These two throwaway panels from Astounding Wolf-Man really caught me off-guard. I think they're pretty awesome though?
Nah, here's Wolf-Man's real MOTW.
If Wolf-Man ever needs a sidekick he can just call on Tennis Girl.
From Young Avengers Presents.
Things learned: 1) Do not call a former Avenger, who has saved the Earth more times than you've taken a shit, a "skel," especially not to his teenage daughter.
2) Do not fuck with Cassie Lang.
From Iron Fist.
The extremely casual, "But yeah, I can't do that anymore, oh well," exchange really makes it for me.
"Skell" is a word historically used by police to refer to lawbreakers/perps. It's pretty common in crime fiction, so I'm surprised you've never heard it. In this instance, Cassie's stepdad, a police officer, is referencing Scott Lang's past as a criminal.
It's not the worst insult one could utter, but when applied to a dead superhero, whose grieving daughter is sitting a whole foot away, it's a bit more offensive.
Yeah I'm guessing the woman in the Wolfman panel has a power where she can create robot children or something and it'll be used later in the storyline.
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Nah, here's Wolf-Man's real MOTW.
If Wolf-Man ever needs a sidekick he can just call on Tennis Girl.
From Young Avengers Presents.
Things learned: 1) Do not call a former Avenger, who has saved the Earth more times than you've taken a shit, a "skel," especially not to his teenage daughter.
2) Do not fuck with Cassie Lang.
From Iron Fist.
The extremely casual, "But yeah, I can't do that anymore, oh well," exchange really makes it for me.
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Wikipedia says "skell is a stereotypical or archetypal designation, refers to a person who is homeless, vagrant or derelict".
Never heard of it before either.
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It's not the worst insult one could utter, but when applied to a dead superhero, whose grieving daughter is sitting a whole foot away, it's a bit more offensive.
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YA: P #6 is almost here! Expect to wear boots that day, as I might have a problem containing certain fluids.
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The only way I can keep my awesome ability in check is with an inhibitor ring, or by spending some time in a jacuzzi every day.
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