//=time() ?>
WOLVERINE is the topic of the latest podcast! Miller & Claremont produce an all time classic! I discuss it’s influence as well as it’s sources. https://t.co/NFaDE3t3pF
Altogether then, the brief relationship stands as a strange interlude in the middle of the Claremont run, but one with important consequences that also just happens to give readers a last glimpse of a much-loved background character. 6/6
At the time of his departure from Uncanny X-Men, Claremont was working toward a villain turn for Wolverine as the milestone development of the 300th issue of the series. 1/5 #xmen @WolverSteve
Though characterized as savage and asocial in some iterations, Claremont’s Wolverine consistently demonstrates an emotional intelligence and sense of empathy beyond that of any other X-Man, with the possible exception of Nightcrawler, Logan’s best friend. 1/6 @WolverSteve #XMen
Chris Claremont laid the groundwork for Kitty Pryde and Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler to develop one of the X-Men franchise’s most complex and sustained cross-gender friendships. 1/8 #xmen @LetsTalkKitty @BlauerElf
X-Men God Loves Man Kills Extended Cut #1 - (W) Chris Claremont (A/VCA) Brent Anderson (CA) @salvadorlarroca (VCA) Giuseppe Camuncoli (VCA) @rodreis - in stores this week! https://t.co/RbYw10R7Zj - #marvelcomics
@TinfoilhatNick @BillyTucci Btw Julie Bell ♥️
Legend.
And to have Tucci, Bell and Claremont together is 90's comic book magic.
“One of the main elements which gave the Byrne/Claremont run an extra dimension compared with other material of the period was the continuing use of unresolved conflicts between the individual characters…” 2/5
According to multiple oultines and some test corner box art found in the Claremont archives at Columbia University, Claremont was grooming Guido Carosella to be on the X-Men during the rebirth era (right after he appears in the Dazzler/Eric Beale storyline). #xmen 1/2
ayyyeee double happy father’s day to valeria richards's two papas who love ha!! gee val, how come chris claremont let you have TWO dads
Though Logan’s dad was canonically identified as a random Canadian in “Wolverine: Origins,” Claremont’s original plan for the long-simmering backstory was to reveal that Sabretooth was his dad, and every year he would find and beat Logan on his birthday. 1/3 #xmen @WolverSteve
DAY 20: #KrakoanWeek ends on #CouplesWeekend with MYSTIQUE & DESTINY! I wish Marvel weren’t scared to make Mystique and Destiny the parents of Nightcrawler like Claremont wanted. I’ll fix that. Also Mystique is going to burn Krakoa to the ground #PrideMonth #PRIDE2020 #LoveIsLove
The influence of faith can be enormous on an artist (see Tolkien), but the most influential religion on the early portion of Claremont’s run was likely Wicca, a badly misunderstood faith, often shrouded in secrecy and obscured by popular myths about witchcraft. #xmen 1/5
Ah the joy of finishing a lineup of commissions and being able to play around with the figures like this.
#NewMutants graduation costumes!
-Corner box on mockup cover by @patriciooliver
-Reference cited Uncanny X-Men Annual 10 by Chris Claremont and Arthur Adams.
For his part, Claremont is gracious in the interview, forthcoming and expansive regarding his original intentions for the books, while diplomatic about Kaye’s condemnations of the film. If he agrees with Kaye’s sentiment, he doesn’t mention it directly. 5/6
6/17/80: One of the most consequential comics ever. X-MEN #137 gave us the fate of Jean Grey, and it hinged upon a seemingly throwaway panel in a previous issue. Claremont/Byrne deliver their masterstroke, and we were stunned. Four decades later and it still lands its punch.
Feat.
Sapna, from Extraordinary X-Men by @JeffLemire and @humberto_ramos
Rico and Ziggy, from Nightcrawler by Claremont and @ToddNauck
Bo, from Uncanny X-Men by @kristaferanka and @BRIANMBENDIS
And Zachary and Michaela, from Iceman by @SinaGrace