Hello all! It's Saturday again and that means only one thing! Hooray for the ladies!
Today's Geeky Alien Lady of the Week is Jean Grey!
Jean Grey for Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 (PS3)
Yes, yes, I know you must be horribly aghast at the fact that I've chosen to write about this seemingly overpowered woman who keeps coming back to life in many different incarnations. You're probably saying in your head, "Oh great, she's alive even in this geek's blog!" Well, I'm sorry, but I like overpowered women!
Ehem. Jean Grey was one of the founding members of the X-Men. Much like Wonder Woman is in the DC Universe, Jean Grey was the only member of the original X-Men (along with Beast, Cyclops, Iceman, and Angel) and was originally called Marvel Girl. Her powers are mainly telepathy and telekinesis which showed themselves through a traumatic incident during Jean's childhood involving a dying friend. Later on, however, the Phoenix Force manifested in her, giving her ultimate cosmic powers.
Jean Grey Circa 1990 (At least while I was growing up!)
Jean Grey is romantically linked to two of the key members of the X-Men, Scott Summers (Cyclops) and Logan (Wolverine). She marries Scott a bit further along the main storyline, but you know how these comics go. One moment there's one guy, the next there's another!
Jean Grey and her X-Men
I love the fact that a woman is one potentially one of the strongest mutants in the Marvel Universe. And I also love how they make plot bunnies run around in circles by killing her off and then resurrecting her again. It really makes people get all in a frenzy when they thought she was dead and then she's alive again!
My favorite incarnation of Jean Grey? Either Madelyne Pryor (due to the sexy outfit), the Black Queen, or Dark Phoenix (also due to the sexy red and gold). What can I say, I must be evil inside!
Jean Grey in Age of the Apocalypse, as White Phoenix, and as the Goblin Queen (Madelyne Pryor)
Jean Grey as The Dark Phoenix
Til the next lady, live long and prosper!
BtW, I follow this pretty cool tumblr that posts images of Jean Grey and her many forms. Most of the images I used here are from there. Check it out!
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