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This mystical component folds Forge into the “Magic Native American” trope, but other aspects of his character push against that, such as his wealth, success, position in the US military industry, and his technomancy powers. There are many ways by which he subverts stereotype 5/9
Lee’s designs convey both the unity of the alien culture they come from, as well as the unique individuality of the characters in play. At the same time, Lee is incorporating pre-existing elements of Dave Cockrum and John Byrne’s Shi’ar designs. 6/7
Alternatively, the Bamf doll is a safe object facilitating more diffuse connections. It often symbolizes bonds between female characters that many fans read as queer. The doll passes between Kitty, Illyana, and Jubilee as a memento of each other to hug through lonely nights. 6/10
Outside Kitty’s story, Kurt never flirts with these girls. Yet the Bamf doll’s erotic legacy maintains a sexual charge, potentially actualized by an adult Rachel pursuing Kurt in X-Men Gold (2017). Claremont didn't write it, but he did pen their first kiss in Uncanny #450. 5/10
In that sense, what seems like a victory in UXM #196, when revisited, is actually a grim foreshadowing of darker days ahead. 12/12
Magneto correctly surmises that Rachel is just looking to project her desire for revenge on those that tortured her in the future. He calls her out on this projection and Rachel ultimately stands down. 7/12
Magneto appeals for her to sympathize with the ignorance and fear of the humans, but, having seen where those qualities can lead, Rachel is adamant that they deserve death. 6/12
She’s stopped, however, by Magneto (thus symbolizing his own character growth and face turn). He tries to talk Rachel down by exemplifying the cost of violent hatred – his own sense of shame and of the futility of his prior ways. 5/12
After being stunned by an enemy trap, Rachel comes to in a state of confusion in which she fails to disambiguate her two realities, saying “Kitty! My Kate!!” in response to Kitty being attacked by an anti-mutant hate group. 3/12