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Title: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: Nekobaghira on September 13, 2018, 01:50:06 PM
This issue will be out on Wednesday Sept 19th .... I don't know if there is a variant for this issue .... so if you do, please let us know.
This thread is for the issue ... have fun!
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: belay on September 13, 2018, 05:53:59 PM
Check out the preview of issue #3 and this looks really good.
http://www.comicosity.com/exclusive-preview-mr-mrs-x-3/ (http://www.comicosity.com/exclusive-preview-mr-mrs-x-3/)
 
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: purplevit on September 14, 2018, 02:37:59 AM
Good preview. I wasn't expecting that reveal. Interesting.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: belay on September 14, 2018, 06:22:14 AM
It was really unexpected but that is the thing I like about Kelly Thompson is she is able to surprise us.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: bark_no_byte on September 14, 2018, 10:03:33 AM
That is a cool new twist. Before the book began, I was worried the egg was just going to be a glorified MacGuffin but KT has been adding some interesting developments to the story with each issue so far
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: belay on September 14, 2018, 08:56:29 PM
Checkout this awesome panel from issue #3



Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: purplevit on September 15, 2018, 03:44:53 AM
Checkout this awesome panel from issue #3


Cool find, Belay! Gambit's agility is back!
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: belay on September 15, 2018, 04:04:54 AM

Cool find, Belay! Gambit's agility is back!


KT has posted it early in the morning. The fight sequence look awesome. Wonder what they are talking about?
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: purplevit on September 15, 2018, 07:16:56 AM

KT has posted it early in the morning. The fight sequence look awesome. Wonder what they are talking about?


It seems they were teleported to a ship where everyone wants to kill them:)
Can't wait for #3. Tgis scene reminds me how Skroce was drawing multiple Gambit on panels.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: anya on September 15, 2018, 10:24:36 AM
That was an unexpected twist... and there will also be cool fight scenes...nice!
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: purplevit on September 15, 2018, 01:12:46 PM
DearMachine from CBR figured out the text.


G: Try not to kill anything, Wade.
D: You'll be the one throwing explosives in a spaceship. So how about you try not to kill us?
G: Deal.
D: Deal? Really? Gambling puns? How does Rogue even take you seriously?
G: Wade! Skewering a guy is definitely a kill.
D: I'm sure they have very fancy healing in space. He'll be fine.
G: Watch the ricochet.
D: Gah. Nearly got my butt. Ahhhhhhh!
G: Wade. Enough with the skewering. Pick a less deadly weapon. I know you have other options.
D: Uff. All my weapons are deadly. I am a deadly weapon. And I only keep deadly weapons. Well, except that one time. BUT WE DON'T TALK ABOUT THAT TIME.
G: Every time you kill a guy is a time I'm gonna kill you. After this over, of course.
D: .... Worth it. (I missed some of Wade's sound effects.)
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: belay on September 19, 2018, 03:04:04 AM
Just finished reading this issue and this has to be my favourite issue. That banter between Gambit and Wade while they fight the soldiers was the highlight on this issue. Gambit was awesome and badass in this book. Do check it out guys I am sure you won't be disappointment.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: purplevit on September 19, 2018, 03:46:07 AM
Just finished reading this issue and this has to be my favourite issue. That banter between Gambit and Wade while they fight the soldiers was the highlight on this issue. Gambit was awesome and badass in this book. Do check it out guys I am sure you won't be disappointment.


Happy to hear this! Will check it after work.
We need more badass Gambit :gambit:
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: Paneo01 on September 19, 2018, 06:41:33 AM
DearMachine from CBR figured out the text.


G: Try not to kill anything, Wade.
D: You'll be the one throwing explosives in a spaceship. So how about you try not to kill us?
G: Deal.
D: Deal? Really? Gambling puns? How does Rogue even take you seriously?
G: Wade! Skewering a guy is definitely a kill.
D: I'm sure they have very fancy healing in space. He'll be fine.
G: Watch the ricochet.
D: Gah. Nearly got my butt. Ahhhhhhh!
G: Wade. Enough with the skewering. Pick a less deadly weapon. I know you have other options.
D: Uff. All my weapons are deadly. I am a deadly weapon. And I only keep deadly weapons. Well, except that one time. BUT WE DON'T TALK ABOUT THAT TIME.
G: Every time you kill a guy is a time I'm gonna kill you. After this over, of course.
D: .... Worth it. (I missed some of Wade's sound effects.)
.  Gambit being the straight man...yet again?
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: DonPriceTag on September 19, 2018, 09:17:04 AM
.  Gambit being the straight man...yet again?


When paired with Deadpool? Yeah, he's either reeling him in or kicking the crap out of him. I prefer this than that Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe BS where we see that he killed Gambit off panel...


Gambit's fun loving, but Deadpool's a nutcase and basically a liability for how Gambit likes to operate. Gambit's the guy that slips into a ballroom and attracts attention simply due to his swagger, all the while using the attention as diversion... On the other hand, Deadpool is akin to a lit firecracker on that same dance floor.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: purplevit on September 19, 2018, 12:04:01 PM

Fantastic issue! Best written Gambit in years.
Loved so much things. Definetely a must read for Gambit fans because it is a Gambit centric issue.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: andresa on September 19, 2018, 01:54:52 PM
Fantastic issue! Best written Gambit in years.
Loved so much things. Definetely a must read for Gambit fans because it is a Gambit centric issue.

I enjoyed it too. Gambit was definitely the main character in this issue.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: Nekobaghira on September 19, 2018, 03:40:34 PM
I can't be your cheerleader for this book. Somebody needs to pick up the pom poms. And only 2 replies on release day? Even on CBR there is little chatter. Though, I don't spend time on the main forum. 

4 posts in the appreciation thread for the book, 1 in G's and no mention in the "new" Rogue thread.

The silence says something .....
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: Nekobaghira on September 19, 2018, 03:58:01 PM
There is a variant cover for #3 ...... and its pricey. My shop is selling for $50, not sure how much it will go for on Ebay.

Noto is the artist on the variant.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: purplevit on September 19, 2018, 03:59:46 PM
There is a variant cover for #3 ...... and its pricey. My shop is selling for $50, not sure how much it will go for on Ebay.

Noto is the artist on the variant.


Not a fan of Noto variant. It don't cost such money.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: Nekobaghira on September 19, 2018, 04:05:07 PM
Its a 1 in 25 deal with shops. Means, that the shop has order 25 of #3 to get one cover. Shops want to re-coop what will sit on shelves. And I don't even know which book has to be ordered to get one cover.

In theory one would like to think of the book the variant is for but that isn't always the case with incentive programs from Marvel.

Info based on this site:

https://www.comic-odyssey.com/product/mr-and-mrs-x-3-noto-var (https://www.comic-odyssey.com/product/mr-and-mrs-x-3-noto-var)
I think the cover is a romantic one - looks good to me and I do love to buy variants but I do have a price limit on them.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: purplevit on September 19, 2018, 04:10:35 PM
Its a 1 in 25 deal with shops. Means, that the shop has order 25 of #3 to get one cover. Shops want to re-coop what will sit on shelves. And I don't even know which book has to be ordered to get one cover.

In theory one would like to think of the book the variant is for but that isn't always the case with incentive programs from Marvel.

Info based on this site:

https://www.comic-odyssey.com/product/mr-and-mrs-x-3-noto-var (https://www.comic-odyssey.com/product/mr-and-mrs-x-3-noto-var)


Sorry, I explained myself wrong. I think that variant is not drawn good enough for such big money. It may cost $50 or more but it is not good and shouldn't cost so much. Or should be drawn much better to cost so much.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: Nekobaghira on September 19, 2018, 04:51:51 PM
Sorry, I explained myself wrong. I think that variant is not drawn good enough for such big money. It may cost $50 or more but it is not good and shouldn't cost so much. Or should be drawn much better to cost so much.
Okay, gotcha.

Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: anya on September 19, 2018, 07:38:49 PM
I like it. If my shop has it I get it, but my shop doesn't seem to be big on variants. So I'll probably go to eBay.


I'll bust out my Pom-poke here...really liked the issue, the plot is thinkens...so gladiator and cerise are worked my together on something...lil 'Sandra' is cute, even if chance are good she ends up in limbo after this. Gambit got some good action on ups scenes and was very useful (been awhile since a good action showing. Deadpool's gone now, for those who didn't like him.


Edit:it's spelled Pom-poms stupid auto correct!
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: RomeoSvengali on September 19, 2018, 08:40:05 PM
The action was great, the plot was nicely placed, the dialog was good and Deadpool is gone. The last page kind of reminded me of what Luke and Han said to each other in Return of the Jedi, "How we doing?" "Same as always." "That bad, huh?"
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: anya on September 20, 2018, 09:21:11 AM
Lol, it was a little like that. So I guess next issue will pick up on whatever shi'ar planet they're on now.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: DonPriceTag on September 21, 2018, 07:50:07 AM
Silence isn't indicative. At least not disinterest. Been doing more writing than I thought I'd be lately. The issue was super solid. Probably the best out of the 3 so far. Really impressed by KT handling of Gambit in particular. Although, he came off a bit heavy handed in the end. Not sure why she had him react that way. The action was great, especially in the 4-panel spreads. I'll link the review when it's up. Several very funny lines. Loved how much lore and embracing of continuity we got.


As for traffic here about it... People will warm back up to talking about it here eventually I think. In the beginning there was some tension. And no, it's not fixed by talking less. It's fixed through engagement. No has to think the same way.


You know, is what it is. We start having good conversations it'll come back. Conversation at cbr (not involved there either, again been busy) and Twitter is pretty high. The book is good. Outside of a couple corny lines the book didn't have any flaws. Got my first 9 from me.


I'll start. The Gambit / Deadpool fight scene and conversation was the highlight of the issue for me. She took something that could have slowed down the whole book and made it shine. At the same time addressed the elephant in the room. Even though Gambit didn't engage Wade on it, KT directed the initiation of the kiss at who it should have gone to, which was Rogue. She did kiss him, not the other way around. I think it was something to clear the air and opens up for cleaner interactions between the two in the future. At the same time, there's no rule that says I need to be cool with a guy I know made out with my wife. Single or not at the time, what? Let's go get some beer? @&#& for? lol
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: Meliorist on September 21, 2018, 12:32:40 PM
I quite liked the book as well. Was going to get it anyway but was looking forward to reading it because of what you all were saying. Though, I didn't enjoy the action scene as much as all of you, there was a moment where I was jarred out because I thought the guards had just been copy pasted from a prior part of the fight.Beside that, it was a very fluid feeling scene with the banter and the action. Holds up better on the second read of it.

It does remind me a bit of some of the 90s style of stories, where you have the moments of humanity interspersed with the action and the plot advancement.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: remydat on September 21, 2018, 01:14:58 PM
Decent enough issue.  Just nothing here that really excites me.  Also thought Gambit casually discussing DP killing and maiming people was off.  I don't like DP in general because of his casual killing so that may play into it.


All in all this is fun but doesn't really move the needle for me.  Even the fight scene which is well done is against some no name stooges that no one cares about.  Would be more exciting if it was against someone of relevance.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: X-fan73 on September 21, 2018, 02:20:17 PM
I have been enjoying Mr&Mrs X series. I would say this was the best issue so far. I think Deadpool was taking too much oxygen from the story, but he tends to do that in most of his appearances. Strongest character beat for Gambit thus far was DP/his raid on the ship against Deathbird. Also making clear about his moral compass with Rogue was nice.Gambit is a hero just like the rest of the X-Men.


In general I have liked Gambit's character trajectory in 2018. In the darkest days post Xtreme X-Men, I felt Marvel was allowing people to write Gambit without any respect for the character. Never mind that they had no real plans to make use of him. Now Gambit is being written just as well as any character in any book he is appearing in.
 
I am quite interested in the fate of Xavier/Lilandra child. Much more in fact than the fate of the 1960's teen X-Men when or if they return home.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: Nekobaghira on September 21, 2018, 03:55:40 PM
Decent enough issue.  Just nothing here that really excites me.  Also thought Gambit casually discussing DP killing and maiming people was off.  I don't like DP in general because of his casual killing so that may play into it.


All in all this is fun but doesn't really move the needle for me.  Even the fight scene which is well done is against some no name stooges that no one cares about.  Would be more exciting if it was against someone of relevance.
Thats all he has ever beat up for years, its a valid criticism and certain one that we've heard before no matter who is writing him.

Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: purplevit on September 21, 2018, 04:02:08 PM
Silence isn't indicative. At least not disinterest. Been doing more writing than I thought I'd be lately. The issue was super solid. Probably the best out of the 3 so far. Really impressed by KT handling of Gambit in particular. Although, he came off a bit heavy handed in the end. Not sure why she had him react that way. The action was great, especially in the 4-panel spreads. I'll link the review when it's up. Several very funny lines. Loved how much lore and embracing of continuity we got.


As for traffic here about it... People will warm back up to talking about it here eventually I think. In the beginning there was some tension. And no, it's not fixed by talking less. It's fixed through engagement. No has to think the same way.


You know, is what it is. We start having good conversations it'll come back. Conversation at cbr (not involved there either, again been busy) and Twitter is pretty high. The book is good. Outside of a couple corny lines the book didn't have any flaws. Got my first 9 from me.


I'll start. The Gambit / Deadpool fight scene and conversation was the highlight of the issue for me. She took something that could have slowed down the whole book and made it shine. At the same time addressed the elephant in the room. Even though Gambit didn't engage Wade on it, KT directed the initiation of the kiss at who it should have gone to, which was Rogue. She did kiss him, not the other way around. I think it was something to clear the air and opens up for cleaner interactions between the two in the future. At the same time, there's no rule that says I need to be cool with a guy I know made out with my wife. Single or not at the time, what? Let's go get some beer? @&#& for? lol


I agree.
As for me the highlight of issue was Gambit and Rogue conversation about Remy's moral compass. That scene was definetely smth that I wasn't expecting. Also loved how Oscar made half of Gambit's face in shedows on this panel.


This issue had the best art from 3 so far. My favourite one.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: DonPriceTag on September 21, 2018, 04:45:32 PM
I have been enjoying Mr&Mrs X series. I would say this was the best issue so far. I think Deadpool was taking too much oxygen from the story, but he tends to do that in most of his appearances. Strongest character beat for Gambit thus far was DP/his raid on the ship against Deathbird. Also making clear about his moral compass with Rogue was nice.Gambit is a hero just like the rest of the X-Men.


In general I have liked Gambit's character trajectory in 2018. In the darkest days post Xtreme X-Men, I felt Marvel was allowing people to write Gambit without any respect for the character. Never mind that they had no real plans to make use of him. Now Gambit is being written just as well as any character in any book he is appearing in.
 
I am quite interested in the fate of Xavier/Lilandra child. Much more in fact than the fate of the 1960's teen X-Men when or if they return home.


I was actually surprised that they gave such a big plot point to this book. It says a lot for what KT will be allowed to do in the future.




Here's my full review; http://boundingintocomics.com/2018/09/21/comic-book-review-mr-and-mrs-x-3/
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: purplevit on September 21, 2018, 06:09:05 PM

I was actually surprised that they gave such a big plot point to this book. It says a lot for what KT will be allowed to do in the future.




Here's my full review; http://boundingintocomics.com/2018/09/21/comic-book-review-mr-and-mrs-x-3/ (http://boundingintocomics.com/2018/09/21/comic-book-review-mr-and-mrs-x-3/)


Good work. My favourite part: It’s been a long time since he’s demonstrated this level of fighting prowess (without being mind-controlled), confidence, and during his dealings with Deathbird, diplomacy
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: belay on September 21, 2018, 08:19:09 PM

Good work. My favourite part: It’s been a long time since he’s demonstrated this level of fighting prowess (without being mind-controlled), confidence, and during his dealings with Deathbird, diplomacy


That part made me laugh so hard. The last 10 years we have only seen his be close to his original self was during the axis event when he fought Polaris and when he was under the influence of the Shadow King. Even in his recent solo series he fighting skills were above average.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: purplevit on September 22, 2018, 06:10:38 AM

That part made me laugh so hard. The last 10 years we have only seen his be close to his original self was during the axis event when he fought Polaris and when he was under the influence of the Shadow King. Even in his recent solo series he fighting skills were above average.


I agree. It was Gambit that other writers should read to understand how to write his skills. I hope to see more badass Gambit by KT.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs X #3
Post by: anya on September 22, 2018, 10:32:14 AM
Thats all he has ever beat up for years, its a valid criticism and certain one that we've heard before no matter who is writing him.
True, but this time, it was a lot of no names and not just one or two like usual. And he did 'take out' Deathbird (whose a little higher up the villian food. Jain) though not in a direct fight, so some strategy as well.