Please, Don't Flatter Yourselves

From most of what I've read upon and people who I have interacted with, everything and everyone is screaming "X-Men is the best creation ever!" Even some of the recreations of the old classical comics get unusually consistently high ratings on reviews (I hope that this is grammatically correct). If you don't believe me, take a look for yourself on Comic Book Round Up:

http://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/marvel-comics/all-new-x-men

Yes, I do admit that Stan Lee is a super star in the comic world. And I would go cray-cray with excitement if I ever do actually interact with the genius himself (call me a stalker: I know where his workshop is). And all the wonderful and breakthrough points that are in the X-Men just fills my little heart with joy, but let's not kid ourselves here. It is not as glorious as people make it sound. Not the first few articles that is.


Let's talk about what makes this series such an icon:
1, The search for identity. The costumes/uniforms that they wear- it represents a persona. Its is an alter ego ego - Hold up! What is the ego? The whole entire series is about mutants trying to find themselves and find peace with the other "normal" humans. Sound familiar? Feel attached? Well that would especially feel true when you're a human of color and a confused teenager. Either or both.
2. Hidden symbolisms.
Professor X = Martin Luther King Jr.
Magneto = Malcolm X
3. The independent and strong women: Jean Grey
(I've got a lot to say about this but for know, okay)
4. Special guest : the Avengers. Just a simple challenging the authority and OLDER GENERATION of superheroes. You gotta do what you gotta do when you're a teenager, But not only that, the comic breaks the idea that the hero is often glorified and lives a happy and care-free life. These are young heroes are outcasts of society, and wish to be normal. Even their leader, Professor Xavier, is disabled, unlike the stereotypical running around all jolly, healthy, and all-able.
5. THE ART WORK: I don't think that I need to emphasize on that.



Hey, that's all great! BUT THIS BLOG ISN'T OVER.
Really? Is Jean really THAT independent and strong? Is everyone THAT confused about their identities? Are they REALLY challenging the Avengers? I really don't think so.

Jean, from my opinion, is basically a natural-born telekinesis version of Ultra Women (aka Lois Lane with stolen Superman's powers). She may not still be the damsel in distress, but she sure is sexualized- perfect Ms. America body with flawless hair and super flattering clothes, being chased around and pursued by all the boys, confused about her ROMANTIC feelings, and "oh how I wish xxx" cr*p. She may be still be a teenager, but she sure seems like a ditz. (Btw, just wondering, if a woman is in X-Men, does that make her a "X-Woman"?)
The other X-Men? Well................... just being cheesy. I don't see them fussing over wanting to be normal over and over again.
And about the Avengers... If anyone is a super big comic-druggie like myself, you would know that there are other books that actually do feature the Avengers fighting against the X-Men. And that was published in 2012. If that was war, then this is not even a cat-fight. More like little kids bickering and screaming over who's bigger and better. How is it that they actually challenge the Avengers? In the end, they all came with the same purpose. So why not throw in a fight just to get some action going on?

In the end, no hard feelings. I still enjoy really the comics and things, but deep down I'm still a hard core DC fan. Just can't help but LUV the Justice League. Feel free to disagree with me!