She needs a Snickers bar; she's not herself when she's hungry.
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4. INSPIRATION
Like other fans, I prefer my own take on Jean who will be a culmination of various depictions as opposed to the official version. But there is one X-Men writer who has partially inspired my take on Jean, and the other X-Men characters to an extent. MarvelMaster616 AKA Jack has developed his own interpretation of the X-Men comics. While his fanfics aren't to my tastes I have read his bios and I do like some of his ideas for some of the characters. I plan on using some of those ideas into my X-Men take.
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5. FUTURE PLANS
I also have an X-Men/Star Wars (original trilogy) crossover planned. I'm not sure when it'll take place, but she'll play a part.
She'll play a leading role within UPC as a literal leading lady. She'll also play a role in helping other leading characters out with their problems. I won't say who. Also, she and Misty Knight - and other friends she'll have made outside of the X-Men - will have a chance to go on some adventures of their own!
In a non-UPC setting, she'll be in an AU where she'll work as a teacher/counselor. Also, she'll be involved with volunteering at an orphanage that will be partially run by a friendly Disney character. This will be the same one in which Thirty-Thirty will be involved.
I also have an X-Men/Star Wars (original trilogy) crossover planned. I'm not sure when it'll take place, but she'll play a part.
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6. HEADCANONS
*After the Phoenix Force left Jean, it didn't leave her entirely. It left behind a small portion within her in case Jean was needed again in cosmic affairs. However, this portion isn't as powerful and Jean can only use some of its abilities.
*Jean's favorite films are Peggy Sue Got Married, Star Wars: A New Hope, and Fantasia.
*She likes strawberry milkshakes.
*She's not really a fan of manga. This comes from the Marvel AU where the characters have been turned into manga characters. I'm not sure she would like the way she and her friends were drawn.
*It has never been stated when Jean was born, but I'll take it that, as her comic book debut took place in September of 1963, she was born in September.
*This is a headcanon from an X-Men fan I'll be taking and tweaking for my stories- in part because of their psychic rapport, Scott and Jean have developed a series of subconscious thoughts in their heads in a unique sequence (like a DNA code of sorts made out of memories and specific details) as a failsafe to make sure each person is not a clone. This was put into place by Jean.
*Another borrowed headcanon: When Jean uses her powers (and not as Phoenix), pink highlights will sometimes and briefly appear in her hair. As Phoenix, the same thing will happen except the color will be either red or orange.
*Jean's not fond of clowns.
*Third borrowed headcanon: she can't have kids due to extensive exposure to cosmic radiation. But in UPC, this could very well change.
*Jean enjoyed soccer a lot when she was a kid and still has her trophies to prove the fact. She still has mad soccer skills.
*My final borrowed headcanon: Kitty Pryde is the one who suggested that Jean return to her original Marvel Girl outfit on occasion. In the meantime, Jean will get a slightly modified MG redesign.
*She occasionally brings the family cat, Prometheus, to the X-Men home.
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7. PERSONAL
*Jean was the first woman in the X-Men lineup when they first came on the scene in the 1960s. She was the first X-Men character to make a vital impact on my life and get me through rough stuff as I outlined in my prior post. But in the past few years, I almost forgot about her or why I became a fan. With all of the outpouring of Marvel content over the past years - heck a decade now - sometimes all of the focus on the Avengers or Guardians of the Galaxy seem to drown out the X-Men's stories. I think the last time I genuinely got excited about a Jean-focused story was the X-Men movie series in the 2010s. But - and this is cliche by now that those who know me - the muse and admiration I held for Jean when I first became a fan rose from the ashes like...well, a phoenix.
To express how grateful I am to her because of what she stands for and believes in would prove difficult, but I could say this: if a fictional hero can make a difference in the world of comics, and that impact goes beyond the pages and into reality (and not at the expense of hurting anyone), then that's the sign of a series that has something worth listening to, reading, etc. She wasn't the first supergirl to have telekinesis or telepathy, but she was an early example of that archetype. I think she's even had an impact on other red-haired and psychic-based characters from other properties as well, like Mira Nova from Buzz Lightyear of Star Command or Gwen Tennyson from the Ben 10 franchise. Perhaps a coincidence, but it's not hard to imagine the creators may have garnered some influence off of her.
To express how grateful I am to her because of what she stands for and believes in would prove difficult, but I could say this: if a fictional hero can make a difference in the world of comics, and that impact goes beyond the pages and into reality (and not at the expense of hurting anyone), then that's the sign of a series that has something worth listening to, reading, etc. She wasn't the first supergirl to have telekinesis or telepathy, but she was an early example of that archetype. I think she's even had an impact on other red-haired and psychic-based characters from other properties as well, like Mira Nova from Buzz Lightyear of Star Command or Gwen Tennyson from the Ben 10 franchise. Perhaps a coincidence, but it's not hard to imagine the creators may have garnered some influence off of her.
* Choices of songs: I've got a number of 'em.
-"The Phoenix" by Fall Out Boy For obvious reasons and I see this song as her embodying her full potential as Phoenix, but using it for good and not evil.
-"Daydream Believer" by the Monkees This might not seem like it would fit Jean to an exact T, but there does seem to be a bit of a back-and-forth between her and Scott here: this would harken back to not only their debut in the early 1960s but it would also represent a different time in their lives when they were carefree teenagers once upon a time.
-"More Than This" by Peter Gabriel Jean has been into space and met other lifeforms beyond Earth's borders - I feel she would feel curious about what else is out there. Seeing as how she did that with Lilandra, it wouldn't be out of character for her to think about the lives she could meet and the kind of things they think about.
-"Long Way" by Calm Canopy This is a fairly lax song, but I think it does a good job of describing Jean somewhat. She has a powerful mind and isn't afraid to make up her mind too. She tries to encourage those around her, even trying to get others to calm down should they be in distress. Knowing a thing or two about thoughts zooming in our minds at supersonic speed, she's an expert in bringing others back to the present moment through breaths or focusing on their environments. Kind of reminds me of autumn, now that I think about it.
-"Long Way" by Calm Canopy This is a fairly lax song, but I think it does a good job of describing Jean somewhat. She has a powerful mind and isn't afraid to make up her mind too. She tries to encourage those around her, even trying to get others to calm down should they be in distress. Knowing a thing or two about thoughts zooming in our minds at supersonic speed, she's an expert in bringing others back to the present moment through breaths or focusing on their environments. Kind of reminds me of autumn, now that I think about it.
-"Lean on Me" by Bill Withers The lyrics speak for themselves. If you need a shoulder to lean on, she'll be there for you.
-"Supernova" by Echoing Green This song was used in one of the first AMVs I saw on YouTube that focused on Jean that wasn't angsty like other AMVs of her can be, and instead focused on wonder and lifting one's spirits up. The AMV itself is no longer present, but the song? Forever present.
Yes, there has been a lot of thought put into this. But it's the Internet. Why not?
Now I must go and exercise my powers in the world of writing.
Wanderer out!
Yes, there has been a lot of thought put into this. But it's the Internet. Why not?
Now I must go and exercise my powers in the world of writing.
Wanderer out!
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I'm both quite curious and excited to learn more about all the stories you have planned for Jean! The headcanons were all pretty interesting to read through. :)
ReplyDelete//This is a headcanon from an X-Men fan I'll be taking and tweaking for my stories- in part because of their psychic rapport, Scott and Jean have developed a series of subconscious thoughts in their heads in a unique sequence (like a DNA code of sorts made out of memories and specific details) as a failsafe to make sure each person is not a clone. This was put into place by Jean.// As many times as these characters have been cloned and everything else under the sun, this is the only intelligent thing for them to do.
//Jean's not fond of clowns.// This automatically made me think of that Animaniacs episode where we learn Wakko was afraid of clowns lol.
Given what Disney's done to various Marvel characters in their movies and shows, I can't say I'm looking forward to them running X-Men into the ground...
//if a fictional hero can make a difference in the world of comics, and that impact goes beyond the pages and into reality (and not at the expense of hurting anyone), then that's the sign of a series that has something worth listening to, reading, etc.// Agreed!
BTW, have you seen Wolverine And The X-Men? If so, what did you think of it?
//I'm both quite curious and excited to learn more about all the stories you have planned for Jean! The headcanons were all pretty interesting to read through. :)//
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed reading the headcanons and am grateful for your excitement and curiosity. ^^_^
//As many times as these characters have been cloned and everything else under the sun, this is the only intelligent thing for them to do.//
Bingo!
//This automatically made me think of that Animaniacs episode where we learn Wakko was afraid of clowns lol.//
Maybe Wakko and Jean can talk out their dislike/fear of clowns. That would be interesting. XD
//Given what Disney's done to various Marvel characters in their movies and shows, I can't say I'm looking forward to them running X-Men into the ground...//
Neither am I. I plan on avoiding whatever Disney puts out for X-Men.
//BTW, have you seen Wolverine And The X-Men? If so, what did you think of it?//
I have, yeah. It's been a long time since I've thought about that show, so I don't remember it too much. What I have seen, though, there were things I thought worked okay. It's not my favorite adaptation, but it wasn't too bad compared to what Disney's doing now with the X-Men.