I voted for Banshee and then IMMEDIATELY realized how bad a vote that was, given how Dazzler does her stuff. LOL it's looking pretty bad for him for sure
I've been reading a lot of X-Factor recently (because i discovered how kickass Layla Miller is) so i suddenly have a lot more background on many of these characters than i did at the time of the last poll. Gotta go with Kitty Pryde for favorite and Strong Guy for least favorite. I just have never figured out a way to access/appreciate him.
Yeah, that cooling the air is a great idea. I do think Bobby COULD take this -- especially if he plays it very smart and creative with his powers -- his powers are more impressive than Kurt's in most ways. I just think Kurt is a much smarter fighter (probably in part BECAUSE of the power differential -- he has to build those other skills to be more well-rounded).
This has been great fun, both times! My most favorite is Emma, I think, or maybe Jean... someone female, I guess, I'm boring. Magik vs. Jean Grey would be a good read, I think. It's pretty easy to piss off Ilyana, so I can see this happening. Least favorite? I own these cards, and I don't remember who Cerise is.
Cerise is SO great. I know you'd like her if you read the old Davis/Davis Excalibur run. She's a love interest for Nightcrawler and I've never been able to see him with anyone since!
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Can this be a monthly thing?! I absolutely fucking LOVE. IT!
My favourite character is defo Kwannon, I just love a psychic ex-ninja-assasin with a troubled past! 😍😭
Also now hunting out Wolverine & Jubilee on your recommendation as I've never really gotten on with young Jubes and I'd like to see what all the fuss is about 👍
AHHH! Like last time, I just want to say this is a blast-and-a-half. TONS of great matchups in this reshuffle. I think there were even more great fights this time. SO. FUN.
I’ll answer some of the awesome questions you left for us:
What’s the best/closest match up here and why?
— That Domino v. Deadpool fight is a nail biter. After MUCH consideration, I gave it to Deadpool but that one was CLOSE.
— Also, Emma Frost v. Kitty Pryde and Psylocke v. Mystique both WRECKED me. (I picked Kitty and Mystique because I couldn’t really decide, so I went with my heart.)
Who is your favorite character from this group of 46? Least favorite? Do you know why for either?
— I love me some Nightcrawler but I have to say Kitty Pryde. I love that she could be perceived as passive or unassuming in personality and power-set but she actually has the heart of a lion and is an incredible leader and fighter.
Now, before I sign off, I want to make a case for Quicksilver beating Wolverine. I do not like Pietro (due to the fact that he’s an arrogant ass) but if he plays it smart, I think he wins this thing. He needs to overwhelm Logan with his speed, coming at him from different directions, taking his shots and getting out of range. I’m assuming Pietro has to knock Logan out or incapacitate him to win the fight, right? High speed whack on the head with a crowbar and then super-speedily dump him in the middle of a lake or an ocean while he’s stunned seems decisive to me. And pretty plausible. Is the majority of voters just assuming that Pietro *won’t* play it smart? (That’s pretty plausible, too.) Logan’s tough and heals quickly but if a knockout (or a lake-dump) counts as a win, I think Quicksliver can do it.
My question is about Jubilee. Are there any comics I should read where she’s a badass? Because I haven’t read it.
When I imagine Jubilee in a fight, I keep picturing a kid holding a sparkler or something. Maybe I’m wrong here, but I don’t think she ever wins any fight. Ever.
Well, I don't know that I'd describe her as "a badass" but you don't think you have to be a badass to be a good fighter or win a fight, right? I do think her powers are chronically misunderstood. We hear the word "Jubilee" and her powers get described as "fireworks" so it all feels very fluffy, but fireworks are explosions. So she's a girl that makes blinding lights and also deadly explosions. Pretty good. My favorite Jubilee story (admittedly she's a vampire in it, so it's a different kind of Jubilee than baseline) is the Kathryn Immonen and Phil Noto WOLVERINE & JUBILEE mini-series. It's great. I also really like the GENERATION X stuff, especially the early stuff. And y'know, most (a lot?) of Jubilee's early stories are her as sidekick to Wolverine. You don't last long as sidekick to Wolverine if you can't handle yourself. You also learn a lot standing next to him.
I gave a terrifying level of thought to each vote.
I'm sure I'm not alone in expressing that everyone here would like to know EVERY ONE OF THOSE THOUGHTS. ;D
I want this to be the next wordle. I want to wake up and play this game every morning for just six weeks while I wait for water to heat up for coffee.
Hahaha!
Banshee is so fucked lol. His power only makes her stronger! He better have a shitload of pocket sand.
Yeah, literally the worst draw for him.
I voted for Banshee and then IMMEDIATELY realized how bad a vote that was, given how Dazzler does her stuff. LOL it's looking pretty bad for him for sure
Haha. Well, he'll be grateful for you accidental vote, no doubt. Boyo needs it.
Magik v Jean Grey!! OMG, we need to see that. They’re both so kick ass
I've been reading a lot of X-Factor recently (because i discovered how kickass Layla Miller is) so i suddenly have a lot more background on many of these characters than i did at the time of the last poll. Gotta go with Kitty Pryde for favorite and Strong Guy for least favorite. I just have never figured out a way to access/appreciate him.
Love this game!!
I don't know which X-Factor you're reading but there are a couple that I love SO MUCH. <3
I'm reading the 2005 run atm, and I'm very much enjoying the noiriness!
Yeah, I love that noirish detective run -- so unexpected and yet SO RIGHT.
U r a far stronger person than I. I would’ve seen that Jean Magik match up n reshuffled that right up. So cruel to make me choose in that!
But I got to vote for Jubilee so YAY!
I was very tempted to do reshuffles...but I stayed the course!
much harder matchups this round. some real heartbreaking battles. like siren and madrox, with their history? she destroys him while he's crying.
mostly this makes me want to reread a lot of 90s x-men
Hahaha. "destroys him while he's crying."
I forgot to officially vote in this one... so that’s a bummer! But I would’ve voted for the winners in every fight except for the Bobby vs Kurt.
I would’ve gone with Iceman, but just marginally. I think he would’ve cooled the air off enough to slow Kurt down just enough to land a knockout blow.
Glad to see Gambit had a better matchup. My boy needs a bit of good news right now... right? Lol
Oh no! I'm so sorry!
Yeah, that cooling the air is a great idea. I do think Bobby COULD take this -- especially if he plays it very smart and creative with his powers -- his powers are more impressive than Kurt's in most ways. I just think Kurt is a much smarter fighter (probably in part BECAUSE of the power differential -- he has to build those other skills to be more well-rounded).
Agreed on Gambit!
I did! They look rock hard! I love it 😀
This has been great fun, both times! My most favorite is Emma, I think, or maybe Jean... someone female, I guess, I'm boring. Magik vs. Jean Grey would be a good read, I think. It's pretty easy to piss off Ilyana, so I can see this happening. Least favorite? I own these cards, and I don't remember who Cerise is.
Blasphemy!
Cerise is SO great. I know you'd like her if you read the old Davis/Davis Excalibur run. She's a love interest for Nightcrawler and I've never been able to see him with anyone since!
Blasphemy aside, 'm glad you're enjoying it. ;D
Thanks for the comp! Loved voting in this
You're welcome! Glad to see you here.
Make sure to check out the comics behind the paywall while you've got access! ;D
Can this be a monthly thing?! I absolutely fucking LOVE. IT!
My favourite character is defo Kwannon, I just love a psychic ex-ninja-assasin with a troubled past! 😍😭
Also now hunting out Wolverine & Jubilee on your recommendation as I've never really gotten on with young Jubes and I'd like to see what all the fuss is about 👍
Haha. I'll see what I can do - you're not the first request I've gotten for more of this!
I love Kwannon so much. To be completely honest, she's what I always WANTED Psylocke-Betsy to be (no offense Betts).
I hope you like it!
I've just bought the set of 4 on Ebay - I'll let you know if I become a Jublilee fan or remain a clueless idiot in the dark! 😁👍
Oooh. Did you get that gorgeous Olivier Coipel cover for #1? That's one of my favorite Jubilee and Wolverine images. <3
AHHH! Like last time, I just want to say this is a blast-and-a-half. TONS of great matchups in this reshuffle. I think there were even more great fights this time. SO. FUN.
I’ll answer some of the awesome questions you left for us:
What’s the best/closest match up here and why?
— That Domino v. Deadpool fight is a nail biter. After MUCH consideration, I gave it to Deadpool but that one was CLOSE.
— Also, Emma Frost v. Kitty Pryde and Psylocke v. Mystique both WRECKED me. (I picked Kitty and Mystique because I couldn’t really decide, so I went with my heart.)
Who is your favorite character from this group of 46? Least favorite? Do you know why for either?
— I love me some Nightcrawler but I have to say Kitty Pryde. I love that she could be perceived as passive or unassuming in personality and power-set but she actually has the heart of a lion and is an incredible leader and fighter.
Now, before I sign off, I want to make a case for Quicksilver beating Wolverine. I do not like Pietro (due to the fact that he’s an arrogant ass) but if he plays it smart, I think he wins this thing. He needs to overwhelm Logan with his speed, coming at him from different directions, taking his shots and getting out of range. I’m assuming Pietro has to knock Logan out or incapacitate him to win the fight, right? High speed whack on the head with a crowbar and then super-speedily dump him in the middle of a lake or an ocean while he’s stunned seems decisive to me. And pretty plausible. Is the majority of voters just assuming that Pietro *won’t* play it smart? (That’s pretty plausible, too.) Logan’s tough and heals quickly but if a knockout (or a lake-dump) counts as a win, I think Quicksliver can do it.
The ocean thing is a brilliant idea.
You've convinced me it would be much closer, but I still think Logan's got him.
My question is about Jubilee. Are there any comics I should read where she’s a badass? Because I haven’t read it.
When I imagine Jubilee in a fight, I keep picturing a kid holding a sparkler or something. Maybe I’m wrong here, but I don’t think she ever wins any fight. Ever.
Well, I don't know that I'd describe her as "a badass" but you don't think you have to be a badass to be a good fighter or win a fight, right? I do think her powers are chronically misunderstood. We hear the word "Jubilee" and her powers get described as "fireworks" so it all feels very fluffy, but fireworks are explosions. So she's a girl that makes blinding lights and also deadly explosions. Pretty good. My favorite Jubilee story (admittedly she's a vampire in it, so it's a different kind of Jubilee than baseline) is the Kathryn Immonen and Phil Noto WOLVERINE & JUBILEE mini-series. It's great. I also really like the GENERATION X stuff, especially the early stuff. And y'know, most (a lot?) of Jubilee's early stories are her as sidekick to Wolverine. You don't last long as sidekick to Wolverine if you can't handle yourself. You also learn a lot standing next to him.
Have you seen BULLET TRAIN? Brainless fun, but it makes a remarkably strong case against luck-based powers.
it had my curiosity, but NOW it has my attention.
(thanks Dean!)