Gambit News

This post relates to: Tim Seeley, Mark Robinson, Marc Sumerak, Wolverine, Gambit

Exclusive Comic on Marvel Digital Unlimited

Looks like due to his appearance in the Wolverine movie, Marvel's going to show us their 'first encounter.'  I have to say that Gambit looks a little...feminine.  Maybe he just looks different because he's younger. 

The Weapon X: First Class comic comes out on November 5.  If you subscribe to Marvel Digital Unlimited, you can get an exclusive look here.  If you're not a paid subscriber, it looks like the comic will be available for 'public viewing' after September 22.

They're billing this as "the first time the ragin’ Cajun ever crossed paths with Logan."  Maybe I'm just having a hard time keeping up with all the different 'universes' Marvel has going but are the "First Class" stories really set in the 616 universe?  To me, they sometimes seem a little fluffy to be thought of as actual continuity.  They feel more like Marvel Adventures stories.

This will be written by Marc Sumerak and penciled by Mark Robinson and Tim Seeley.

This post relates to: Gambit, X-Men

How far can Remy LeBeau take Charles along his quest to trace his past? To find out what role Gambit’s former love has in Xavier’s quest and what the shocking revelations are surrounding Sebastian Shaw, be sure to pick X-Men: Legacy #213!

I'll update this later.

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This post relates to: Deadpool, Gambit, Wolverine

Looks like the word is that Taylor Kitsch will be playing everyone's favorite character, Gambit.  At least we know there's a lot of love for him around here.  Not sure how I feel about that.  He was supposed to be in X2 and then X3 but it just never happened.  I'd be worried about them using him like they did Psylocke in X3.  Don't throw him in just to have him.  What does he have to do with Wolvie's origin anyways?  I'll admit I don't watch Friday Night Lights so I don't know how this dude's acting skills are.  But RedLAMP likes the show.  There's also the question as to how much acting he'd really have to do.  My fingers are crossed it will turn out for the best.  I know lots of folk wanted Josh Holloway (Sawyer from LOST).  Maybe they just wanted to go a younger route.

There's also rumors that Ryan Reynolds (one of my fav's) will be doing a cameo as Deadpool.  Hmmm...it could work.  He could pull the "merc with a mouth" bit.  It's too bad things didn't work out for him as the Flash.  I'd be really curious if this turns out to be true.

This post relates to: X-Men, Marauders, Mike Carey, Chris Bachalo, Gambit

I saw this coming.

Marvel is pleased to announce that due to the overwhelming demand, X-Men #200 will return to press with a variant cover featuring the interior artwork of Chris Bachalo and the former hero Gambit! Written by Mike Carey, with art by Chris Bachalo & Humberto Ramos, X-Men #200 not only kicked off the first chapter of Endangered Species, but introduced an all-new, all-deadly Marauders…who killed one of the most popular X-Men! After a quick sell-out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level), fans have clamored for more X-Men #200 and once again Marvel delivers!

Critics continue to rave about X-Men #200. “Buy this book and read it. That’s it,” said Brant Fowler of SilverbulletComics.Com.

Aaron Stueve of BrokenFrontier.Com agreed, exclaiming, “Issue #200 brings you everything you could want in an X-Men comic.”

The X-Men are no more and the Marauders have taken over. Is this the end of the X-Men as we know them? And don’t miss the first exciting chapter of Endangered Species, kicking off the can’t-miss X-Men story leading into this fall’s Messiah Complex event!



X-MEN #200 SECOND PRINTING BACHALO VARIANT (MAY078278)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils by CHRIS BACHALO & HUMBERTO RAMOS
Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
BONUS: Endangered Species Chapter 1
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—7/19/07, On-Sale—8/08/07


X-MEN #201 (MAY072158)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
BONUS: Endangered Species Chapter 5
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—7/05/07, On-Sale—7/25/07

This post relates to: X-Men, Marauders, Gambit, Ed Brubaker, Salvador Larroca

And here's a preview for X-Men #201.  (Hope you've already read issue #200).

Marvel is pleased to announce that X-Men #200 and X-Men: Endangered Species One-Shot have sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). Marking the beginning of major changes for the X-Men, both these sold-out issues set the X-Men on a collision course with their own mortality, the newly re-formed Marauders and events they can’t possibly see coming! As Endangered Species begins, and Messiah Complex looms on the horizon, the X-Men may not survive the

“I think that the creators did a terrific job,” said Newsarama.Com’s Troy Brownfield of Endangered Species. “This one-shot works smartly and cleanly.”

Richard George of IGN.Com deemed X-Men #200 a “must-read,” explaining that, “Carey brings [Gambit & Maruaders] on board in a way that is guaranteed to hook you on the series.”

Marvel currently has no plans to go back to press on X-Men #200 and X-Men: Endangered Species One-Shot. As Endangered Species heats up and the Marauders continue their revenge on the X-Men, no Marvel fan can afford to miss these earth shattering events that will leave mutantkind changed forever. The X-Men have been beaten down by the Marauders, suffered the loss of a major ally and must save their own species…and it’s only going to get worse for them! Fans can also pick up the red-hot poster of David Finch’s stunning cover to X-Men #200, in stores now!

Follow Endangered Species in these upcoming issues:

UNCANNY X-MEN #488 (MAY072157)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils and Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Endangered Species Chapter 2
Rated T+ …$2.99
On-Sale—7/05/07

X-FACTOR #21 (MAY072158)
Written by PETER DAVID
Pencils and Cover by PABLO RAIMONDI
Endangered Species Chapter 3
Rated T+ …$2.99
On-Sale—7/11/07

NEW X-MEN #40 (MAY072159)
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE
Pencils and Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Endangered Species Chapter 4
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—6/28/07, On-Sale—7/18/07

X-MEN #201 (MAY072158)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
Endangered Species Chapter 5
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—7/05/07, On-Sale—7/25/07

X-MEN 200 POSTER (APR072381)
X-MEN 200 BLACK AND WHITE POSTER (APR072382)
Art by DAVID FINCH
55x20 Color Poster...$15.99
ON-SALE NOW!

This post relates to: Gambit

Love him or hate him, I think we're all curious what's going to happen when Gambit comes back.

One of the most popular X-Men of all time—the mysterious mutant called Gambit—is back with some old friends…and they’re going to destroy the X-Men! In the x-tra sized X-Men #200, Gambit has returned with the Marauders, the same team he once led on a vicious slaughter through the Morlock tunnels, committing horrible atrocities against mutantkind. After recent events, the X-Men have already been pushed to their limits, leaving the already unstable team bruised and battered. When Gambit’s ruthless decimation of the X-Men begins, will the team stand a chance? The answers come fast and furious in this special anniversary issue by acclaimed scribe Mike Carey, fan favorite artists Humberto Ramos & Chris Bachalo, who provide 50/50 wraparound covers, and superstar David Finch, who provides the phenomenal variant gatefold cover!

When the rubble clears, the X-Men won’t be the same any more…and one member of this team won’t survive! Don’t miss X-Men #200, the opening salvo in the war that will redefine the X-Men, and the X-Men #200 Poster, in both black & white and glorious full color versions of David Finch’s cover! This June, X marks the spot…and Gambit’s aiming dead center for the kill!

As an added bonus, X-Men #200 also features the first chapter of Endangered Species, in which one classic X-Men member makes the fateful decision to embark on a quest that leads right into fall’s X-Men event!

X-MEN #200 (APR072344)
X-MEN #200 FINCH GATEFOLD VARIANT COVER (APR072343)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by Humberto Ramos & CHRIS BACHALO
50/50 Wraparound Cover by Humberto Ramos
50/50 Wraparound Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
Gatefold Variant Cover by DAVID FINCH
Rated A …$3.99
FOC—5/31/07, On Sale—6/20/07

X-MEN 200 POSTER (APR072381), X-MEN 200 BLACK AND WHITE POSTER (APR072382)
Art by DAVID FINCH
55x20 Color Poster...$15.99 (each)
FOC—6/7/07, On-Sale—6/27/07