Outside the X Column #1

"Step Outside the X"
by David Ivanick

You're probably sitting here staring at this screen with a blank
expression on your face. You were searching for an X-Universe Fanzine, and
you thought you'd found one. But now you've come upon this column called
"Outside the X" and you don't know what to think.

Outside the X? Outside the X?! Is there such a thing? There are
characters other than the merry mutants that you love to read about? Oh
wait, right...there's that Spider-Man guy and those Avengers. I understand
now...

No you don't. When I say Outside the X, I mean outside what you're used
to reading about. We all know about the X-Men and how they're getting a
whole new image. We all know about how the Avengers are having solid issues
featuring their adventures produced by the Busiek/Perez team. We all know
about the horror that are the Spider-books. But what about those people or
teams out there that aren't in the forefront? What about the ones under the
Marvel Knights logo who are slowly establishing themselves as great parts of
the Marvel Universe? What about the ones who don't even have books right
now? Ever heard of people like Cloak and Dagger, the Slingers, Dr. Strange,
Nick Fury, and Man-Thing? They've had series come and go, but they never
reached the level of popularity that our merry misfit mutants get.

It's my job to tell you about these people here at Outside the X. Maybe
I'll widen your picture of the Marvel Universe a little. Maybe you'll see
some characters that you really think are interesting, and you'll hunt down
all their appearances. My job is just to give you the knowledge that there
are these characters out there.

So sit back, and relax. We're gonna have some fun along the way. Open
your eyes, and I'll be your guide to the dark corners of the Marvel
Universe. You won't regret it.



Next Time:What Marvel Needs Pt. 1

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