Indeed. I really don't mind Betsy still being Captain Britain (as long as she gets good characterization, she can be anything), but I wonder if the only uniform she can create with her powers is the armor. I mean, Brian had several uniforms throughout his time as Captain Britain - at least she could lose the cape. Still, it's great to know that Thorne is managing to concile her different identities (as the new Captain Britain, as a X-Force member, as a telepath) and still make her feel like the same Betsy Braddock we've known for decades. And while I still have to read the full issues, the pages shown in this blog make it look like even her interactions with Rachel feel more natural; they're finally pictured as lovers (or best friends with benefits) without having to mention it in every interaction they have.
Throughout her life, Betsy has had 5 different Captain Britain uniforms (R.C.X.; Dawn of X; Otherworld; Hellfire Gala and Knights of X) so I don't think that's a problem, the artists must be too lazy to make a new design for her or maybe it's some higher order to keep her in the armor, who knows.
About her relationship with Rachel, I love it! However, I agree that them making out all the time was too much. I prefer something like in Unlimited, each one solving their own problems in their own teams and in the end meeting up and then kissing or whatever.
For example: Does Betsy only have CB powers when she's wearing the armor?! If so, does that mean she's been using telekinesis to fly this whole time?! Were they talking about Saturnyne when they went to the Otherworld?!
I love how Betsy is one of a small handful of characters that has an unbroken through line from one era to the next. She could have easily been shelved, but she wasn’t. Betsy is getting about the same amount of dialogue & action as she did when leading her owns books. Love the direction GT is taking this story and hopefully with this new release slot XF bumps back up into the top 50.
I haven’t picked up this issue yet, but seeing the panels here, this Captain Britain moment is giving Princess Adora and the power of Grayskull, which is no shade as I love She-Ra. 😆
It could definitely be intentional @Rahsaan lol. He does seem to like inputting some fun sublte humor lol.
I actually asked him if he had Betsy say Rachel attempted a psi-lock without her as a play on her being formally Psylocke (as the words sound the same) and he confirmed it was intentional lol.
From what GT hinted in his interviews, we will see her using her Psycho-Blast in future issues.
"As Captain Britain, Betsy’s powers now blend magic with her telepathy and telekinesis. She wields a construct shield and sword, and can also perform psychic blasts.
However, creating these constructs requires her to channel the totality of her psionic power, limiting her ability to use other abilities simultaneously. When she’s wielding the constructs, she’s fully engaged in combat. Ironically, it may be more dangerous for her enemies when the constructs aren't visible, as that’s when her full psionic potential is available."
Regarding the armor... I wish it was the Knights of X uniform in this issue instead of the armor.
This will seem super random, but honestly just let her claim the codename Revanche for herself when she's not in action as Captain Britain. To hell with revanchism as a politically charged ideology; the name sounds cool even today!
Now, Daud... As much as I often agree with you, I have to say no all the way to this idea. LOL. I'm tired of these two character regurgitating and reusing one another's names, outfits, etc. These women need to have completely autonomous identities going forward.
Lol I know, but I don't see any attempt currently to do that autonomous identities thing. In fact, I think it's actually going backwards for nostalgia sake. Which is why it would blend nicely for Betsy to be, well, a version of her from the past that wasn't really her but now could very well be hers and hers alone!
@Rahsaan I disagree. They are already vastly different in personality. Betsy is fun loves adventure flirty with a fiery dangerous temper at times. While Kwannon is stoic, laid back, boring etc
They can both share imagery and codenames. Much like there are multiple Wolverines and SpiderMen running around.
@randy, I see your point and it's valid. I would prefer she not take anything else of Kwannon's and vice versa though. Even though, there are other Marvel characters sharing code names and uniform designs contemporaneously, I don't think any of them have the baggage and identity convolution that these two characters had. It's all so messy. I think them sharing similarities in power signatures is more than enough at this point. Revanche was a name that Kwannon chose born out of misdirected anger and identity confusion. Betsy for the first time in forever has none of those issues, so I would like her to have an original code name all her own if she decides to go by one again.
I know there are a lot of fans who are traumatized with Betsy as Captain Britain, but I'm loving GT's work on her.
ReplyDeleteIt could have been a new costume here, but that's okay, I can wait! 🌺
Indeed. I really don't mind Betsy still being Captain Britain (as long as she gets good characterization, she can be anything), but I wonder if the only uniform she can create with her powers is the armor. I mean, Brian had several uniforms throughout his time as Captain Britain - at least she could lose the cape.
DeleteStill, it's great to know that Thorne is managing to concile her different identities (as the new Captain Britain, as a X-Force member, as a telepath) and still make her feel like the same Betsy Braddock we've known for decades. And while I still have to read the full issues, the pages shown in this blog make it look like even her interactions with Rachel feel more natural; they're finally pictured as lovers (or best friends with benefits) without having to mention it in every interaction they have.
@Fsaker I think you kinda hit the nail on the head for me with Betsy and Rachel.
DeleteI still am not feeling them as a couple, but definitely much better written under Thorne imho.
But yes now that you say it. They don't come off as in love to me, but more as friends with benefits lol.
I couldn't quite verbalize how I was seeing them, but I think you nailed it lol.
@FSaker
DeleteThroughout her life, Betsy has had 5 different Captain Britain uniforms (R.C.X.; Dawn of X; Otherworld; Hellfire Gala and Knights of X) so I don't think that's a problem, the artists must be too lazy to make a new design for her or maybe it's some higher order to keep her in the armor, who knows.
About her relationship with Rachel, I love it!
However, I agree that them making out all the time was too much. I prefer something like in Unlimited, each one solving their own problems in their own teams and in the end meeting up and then kissing or whatever.
I'm definitely one of those traumatized lol, but I think he has good things in store for Betsy.
ReplyDeleteI know his recent remarks was that he wants to do something with her so she stands out.
Something like it left Brian without the mantle and she's now in a group of CB corps and he wants to have her find her own thing to stand out.
Its definitely nice to see Betsy competent, strong, resourceful and having her edge and with intelligence.
Its been very missed.
@X-Man
DeleteI have so many questions after this issue...
For example: Does Betsy only have CB powers when she's wearing the armor?! If so, does that mean she's been using telekinesis to fly this whole time?! Were they talking about Saturnyne when they went to the Otherworld?!
@Hoxor yeah, pretty sure its her TK and she only has CB abilities with costume.
DeleteIn the first issue when she and Rachel are flying, you can see her using her tk to fly I'm pretty sure.
I love how Betsy is one of a small handful of characters that has an unbroken through line from one era to the next. She could have easily been shelved, but she wasn’t. Betsy is getting about the same amount of dialogue & action as she did when leading her owns books. Love the direction GT is taking this story and hopefully with this new release slot XF bumps back up into the top 50.
ReplyDelete@Lady Braddock I do think tptb know that Betsy is very popular, but after TH run, I think they were thinking of possibly shelving her for a bit
Deletedue to Thorne saying that no one was touching CB at the moment when he asked.
I think it was great luck that Thorne actually specifically requested her.
I'm very excited for his writing and stories involving her :)
Thorne just wrote a better Excalibur issue than TH. lmao
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Delete@Nate in my personal opinion this probably would be the case.
DeleteThough I will always be a fan of her not being CB due to it not fitting her more darker personality imho lol.
Regardless of seeing that CB armor again (aaaaah lol) I'm very glad Thorne grabbed her up.
So happy to see real Betsy again.
I haven’t picked up this issue yet, but seeing the panels here, this Captain Britain moment is giving Princess Adora and the power of Grayskull, which is no shade as I love She-Ra. 😆
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It could definitely be intentional @Rahsaan lol. He does seem to like inputting some fun sublte humor lol.
DeleteI actually asked him if he had Betsy say Rachel attempted a psi-lock without her as a play on her being formally Psylocke (as the words sound the same) and he confirmed it was intentional lol.
I caught it reading it for the 2nd time lol.
Finally read the issue. Was very good. Still traumatized by the CB uniform return lol.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised Betsy doesn't just telekinetically lift Forge's headband and read his mind lol.
Even better, she can psychoblast it to smithereens, since we know that ability does physically affect matter.
DeleteThat is true as well @Rahsaan, I would love to see her going back to those lol.
DeleteI think last time was maybe in X-Force when she knocked Warren/Apocalypse over.
She's definitely showing considerable restraint with Forge lol.
@Rahsaan @X-Man
DeleteFrom what GT hinted in his interviews, we will see her using her Psycho-Blast in future issues.
"As Captain Britain, Betsy’s powers now blend magic with her telepathy and telekinesis. She wields a construct shield and sword, and can also perform psychic blasts.
However, creating these constructs requires her to channel the totality of her psionic power, limiting her ability to use other abilities simultaneously. When she’s wielding the constructs, she’s fully engaged in combat. Ironically, it may be more dangerous for her enemies when the constructs aren't visible, as that’s when her full psionic potential is available."
Regarding the armor... I wish it was the Knights of X uniform in this issue instead of the armor.
This will seem super random, but honestly just let her claim the codename Revanche for herself when she's not in action as Captain Britain. To hell with revanchism as a politically charged ideology; the name sounds cool even today!
ReplyDeleteNow, Daud... As much as I often agree with you, I have to say no all the way to this idea. LOL. I'm tired of these two character regurgitating and reusing one another's names, outfits, etc. These women need to have completely autonomous identities going forward.
DeleteLol I know, but I don't see any attempt currently to do that autonomous identities thing. In fact, I think it's actually going backwards for nostalgia sake. Which is why it would blend nicely for Betsy to be, well, a version of her from the past that wasn't really her but now could very well be hers and hers alone!
Delete@Rahsaan I disagree. They are already vastly different in personality. Betsy is fun loves adventure flirty with a fiery dangerous temper at times. While Kwannon is stoic, laid back, boring etc
DeleteThey can both share imagery and codenames. Much like there are multiple Wolverines and SpiderMen running around.
@randy, I see your point and it's valid. I would prefer she not take anything else of Kwannon's and vice versa though. Even though, there are other Marvel characters sharing code names and uniform designs contemporaneously, I don't think any of them have the baggage and identity convolution that these two characters had. It's all so messy. I think them sharing similarities in power signatures is more than enough at this point. Revanche was a name that Kwannon chose born out of misdirected anger and identity confusion. Betsy for the first time in forever has none of those issues, so I would like her to have an original code name all her own if she decides to go by one again.
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