X-Men 2099
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X-Men 2099 is a comic book published by Marvel from 1993 to 1996 that explores the possibility of what a team of X-Men would be like in the year 2099. It extends the 2099 universe, which features other future versions of popular Marvel characters, such as Spider-Man 2099 and Hulk 2099. The series was written by John Francis Moore, and largely pencilled by Ron Lim.
The series began in October 1993 and lasted 35 issues along with two specials. It spawned a line of action figures mostly featuring the more popular characters in the book, and the planned spin-off, X-Nation 2099. In issue 20, the title received a minor makeover, officially joining the 2099 imprint and changing its name to X-Men 2099 A.D., the A.D. standing for “After Doom.” At the series's end, it was folded into 2099: World of Tomorrow, though members of the team were rarely seen after this point.
The first issue featured a blue foil cover on cardstock and the double-sized 25th issue's cover was extra-glossy with foil letters, metallic silver ink, and embossed characters on a heavier wraparound cover.
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[edit] The Roster & Their Powers
The team featured an ever-changing line-up, but the mainstays included:
- Xi'an Chi Xan/Desert Ghost—leader. Right hand could break down molecular structures, destroying them, and his left hand later developed the ability to repair molecular structures, although healing was far more taxing on him. Also generates a protective cocoon during times of self-healing. Former member of The Lawless gang. Defected to the Theatre of Pain.
- Skullfire (Timothy Fitzgerald)—ad hoc leader. Initial electrical energy absorption and redirection later developed into absorption and redirection of any energy source; ambient, magical, or otherwise.
- Krystalin (Ruth Kirsten Porter-Ogada)—pulls minerals out of the air and condenses them into hard crystal shapes of any design.
- Meanstreak (Henri Huang)—superspeed and a heightened metabolism to prevent his speed from adversely affecting his body. Former Alchemex researcher and star scientist.
- Cerebra (Shakti Haddad)—limited psionic power that allowed her to sense the unique thought patterns of mutant minds, disable the brain of anyone she chose, and trigger subconscious brain functions in others.
- Metalhead (Edward van Beethoven-Osako)—skin that could take on the properties of any metal he came into tactile contact with. Lost the ability to revert to his human form for a short time due to a mutation caused by the touch of Freakshow member Contagion.
- Junkpile—techno-organic metabolism increases his strength and durability and allows him to telekinetically draw metallic objects to himself and use them to rebuild his body or add to his physical mass making him unusually resistant to harm. Former member of The Lawless gang. Betrayed team in second issue but later appointed to new S.H.I.E.L.D. by President Doom.
- Bloodhawk (Lemuel Krug)—extensive physical mutation including tough, scale-like red skin, sharp talons, and leathery wings. Could transform into human form at will. Never a permanent member of the team but came and went when needed.
- La Lunatica—psychic vampire that fed on dark emotions. Feeding increased her strength and resistance to harm. Pale white skin and hair as well as red eyes. Initially an instrument of the Theatre of Pain, but after her release fell in love with Skullfire and reformed to become member of the X-Men.
- Sham (Diamanda LaSalle)—bend nearby light particles and sound waves into powerful and convincing audio/visual illusions. Joined after she was liberated from the Theatre of Pain.
- Serpentina (Kimberly Kristine Potters)—negation field renders her bones, tissue, and muscles pliant so that she can stretch them to extended lengths. Killed during first story arc. Body was reanimated later in series as a barely conscious zombie.
[edit] Notable Villains
- Junkpile
- Lytton and Desdemona Synge
- The Rat Pack—casino enforcers for Synge Casino
- Brimstone Love and the Theatre of Pain
- The Freakshow
- The Driver
- Glitterspike
- Zhao and his third generation X-Men (called his Chosen)
- The Foolkiller
- Free Radicals
- Vulcann—member of the Shaper's Guild known as the Bloodsmiths (possible connection to Mr. Sinister but never fleshed out due to cancellation)
- Thor and false Asgardian Gods (Aesir)
- Joaquim Eduardo Vasquez aka Darkson- son of Rosa Vasquez and Glitterspike
- Graverobber and the Undead
[edit] Notable Supporting Characters
- Halloween Jack (Jordan Boone aka Loki)
- Morphine Somers—superannuation touch generates specific bioelectric feedback through matter, aging it thousands of years into dust. Minister of Mutant Affairs and Bureaucratic Head of Halo City under Doom Presidency. Member of Doom's Black Cabinet.
- Broken Haiku—former member of The Lawless
- Victor Ten Eagles—former member of The Lawless
- X-Nation
- Zail Haddad—father of Cerebra
- Quiver—a prisoner released from the Theatre of Pain along with Sham, but never officially joined the team
- Book—possessed of mutated rock body and incredibly high intelligence.
- Rosalinda Navarro Vasquez—member of Freakshow who fell in love with Metalhead.
[edit] Creators
[edit] Writer & Penciller
The series was written entirely by John Francis Moore and pencilled almost exclusively by Ron Lim. Exceptions are as follows:
- #21—Cover by Tim Sale
- #28—Cover by Chris Sprouse, part of a set of interlocking covers that form one image.
- #32—Cover by Humberto Ramos, pencilled by Jan Duursema.
- #33–35—Pencilled by Jan Duursema.
- X-Men 2099 A.D. Special #1—Contained three stories: “Tin Man,” pencilled and inked by Steve Pugh, “Sally & Sylvester Stay at Home,” pencilled and inked by Graham Higgins, and “The Frog Prince” written by Matthew Morra, pencilled by J. Calafiore and inked by Peter Palmiotti.
- X-Men 2099 Oasis—One shot illustrated by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt.
[edit] Notable Inkers
- Adam Kubert—#1–3
- An extended run by Harry Candelario
