Before I get to this one, I want to interrupt the polling and talk about the new Legion series that is ready to semi-start (well, start with a two issue mini) in September.
First off and I have no idea why this didn't hit me as soon as it was announced that Bendis was aging Jon, but yeah, he is going to be in the new Legion, filling the roll as Superboy. Of all the reasons that could have been the case for aging that character, this could be the only one I will, as a fan, accept. As much as I love/loved the partnership and dichotomy of Damien and Jon, I think it is a great idea. If you are restarting the legion, you need a Superboy. Okay, sure, you don't NEED one, but it sure makes sense given the history. So yes, sorry Bendis, even though I will miss young Jon more than I can express, I apologize. This is smart. (Having him and his mother go off with his "Grand-father" in order to age him was crazy stupid and something Clark would've never done, but means to end and all that I suppose)
Anyway, if you guys have seen the cover to Superman #15 you can see some of the Legionnaires making their appearance ... seen below, in the middle of the group
My question about the pic (other than why oh why the crazy ass hair styles!!!??), is who is that last character coming through behind Wildfire? A closer look ...
Is that the aforementioned Ultra Boy? Timberwolf? Some new character? Anyone recognize that chest pattern?
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SEMI-EDIT (thought of this right before I posted
) - Could that be Booster? It kinda looks like him, yeah? Or at least his colors and something he would/could look like?
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We can already tell some changes to the core three as Cosmic Boy now appears to be Latin. But anyone want to take odds on if Lightning Lad ... or Saturn Girl will be gay? Ya know, got to keep up with the times and all. If they do the entire Legion roster, at least two members will be gay, three Latin, 3 Black. Much like when James Robinson introduced Alan Scott as gay when he reset the JSA in Nu52, now is the time to do it. As long as they don't change Dawnstar. Man, would they get pummeled
Here is some more pics of the new designs ... nothing on the one character I asked about above though
Wildfire looked a little too skinny for me at first, but I also think that makes sense. An energy cloud doesn't need to look super buff.
One first glance, I hated Chameleon Boy. Change is hard darn it. But the more I looked at it, the more I felt it was perfect. He now LOOKS like someone that would be a changeling
Shadow Lass is great, Brainiac 5 is ... okay, Lightning Lad looks about the same (which is good, his look is perfect) and Saturn Girl's outfit is ... gonna take some time to get used to. I get it, Rings around Saturn, but ...
~~ Also, posting this and thinking about the Legion reminded me that I forgot to reply to a post from Jimmy a couple days ago, I had to run out right when I saw it and then I forgot all about it, so while I am thinking about it, while I am here in the Legion thread, while I don't feel like searching for his original post and before I forget again, I am going to reply here -
Yes Jimmy, that cover of Millennium #1 is really F'n cool the way it looks like the Legion Flight Rings!!!
Now, I guess that is all for now ... other than replying to Jeff's poll.
Well I can already see my list is jacked up. I have a pretty good idea who I want to fill the top 10, or I did, but now? I guess I forgot about him or ... something. Anyway, I will fix it at the end
I believe Ultra Boy to be one of the most used Legionnaires. I am just thinking back to all the Legion stories I remember and it seems he was in everyone of them using "one" of his powers to help out. I know that is not the case, but man, it seems like it and that often used to help factor alone makes him a valuable member, so he just has to go in my top 10 ... which means someone has to fall out ... UUUGGGHHHH
Okay, again, I will finalize later but for now, I'm sliding him in at one spot below Jeff. I think that is close to where he would end up, so yeah ... that sounds good. For now
#01 - Phantom Girl
#02 -
#03 - Cosmic Boy
#04 - Brainiac 5
#06 - Chameleon Boy
#08 - Ultra Boy
#09 - Sun Boy
#11 - Star Boy
#12 - Lightning Lad
#14 - Shrinking Violet
#21 - Saturn Girl
#23 - Colossal Boy
#25 - Dublicate Girl
#28 - Supergirl
#30 - Superboy
#34 - Bouncing Boy
#41 - Invisible Kid