Re: Uncanny X-Men Annual #2
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:02 am
It seems to be the writers intent that this flashback occurs soon after Shaw takes over the Inner Circle, sometime between UX99 and UX129. Shaws dialogue to Namor supports this "Recently, I have personally usurped the command structure of the Inner Circle and am remaking it in my own image..."
Other than Selene, does this timeframe work for all other characters involved? (Sebastian Shaw, Emma Frost, Namor, Norman Osborn, Tony Stark, Donald Pierce).
Dimadiks justification of Norman Osborn certainly works for me. Shaw, Frost, and Pierce shouldn't be a problem either (Probably prior to Ms Marvel 22). I'm not familiar with what Namor and Tony were doing from June '76 to January '80. The previous post helps, but doesn't give me enough clues for placement.
If Selene is the only problem, I'll give a shot at justifying her appearance during that time. What if Selene really was an original member of the Inner Circle. She played around with them for a while, grew bored, and left soon before UX129, erasing everyones memories. (She's been known to alter memories in the past and in this very issue.) Possibly, she was scared away by the upcoming arrival of Dark Phoenix. Emmas memories return after her Phoenix coma (stated in the annual), but she's in a Mastermind coma when Selene returns to (re)join the club. Of course, Emma doesn't mention this later because she's got to keep her secrets.
A few observations on Uncanny X-Men Annual 2: Selene is never refered to as the Black Queen. Selene only uses telepathy, none of her other powers. She doesn't even speak on panel. Tony and Namor do not meet in the issue (Tony wanders off with a waitress, three panels later Namor shows up.)
Other than Selene, does this timeframe work for all other characters involved? (Sebastian Shaw, Emma Frost, Namor, Norman Osborn, Tony Stark, Donald Pierce).
Dimadiks justification of Norman Osborn certainly works for me. Shaw, Frost, and Pierce shouldn't be a problem either (Probably prior to Ms Marvel 22). I'm not familiar with what Namor and Tony were doing from June '76 to January '80. The previous post helps, but doesn't give me enough clues for placement.
If Selene is the only problem, I'll give a shot at justifying her appearance during that time. What if Selene really was an original member of the Inner Circle. She played around with them for a while, grew bored, and left soon before UX129, erasing everyones memories. (She's been known to alter memories in the past and in this very issue.) Possibly, she was scared away by the upcoming arrival of Dark Phoenix. Emmas memories return after her Phoenix coma (stated in the annual), but she's in a Mastermind coma when Selene returns to (re)join the club. Of course, Emma doesn't mention this later because she's got to keep her secrets.
A few observations on Uncanny X-Men Annual 2: Selene is never refered to as the Black Queen. Selene only uses telepathy, none of her other powers. She doesn't even speak on panel. Tony and Namor do not meet in the issue (Tony wanders off with a waitress, three panels later Namor shows up.)