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May Chat thread AKA The Maggott Appreciation Megathread So here we go. The May chat thread where we can talk about whatever we want (whether it be somewhat comic book related or not). And because we can talk about whatever we want, I want to take a moment to discuss something. Right here. In this space. You see, growing up in South Africa and reading comics, I didn’t have much options when it came to a local superhero to root for. Russia had Colossus, Canada had Captain Canuck (and some short angry loser), and Australia had Captain Boomerang. But me, well I had nothing. Nothing! Nothing. That is until that modern day Chris Claremont known as Scott Lobdell decided to make the X-Men even more worldly, and by doing so created the South African mutant - Maggott. And he was the hero we all deserved.  Now I didn’t actually read any comics featuring Maggott as I was more of a Batman fan (and how I longed for Batman to have a young, wise cracking, South African sidekick), but going through Maggott;s wiki site I have found his origin to be this: wiki posted:
Cool I guess. A blue man with two metal slugs who eat for him. Sure I would have preferred a South African superhero with actual cool powers, but at least he was South African. Also wiki says that he spoke in “Afrikaans slang”, so much like Colussus’s Boz Moi, I am sure Maggott used such terms as “voetsak”, “bliksom” and “Doos”. Funnily enough I was in South Africa recently and stepped into some second hand junk shop where there were some comics for sale. I came across an X-Men comic with Maggott in it, and - debated the idea of buying a comic with Maggott in a store in South Africa. In the end I decided to say gently caress it, I will not buy a comic with Maggott in it because seriously gently caress Maggott. He looks like a terrible character. It doesn't matter if he is from my homeland, I hate him now and forever. I hope his stupid intestines ended up eating him alive or some such bullshit. Reading his wiki entry I realise that Maggott was probably the most useless mutant ever, and I now also hate Lobdell for wasting the potential of a South African comic character. gently caress you too Lobdell, you hack. Anyway, feel free to discuss things un-Maggott-related, because he really isn't worth this many words.
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May 1, 2016 01:52
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Why's he red?
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May 1, 2016 01:54
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Aphrodite posted:Why's he red? Maggott briefly split into two beings, Maggott Red and Maggott Blue, a short while after his intestine slugs were replaced with electricity
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May 1, 2016 02:06
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is maggott the worst X-Man character? hard to think of any that are.
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May 1, 2016 02:21
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So wait... Maggott's mutant power is that he can command two slugs? God the X-Men suck.
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May 1, 2016 02:21
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 Freedom Beast is from South Africa. He's pretty rad.
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May 1, 2016 02:31
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Mr Hootington posted:is maggott the worst X-Man character? hard to think of any that are. Mr. X is a mutant and originated as a Wolverine villain. He counts. Mr. X is the loving worst.
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May 1, 2016 02:31
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Do his pants have a built in jock or does he just have an enormous bulge?
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May 1, 2016 02:33
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Inkspot posted:
Jeez guys, his pants aren't that tight.
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May 1, 2016 02:33
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It is a panel from Midnighter, so...
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May 1, 2016 02:36
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Toxxupation posted:So wait... No, Maggott's power is that he's a starving African child that found a way to eat.
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May 1, 2016 02:46
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For just 50 cents a day, less than a cup of coffee, you too can help mutate a starving African child into a horrific abomination with an external digestive system made of gigantic loving maggots.
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May 1, 2016 02:50
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I've been reading through Wolverine recently, I just finished reading #101 and I've got to wonder who's bright idea was it to turn wolverine into a savage beast that can barely speak with one of the ugliest character designs ever? I could see doing that if was like background in the X-men books but he had his own series at the time. Did no one think that was a horrible idea?* *I know he turns back later with no explanation but the initial event still happened.
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May 1, 2016 02:53
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Mr Hootington posted:is maggott the worst X-Man character? hard to think of any that are. 
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May 1, 2016 02:54
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Gavok posted:Mr. X is a mutant and originated as a Wolverine villain. He counts. He is? I liked him in Thunderbolts.
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May 1, 2016 02:54
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What is the lumpy white stuff? Edit: I like how it looks like he's throwing a dozen knives, but all that poo poo is actually his costume.
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May 1, 2016 02:55
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I think the officially licensed X-Men Ponytail clips are the best part of his suit. But there's so many other great parts.
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May 1, 2016 02:59
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Who the gently caress is that guy? X-Men remain the worst.
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May 1, 2016 03:02
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That's Adam X THE XTREME (the italics and bold are part of his name.) He was, once upon a time, meant to be the 3rd Summers brother. His power is setting people's blood on fire. Which obviously a hero needs to do a lot.
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May 1, 2016 03:04
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That is Adam X the X-Treme X-Man.
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May 1, 2016 03:05
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This goes without saying but that's a Liefeld original right?
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May 1, 2016 03:06
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No, it's a product of the '90s though. I think Tony Daniel designed his amazing look.
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May 1, 2016 03:08
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Toxxupation posted:This goes without saying but that's a Liefeld original right? No that's Fabian Nicieza and Tony Daniel. He and Shatterstar were awesome ponytail bros.
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May 1, 2016 03:11
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You really have to admire Adam-X's commitment though. Like if I found out my power was setting blood on fire my first thought would be "Well I guess I'm a supervillain now. I better go cut boob windows into all my clothes". But Adam-X hears that and he still convinces himself no, he can be a hero. Then he's handed a shirt, armbands and gloves with just loving knives all over the place. He can't even go near other people with that stuff, if he's not careful just walking down the street he could eviscerate someone. Still though, Adam-X tells himself he can be a hero. We should all aspire to be as dedicated to heroism as Adam X.
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May 1, 2016 03:13
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Oh yeah Shatterstar. He's the best X-Man because he has the most amazing origin of all time.
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May 1, 2016 03:14
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Mr Hootington posted:is maggott the worst X-Man character? hard to think of any that are. If Maggot were the worst of the X-Men, the X-Men would be pretty good. Like I'd say at the very least, Bamfs collectively are the worst X-Men character. burnishedfume fucked around with this message at 03:20 on May 1, 2016 |
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May 1, 2016 03:16
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They're way better than when Nightcrawler found religion
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May 1, 2016 03:30
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I forgot to mention bit in this thread there is no talking I'll of Adam X the Xxxxxxtreme!!!!!!! He boils blood by the way
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May 1, 2016 05:07
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Gillen's Uncanny X-Men made a total joke out of Adam X, so he gets to move up the rankings a bit. Turning an Asgardian Juggernaut into a flaming Asgardian Juggernaut takes him from useless to a liability in battle.
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May 1, 2016 05:45
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SynthOrange posted:They're way better than when Nightcrawler found religion  My favorite part about Nightcrawler is just how every aspect of his background/character doesn't fit together. He's really Catholic! He's a swashbuckling circus acrobat! He's Mystique's son!
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May 1, 2016 06:08
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Nightcrawler is really one of the most 'simple idea gets a bunch of stuff added on over time" characters out there.
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May 1, 2016 06:14
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nightcrawlers look and power are cool. man the way you all talk i'm giong to be super sad when I read x-men comics.
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May 1, 2016 06:26
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Just pretend nothing exists for nightcrawler outside of Excalibur and his 80s limited series where kitty and magik get Kurt arrested for public nudity
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May 1, 2016 06:29
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Wait Nightcrawler is Rogue's brother?
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May 1, 2016 07:16
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Mr Hootington posted:nightcrawlers look and power are cool. man the way you all talk i'm giong to be super sad when I read x-men comics. Modern X-Men are a bit of a rollercoaster of quality but I'd say it's overall still good. The glory days are over but you got books like Wolverine and the X-Men, X-Factor, New Mutants, etc and currently ongoing books like All-New Wolverine (probably my 2nd favorite Marvel book) and Old Man Logan that are really good. E: AlmightyBob posted:Wait Nightcrawler is Rogue's brother? They rarely talk about it, but yup. He's Mystique's biological son, she's her adoptive daughter. They didn't grow up together I don't think so it doesn't really affect much.
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May 1, 2016 07:18
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I remember Maggot saying "STRUTH" a lot. I also remember him dying in a concentration camp.
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May 1, 2016 14:38
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Hey guys I heard Nightcrawler has two di
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May 1, 2016 15:40
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I think Marvel just loves devising horrible tortures for the mutants who were in Generation X. Kill them in mutant concentration camps, have them be crucified on the front lawn of the Xavier mansion, let Larry Hama write them for a few years. Is there no end to the punishment?
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May 1, 2016 15:55
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M came out okay. Jubilee is a vampire and those are cool. Chamber had his face back for awhile.
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May 1, 2016 16:28
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Little Mac posted:M came out okay. Jubilee is a vampire and those are cool. Yea but Skin had his friends make out over his grave which had his name misspelled on the tombstone. Generation X were either incompetent or vindictive.
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May 1, 2016 16:52
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