Gambit #3 (of 5)
(W) Chris Claremont (A) Sid Kotian (CA) Whilce Portacio
RATED T+
In Shops: Sep 28, 2022
SRP: $3.99
REMY’S RUSE AND WARHAWK’S RETURN!
• The problem? GAMBIT and ‘RO have become a thorn in the side of mogul SOLARZ…
• The solution? The mercenary WARHAWK takes the fight to our heroes!
• The rebuttal? Remy gears up in his NEW suit, MARISSA DECASTRO dons the classic armor, and ‘Ro joins them for a knock-down, drag-out fight along the Mississippi!
Gambit #2 (Of 5)
(W) Chris Claremont (A) Sid Kotian (CA) Whilce Portacio
RATED T+
In Shops: Aug 31, 2022
SRP: $3.99
GAMBIT AND ‘RO – ON THE LAM AND OFF THE RAILS!
‘RO is the mutant X-Man Storm, reverted to childhood and trying to retain use of her powers while fighting to find her memories. GAMBIT is the free spirit Remy LeBeau, not yet an X-Man and making his way up and down the Mississippi. What do they have in common? They’re mutants, they’re thieves, and they’re having a blast!
But their side mission to escape the SHADOW KING goes off the rails when sudden disaster strikes, and the duo find themselves in the midst of local trouble with ‘Ro’s life – and very essence – in the balance. Can Gambit find the heroic path before it’s too late? Featuring old favorites as well as new friends and enemies!
Gambit #2 (Of 5)
(W) Chris Claremont (A) Sid Kotian (CA) Whilce Portacio
RATED T+
In Shops: Aug 31, 2022
SRP: $3.99
GAMBIT AND ‘RO – ON THE LAM AND OFF THE RAILS!
‘RO is the mutant X-Man Storm, reverted to childhood and trying to retain use of her powers while fighting to find her memories. GAMBIT is the free spirit Remy LeBeau, not yet an X-Man and making his way up and down the Mississippi. What do they have in common? They’re mutants, they’re thieves, and they’re having a blast!
But their side mission to escape the SHADOW KING goes off the rails when sudden disaster strikes, and the duo find themselves in the midst of local trouble with ‘Ro’s life – and very essence – in the balance. Can Gambit find the heroic path before it’s too late? Featuring old favorites as well as new friends and enemies!
Marvel has been on a nostalgia and retro kick lately. Creators go back in time to fill in gaps during their runs with new stories. Sometimes it works and sometimes it falls a bit flat. Gambit #1 is that type of story. It takes us back to the early days of Gambit and Ororo’s relationship. She’s been de-aged, now just a kid, and he has as thick of an accent as ever.
Chris Claremont, the writer of the time, returns to plot the tale and it’s as if he never left. That’s not necessarily a good thing. While the comic doesn’t quite have the same style Claremont used back in the day it picks up on the storylines with little refreshers. It’s been a long time since I read the original comics this revolves around. While I remember general plots specifics have long since gone. I found myself reading the issue feeling like I had missed something. Gambit #1 feels like you pick up a comic mid-way through its run.
That’s not a good feeling at all.
As such, I struggled to enjoy the comic until well into the issue. It began to focus a bit with its conflicts. While I don’t remember where the animosity came from, I could work with what was given. One person was bad and a major threat. Gambit and Ro are good. There you go, it’s all you need at that point. Of course that gets derailed as Claremont introduces a character at the end like we should know who it is. Maybe we should? Who knows. As I said, it’s been decades since I read the original comics.
The art by Sid Kotian is ok. It has a retro style to it in some ways but overall it’s a look I’m not a fan of. Beyond Gambit, the characters have a weird mix of 80s and 90s with shapes of heads often not quite right and details coming and going. Espen Grundetjern‘s color looks nice with again a bit of a blend between the 80s and 90s and Clayton Cowles provides the lettering. Just overall, it’s an art style I’m not a fan of. Nothing stands out as exciting and there’s some visuals that make no sense at all.
Gambit #1 plays into the nostalgia crowd. Unless you absolutely loved this moment for the X-Men, these characters, or Claremont, it’s an issue that doesn’t make a case of why it’s needed. It hasn’t yet revealed anything particularly interesting. It hasn’t made itself vital. It also has a choppy sense in its narrative. It feels like a missed opportunity for one of the best to return to revisit a classic era.
Story: Chris Claremont Art: Sid Kotian
Color: Espen Grundetjern Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.0 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read
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Gambit #1 (of 5)
(W) Chris Claremont (A) Sid Kotian (CA) Whilce Portacio
RATED T+
In Shops: Jul 27, 2022
SRP: $3.99
ALL-NEW ADVENTURES OF THE LEGENDARY THIEF BY CO-CREATOR CHRIS CLAREMONT!
You think you know all there is to know about Remy LeBeau, the Ragin’ Cajun, the mutant known as GAMBIT – but legendary X-scribe Chris Claremont has an ace up his sleeve with this new series! Before he joined the X-MEN, Gambit encountered a mysterious girl named ‘RO – the mutant STORM regressed to her child self by the nefarious NANNY – and the two went up against the forces of the SHADOW KING! Now, revealed for the first time, Gambit finds his path to becoming the heroic X-Man millions of fans call their favorite! Joined by rising star artist Sid Kotian, Chris weaves a story of action, intrigue and revenge that made Gambit the mutant he is and forged his relationship with Storm. You’ll get a charge out of this one, mon ami!
The legend returns! Chris Claremont, the writer who defined the X-Men and crafted the franchise’s most influential stories, is back with a brand-new X-Men saga starring one his most popular co-creations—GAMBIT! Featuring artwork by rising star Sid Kotian, colors by Espen Grundetgern, and lettering by Clayton Cowles, Gambit is be a five-issue limited series that invites fans back to the exciting time when Gambit and a de-aged Storm forged an everlasting bond as they thieved their way along the Mississippi River!
The series will unearth a wide range of previously untold adventures, from a brush with the Shadow King to an array of earthbound and out of this world escapades, that gives Claremont a chance to further explore Gambit’s path to becoming a heroic X-Man as well as reveal new insights into another trademark character of his, Storm, at a pivotal moment in her history. Get your first look at this story of action, intrigue and revenge in new interior artwork and variant covers by all-star artists Salvador Larroca and Edgar Delgado, Peach Momoko, Scott Williams and Sebastian Cheng, and InHyuk Lee and a main cover by Whilce Portactio and Alex Sinclair!
Get charged up for this long-awaited X-Saga when Gambit #1 hits stands on July 27!
This year’s Hellfire Gala will once again be a night overflowing with action, drama, and FASHION. And this time around, mutants won’t be the only ones slaying the Green Carpet. The other heroes of the Marvel Universe are getting into the fun with extremely stylish looks of their own, all designed by some of the industry’s most inventive artists! Superstar Russell Dauterman returns to lead the campaign to elevate Marvel Comics fashion like never before alongside artists Carmen Carnero, Iban Coello, Chris Bachalo, Jen Bartel, Mateus Manhanini, Mahmud Asrar, Miguel Mercado, Meghan Hetrick, InHyuk Lee, and Eric D’Urso. Combining real fashion trends with classic super hero aesthetics, mutant power signatures, and more, these bold takes on your favorite Marvel characters can be seen in both the upcoming X-Men: Hellfire Gala one-shot and on a series of 20 gorgeous variant covers throughout June!
It’s a new month, and a new shipment of products has arrived at your local comic shop! Items from Marvel and Star Wars, including mini-busts, Minimates, Gallery Dioramas and Legends in 3D are all on sale this week!
Marvel Animated X-Men Gambit 1/7 Scale Resin Mini-Bust
A Diamond Select Toys release! Based on the original X-Men animation from the 1990s, this approximately 6-inch bust of Gambit is inspired by his appearance in the series, wielding his staff and playing cards. Featuring a cartoon-accurate paint scheme and line-perfect sculpting, this bust is limited to only 3,000 pieces and comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. Designed by Barry Bradfield, sculpted by Paul Harding! Item #JAN211966
Marvel Comic Gallery Firestar PVC Diorama
A Diamond Select Toys release! This Gallery Diorama is smoking hot! Depicting New Warrior, Avenger and Spider-Man amazing friend Firestar, this sculpture shows her soaring into the sky, fire at her fingertips. Measuring approximately 10 inches tall, this dynamic figure is made of high-quality PVC and features detailed sculpting and paint applications; the flames are cast in translucent material to catch the light. It comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Uriel Caton, sculpted by Alejandro Pereira. Item #DEC202075
Marvel Comic Minimates Series 81 Dark Phoenix Saga Asst.
A Diamond Select Toys release! The Dark Phoenix has risen! The intergalactic force of nature is back, and this all-new 81st series of Marvel Minimates captures the storyline in 2-inch mini-figure form! Two-packs of Cyclops with Lilandra, Phoenix with Gladiator, and Dark Phoenix with Corsair make up this assortment, and each features 14 points of articulation as well as interchangeable parts and accessories. Each pair comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Barry Bradfield! Item #MAY212110
Star Wars A New Hope TIE Fighter Pilot Legends in 3D ½ Scale Resin Bust
A Gentle Giant Ltd. release! Watch out, Red Leader! This menacing TIE Fighter pilot is coming up on your six o’clock, and the newest Legend in 3D! Standing approximately 10 inches tall atop a mechanical-looking pedestal, this half-scale bust captures the iconic helmet design with detailed sculpting and paint applications. Limited to only 1,000 pieces, it comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Oluf Hartvigsen. Item #MAR212002
Braaiins! Marvel Zombies get shrunk into keychain form with Pop! Keychain: Marvel Zombies. You can choose from Thor, Gambit, and Doctor Doom!
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Braaaiiins! Get into a zombie state of mind with new Marvel Zombies Funko Pop!s. The new wave of releases includes zombified versions of Thor, Gambit, Doctor Doom, Red Hulk, and MODOK.
You can get pre-ordering them now.
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