DEATH OF A LEGEND

Although I tend to me more of a DC Comics guy, I have a soft spot for Marvel. It was due to there being only Marvel available in the area I lived for a period as a child. Marvel filled the void for me with mainly X-titles, so "Death Of Wolverine" intrigued me. Call me a fanboy, or what have you but Wolvie is my all-time favorite Marvel character. He moves ahead of fellow mutie, Cable, for being a fellow Canuck. And if having his adamantium ripped off his bones by Magneto during the Fatal Attractions story arc didn't kill him, what could possibly do the trick?

Now none of us can believe that this 4-part series is something that will last, with Logan being one of (if not the) top money makers. But, one can't help but wonder how they would kill off the character who is almost immortal. I haven't heard it, but Marvel would have been smart to outright say, this is almost a "What if...?" type deal. Sure the result of this story could lead to something bigger, perhaps a new path for Wolverine. Perhaps not. Regardless, we have a Wolverine sans his healing ability. Popping his claws is killing him. And the world is against him. One can't help but be interested in how he goes down. It's not whether or not it will be bloody, it is a matter of just how red things will get. With so many enemies out there, who will be trying to take Logan down? And will we see the ol' Canucklehead take some of these people out with him? First issue was a good lead in, explains the limitations Wolverine has while his last hope lies with Reed Richards aka Mr. Fantastic trying to figure out how to restart his healing factor. The art work was top notch. But, if I am being honest, my favorite part of the first installment, was the Len Wein interview in the back. It was nice to see how Wolverine came to be, starting with a name and developing into what we see in his first appearance in The Incredible Hulk #180/181. Then evolving over time into the character we know and love today. Didn't even realize Wolvie is celebrating his 40th Anniversary this year.

Although my favorite part was the extras in the back of the issue, I am very much looking forward to how this story plays out. Especially with Viper and Sabertooth on deck for the 2nd installment. Again, not a matter of there being blood shed, especially with Creed in the picture, it is a matter of how much. Can't wait!

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STYLE SAVANTS ENTRY #1: CYCLOPS

Just like the stories that give them meaning, the style and look of a character are also ever evolving. Whether it is "keeping with the times" or simply a different artists take on the character, the visuals and a characters costumes can at times tell us things about the person or their part in the story without needing the words to so. From simple things to slightly deeper things, that if not tell us outright, at least have us wondering "why".
For some characters, even a very basic change in their usual color scheme adds almost a new dynamic to them. Haven't read, but I could tell that the black and greys in the more modern X-Force in characters like Wolverine and Deadpool meant it was a stealthy, tactical team aka sneak in and conquer (may be wrong, but feel free to correct me on that in the comments box below, or on the Facebook postings comment box that brought you here. Helps me learn!)

So, decided to try and cover characters that likely have massive wardrobes in their homes to hold all of the different looks that they have had over the years. Instead of just one massive list, figured maybe to do more of a focus on each "Style Savant", for if anything, to show some of their various looks.

The first entry in "Style Savants" is...

Scott Summers aka Cyclops

If Scotty was created today, it would almost be safe to say he would be a more similar to say "Barnie Stinson" from the television series "How I Met Your Mother" based on his wide selection of....wait for it.....suits. Okay, perhaps he would still be the bland, boy scout, leader he has always been, but he has a knack for evolving his look, but perhaps that is from being basically "stuck" wearing that visor and red shades. But he's made it work, people talk about Punisher being man enough to pull off white disco boots, check out Slim rocking the disco boots in both white and yellow.

His look hasn't changed too much with really his styles consisting of "hooded" and "un-hooded" and the trademark visor staying the same mainly. The 1990's saw him go with a more "tactical" approach adding his version of Batman's utility belt, minus the endless gadgets, but we know he's ready to lead his teams into battle. And speaking of Batman, anyone else get the "Nightwing" vibe from one of Cyclops' newer suits? As for his movie costumes, generally no evolution, but that all seemed to help make the X-films work. His visor in the movie  universe wasn't too bad, but would be nice to see not only a return, but when he does a newer more interesting take on his wardrobe.

Well, that was the first entry in "Style Savants". Thanks for taking the time to read and take a look. Feel free to mention any of Cyclops' looks or costumes that may have been missed. His "Slim" look from him and Jean Grey's (Redd) honeymoon would be one of them, but couldn't find an image. And of course there is the animated styles, but, trying to stay closer to what has appeared within the comic books and a touching on what has appeared within the live action film and television appearances. Keep them peeled for future installments of "Style Savants" where we will take a look at the various looks and costumes of other comic book characters.

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