Summary
The lead writers ofX-Men’snew era are engaged in a fun rivalry over who has the better team. Spinning out of theend of the Krakoan age, an entirely new slate of ofX-Mentitles are coming, with the relaunchappropriately named “From the Ashes.“The upcoming revamp of the franchise features two new team books: writers Gail Simone’sUncanny X-Menand Jed MacKay’sX-Men.
Ina series of exchanges on X, the two authors playfully bantered about their respective rosters. Gail Simone fired the first shot by outright suggesting that her team of X-Men could beat up Jed MacKay’s. In record time, MacKay responded, disagreeing, leading to a back-and-forth. Among the most memorable jabs wasSimone saying MacKay was just jealous, because Jubilee is on her team.
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Obviously, the two Marvel writers are having fun, but their “disagreement” has led fans to join the debate over which of the upcomingX-Mentitles features the more dominant team.
X-Men Writers Gail Simone & Jed MacKay Hype Their Upcoming Books With A Friendly Rivalry
Who Got The Better Squad?
As much as Gail Simone and Jed MacKay might begrudgingly admit it, both their teams are equally stacked, and anticipation for both their newX-books is at a fever-pitch among readers.
To best determine which of these teams could be considered “better,” or acknowledged as “stronger”, it’s important to first break down each respective team, and how the roster fits together. First, on MacKay’s side, the X-Men are led by Cyclops, with a roster comprised of: Juggernaut, Psylocke, Magik, Beast, Temper, Magneto, and Kid Omega. This is unquestionably a powerhouse line-up, including two Omega-level mutants. While this is impressive, as far as star power goes, however, Gail Simone’sUncanny X-Mencould be said to have the edge.
Simone’s team, withRogue at the helm, includes: Gambit, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and of course, Jubilee. By comparison, Simone’s team is much smaller than MacKay’s, but compensates by featuring an all-star cast of recognizable fan-favorites. Additionally, while there are no Omega mutants present on Rogue’s squad, like there are on the MacKay, this team does feature several of thestrongest individual X-members in Marvel history. In other words, as much as Gail Simone and Jed MacKay might begrudgingly admit it,both their teams are equally stacked, and anticipation for both their newX-books is at a fever-pitch among readers.
The Reader Is The Real Winner Of The Gail Simone/Jed MacKay “Debate”
Anticipation For “From the Ashes” Continues To Rise
Marvel’s “From the Ashes"X-Menrelaunch might be in the precarious position of following an ambitious, groundbreaking epoch in franchise history, but it has the benefit of being heralded by some of the foremost talent the comic book industry has to offer.
Simone and MacKay’s friendly rivalry over their teams speaks to the excitement within Marvel’sX-Office as the “From the Ashes” relaunch draws closer. Both writers face the monumental task of followingthe epic five-year Krakoan Era, andit is evident that each of them was more than ready to rise to the challenge.Their social media banter offered fans the opportunity to share in their eagerness for lates volumes ofUncanny X-MenandX-Mento be out in the world – while also offering a hint or two of what is in store.
Marvel’s “From the Ashes"X-Menrelaunch might be in the precarious position of following an ambitious, groundbreaking epoch in franchise history, but it has the benefit of being heralded by some of the foremost talent the comic book industry has to offer. Given the opportunity, Gail Simone and Jed MacKay will each prove why theirX-teams deserve readers' attention. As their “feud” showcased, the writers are deeply committed to their respective titles, and will continue to elevate their characters asUncanny X-MenandX-Menget underway.
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X-Men
The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.
