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Hello, and welcome all !!!!
Well, it really has been 2 years. It doesn't really feel like it, but 2 years ago X-Men Gold and Blue #1 debuted at the X-Zone. Since then, we are one of the longest running (if not *the* longest) fan fic groups, and we ain't thinking of stopping. Oh no, we've got years planed out !
Visions is one and unique, you have to admit, we are a small group, with only 2 ongoing books, X-Men Gold and Blue, and Gen. X, a maxi series "X-Corps", but we are growing slowly, instead of starting of with 15 books at once, and then falling apart after few months. We have seen this happen so often.
That is why, we develop naturally. May is a debut of our brand new X-Factor series (which still doesn't have a adjective to go in the name, c'mon e-mail us at vision-@ihug.co.nz and tell us a cocky, catchy adjective that could be the title, think Uncanny, Invincible etc.), which will in a way give our view of the Visions Marvel Universe, it will look further than just the X-Verse. The Avengers and FF are dead, and the world is hero less... is it ?
Aside from the X-Factor series we have a series planned for a September release, but that is a secret, it will fully tie in to the events of X-Men Gold and Blue, post #25, and it's going to be a full shock. The names of people involved, and the purpose/permise of the book are still a secret, but we will reveal them closer to the date of release, and as more of the XMGB plot unfolds.
As you see, we do have plans for the future, and true they are not great plans like most groups have, but we are actually going to carry out those plans. Plus, we have heard whispers, about a Visions site ! Could it be possible ? We guess we'll just have to wait and see !!
Bellow is the plan for our 2nd Year Anniversary Blow Out (tm) :), you can see all the things that we're releasing in May, all the regular stuff and some surprises. All of these stories will be posted to both OTL and ACFF, and can be also found at sites that contain our stories (along with all of our back issues):
The Corner of Cosmos (updated more frequently):
http://www.portup.com/~sumaketc/X-VisionComics.htm
Absolute X:
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Labyrinth/3544/vision/index.html
I would just like to thank Christine from Absolute X and Lady Phoenix from Corner of Cosmos for their help over the years, you girls are the best, thanks for achieving my stuff (and of course darqstar, you have done so much for Visions I can't even put it to words, even though you're not running Shifting Sands anymore, thanks a bunch).
Without further ado, here is what Visions if offering for our 2nd Anniversary Blow Out in May 1999
WEEK 1: Released Monday, May 3rd
*X-MEN GOLD AND BLUE #25- This is it folks ! The ultimate issue that will put in motion events that will change all of Visions universe. Cheap talk ? Never ! We mean it ! Joseph has had flashbacks of his memories since #1, and now finally after 2 years and 25 issues that plot comes to an end. What will be his fate now that Fenris captured him ? What do they want from him ? Could this be the end of Joseph ? Or maybe something much, much bigger ? You will have to read that one to find out. Other from that, there's a return of a certain person who's been missing from the series since OZT. And if that's not enough, Cyclops and the rest of X-Men visit Hulkbuster base. The plan is to destroy it. But what happens when a plan goes terribly wrong ?? This is, the issue that will change the world. You don't want to miss it ! Written by Tom
*X-MEN GOLD AND BLUE #1: REMASTERS- WHAT ?? Hasn't #1 been missing forever? Well that's what we thought. Luckily, few months ago JAQUE KOH e-mailed us saying she had #1 saved on her computer. We couldn't believe our luck !! And now, as we celebrate 2 years of existence, we're giving you #1, remastered, beta read anew and even more improved than before. It's the first ever story in Visions, and it's a true classic ! Plus you can see all the seeds that were planted for the Joseph plot finally wrapping up in #25. Don't miss it. Written by Tom
*X-CORPS #0: The Black Widow- Kicking of a series of 4 weekly one shots, X-Corps #0 tells stories of each team member of X-Corps before they joined the group. You ever wondered why Iceman left the X-Men to join X-Corps ? Look no further, X-Corps #0 answers all sorts of these questions. The first one up, stars the team's leader, Black Widow. She used to be the leader of Avengers only to see all of them die. She went crazy and tried to capture every Avengers villain afterwards. She returned to Daredevil only to find him with his old girlfriend. And now that the Avengers returned, she can't face them. Natasha is in a pretty grim place right now. What is an answer to her problems ? Written by Tom
WEEK 2: Released Monday, May 10th
*X-CORPS #5- The turning point of the series. Just what fate awaits X-Corps now that they're surrounded by Prime Sentinels ? What is going on with Team Alpha ? There is something really weird going on here and this issue drops a literal bomb. And a shocking twist along the way too ! How could you not ask for more ? If you haven't been reading, this is the time now, there is only 7 issues left and we're about to get busy here. Missing it would be like missing an episode of South Park ! Written by Jason Kenney.
*1999 GEN. X ANNUAL- Our very first ever annual, kicking off the trend of annuals, with the "1999 X-Men Gold and Blue Annual" following next month. She is the newest member of Gen. X, yet she's gone through so much already. Elizabeth is her name and she's going back home ! Yep that's right in this annual Elizabeth finally visits home for the weekend and takes Jubilee for the ride too. Her past returns and she has to deal with it once again, but can she do that ? And can her and Jubes keep out of trouble for long enough for her to do so ? The return of a certain character who made her appearance in "Gen. X: In The Beginning" will provide all the distraction needed. Plus, Elizabeth finally chooses herself a codename ! This is going to kick serious ass ! Plotted by Tom and written by Cloud.
*X-CORPS #0: Iceman- Same premise as "X-Corps #0: Black Widow.", this story tells a tale of how Bobby and the X-Men try to take down a mutant terrorist. How will it end and how will it affect Bobby's decision ? You'll have to read to find out ! By Jason Kenney.
WEEK 3: Released Monday, May 17th
*GEN. X #17- This issue wraps up the two part Skin solo storyline. It also introduces a brand new character, Justice Fighter who as his own name says is going to be a interesting character :) Aside from that, we've already found out so many things about Skin's past in #16, #17 is going even deeper ! Just what is that thing that Torres wants so much ? The answers are all here ! A must for any Skin, or even Gen. X fan ! Written by Cloud.
*X-CORPS #0: Human Torch- Ever wondered why Johnny left FF to join X-Corps? Ever thought there was no way he could do that ? Well look no further true believer (I enjoy saying that :)), this one shot gives you all the answers ! Written by Jason Kenney
WEEK 4: Released Monday, May 24th
*X-CORPS #0: Jacob Johnson- This one shot tells the story of one of the original characters from X-Corps, Jacob Johnson and gives us his reasons that made him join the team. Don't miss this one, you will finally find out who Jacob is and what makes him tick. Written by the creator of Jacob, Jason Kenney himself!
WEEK 5: Released Monday, May 31st
*[YET UNNAMED] X-FACTOR #1: Kicking off our brand new ongoing series ! This issue brings us up to date with X-Factor since their fight with Onslaught and Sentinels. What has been happening with them since then ? Just how did they break up from the government in this universe ? Why ? Who has murdered Val Cooper ? This series will answer all these questions in the first year and bring some sort of a status quo to X-Factor. For a long time they've been just struggling with problems within the team, and now it's time they got together and made their mark somehow. In this issue, Forge returns to X-Factor after his leave of absence with the X-Men and finds the team falling apart in every possible way. He wonders, is there still hope ? Plus, the long awaited return of Havok ! This is going to be a great and exciting series, don't miss it ! Plotted by Tom and Cloud and written by Cloud !
NB: The contest to name X-Factor is still on. Send your suggestions for an adjective to describe our new series to vision-@ihug.co.nz But don't wait, you've only got till May 10th to vote !
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Well there you have it !!! It's a lot, isn't it ? Well we're pretty sure we can make all that possible. We have made it through tougher months than this :) Thanks for being with us, I thank anyone I could remember in the beginning of "X-Men Gold and Blue." #25, so that might be another reason to check it out, to see if you're name's there ! If not, let me know and I'll shoot myself in the foot in shame (just joking guys :)) Thanks for reading all of you guys and I hope to see all of you, along with some new faces for the ride !
Keep spreading the word!
