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A Look Back at X-Men 2099 #11 (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.  

If there is anything notable about the futuristic X-Men, it is the separation of the team members that started really early in the monthly series. Meanstreak left the team to pursue something personal. A few members of the team – including Meanstreak – got involved in the Fall of the Hammer crossover storyline (click here, here and here), Metalhead got infected and decides to leave the team to stay with another group, and their leader Xi’an lost his way.

With those details laid down, here is a look back at X-Men 2099 #11, 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 Tim Fitzgerald/Skullfire and Luna enjoying their time together outdoors. Tim, whose personality has changed into becoming radical and wild, tells her that he has not forgotten the anguish she put him in through the darkroom which made him relive the death of his beloved Reiko from some time ago.

As the tension between Tim and Luna intensifies, Xi’an tells him that they have to go to El Paso in Texas. It was Luna’s first time to meet Xi’an. The former leader of the X-Men states that they are closing in on the Driver…

Quality

Given the way the members of the X-Men got separated, the Moore-Lim duo succeeded in telling an intriguing story without even having a clear enemy for them to encounter. This is a tale about a drastically changed Xi’an (now arrogant and with an agenda of his own) develops into someone becoming more undesirable and dangerous with the passage of time. Similarly, Tim here is turning more unhinged and dangerous as he gradually turns into Skullfire (personally and visually) and Luna here is ironically the one keeping him stable.

On the other side, the remaining X-Men are still together but with a huge cloud of doubt over them. At this stage, Shakti/Cerebra – who was the faithful second-in-command when Xi’an still led the team – is taking more responsibilities as she gradually becomes the team leader. The writing done by John Francis Moore is rich when Shakti sticks strongly to principles during her interaction with Meanstreak who himself has turned uncertain about their status as a team. That said, there are certain traits of Xi’an visible in Shakti. Along the way, a few friends of the X-Men went away which added to the uncertainty that hounded them.

With regards to the reveal of the Driver on the cover of this comic book, the tale indeed reveals him and a new story thread about him was gradually built up. The Driver is Xi’an’s target and his act of helping one of the X-Men’s friends added to the suspense over what could happen next.

Conclusion

X-Men 2099 #11 (1994) is a very character-driven story from start to finish and the good news is that it is engaging and entertaining to read. The lack of a good-versus-evil conflict never hurt the story at all as Moore and Lim went deep to develop Tim, Xi’an and others while building up the pending encounter with the Driver. Not only that, having Tim and Xi’an more radicalized reflect the atmosphere of uncertainty and danger in the region (with lots of wilderness throughout and far away from the metropolis dominated by Alchemax) within America of 2099. It is a good read and I enjoyed the character development done by the creative duo.

Overall, X-Men 2099 #11 (1994) is recommended.

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Trojan Horses https://buttondown.com/JenniferRP/archive/trojan-horses/ #Fantasy #SpyFi #Superheroes #ScienceFiction #Television

I finished ep 1 of #Lanterns. And besides the smoking ad, it was at least interesting. Worth watching more. But further methods of product placement are.. different.

I will say the acting was spot on. This was the person to pick for Jon Stewart. And I always love seeing Hal's actor.

Quite a bit of lampshading in the script. And maybe they are conserving the SFX budget for later. But not a lot of -super- heroics. So far.

#Tv #Superheroes #ComicBooks #Streaming

A new Xero to Hero chapter is up on Royal Road! Dan meets Alberto, G.U.A.R.D.I.A.N.'s costume designer! The stuff about black costumes with red highlights was a friend's pet peeve in City of Heroes #superheroes #fiction

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/185435/xeroverse/chapter/3835753/3-playing-dress-up

ICYMI: X-Men 2028: Meet Marvel’s New Cast and What We Want From the Movie https://popgeeks.com/x-men-2028-meet-marvels-new-cast-and-what-we-want-from-the-movie/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #XMen2028 #Marvel #MCU #XMen #Superheroes

X-Men 2028: Meet Marvel’s New Cast and What We Want From the Movie https://popgeeks.com/x-men-2028-meet-marvels-new-cast-and-what-we-want-from-the-movie/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #XMen2028 #Marvel #MCU #Superheroes #ComicBooks

The light does not always promise safety, in Barrow.
#ttrpg #horror #superheroes #MutantsAndMasterminds
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Looking for rogues with a heart of gold?
Super villains who are super in love?
Redemption arcs?
Yeah, I got you covered.

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#FavWorkAtoZ

What is your favorite work/series/art/etc that starts with the letter "E"?

Also include why you like it!

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A Look Back at X-Men 2099 #2 (1993)

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.  

Way back in 1993, I had a fun reading X-Men 2099 #1 as soon as it was released in the local comic book specialty store here in the Philippines. Back then, I was already into the 30th anniversary celebration of the X-Men while also reading more comic books about Marvel’s science fiction 2099 franchise of comic books. I love the way X-Men 2099 #1 ended as it was a powerful way of building up the tension and excitement that comes with waiting another 30 days for issue #2 to come out.

With those details laid down, here is a look back at X-Men 2099 #2, published by Marvel Comics in 1993 with a story written by John Francis Moore and drawn by Ron Lim.

Early story

The story begins with the X-Men desperately trying to escape as the arcology has been invaded by enforcers (also referred to as the Greater Nevada Syndicate) of the Synge casino. Their leader Xi’an is in critical condition after getting shot during an assassination attempt that happened moments earlier. The X-Men are inside their van speeding away and Meanstreak (Henri Huang) uses his super speed to run ahead of them to quickly check what awaits them all. During the ride, Krystalin learned of the news that Noah Synge has died and Xi’an has been blamed for murder. Cerebra confirmed that Xi’an expressed hatred towards Synge.

When the van finally reaches the outdoor area, the X-Men find themselves facing a large tank and a helicopter of the syndicate which anticipated their arrival. The syndicate tells them to surrender Xi’an…

Quality

As a follow-up to the impressive first issue, this one remains a very good read after all these decades. It is clear to me that John Francis Moore had carefully planned an engaging tale of the futuristic X-Men with Tim Fitzgerald (who will later be called Skullfire) as the symbolic reflection of the readers who get to discover more about the team, the situation they are in and why they exist in the first place.

As expected, the creative stuff that started in issue #1 progressed naturally as the story went on in this comic book. The X-Men of 2099 got away to find safety and get themselves organized as their leader remains in critical condition. Along the way, the syndicate itself gets adjusted as it has the son and daughter of Noah Synge taking over their evil empire suddenly. The syndicate is responsible for seven deaths, the wounding of nineteen people and the capture of over forty people as a result of their sudden invasion of the arcology and their attempt to assassinate Xi’an in retaliation of the death of Noah Synge. This was the creative duo’s way of telling readers who the bad guys are and why the X-Men are at a great disadvantage.

What I find engaging here is how the Moore-Lim duo emphasized Xi’an’s significance through flashbacks and background details (which further revealed more of the founding of the futuristic X-Men). This creative gamble worked wonders and clearly more than made up for the lack of dialogue and interactions from the X-Men’s leader. At the same time, the narrative has this flavor of conspiracy when the Synge empire was emphasized.

Conclusion

X-Men 2099 #2 (1993) is clearly a very good read. As a follow-up to the very solid issue #1, it added to the build-up emphasizing the futuristic X-Men a lot more while still having enough room to develop the Synge empire and its syndicate. Along the way there were some nice pay-offs to certain build-ups in issue #1 and there was a fine balance between action scenes and the plot/character development scenes. That said, this comic book is a solid bridge between issue #1 and the conclusion in issue #3.

Overall, X-Men 2099 #2 (1993) is highly recommended.

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#QuestionOfTheDay what's a character death in fiction that made you feel like this or similar?

To clarify: I mean a character you were absolutely happy to see die and especially in a satisfying way

(use spoiler tags as needed)

#fiction #books #anime #manga #television #tv #superheroes #comics #comicbooks #videogames #gaming #TTRPG #CCGs #musicals #movies #film #writing

Ran more of my high weird superhero game tonight. Players met the Devil of Hell's Kitchen. It was fun, but I'm finally building some action stuff.

#rpg #ttrpg #superheroes #supers

Journeys https://buttondown.com/JenniferRP/archive/journeys/ #Television #Fantasy #SpyFi #Superheroes #ScienceFiction

#datocurioso

¿Sabían que miles de años antes de los Avengers o la Liga de la Justicia habia un equipo de superhéroes: los Argonautas?

En los cómics estamos muy acostumbrados a la idea de reunir a los personajes más poderosos para enfrentar una gran amenaza, pero este concepto nació en realidad en la mitología griega alrededor del año 1300 antes de Cristo. La leyenda cuenta que un joven llamado Jasón tenía que recuperar el trono que su tío le había robado y, para lograrlo, le ordenaron cumplir una misión imposible: viajar hasta la lejana Cólquida para conseguir el Vellocino de Oro, la piel de un carnero alado y mágico que estaba custodiada por un dragón que jamás dormía. Jasón sabía que no podía lograrlo solo, así que mandó mensajeros a todos los rincones para juntar a los guerreros con las habilidades más extraordinarias de su época a bordo de un barco avanzado llamado Argo.

La tripulación, que sumaba cerca de 50 integrantes, funcionaba exactamente igual que los grupos de héroes modernos donde cada miembro aporta un poder único para resolver el problema. En el equipo viajaba Heracles con su fuerza sobrehumana, pero también los hermanos Zetes y Calais, quienes tenían la capacidad de volar gracias a que eran hijos del viento del norte. Si la nave necesitaba orientación, el adivino Idmón predecía el futuro; si se requería fuerza mística, el músico Orfeo calmaba monstruos y tempestades con las notas de su lira; y si hacía falta velocidad, la cazadora Atalanta era la humana más rápida del mundo conocido. Esta gran reunión de personajes con habilidades especiales fijó las reglas narrativas del trabajo en equipo que los creadores de historietas replicaron tres milenios después.

— A. Eldritch, Periodista, Locutor, podcaster y bloger del fediverso

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#Mitología #Historia #Cultura #Argonautas #GreciaAntigua #Superhéroes

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A new installment of Xero to Hero is up on Royal Road! Dan gets some help figuring his power out from a tech guy who looks like Patton Oswalt and some fellow #superheroes!

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/185435/xeroverse/chapter/3805524/2-diagnosis-xero

One thing I'd be pitching if I worked at Marvel Studios, is doing some smaller, more thematic team-up movies. For example, in contrast with Iron Man, Black Widow, The Hulk or Spiderman, characters like Thor, Scarlett Witch, Dr Strange, Wong, Black Panther and Shang-Chi all have kind of mystical, deep historical, origin stories. How about putting them together in a team-up story that draws on those commonalities?

(1/?)

#MCU #MarvelStudios #TeamUps #superheroes

I became a big fan of Kathryn Hahn watching 'WandaVision." I hope her career hasn't been derailed by the execrable writing of the follow-up series "Agatha All Along." I'm still her fan. #kathrynhahn #agatha #wandavision #television #currenttelevisiion #currenttv #tv #superheroes #super #marvel #marveltvshows #marvelcomics #actor #actress #acting #act #fan #fandom #witch #witches #fantasy #adventure #action #actionadventure #creative

#datocurioso
¿Por qué nos fascinan tanto las historias de personajes con capas y superpoderes?

El gusto por el cine de superhéroes va mucho más allá de los efectos especiales y las explosiones en pantalla grande. Diversos estudios en psicología cognitiva revelan que estas producciones activan mecanismos cerebrales vinculados a la empatía y la resiliencia mediante el viaje del héroe. Al ver a un personaje enfrentar traumas personales, grandes pérdidas o dilemas morales para luego salir adelante, el cerebro procesa esa narrativa como una guía de superación personal que refuerza el optimismo. Además, la ciencia del comportamiento señala que estas tramas cumplen una función social idéntica a la de los mitos antiguos en el siglo XXI, ya que unifican a las comunidades bajo un mismo código de valores morales sobre el bien y el mal mientras ofrecen una vía de escape segura ante el estrés de la vida cotidiana.

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#ciencia #cine #superheroes #psicologia #peliculas

#QuestionOfTheDay

#FavWorkAtoZ

What is your favorite work/series/art/etc that starts with the letter "D"?

Also include why you like it!

The rules are lax, you can include or exclude "A" or "The" as you want (e.g. The Predator can go under T or P). You can also remove the franchise name if you want (e.g. Star Trek: Voyager can go under S or V). Pronouns (I, you, etc) can't be excluded tho.

Include both the hashtags #FavWorkD and #FavWorkAtoZ so we can sort the answers.

You can also answer the previous #FavWorkA, #FavWorkB and #FavWorkC too if you missed it! There's no deadline.

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Perdidos En El Éter #669 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day (cine y comics)

Es el amanecer de un nuevo día para el Amistoso Vecino Hombre Araña y, quizá, para el MCU... así que mucho cuidado con los spoilers, porque nuestra RE: seña de la película tiene muchos. Un Peter sin amigos ni familia lucha contra el crimen, pero se enfrenta a un nuevo oponente muy peligroso, y a la posibilidad de que algunos de sus pocos aliados no sean lo que parecen. Además, un mini Historias de Historietas con el repaso a como surgió (y terminó) la etapa del comic de la que la película toma su nombre y algún mínimo concepto, más la RE: seña del primer recopilatorio de esa era, por Dan Slott, Marc Guggenheim, Bob Gale, Zeb Wells, Phil Jimenez, Steve McNiven, Salvador Larroca, y equipo.

Con música de Michael Giacchino, Beastie Boys, y Neil Patrick Harris.

Escuchalo en tu plataforma de podcasts favorita, primero lo subimos a Ivoox:

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Próximo programa: Comics Uruguayos (Havoc 2, Below 1+2, WonderCat!) y Argentinos (Las Niñas de Cottingley).
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