X-Men Monday #260 – Geoffrey Thorne Talks ‘X-Force’ (Plus: X-Force #4 Solicitation and Covers)

AIPT!: What can we expect from this new “From the Ashes” X-Force team, including their interpersonal relationships and future adventures? Let’s find out, straight from Geoffrey Thorne.

AIPT: Those mutants will hook you! OK, X-Force. What would you say your “From the Ashes” run has in common with past X-Force series and what makes it stand on its own?

Geoffrey: It has zero in common with past iterations of X-Force except that a couple of its members have been on prior X-Force teams. This isn’t a continuation of any of those. Not picking up any prior threads or closing off any supposed errors. Nor is it a commentary on or rejection of any of those, good or bad. 100% new. Jump in without any prior knowledge, folks.

It stands on its own because of everything I just said. New team, new mission, new dynamics. That said, Krakoa is over but it left a scar on a lot of folks, which is causing minor-to-major bends in their behavior and worldviews going forward.

AIPT: In an interview with ComicBook.com, you mentioned Betsy Braddock isn’t thrilled to join the team, but does so due to her girlfriend Rachel Summers’ interest. Where is Betsy’s head at going into this series, post-Krakoa?

Geoffrey: Lady Elizabeth Braddock has a great number of things to juggle. The aftermath of Krakoa’s fall, obviously. Her forced split focus between her life in 616 and her duties as Captain Britain and Otherworld. Also, she’s got this new relationship with this insanely powerful and fairly volatile and mercurial girlfriend who’s brought her own baggage on this journey (which is CONSIDERABLE).

X-Force #4

Geoffrey Thorne (W) • Marcus To (A)

Cover by: Stephen Segovia

Tank Variant Cover by: Clayton Crain

Tank Virgin Variant Cover by: Clayton Crain

Variant Cover by: Juan Ferreyra

Man-Thing Strikes as the Nexus of All Realities is at Stake!

The Nexus of All Realities is in danger – meaning if X-Force can’t seal this Fracture Node, they’ve got more to worry about than just one ol’ Earth! What extradimensional forces stand ready to take down Forge’s team? And the Nexus’ guardian, the Man-Thing – is he friend or foe? The all-new X-Force series continues to turn up the heat…and wait’ll you see what we’re cooking!

On Sale: 10/9