Cap and Falcon was to be cancelled, apparently not. Runaways was to be cancelled, not. She-Hulk to be cancelled, not either. Only one rumour that AF may be cancelled, maybe not.
I wrote a letter to Marvel today to explain why I want AF around. Got me to thinking about why I don't like X-Men or Avengers anymore. Pretty simple (besides the X-angst that drives me batty if I hear X-news).
- X-Men used to be about mutant minority fighting for their rights, 'hated and feared', fighting guys who wanted mutant rule over the vast norm majority et al. Mutants were rarities, hence the term 'mutant'. Originally mutations came from atom bomb tests tests et al. In the last 5 years it's changed to mutants numbering in the millions (if not billions) and it being a fait accompli that norms will be subjugated someday. Boring, boring, dull, dull.
- Avengers were Earth's mightiest, now they quibble, fight amongst themselves, undercut their own authority and reason for existing. They make no sense anymore!
- AF was originally a team put together to defend the North and occasionally more. This AF does the same with less infighting and nashing of teeth. Amazing.