Who's your favorite X-Man and why? What was the first story you remember reading about them?

For me, it is hands down Rogue who is my favorite. I like her for a variety of reasons, but mostly because she's a tough gal who doesn't take things lying down. If you're looking for a scrap, then Rogue will be more than happy to oblige.

My first story with Rogue was Secret Wars #3. She wasn't featured much in it, but I felt an immediate connection to her because she knew that she was hated not only for being a mutant but also being a former member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, and she wasn't going to let that stop her. She was and always will be a tough girl to put down. She rocks!

I think from the regular X-Men line-up I've gotta go with Beast. Mostly becaues I tend to like the emotions that come from the characters not comfortable in their own skin. Sure, Rogue's got her own issues, but at least she can walk around town without getting some looks. Beast on the other had, despite his intellegence has never been able to come to grips with his physical form. Sure it's not exactly a new theme or anything, but I'm amazed that the character brings up thoughts of agility, grace and wit despite the fact that he looks like a villan.

I really enjoyed the way they handled Professor X in the Ultimate line though as well. Obviously a lot of people love Wolverine, but at this point I think I've learned all I really need to know about the character. There hasn't been much going on with him to change his perception. The only way they ever are able to do that is to give us a tiny piece of his past.

By the way, saw you're a fellow Exiles fan, awesome!

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Yeah, I love Exiles and can only hope and pray that Claremont doesn't muck the book up.

tyger_raven says:

"Yeah, I love Exiles and can only hope and pray that Claremont doesn't muck the book up."

Yeah it's weird with him. I'm not necessarily sure he's improved with age. A lot of his stuff I like, but I was only ho-hum about his return to X-Men.

The biggest concern is that I don't want Exiles to become strictly an X-Men related book. I liked that they went to universes and dealt with generic MU themes. But, Claremont has a habit of bringing his favorite toys with him whenever he goes to a new book, like how he's bringing Psylocke to the Exiles. I'm not that bothered with Psylocke, but I don't want to see story after story where all the Exiles do is fight one alternate version of Apocalypse or Nimrod or Sinister or, heaven forbid, The Technnet.

Cyclops. Badass all-around good guy.

maggot...no just kidding mine would have to be havok i always like the old black costume with that crazy looking head gear.

yes very dead

Yeah, but either Eenie or Meenie survived, so it's possible that he can be reborn, right?

I'm probably in the minority, but aside from his name, I really liked Maggott. Not as much as I like Rogue now, but I liked him and thought he had potential. I miss him and Dr. Reyes, who needs a code name. Just like Kitty needs to go back to being called Shadowcat, darn it.

i've asked myself this question many a time, and I always come down to a three way tie: Nightcrawler, Gambit, and Iceman. Gambit has been my numero uno favorite since I was just a little 6 year old watching the show. I had Gambit pajamas for Christ's sake! Nightcrawler snuck into the highest parts of my list later on, into high school. His power I'm not that crazy about, but his personality and awesomeness with a sword make up for them. And good old Bobby, he's just cool (no pun intended, i swear) So i guess my favorite would have to be a blue, pointy eared, 3 fingered cajun that threw exploding hunks of ice at people.

Wolverine, he is complex character with an interestign story and personality.

woah. Before seeing this thread, I've always been under the impression that most people dislike Cyclops. This makes me happy!

Jean is by far the best... CAN'T F*CK with the phoenix!

but you can try...lol

sorry that was a bad joke

fav xman?

i cant believe more people dont love Angel (or Archangel if you rather) hes quite powerful and looks very cool. just imagine him with a somekind of flaming sword and some cool armor. a scyth...he could really scare the crap out of some baddies..

besides if i was gonna fly i would want it it be with wings and not someking of awkward teleknesis...looking at you superman

I gotta say Gambit's my favorite X-man. It's a shame that most writers hate writing for him and they're doin a real good job of showing it.

jerks.

Rogue would be right on top of my list along with Wolverine. The thing I like about rogue, is that she convines incredible strength with great vulerability (emotionally).

Wolvie he's just the epitome of cool he's bad, he's mad, he's liek a highstrung cat on a bad fur day. And he's always facing foes that outpower him, but he doesn't hesitate.

its kinda cliche' but... Wolverine.

Zen says:

"I gotta say Gambit's my favorite X-man. It's a shame that most writers hate writing for him and they're doin a real good job of showing it.jerks."

Gambit's a close second

The Angel. Especially during the Mutant Massacre story line and post Apocalypse when he got new wings so to speak. Also If I could choose a mutant power his would be the one. Why? Who wouldn't want to fly over traffic every day on the way to work and laugh when there is a major traffic jam and you are avoiding it.

My favourite one would have to be Beast. Not only was he my first favourite X-Men, but I also love him for his gentleness and how intelligent he is. It's what I look for in a guy. :D

G-Man says:

"Favorite X-Man? Geez, that's like asking if I like one of my kids more than the other...actually I only have one.... I'd have to give this some thoughts. I'm tempted to say Gambit but he needs a boost. As I mentioned in another thread, I hope he comes back better than ever (what's up with them killing off Ulitmate Gambit?!?)

Love Beast too, but Gambit is the man. What's his current status now...? Still a Horseman?

ScoodleDaddle says:

"Cyclops. Badass all-around good guy."

G-Man says:

"Favorite X-Man? Geez, that's like asking if I like one of my kids more than the other...actually I only have one.... I'd have to give this some thoughts. I'm tempted to say Gambit but he needs a boost. As I mentioned in another thread, I hope he comes back better than ever (what's up with them killing off Ulitmate Gambit?!?)

lol. I agree; tough choice. Um... have to disagree with the Gambit comment, though. I love Gambit, but I don't like the boosted powers. I think there is such thing as giving a character too much power. (laughs) This is probably the reason I have started floating toward reading Batman and Nightwing comics recently.

venomjr says:

"Nightcrawler. I like him because he is so compassionate towards people who hate him because of his appearance. I loved the story where Nightcrawler found out Mystique was his mother."

My thought exactly. Kurt is COOL. He is probably my favorite.

Angel. Subtle powers by todays comic book standards but if it's good enough for God it's more than good enough for me. My least favorite X-man is that overrated Wolverine. I think the hulk should just separate his head from his shoulders and throw it to northern Canada. We'll see if he can get his big head back to his shoulders before his healing powers fail.