Comics in 1994 with a story written by John Francis Moore and drawn by Ron Lim.

Early story

The story begins in the black market mall with Luna struggling to separate Skullfire and Junkpile from each other. Skullfire hates Junkpile whom he holds responsible for killing his friend Serpentina (the one X-Men member who welcomed him at their sanctuary). Junkpile blames Skullfire and his teammates for causing him some serious grief in Las Vegas. Luna tells them both to shut up or she would do something on both of them.

Moments later, the three of them are accused by the mall security for violating the market regulations. An armed mall security officer points his weapon at them accusing them of willful destruction of market property. The looks of Junkpile, Luna and Skullfire, however, scared him and convinced him to move away. Luna then reveals to Skullfire that she encountered Junkpile outside of Las Vegas shortly after the violent encounter with the X-Men. The three of them proceeded to a café to have a civil talk. Skullfire asks Luna about the Theater of Pain…

Quality

Wow! The Moore-Lim team loaded this comic book with immense details that established the true force of opposition that awaits the X-Men. The story reveals to readers the Theater of Pain, its demonic leader Brimstone Love and what the theater’s purpose truly is. Brimstone Love and the theater were first revealed at the very end of issue #3 and this comic book offers readers a close look at them complete with very intriguing details that turned out to be worth discovering. That said, it was clear that John Francis Moore designed the Theater of Pain to be not just a planned force of evil the X-Men must face but also an actual threat to many living in 2099’s America. The Theater of Pain has a very sinister agenda and its operations involves the accumulating human misery which is a frightening concept on its own.

While Luna’s history and connection with the Theater of Pain is emphasized, Xi’an’s search for the Driver makes a lot more sense here as the former X-Men leader (now sinister and spiritually lost) communicates again with someone from his past. That said, the plot really thickened a lot in this comic book and that alone makes it engaging to follow.

As this issue follows Skullfire, Luna, Junkpile and Xi’an – plus a quick look at former X-Men member Metalhead now spending time with the Freakshow – the tone of the tale turned dark and gritty which I think was intentionally done by the creators as the Theater of Pain was strongly emphasized. That said, this is indeed inspired work.

Conclusion

With a dark tale and an established force of evil rising in the horizon, X-Men 2099 #12 (1994) can be described as an inspired turn of events for the monthly series as a whole. At this stage, the direction of the series really started to take shape. It is also a lively reminder that the mutants struggling in 2099 have the wilderness and its violent elements as the least of their worries. The Theater of Pain itself is a reminder about sinister yet unseen forces that are operating while lots of people remain unaware of them (note: think about the World Economic Forum and what its core organization really do behind closed doors as time passes). Lastly, the twisted developments of Skullfire and Xi’an’s respective personalities will keep you in suspense as to how the futuristic X-Men can survive without them.

Overall, X-Men 2099 #12 (1994) is recommended.

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A Look Back at X-Men 2099 #8 (1994)

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.

Welcome back, superhero enthusiasts, 1990s culture enthusiasts, X-Men fans and comic book collectors! Today we revisit the Marvel Comics shared universe to examine one of the many tales of the X-Men 2099 monthly series.  

After the first seven issues of the series, it is clear that the futuristic mutants under Xi’an have tough challenges to not only survive in the dangerous and unpredictable wasteland of 2099’s America but also help their leader fulfill the ultimate goal of protecting mutants from the evil corporations in accordance to the dream of Professor X (Charles Xavier). Unlike the X-Men of the 20th century, the team of 2099 does not have vast resources nor do they have a permanent place for living and development. Xi’an himself is still struggling with the elements from his past as a violent criminal.

With those details laid down, here is a look back at X-Men 2099 #8, published by Marvel Comics in 1994 with a story written by John Francis Moore and drawn by Ron Lim.

Early story

The story begins with Krystalin examining Archangel with amazement. Moments later, she sees Cyclops, Iceman, Beast and Jean Grey (in her Phoenix form). She wondered how many times did each of Professor X’s first students appear to die only to return again and again. She recalls that the records of their deaths may have been in error or even falsified. She also remembers the succeeding X-Men teams of Del Ruiz and Zhao.

It turns out the original X-Men members she saw were holograms as Victor Ten Eagles (who was a fellow outlaw with Xi’an in the old days) reveals that he opened his studio to few people and never to strangers. He allowed Krystalin in because he owes Xi’an a blood debt from their time together with the Lawless. As they talk, he explains to her his personal interest in the X-Men and the legacy.

Over at Iron Horse in Arizona, Hurricane talks with two trackers who were tied up. Meanstreak uses his super speed to dismantle the trackers’ suits of armor and examine the technologies within. He finds one Tetsuo Mark 6 signal beacon that was used to monitor armor in the field. He tells Hurricane she can use it as an advance warning the next time trackers are sent after her.

Hurricane tells the X-Men that she and the Freakshow never stay too long in one place. Moments later, the infected Metalhead tells Skullfire that he is trapped in his current metal form and could not change back…

Quality

To make things clear, this X-Men 2099 comic book is very engaging to read as it is filled with a lot of details that further expanded the lore of the 2099 universe concerning mutants and legacy of the X-Men in the 21st century. As such, I really enjoyed learning about the “future history” of the X-Men, how mutants struggled to survive in a corporation-controlled America, and why the wasteland became the 21st century’s very own Old West where danger and uncertainty are constant.

If have an obsession about the 2099 universe, there is a lot to discover and enjoy here. Xi’an’s pursuit for knowledge about the mutant underground and Hurricane’s involvement is compelling to read and what was revealed is worth discovering. Meanwhile, Krystalin and Ten Eagles’ exploration of facilities as they search for answers reminds me a lot about a notable part of the story in Beneath the Planet of the Apes.

Conclusion

X-Men 2099 #8 (1994) is a compelling read and it is one of the stronger references about the 2099 universe and the legacy of the X-Men from the time of Xavier to that of Zhao. The details revealed here are fine pay-offs to what was built up in the previous issues, and they connect well with the existence of Xi’an’s X-Men. This comic book will really help you understand the place of mutants in the 21st century and in my experience, the learning is enjoyable.

Overall, X-Men 2099 #8 (1994) is highly recommended.

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A Look Back at X-Men 2099 #6 (1994)

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.

Welcome back, superhero enthusiasts, 1990s culture enthusiasts, X-Men fans and comic book collectors! Today we revisit the Marvel Comics shared universe to examine one of the many tales of the X-Men 2099 monthly series.  

In late-1993, Marvel Comics published the Fall of the Hammer crossover storyline highlighting the major figures of Marvel 2099 and the X-Men members involved were only Skullfire, Krystalin, Bloodhawk and Meanstreak. As told in Ravage 2099 #15, the said X-Men members made it to Valhalla with Ravage. After the events of Fall of the Hammer, the four X-Men members survived and eventually started traveling all the way back West in America to rejoin the rest of the team.

With those details laid down, here is a look back at X-Men 2099 #6, published by Marvel Comics in 1994 with a story written by John Francis Moore and drawn by Ron Lim.

Early story

The story begins in Arizona when two fully armed personnel wearing suits of armor search for a monster-like mutant who tries to hide. The mutant is named Dominic and he eventually got corned by the two armored figures. As he is about to get shot, one of the armored guys got pushed by force somehow. The next moment, a gang of mutants called the Freakshow appears.

In the southern part of Nevada, Skullfire, Bloodhawk, Krystalin and Meanstreak travel in an aircraft going back to Xi’an and the rest of their teammates. As Bloodhawk jumps of after saying goodbye, Skullfire jumps off as well in a suicidal manner. He eventually grabs Bloodhawk by the ankle. Back at the aircraft, Krystalin and Meanstreak shared their respective observations about Skullfire’s sudden change of personality since the psychic vampire Luna messed with him… 

Quality

The script of this comic book was finely crafted by John Francis Moore and it is amazing how efficient he got the X-Men team back (after Skullfire, Krystalin, Meanstreak returned) on track while ensuring a good amount of depth as reflected in the dynamics between the team members as the story went on. The storytelling felt natural and really believable.

Along the way, this comic book shed light on team leader Xi’an and the threads of the past that came back to haunt to him. This instantly added a new layer of development on Xi’an which established an element of uncertainty on the future of the X-Men under him (and his personal struggles). That said, Xi’an does not have the rock-solid stability of Professor X (Charles Xavier) which will remind readers how different the X-Men of 2099 are from the classic X-Men.

The X-Men are on the search for a mutant called Hurricane who has been active on resisting the corporations’ control on the nation and has long emphasized liberty and self-control on personal living. Historically, Hurricane led a part of the Underground Railroad which carried mutants to safe haven during a time of terror and fear. That said, X-Men’s search has a heavy purpose and the challenges they faced here is gripping and intriguing to follow. I should also state that Ron Lim’s delivery of dynamic action is really good to look at.

Conclusion

X-Men 2099 #6 (1994) is both a solid follow-up to the events of the Fall of the Hammer storyline and also a fine portrayal of how the team works under Xi’an’s leadership. More notably, it pushed the narrative of the series forward and gave us readers an in-depth exploration of the isolated places of America’s southwestern region in 2099 which is a sharp contrast to that era’s New York City dominated by Alchemax. More notably, this comic book implemented renewed focus on the state of mutants who have been living in fear, danger and uncertainty in America of 2099 which connects directly with the purpose of the X-Men as a team.

Overall, X-Men 2099 #6 is recommended. (1994)

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Anstatt Buchhaltung lieber ein Witzbild für diese Herren und deren Hörers basteln:

@freakshow @audiodump @timpritlove @Malik @Och @flowinho @johnnysharks

#slack #EdVonSchleck #80er #80s #retro #Eis #Langnese #Wortspiel #dadjoke #german #wordplay #humor #metaebene #freakshow #audiodump #podcast

Waarom hebben websites van festivals vaak van die gestoorde websites?

Hier die van het #Eendrachtfestival:

https://www.eendrachtfestival.nl/line-up

#Rotterdam #festivals #Firefox #webdesign #freakshow

Zur neuesten #freakshow @rstockm ich find den Titel mit der Schrödingers Katze inhaltlich ganz passend. Allgemein finde kann ich die Erfahrung nicht hundert Prozent reproduzieren. Aber mein letztes Anthropic Modell war #opus 4.7 dann bin ich erstmal auf So net 4.6 runter, weil ich #opus 4.7 so schlimm fand in den Ergebnissen. Aktuell teste ich GLM 5.2 und #deepseek V4 Flash beide sind im Deutsch nicht ganz gut, aber schon viel besser als die Vorgänger.

en spreken de hoop uit dat het een grote puinhoop wordt

https://nos.nl/artikel/2617821-grensproblemen-stapelen-zich-op-richting-het-wk-lijn-is-duidelijk-discriminerend

het is domweg het faciliteren van nazipraktijken die hele

#worldcrap 2026 #fifa #freakshow

#climatechange

Hat noch jemand Probleme mit dem Download der aktuellen Folgen von Logbuch Netzpolitik und der Freakshow?
Bei mir funktioniert er mit Antenna Pod auf verschiedenen Geräten nicht. UKW macht keine Probleme.
#logbuchnetzpolitik
#freakshow
#podcast

@timpritlove

@rstockm
Danke für Deine Präsentation zu dem genialen Angebot des digitalen dritten Ortes im #VÖBB (und dem Aufruf bei der letzten #Freakshow). Ich würde gerne Kontakt dazu aufnehmen.

Als @gwu_netzwerk Mitglied veranstalte seit 2 Jahren einen Stammtisch für gemeinwohlorientierte Unternehmen und hätte riesiges Interesse an einer Community-Management-Lösung. Fast alles, was in der Präsi vorgestellt wurde, wäre sehr willkommen.

https://www.berlin.de/ba-treptow-koepenick/aktuelles/pressemitteilungen/2026/pressemitteilung.1659479.php

SIGUE ⬇️

Los llamados “freak shows” del siglo XIX y principios del XX mezclaban explotación y supervivencia de una manera complicada.
Muchos artistas eran utilizados y exhibidos cruelmente.
Pero al mismo tiempo, para bastantes de ellos esos espectáculos eran también el único lugar donde podían ganar dinero, viajar y encontrar una comunidad donde no fueran rechazados.

Gibsonton nació en parte de esa necesidad.

Y Jeanie y Al representan perfectamente esa contradicción.

No fueron simples víctimas pasivas ni personajes de cuento.

Fueron dos personas que intentaron tomar el control de sus propias vidas dentro de un sistema que constantemente quería reducirlos a una imagen impactante.

Al murió en 1962 con solo 49 años, probablemente debido a complicaciones relacionadas con su gigantismo.
Su muerte afectó muchísimo a la comunidad de Gibsonton.

Pero Jeanie siguió adelante.

Continuó administrando el negocio familiar durante años y siguió siendo una figura muy querida del pueblo.
Nunca abandonó aquel lugar donde por fin había encontrado algo parecido a la normalidad.

Y quizá ahí está la parte más bonita de toda esta historia.

Que después de años siendo observados como espectáculo, consiguieron construir un espacio donde podían simplemente ser marido y mujer.

No “el gigante y la mujer diminuta”.

Solo Jeanie y Al.

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https://youtu.be/ouybe9wk-E0

#historiareal #circo #gibsonton #jeanietomaini #altomaini #curiosidades #historiashumanas #años30 #culturapop #freakshow #historia #vidasextraordinarias

The #ucp #freaks and the #ucp #freakshow at the #alberta legislature...

Welcome to Germany 1933 style...

#Smith #Hitler #Alberta #Canada

https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/bell-alberta-to-bring-in-law-with-power-to-rip-out-bike-lanes-and-stop-new-ones/wcm/bfa2f849-1745-4965-9774-7856c58c2d1e

Fertige Pläne können als SVG, PNG oder PDF heruntergeladen oder via magnetic Link geteilt werden, damit andere Menschen weiter daran arbeiten können. Anstatt das JSON manuell aufzubauen ist ein Dateneditor integriert. Achtung: das Tool ist praktisch nicht auf Mobilnutzung optimiert sondern freut sich über einen großen Screen. Parallel zur Karte wird auch eine reine Textfassung in Markdown aufgebaut.
In der letzten #Freakshow erzähle ich weitere Details, hier könnt ihr loslegen: (4/5)

She makes my skin crawl.
#USpol
#FreakShow

“THIS IS ERIKA. Erika Kirk holds multiple degrees & runs businesses, got married at 34
and had her first child at 35.

However, she wants YOU to abandon YOUR scholarship, get married and have babies in YOUR early 20s, and trust YOUR husband to care for YOU.

None of the trad-wife spokeswomen are trad wives.

Do what makes YOU happy, and stop listening to hypocrites.“ - Christina Lorey

This is Alan. Alan is dating a Karen.
Be like Alan. 😁
#karen #freakshow

@timpritlove dieses Video entstand am 23. Juli 2017 bei einer #Freakshow Liveshow. Heute schaffe ich es leider nicht pünktlich.

Leichtes nieseln
…und mit vier bis fünf Grad ideale Laufbedingungen. Gleich mal alle Brücken in der nahen Umgebung ausprobiert und dabei die #freakshow auf den Ohren und bei dem gehörten mal festgestellt das ein Umstieg auf Linux aktuell mal gar nichts für mich ist…

#running #status

@rstockm @freakshow wann gibt es das nachste mal #freakshow ?

Ich war gerade in Hipster Town #Hafencity
Dort gab es einen mini Verge Motorrad Store.
Sehr cooles E-Motorrad.
Hatte gerade in der letzten #Freakshow davon gehört.
Die sind wirklich davon überzeugt, dass die neue Batterie das leistet, was sie ankündigen.
@timpritlove , man kennt Dich 😉

RE: https://ruhr.social/@julijane/115800681780022312

Hier eines der @c3tactile Schilder vom #39c3 die in der #Freakshow erwähnt wurden.

Die gestickten Kartenpläne und alle Brailleschilder sind unglaublich wichtige Tools, die unsere #accessability auf #Chaos Events erhöhen. 🚀

Danke an alle die mitgeholfen haben! 👏

@c3wien @metalab @freakshow

@hukl du hast in der #freakshow 300 von einem speziellen Release des Albums Vektor Lovers von Vektor Lovers gesprochen. Hast du da nen Link zu dem passenden Discogs eintrag, oder eventuell die Flacs rumfliegen? Danke :)

Nach der letzten #LNP #Freakshow und dem #39c3 hier mal mein update zu #didit #dutgemacht.
Nach den Techbros beim orangen König samt einem peinlichen Auftritt von #MrApple habe ich meinen Warekorb umsortiert. Weg von iPhone hin zu Fairphone 6 mit /e/os. Holperte anfangs, aber jetzt Happy. Liste erstellt und schon vielen abgehackt. More to come hier.

Schaue gerade der Aufzeichnung vom der #Freakshow auf dem #39c3

Gestern Abend war ich bei der Aufzeichnung der #freakshow auf dem #39c3 - das Publikum war ziemlich homogen. Alte Nerds in schwarzen Shirts, meist männlich. 😆