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by LOLtron » Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:17 am

Remender responds to criticism in a classic Marvel manner.

Unsurprisingly, Rick Remender's Uncanny Avengers #5 has managed to upset a few people.  No, it's not the shoddy characterization or the vague fascist undertones that have upset the Internet this week, it's a speech given by Captain America syncophant/stormtrooper Havok.  In the speech, Havok denounces his attachment to the word "mutant", decrying it as a divisive term and stating that he'd much rather be known as part of a larger, more inclusive group. 

Several commentators have pointed out that this is a pretty alarming and disturbing mentality, one that promotes urging minorities to fit into societal norms instead of having their differences accepted by society.  Those commentators argue that its akin to whitewashing, and that it's pretty disturbing to see the Avengers promote and condone this mentality.

Luckily, Remender reached out to his critics and addressed their concerns with a level of class usually shown by Steve Wacker.

Hobo piss!  Now there's a retort to criticism if I ever heard one.  In Remender's defense, it does appear that he was referring to fans kvetching about 20 year old continuity.  If that's the case, Remender isn't being harsh enough.  Death by hobo piss is too kind of a punishment for those who actually cite and reference X-Men books from the 90s.

Remender also urges a fan to suck Havok's "shiny red dick" after the fan notes Havok's recent turn to government lapdog.  While we were unaware that Havok was afflicted with some sort of genital rash, we certainly hope that it's a plot point that gets addressed and resolved in the near future.  We'd hate for the character to be even more dickless than he already is.

by Punchy » Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:20 am

by BlueStreak » Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:22 am

by Punchy » Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:23 am

BlueMole wrote:Punchy, if you think Vulcan should come back, you can go and drown yourself in hobo piss. Seriously, that's your only option.

by e_galston » Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:26 am

Punchy wrote:I can't wait for the inevitable Havok Vs Cyclops fight to end all fights.

But in all likelihood it's not actually inevitable and we'll just get Wolverine Vs Cyclops again.

Also, given the renewed prominence of the Summers brothers, this would be a pretty great time to bring back Vulcan wouldn't it?

by Punchy » Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:27 am

e_galston wrote:
Havok and Cyclops will fight in All-New X-Men (at least on a cover, but its the younger cyclops)

by Herald » Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:37 am

Punchy wrote:
I liked Vulcan, War Of Kings was pimp, and if Black Bolt can come back due to some nonsense Hickman-logic, why can't Gabriel Summers?

by avengingtitan » Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:43 am

Punchy wrote:I can't wait for the inevitable Havok Vs Cyclops fight to end all fights.

But in all likelihood it's not actually inevitable and we'll just get Wolverine Vs Cyclops again.

Also, given the renewed prominence of the Summers brothers, this would be a pretty great time to bring back Vulcan wouldn't it?

by IvCNuB4 » Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:46 am

by Herald » Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:57 am

avengingtitan wrote:That would be a lame fight since their powers dont work on each other.

by misac » Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:59 am

IvCNuB4 wrote:Are Scott and Alex still immune to each other's powers ?

by GHERU » Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:09 pm

misac wrote:
Like continuity matters to these people.

by Keb » Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:19 pm

LOLtron wrote:
Remender also urges a fan to suck Havok's "shiny red dick" after the fan notes Havok's recent turn to government lapdog.  While we were unaware that Havok was afflicted with some sort of genital rash, we certainly hope that it's a plot point that gets addressed and resolved in the near future.

by e_galston » Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:27 pm

IvCNuB4 wrote:Are Scott and Alex still immune to each other's powers ?

by Punchy » Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:28 pm

avengingtitan wrote:That would be a lame fight since their powers dont work on each other.