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exboyfil

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3. One of the most beloved characters was Storm

Reply to ismnotwasm (Original post)

Sat Jan 11, 2014, 04:46 PM

Jan 2014

Original lineup did have a blue guy after the transformation (smile). They had a native American for four issues I think. Bishop was of African descent. Forge was native American. Sunspot was Brazilian, Sunfire was Japanese, Nightcrawler was???? (German).

Yes I guess they are right - most of the X-Men were of European descent. Also the major villians. It always seems that after you get past Storm most non-European characters seemed somewhat forced. DC also has its problems. Cyborg from Teen Titans now JLA. Black Lightning? Right. John Stewart always had to contend with Hal Jordan being the real Green Lantern (they could not even change that after Jordan became a planet killer). Tyroc from LSH? Dawnstar from LSH (Wildfire's unrequited love interest - it is tough being a ball of energy). Aliens don't count.

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