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CF WotS, Rd. 1: Rogue vs. Colossus

Rogue

7 votes

Colossus

3 votes

Edgy MD Feb 23 2015 09:33 PM

Another intrateam squabble as two X-ers take on each other in the Bronze-Age X-Mutant Bracket of the Marvel Conference. [fimg=230]http://wondersofdisney.webs.com/disxd/avengers/heroes/xmen/rogue.png[/fimg] [fimg=300]http://www.writeups.org/img/fiche/2348e.jpg[/fimg] Character Name: Rogue Character Name: Colossus First Appearance: Avengers Annual #10 -1981 First Appearance: Giant-Size X-Men #1 (May 1975) Creator(s): Chris Claremont, Michael Golden Creator(s): Len Wein and Dave Cockrum Alter-Ego: Anna Marie (full name unrevealed) (though her body and mind for some time also carried the personality of Carlo Danvers); aka Anna Raven, Dr. Kellogg, Miss Smith Alter-Ego: Piotr "Peter" Nikolaievitch Rasputin; aka Rasputin, Peter Nicholas, Juggernaut[1] Place of Birth: Caldecott County, MS Place of Birth: Ust-Ordynski Collective, Siberia, USSR How She Came to Be: Raised on a hippie commune, Anna's mother disappeared in some hippie foolishness and she was raised by a strict aunt. Rebelling against this authority during puberty, she got all kissy with a boy and drove him into a coma, discovering her mutant ability to absorb life-engery, psyche, and mutant powers from anybody she touches. She was found and raised to be evil by Mystique (who does that sort of thing), but reformed and joined the X-Men. How He Came to Be: A strong farmboy growing up on a Soviet-era collective farm, Piotr was a poetic and reflective artist, content with a life of hard work, and philosophical reflection even after the emergence of his mutant abilities that appeared as he matured. Recruited to the X-Men by Charles Xavier for a mission to rescue the original team, he protests that his powers must belong to the state. Xavier convinces him that they belong to the world. Base of Operations: Jean Grey School for Higher Learning, Salem Center, Westchester, NY; formerly Avengers Mansion, New York City, NY; Utopia, San Francisco Bay, CA; Valle Soleada, CA; Muir Island, Scotland, UK; Cooterman's Creek, Australian Outback, Australia; Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, CA Base of Operations: Jean Grey School for Higher Learning, Salem Center, NY; formerly X-Brig, Utopia, San Francisco Bay, CA; Graymalkin Industries, Marin Highlands, San Francisco, CA; Soho, New York, NY; Mutant Research Center, Muir Island, Scotland, UK; Avalon; Cooterman's Creek, Australian Outback, Australia; an island in the Bermuda Triangle; Ust-Ordynski Collective, Siberia, USSR Teams/Affiliations: X-Men (Jean Grey School member), Avengers Unity Division (leader); formerly Salvagers, Lights (liaison), Advocates Squad, X-Treme X-Men, X.S.E., Brotherhood of Evil Mutants Teams/Affiliations: X-Men (Jean Grey School member); formerly Cable's X-Force, Extinction Team, Phoenix Five, Excalibur, Acolytes, Defenders (New Jersey Initiative) Signature Lines: "Truth be told, I used to be quite a stinker, but I cleaned up mah act since then." Signature Lines: "I do not give my word... unless I mean to keep it." Arch-Enemy: Vargas? Arch-Enemy: Arcade? Sidekick(s): None Sidekick(s): None Paramour(s): Cody Robbins, Bobby Drake/Iceman, Max Eisenhardt/Magneto, Remy LeBeau/Gambit Paramour(s): Nereel, Shadowcat/Kitty Pride, Zsaji Has Been Played By: Ana Paquin Once Played By: Quentin Wright, Daniel Cudmore Could Have Been Played By: Jennifer O'Neill Could Have Been Played By: Arnold Schwarzenegger Song I Think Of: "Kiss Me Deadly" by Lita Ford Song I Think Of: "Heart of Steel" by Man o' War Supernatural Powers: Rogue can absorb the powers, energies, memories, knowledge, talents, personality and physical abilities (whether superhuman or not) of another human being (or members of some sentient alien races) through physical contact of her skin with the skin of the other person. This transfer is usually temporary, lasting for a period of time relative to how long contact is maintained, but the transfer may become permanent in certain cases. For example, she absorbed Ms. Marvel's powers permanently. This power can be lethal. As she has carried Ms. Marvel with her much of her story, this generally gives her super strength, invulnerability and flight at her disposal. Supernatural Powers: Colossus is a mutant with the superhuman ability to convert the tissue of his entire body into an organic steel-like substance. As he is a big, big boy to begin with, being made of steal makes him a serious danger to man and beast, not to mention nearly completely invulnerable. We're talking about superhuman strength, stamina, and durability. He can sustain this state for an unspecified duration. Non-Super Abilities: She doesn't need too many, but she can drive a bike. Non-Super Abilities: A disciplined mind, he remains in control of his power and uses it more mindfully than many of his teammates. He's a talented artist (pencils and paint) and capable poet. He's also an excellent combatant, and has held his own with his fists even when stuck in his fleshy form. Stuff: She's got a bike and a leather jacket. Stuff: Bah, stuff. Weaknesses: Absorbing all these parts of the personalities of others can be confusing and disorienting, and Ann Marie never had a stable personality to begin with. Also, for most of her story, she has no control of her power, leaving her unable to touch anybody without putting the whammy on them. This leads to a heightened alienation and intense frustration at being horny but unable to so much as kiss anybody without them instantly blacking out (at least!). Weaknesses: He's at times become suspended in his steel state. Plus, I dunno, maybe he's vulnerable to rust.

Nymr83 Feb 23 2015 10:29 PM Re: CF WotS, Rd. 1: Rogue vs. Colossus

2 characters i never realized how much i liked until forced to vote for one. Can we keep them both and just eliminate that stupid Question Mark Man again?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 23 2015 10:43 PM Re: CF WotS, Rd. 1: Rogue vs. Colossus

Pretty much a push. I'll go with Rogue, if only because her powers-- and their attendant complications-- are so much more interesting.

Edgy MD Feb 24 2015 06:11 AM Re: CF WotS, Rd. 1: Rogue vs. Colossus

I went with Piotr. His Russian accent isn't nearly as annoying as that dialectical English they write for Rogue. Of course, Gambit's is even more annoying (Mark Twain does not write for Marvel), but speaking of Gambit, she loses even more points for relationshipping with that guy. Piotr's heart belongs to Kitty. That's class.

Benjamin Grimm Feb 24 2015 07:33 AM Re: CF WotS, Rd. 1: Rogue vs. Colossus

Colossus has cool powers, but Rogue is a far more interesting character, so she gets my vote.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 24 2015 10:22 AM Re: CF WotS, Rd. 1: Rogue vs. Colossus

Edgy MD wrote: Piotr's heart belongs to Kitty. That's class. Fair point. Don't think I didn't consider the Kitty connection. (Also, do you dock points for Rogue's latter-day Magneto dalliances, or give her points?)

Edgy MD Feb 24 2015 11:31 AM Re: CF WotS, Rd. 1: Rogue vs. Colossus

She's rather the romantic flake. I like my women more thoughtful. She's a flake full-stop.

Vic Sage Feb 24 2015 03:17 PM Re: CF WotS, Rd. 1: Rogue vs. Colossus

Pete is a dull, simplistic character. Rogue has had a more interesting, complex life. Plus, boobage.

Edgy MD Feb 24 2015 08:26 PM Re: CF WotS, Rd. 1: Rogue vs. Colossus

Vic Sage wrote: Pete is a dull, simplistic character. Yeah, and you like Gambit.

Vic Sage Feb 25 2015 12:24 PM Re: CF WotS, Rd. 1: Rogue vs. Colossus

G-man has style, charisma. Pietr has... what exactly? A yen for tractors?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 25 2015 01:15 PM Re: CF WotS, Rd. 1: Rogue vs. Colossus

HE HAS HIS ART, YOU PHILISTINE

Edgy MD Feb 25 2015 01:53 PM Re: CF WotS, Rd. 1: Rogue vs. Colossus

Vic Sage wrote: G-man has style, charisma. Pietr has... what exactly? A yen for tractors? This guy really brings out your fangirl. Gambit's a completely derivative stereotype. He throws cards at people. CARDS! The least aerodynamic thing in the world. Just 'cuz... that's the way we do it down in de Big Easy, Chere. He's a load. On the other side, we've got art, poetry, and deep sense of loyalty even to those who have continually tested it. All belying the nature of a man born with the gift to make his own rules. That's complexity.

Nymr83 Feb 26 2015 10:05 PM Re: CF WotS, Rd. 1: Rogue vs. Colossus

seriously, f*ck gambit. i can't think of an X-Man I like less (maybe Jubilee)

Edgy MD Mar 01 2015 02:35 PM Re: CF WotS, Rd. 1: Rogue vs. Colossus

Last chance to clean your consciences and get your votes in for the big guy.

Edgy MD Mar 09 2015 08:21 PM Re: CF WotS, Rd. 1: Rogue vs. Colossus

Boobs win another.