Tag: Kitty Pryde

Ultimate X-Men Kitty, Ultimate Twists

Ultimate Comics X-Men #6 cover by Kaare Andrews courtesy Marvel.com

  I confess I might buy a copy of the phone book if Kitty Pryde was in it. Kitty is the main reason I started Ultimate Comics X-Men but Nick Spencer had made me love entire cast and delivered one big huge “WHOAH!” moment at the end of issue #6 out this week.

 The Ultimate Kitty Pryde is the hardened, resourceful leader of a small band of mutant survivors. Kitty is known as The Shroud and wears a metal mask and red cloak. Pryde is leading the Ultimate Iceman, Johnny Storm and Jimmy Hudson against Reverend Stryker and a wave of Nimrods.

  I thought Stryker, Nimrod Sentinels and Val Cooper had been done to death in the regular universe but Spencer puts new twists and layers to their counterparts. Rogue is the tragic pawn in the struggle to save the remaining mutants and just when you think you understand her actions in this arc…there’s a last panel shocker plus a preview image that will have me back next month.

  Paco Medina’s art is dynamic and I love this Kaare Andrews cover that makes me think of Christina Ricci.

Join the Class at The Jean Grey School

Wolverine and the X-Men #4

  Wolverine and the X-Men is one of my favorite new titles. Logan and Kitty Pryde are the new headmasters at the Jean Grey School. Marvel is giving you a chance to attend.

 

  Here’s your assignment: Wednesday, January 11th at 2pm EST, log on to Twitter for Future History 101 taught by Kitty and guest instructor Deathlok! My favorite new character Broo will be in the class too.

  Log on to Twitter and follow @JeanGreySchool, @JGSHeadmistress, @DeathlokL17, @GenesisHero, @KidGladiator1, @QQuire, @idie_okonkwo, @_Broodling_, @SANTORULES and @_Anole_.

 Make sure your pencils and minds are sharp because the Headmaster’s claws are too! I’d hate to be sent to detention.

Christmas Memory With the Mutants

X-Men #109 courtesy Marvel.com

  I’m in transit today from Seattle to Eastern North Carolina to see Mom for the holidays. Before I left I wanted to share a special Christmas issue of the X-Men.

  X-Men #109 was dubbed a 100 page monster issue featuring a new story by Chris Claremont plus 3 older tales set around the holidays. While the previous stories are all action packed with Sentinels, a demon stalking Kitty and Gladiator versus Cannonball, the main story is very moving and reminds us how Chris Claremont poured a lot of heart into the team he wrote so many years.

 “Ceremonies” shows X-Men in a snowball fight, ice skating, enjoying a date, breaking up, giving each other comfort. Comics always deliver action, thrills and battles but once in a while, a change of pace issue like this one makes you remember why you’re cheering for X-Men to win.

  I may not be posting as much as you’re used to this week because I’m spending time with family and just chilling out but I will be back up to full speed after the holiday.

  As you unite with friends and family I wish you safe travels and a happy holiday.

Kitty Pryde Online

Shadowcat from Marvel Super Hero Squad courtesy Marvel.com

  One of my favorite X-Women is newest playable character in Super Hero Squad Online. On the Marvel site they are calling her by her former code name: Shadowcat, but she’s sporting the blue and yellow look.

The many looks of Kitty Pryde by David Lopez courtesy Marvel.com

  In Wolverine and the X-Men, Kitty is co-headmaster with Logan of the new Jean Grey School. Seeing Shadowcat takes me back to her blue/black look in Uncanny X-Men then Excalibur. The Shadowcat costume had a Black Canary but with a mask feel – and my favorite.

 

But one look that’s really scary for Kitty – pregnant and surrounded by Brood! Click here to see the preview from the February issue of Wolverine and the X-Men.

Wolverine and Kitty’s New School

Wolverine and the X-Men #1 by Chris Bachalo courtesy of Marvel.com

Wolverine and the X-Men #1

I’m launching my blog as a brand new era for the X-Men begins. I’m excited to see where Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo take this team of teachers and students. I was expecting violent action but here are the top surprises from a fun filled first issue:

1. Logan suits up.  Sporting a jacket and tie, Logan is sweating out bureaucrats inspecting the new school as everything that could go wrong – does.

2. Wolverine and Kitty’s new dynamic. Apologies to Jubilee and Armor fans but my favorite Wolverine sidekick will always be Kitty. Now the two are co-headmasters. The scared teen who was once spooked by Wolverine is now his equal trying to keep their new school open and facing some unlikely enemies.

3. A Brood without bite is one of the new students. His appearance was brief but hilarious. This nerdy mutant Brood could be the next Doctor Nemesis.

4. Not your father’s X-Mansion. Beast has built a strange hybrid of old school and high tech moon colony. The new school reminds me of Cable, a Frankenstein like mix of organic and heavy metal. There’s still a danger room but with a twist – watch out for the bathroom!

Visit this section on Marvel.com to learn about more big changes as part of the Regenesis event!

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Kitty’s Nightmare Before Christmas!

 

Uncanny X-Men 143 cover from Marvel.com. An uninvited guest at Xavier’s!

Uncanny X-Men #143 is a classic confrontation that’s perfect for Halloween. This issue titled “Demon” is one of the most my favorite comic book chillers.  It’s a true nightmare before Christmas as a rookie X-man is alone in the mansion being stalked by a N’Garai, a nasty hybrid of Alien and Michael Myers.

The youngest X-Man terrorized by a relentless demon then learns the painful way that her mutant phasing power will not save her from the otherworldly predator. Just like the cinema horror heroines, Kitty uses the adrenaline and thinks on her feet to find way to kill the monster. I’m not giving anything anyway obviously because we know Kitty is alive and well – until the next villain goes after her.

You should give this one issue thrill ride a go to see how Kitty survives.  If you can’t find this single issue, this story is collected in Essential X-Men Volume 2, which includes another creepy one issue story with Cyclops facing the demon, D’Spayre, and features a guest appearance by Man-Thing.

This creepy cover image above features the art of John Byrne and Terry Austin. Check out Marvel.com for more of the X-Men’s clashes with these demons.