Marvels mutants have just lost their best chance at unity and self-determination.
Theyve been betrayed, beaten, and scattered back into the world, far from their sovereign nation ofKrakoa.
For oncomingUncanny X-MenwriterGail Simone, the thing these mutants need is some sexual healing.
In fact, she wants you to feel all kinds of things when you pick up her new X-book.
I want readers to feel these emotions throughout the story.
And sometimes, I want you to laugh when maybe its not appropriate.
InUncanny X-Men, Gambit leaves Krakoa with Rogue, taking her to his home turf in Louisiana.
It takes place an hour outside of New Orleans, Simone says.
Simone describes the book as Southern gothic story, which suggests something evil lurking in the swamp.
There are definitely horror elements, Simone promises.
We have a villain that I cant reveal anything about that is quite horrific.
However, its not just the bad guy whos causing trouble.
Rather, the state of unrest comes from the disastrous way that Krakoa fell.
Theres some scary stuff going on in the world.
Its kind of that vibe in that area with that team.
Gambit and Rogue are trying to figure out whats next.
They dont want to lead anything.
Theyre kind of traumatized.
They want to relax and recoup, but no one else is stepping up, so they cant.
And then we have some things that are thrown at them that are pretty horrible.
As that description suggests,Uncanny X-Menisnt just a Gambit and Rogue story.
Rather, its about a new team of X-Men joining them outside of New Orleans.
Alongside the lovers areWolverine(original Logan variety), Jubilee, andNightcrawler.
Writing established characters starts with the dynamic of the team, with the location, and with their mission.
Then, we want to have them progress or regress in some way throughout this 18-issue story.
And you dont throw that stuff away.
Of course, Simone isnt just known for working with existing characters, A-listers or otherwise.
Im really excited for the new mutants to come into their own.
The Krakoa era story is epic.
Its going to be a historically revered and important storyline.
Theres no doubt about it.
You dont have to read 50 other books to enjoy and understand the book that youre holding.
Lets have real characteristics and real motivations that are different from each other and lets tell these stories.
I mean, this is a rich canvas.
Why do we want to tell the same stories over and over again?
Simone has carried out that mission for decades now, and has no plans of stopping withUncanny X-Men.
What does that mean for her work onUncanny X-Men?
I think its the spookiest and hottest X-Men book thats going to be coming out right now.
And thats really fun to play with.
And then you put that romance in these extreme situations.
How is it going to test it?
Whats going to happen?
Is it going to bring them closer or pull them apart?
Its just a really fun dynamic to get in there and really dig deep down.
Uncanny X-Men #1 releases Aug. 7.Check out four exclusive new covers for issues #4 and 5 below!
