Title: Alternate X-Men: As above – different for each Series Part really, and I like to name the individual chapter parts too. Jolly, isn't it?
Author: StonedAsia, aka, Rowland Wells.
Disclaimer: Everything I've detailed below is officially the property of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Chris Claremont was an inspiration, and so was Jim Lee's artwork.
I don't own the characters and I'm not making any money from this; I just like to play with them.
Rating: R Apart from some bad language – don't say fuck or bugger – and some implicit sex and violence, there really isn't too much to worry about. Maybe later, though, I'll have some drugs and rock and roll too; who knows?
Spoilers: Yes, there is some resemblance to the Ultimate X-Men comic line, but it is slightly different; I only took that comic line for inspiration. I guess there's also some part of the films and tv series as well; plus a healthy dose of my imagination.
Summary: There's a lot of action, a little slice of romance, some small helpings of fantasy politics, thrills and spills and lots of words. If you're not into reading, then go away. No, seriously, go away.
Reviewing: I have spent quite a while writing these works, and even if it comes to no satisfactory fruition, I would still love to know what the X-Men fans think, so please review. It would be very beneficial, and you'd be doing me a favour.
Authors Notes: A lot of time went into these works, and I'm sure that some people, like me, will appreciate the outcome. I'm not a very good writer, but I try my best.
Things you should know before we tread virgin territory:
· The original X-Men Xavier hires are: Scott, Jean, Hank, Tessa and Warren
· I hardly ever use their codenames because I feel that detracts from the personality of the aforementioned character. I realise that some characters just like in the comics appear two-dimensional at first, but as the story deepens, and more additions are made, they will start to gain a third dimension
· The following stories take place in the present day, but the Marvel Universe is only different in that the characters have been altered
More Authors Notes: I love music so much, and although everyone likes something different, the best music for reading this kind of stuff too is usually by:
Autechre, Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, Underworld, Future Sound of London, Tricky, Massive Attack, Nine Inch Nails, Portishead, Lamb, Squarepusher, Photek, Martin Grech, Orb, DJ Shadow, Bjork, Leftfield, Radiohead and of course, the wonderful Smashing Pumpkins – which, lets face it, goes with anything.
Even More Authors Notes: I've had some support in writing the following, including: Mum, Dad, Bunny and Allie
Plus my inspirational and often amusing friends who at least bothered to talk about it with me –
Sam, Ed S, Ed F, Hannah, Fro, Ant, Dave R, Dave M, Nial, Rob R, Serkie, Toby, Billy and the ever humorous Dave Y – without your constant barrage of questions I might never have been motivated enough.
You people are all very special.
Thanks for taking an interest, and I might buy you all a little something when I'm rich and famous.