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by **Arion** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 2:16 am

bkthomson wrote:Flipped through it at my store today glad I stopped at issue #1 on pre-order. Just did not hold my interest.

If only the would have shown a little more of his ass ...

by **ElijahSnowFan** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 7:39 am

Huh. I totally disagreed with that review. I thought the book wasn't perfect, but it was certainly enjoyable enough and accessible enough for a No. 1 issue of a character that many people know.

I have no clue what CBR was saying about the art. I mean, seriously. There was nothing wrong with the art in that book.

I look forward to the second issue.

by **Arion** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 4:58 pm

ElijahSnowFan wrote:Huh. I totally disagreed with that review. I thought the book wasn't perfect, but it was certainly enjoyable enough and accessible enough for a No. 1 issue of a character that many people know.

I have no clue what CBR was saying about the art. I mean, seriously. There was nothing wrong with the art in that book.

I look forward to the second issue.

I saw a preview and I thought the art was OK.

by **Greg** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 5:07 pm

Besides the CBR review, I've been seeing on sites that readers really dug it.

by **Punchy** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 5:10 pm

I’m not ashamed to admit it, I like Gambit. I’ve liked him ever since the 90s X-Men animated series, and despite his cheesy accent and excruciating romance with Rogue, have always liked him as a member of the X-Men who is, almost literally, a wild-card. But I haven’t really read any of his previous solo stories, in fact, I used to believe that the only X-Man capable of maintaining a solo series was Wolverine, but hey, it’s the 2010s now, maybe Gambit can work? And on the basis of this issue, I think he might. This was a solid opening issue, and while it’s not quite as strong as some of Marvel’s other recent debuts like Hawkeye and Captain Marvel, I’m excited enough to pick up #2 and think that James Asmus’ take on the ragin’ cajun is a good one.

The story starts with Gambit questioning how much his character has changed, he’s no longer a dangerous thief, he’s a lame-ass teacher, so he decides to go have some fun and steal some shit. What follows is a very cool and very fun story where Remy LaBeau turns up the charm and does bad things. I think it’s interesting that Asmus has paid so much attention to the sexual side of Gambit, we see his naked ass in this issue, and he flirts with multiple women. It’s a little jarring at first, but it’s something different from most superheroes, and hey, as a man I’ve seen plenty of female superhero butt, it’s about time the ladies got some cheesecake (is it cheesecake if it’s a dude? What’s the preferred nomenclature?). It was also refreshing to see an X-Men character in a story that’s not really about the X-Men, not about oppression or fighting Magneto, but just a thief off having fun and getting into trouble.

So whilst this issue didn’t blow me away, I had a lot of fun being pulled along by a charismatic hero and Clay Mann’s excellent artwork, if you’re a Gambit fan, check this out, if you’re not… I wouldn’t say definitely try it, but there is a distinct lack of ‘ma cherie’ and other silly nonsense that may have put you off before.

by **alaska1125** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 5:16 pm

This series? Yeah, cancelled by issue #12 for sure, but it wouldn't suprise me to see it go at #6. Just reality, friends.

by **Arion** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 5:21 pm

Punchy wrote:I’m not ashamed to admit it, I like Gambit. I’ve liked him ever since the 90s X-Men animated series, and despite his cheesy accent and excruciating romance with Rogue, have always liked him as a member of the X-Men who is, almost literally, a wild-card. But I haven’t really read any of his previous solo stories, in fact, I used to believe that the only X-Man capable of maintaining a solo series was Wolverine, but hey, it’s the 2010s now, maybe Gambit can work? And on the basis of this issue, I think he might. This was a solid opening issue, and while it’s not quite as strong as some of Marvel’s other recent debuts like Hawkeye and Captain Marvel, I’m excited enough to pick up #2 and think that James Asmus’ take on the ragin’ cajun is a good one.

The story starts with Gambit questioning how much his character has changed, he’s no longer a dangerous thief, he’s a lame-ass teacher, so he decides to go have some fun and steal some shit. What follows is a very cool and very fun story where Remy LaBeau turns up the charm and does bad things. I think it’s interesting that Asmus has paid so much attention to the sexual side of Gambit, we see his naked ass in this issue, and he flirts with multiple women. It’s a little jarring at first, but it’s something different from most superheroes, and hey, as a man I’ve seen plenty of female superhero butt, it’s about time the ladies got some cheesecake (is it cheesecake if it’s a dude? What’s the preferred nomenclature?). It was also refreshing to see an X-Men character in a story that’s not really about the X-Men, not about oppression or fighting Magneto, but just a thief off having fun and getting into trouble.

So whilst this issue didn’t blow me away, I had a lot of fun being pulled along by a charismatic hero and Clay Mann’s excellent artwork, if you’re a Gambit fan, check this out, if you’re not… I wouldn’t say definitely try it, but there is a distinct lack of ‘ma cherie’ and other silly nonsense that may have put you off before.

I want more nudity.

Now, seriously, I like your observations about the first issue.

by **Punchy** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 5:33 pm

alaska1125 wrote:This series? Yeah, cancelled by issue #12 for sure, but it wouldn't suprise me to see it go at #6. Just reality, friends.

I dunno, there's a Venom series that's just reached #22 and is still going strong, sometimes smaller books can surprise you.

by **alaska1125** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:29 pm

Punchy wrote:
I dunno, there's a Venom series that's just reached #22 and is still going strong, sometimes smaller books can surprise you.

Huh. That's true. I give credit to Venom for putting a creative and, for the first time in decades, an interesting new spin on the character. So yes, Gambit may last longer than I'm giving it. But my gut says not past 12. Meet me here in a year to mock me if I'm wrong (which, to be fair, is fairly frequent).