28 April 2010

X is for ... X-Men

Yes I know, it was an obvious choice, but X is a really hard letter to do, so sue me.
The X-Men need no introduction, they're one of the most famous comic book characters in the world, and likely the most successful creation of Marvel Comics.


The X-Men come strictly under the sci-fi genre (in my opinion superheroes in general should belong to their own genre, but there we go). There is no magic involved in the world of the X-Men (for the most part), a genetic mutation is responsible for the powers that the X-Men display.

Of all the X-Men characters, my favourite has to be Remy LeBeau aka Gambit. He's a favourite amongst many fans of X-Men, mainly because he's so badass. I love his power (the ability to kinetically charge any inanimate object, which means it essentially becomes a bomb) and he incorporates his power into his lifestyle. This has him throwing his iconic playing cards to deadly effect. Plus, I love the whole Cajun look and attitude of Gambit, and he's the reason why I've taken a shine to anything with Cajun spices.

The movie Wolverine didn't really to justice to Gambit. His introductory scene was just great, and really captured his character. Everything after that initial scene just didn't work. The cartoon Gambit, however, was pretty damn awesome.

Who is your favourite X-Man and why? If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

3 comments:

  1. I picked X-Men before the challenge even started, but I think only three us went with the topic.
    Maybe the next spinoff movie will be on Gambit. He was a cool character.

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  2. It's a great series for exploring prujudice, and Magnito's a favorite 'villain,' cause it's understandable why he's angry.
    I'd like invisibility, 'cause I'm kinda shy, and would like to be a fly on the wall in certain situations!

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  3. I chose X-Men as my favorite movie beginning with X. I love X-Men. :D

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