Marvel.com put up a short interview with Jody Houser, along with our first bit of art for Generation X-23 here.
I don’t know if the interview really gives enough to judge. Houser at least sounds like she has a grasp on things, but a lot is going to depend on when we actually see dialogue.
The art looks pretty good. Laura’s face is kinda wonky in the last panel on the second page, but Gabby looks fantastic, especially her expression on that fourth page.
Generation X-23 #3
Written by JODY HOUSER
Art by JACOPO CAMAGNI
X-23 DOWN FOR THE COUNT?!
A turning point in the X-23 saga as Laura is taken out by the new X-numbers! The game is changed when a surprise force enters the scene…but who is on the side of righteousness, and can Scout find the allies needed to stop the death and destruction?
Gabby just needs to tell Hellion and those new X-Numbers are in for a world of pain.
Dafne Keen has owned the role of X-23, and as she’s grown up she’s even started to look like how Mike Choi (who is widely considered the definitive X-23 artist) draws her. She’s sure to have more projects to come. DisMar would be downright STUPID not to make her a fixture in the MCU going forward; she’s a fantastic actress and generational talent, is young enough to stay with the role for a long time to come, and most importantly is deeply enthusiastic about the character.
The real question is, who would you cast as Hellion opposite her?
A decade ago I’d have said Joe Keery would have been a great pick; Season 1 Steve Harrington shares a LOT in common with Julian: An arrogant “big man on campus” with pretty boy looks whose parents are among Hawkins’s richest residents and can be a complete asshole to people outside his social circle, yet is actually a good person underneath who can be counted on to step up and do the right thing.
So who today in the early-20s range can pull this off?
Someone posted this on Reddit claiming it’s being reported as a Doomsday leak:
However the OP is dubious and notes a lot of the recent leaks are being dismissed as AI.
What do you all think? I’m not seeing any obvious tells of AI, so if it IS an AI fake it’s a REALLY good one.
I ran it through three different AI checkers, and all three assess that it is NOT AI. So unless there’s a generator out there that can fool its algorithm, it’s either the real deal or someone with some SERIOUS Photoshop skills was at work.
Fake or not, Dafne does look good in the X-Force suit.
Observations:
Laura killed Julian confirmed. It almost sounds like Liu wrote it with the whole “he deserved it for all the crap he put me through” bit completely at odds with NYX #8 and Schultz’s own previous depiction.
Revelation is controlling Laura, so much of what she’s doing is not likely by her own choice, but because of him gaslighting and using his powers against her (hoping it turns out that’s WHY she was so hard against Julian; her mind’s been completely twisted by Doug).
I just keep telling myself, “It’s only an AU.”
thestomping-ground asked:
New Laura book with a new writer.
Moment of Silence for Rogue fans as Erica is writing the new Rogue book
newx-menfan answered:
God, do I feel bad for Rogue and Gambit fans! Lol!
While I haven’t read much with Jody Houser to judge… I would honestly prefer Marvel took a break with Laura solos for a while. Tamaki and now Schultz has kind of shown Marvel doesn’t really know what to do with her right now.
I think this one is conceptually interesting.
First of all, it brings back Gabby right off the bat, so it seems more like a teamup than a strict solo, and it addresses that particular problem people have had since Krakoa. If we get more ANW vibes from their relationship that’s off to a great start.
It also sounds like there’s an ACTUAL premise to it. And while it’s more Weapon X stuff, tbh I don’t have a problem with that. Weapon X was a recurring thorn in Logan’s side for DECADES, and that was never a problem for people before. And Laura does need some sort of recurring antagonist. Weapon X also gels with her history as a trafficking victim considering some of the shenanigans they get up to, and it starts to fit more into the black ops side of things I’ve thought Laura is a good fit for.
As for Houser, she wrote the final 11 issues of the 2017 Renew Your Vows book, as well as Critical Role Origins. I also had a look at the artist’s work and I think if nothing else it will have some fantastic art.
I have to say that I’m cautiously optimistic about this.
It's official: Laura Kinney: Wolverine is ending with the three LKS issues. She's getting a new series alongside Gabby in February, Generation X-23, by Jody Houser.
Full Solicit at Official Cover:
Generation X-23 #1
New Ongoing Series, On Sale February 2026
Written by JODY HOUSER
Art by JACOPO CAMAGNI
Cover by PARTHA PRATIM SARKAR
HER NAME IS WOLVERINE. BUT THE LEGEND OF X-23 GROWS. LAURA KINNEY was brainwashed and trained from birth to be the ultimate assassin as X-23. She’s long put that life behind her…but it seems she hasn’t quite outrun it yet! When LAURA and GABBY encounter someone who seems to be their LONG LOST FRIEND, the harrowing plot they uncover will turn their worlds upside down. The next generation of X-subjects is here, and they follow in the deadly footsteps of X-23! Featuring a host of new heroes and villains, Generation X-23 have a surprise in store for the WOLVERINE!
I’m not familiar with Houser, but she did some work on the well-received Renew Your Vows book. I’ve done a quick look into Camagni’s art and I don’t have any complaints there.
Welcome to the X-23 fandom, Jody Houser. I hope you survive the experience.
It’s official: Laura Kinney: Wolverine is ending with the three LKS issues. She’s getting a new series alongside Gabby in February, Generation X-23, by Jody Houser.
Someone posted this on the X23 subreddit:
Lanzing said last week he has a “good feeling” about Laura and Julian reconciling.
I find this especially interesting because Lanzing never disguised that he wasn’t much of a fan of Hellion, and was the primary driver (honestly, it sounds like he was really the only one) trying to push hooking Laura up with Kiden.
I presume we may get SOME hint of what’s next within the next couple days at NYCC.
About the Sabertooth comic...
I know I haven't posted here in a while, but honestly, I wanted to talk a little bit about how I felt about the latest comic and what it means to me.
Honestly? I feel betrayed. I feel like every little bit of hope I had has been kicked and thrown away, and I can blame the authors and Marvel itself, but this is a problem that happens so often that I just can't take it anymore.
Do you know why I feel so bad? This was my support during my almost 5-year career. I haven't finished it yet, and since I started this last one, I've been dealing with anxiety and depression. I thought I had found a place where I felt safe, a parachute from all the bad things happening around me. Damn, I even thought about doing a Laura cosplay for my birthday to celebrate, and now I feel like the character has slapped me in the face, as if everything I did with love for this ship was just a joke. And the more time passes, the more I think about it, the more I just want to cry out of pure rage. I'm tired.
I really liked the community I got to know here, even though it was small. I was so happy that there were people with my same tastes and opinions, but I don't know if I can keep posting after this.
My feelings for Laura are confusing, because I even think Julian deserves better. I love him in a way I can't describe, and he's the one I base many of my tastes on. I feel like I have to look out for the good of the character he loved and also for my own, but I don't even know what's right and what's wrong.
I'm sorry if this post is just me whining, but I'm not doing well right now and I needed to vent. I can only hope that you are doing better than I am.
I was 22 years old when X-23 Vol 2 #19 came out. Just graduated from college in the Fall and home for the holidays. I still remember how much that issue effected me.
I remember the feeling of betrayal all too well. I know its rough, especially when the world is utter shit right now - and our only escape is those fictional blorbos who make us smile and feel happy.
Its ok to be upset - ok to feel these things.
And i'm 36 now, laughing because here i am face to face with yet another Nuclear Helix Event. Laughing cuz it both hurts and is its own way funny. But if I may impart some thing i've learned in 14 years between now and then.
The Story is NEVER Over.
Marvel tried to Nuke em back in 2011 and fans kept it alive. Marvel napalmed them today...but fans will keep them going. Whether through fanfic, fan art, memes/shitposts, metas, podcasts etc. And eventually sooner or later a Writer will come around who feels the same way too and get to tell the story we all knew was there.
So chin up and strap in soldier, cuz the Helix war never ends!
I’m just telling myself it’s an AU. It doesn’t necessarily mean it will be relevant to the main universe. Or it could even be what pushes them together.
But I get it. It’s frustrating. This year especially because it started off so good with NYX 8 fixing almost EVERYTHING about Liu in one conversation, with the cover for LKW 7 dropping right after. But then nothing happened and the plot got dropped. Then LKW 7 turned out to be an illusion but even THAT was hopeful because on the illusion of a perfect world it was Julian that Laura saw herself with.
I honestly feel at this point Marvel just likes tormenting Helix fans.
newx-menfan
luna-bimborina
I hadn't drawn these two for a while and with the last comic that came out I decided to do them in chibi, I don't know what happened I came up with something but seriously I'm happy just seeing that Laura thinks about him 💖
