Will his "mother" Jean G…, UNCANNY X-MEN #18 brings more two more pink slips, many more deaths, and one cleverly conc…, In a race against time, a disease researcher tries to find a cure for an incurable cancer …, The Siege of the Anvil! Maybe Rogue and Gambit aren’t the most polished X-Men couple (not like a certain visor wearing mutant and his redheaded SO), but they’re perfectly matched. Gambit appears every once in a while, but Rogue’s character (and impressive powers) are too important for writers to use as just a romantic prop. To Rogue, it's a part of their identity as a couple, and she gladly embraces it. And humans think they have bad in-laws. [volume & issue needed] As an act of penance, Rogue continues to visit Cody Robbins at a hospice run by a religious order. Yet, with Rogue and Gambit that isn’t always the case. Rogue discovers that Gambit struck a deal with Mr. Sinister, which resulted in the Morlock Massacre. Even their personalities --- flirty, witty, and emotional -- make them the perfect couple. We wouldn’t even call these two friends, let alone soulmates. Some of those events, such as when Rogue accidentally put Gambit in a coma after kissing him, aren’t exactly positive. What each one of them needs is someone to temper their more negative traits, not unconsciously encourage them and feed off of them. Back in the ‘90s, when writers were trying to build up Gambit and Rogue’s relationship, Gambit’s flirting frequently bordered on inappropriate. Frequently, it’s not the healthiest kind of love, but in this case, it was. This can make things very complicated. Realizing that he wanted to make his own life choices, Gambit left New Orleans and Bella as well. Emma helps the two by using her telepathy skills and, at first, it seems to work. They know nothing about each other but are ordered to take the other out. Of course, they get back together later but that’s a whole other story. If you’ve ever read one of their stories, this is probably obvious. Sometimes, Rogue loses her powers or finds a way to control them -- it all just depends on who’s writing. Each writer seems to decide to what degree Rogue and Gambit can’t touch. Although Rogue was hesitant over the mission, Gambit held his usual cavalier attitude. Gambit was Rogue's on-off-again love interest, with Gambit constantly trying to flirt with her, which often at times left her annoyed. Rogue sneaks up on him, only to have him present her with a card. Both characters come from the Southern United States and speak in over-the-top accents and slang. Unlike his friends, Gambit willingly became Death because he believed Apocalypse could help the mutant cause. Well, not the universe, really -- just Marvel writers. The age gap and the whole “Magneto is a supervillain” thing makes a lot of fans rebuke the pairing. But why is this? Instead, by the end of the issue, Rogue and Gambit had taken their place. The series X-Men: The End, written by Chris Claremont, ventures years into the future where the X-Men have (mostly) moved on from saving the world and are trying to raise families. As superheroes, they go through a lot of trauma and having someone there to talk to is important. However, they still show how developed their relationship is. Rogue and Gambit, having drawn the short straw, are searching the sewers for Golgotha, while simultaneously having a heavy, in-depth talk about their relationship and their feelings and all the doubts getting in the way of those things. If the hallmark of a strong relationship is growth and self-development, then these two are #blessed. At the root of Rogue and Gambit’s complicated relationship, they are best friends. Occasionally, she runs into the X-Men but she never tries to hurt Gambit. Still, when Rogue found out, she was furious. Rogue and Gambit’s relationship is a tragedy. Not much happened for them in the series so far: Rogue became trapped in a flower coffin, Remy spent several issues trying to free her, she … Mystique used Rogue’s powerful mutant ability to make her terrorist organization, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, more successful. The thing that makes Rogue and Gambit such an interesting character for readers is how, against all odds, they somehow always end up together -- even if they probably shouldn't. In Grant Morrison’s run on New X-Men, Emma Frost and Cyclops had a hidden psychic affair behind Scott’s wife, Jean. Aside from their miniseries, Rogue and Gambit haven’t seen a lot of panel time since Rogue is now with the Avengers and Gambit is still with the X-Men. There is a lot of hope in Rogue and Gambit's relationship. They could be physically miles apart but together telepathically. Rogue and Gambit were immediately attracted to each other, but the development of their relationship … Rogue is a presumably doting mother until her unfortunate demise later in the series. Mystique and her partner Destiny raised Rogue from a fairly young age. So many of the major events in their lives as X-Men are connected by a single thread: each other. CBR takes a closer look at some of the weirder parts of Rogue and Gambit's relationship. In the comic, Rogue and Gambit have a fury-fueled argument over where and how they met. Rogue & Gambit includes examples of:. The result is, unfortunately, blindness. Rogue’s life isn’t easy. Since no one wanted him, the Thieves Guild gang of New Orleans raised him as a criminal. I’ll definitely be glad to see that happen. 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Since they can’t always have a physical relationship, these humorous exchanges help build a connection between the two. After gaining control of her body again, Rogue forgot all about the incident, but, ironically enough, Gambit didn’t. Probably because it makes every bizarre thing he’s ever done that much weirder. Numerous series are dedicated to this famous pairing and thousands of readers call Rogue and Gambit their favorite comic couple. Although he did eventually become a force for good when he joined the X-Men, Gambit has always been viewed as an outsider who can’t be trusted. If you have a suggestion for the list, feel free to comment! For the better part of three decades, Rogue and Gambit have been one of the X-Men 's most popular couples. Although sometimes their remarks seem caustic, I think most of the time they’re just trying to flirt with each other in the only ways they know how. Of course, they’re also pretty adorable. Gambit’s memories are transferred to Rogue, and she learns of his destructive past. Gambit follows too, and after an ugly confrontation that levels a theater, Rogue flies off, unable to trust any promise of commitment. If ROGUE & GAMBIT tells us anything, these two fit perfectly together! The villainous Shadow King had taken control of both Rogue and Gambit when they meet for the first time in the woods on Muir Island and, pretty spontaneously begin making out after a few minutes of intense flirting and witty banter. These two are always at each other's necks. Something that a lot of readers don’t always notice is how often Rogue and Gambit are apart. Only for the popular people. When Rogue first met Gambit, neither were in their right mind. Abandoned at birth due to his burning red eyes, the mutant child who would one day become Remy LeBeau was kidnapped from his hospital ward by members of the New Orleans Thieves Guild who referred to the child as \"le diable blanc\" - the white devil. Both Rogue and Gambit have tragic origin stories that naturally bring them together. For those who understand Rogue and Gambit’s plight, this telepathic touching sounds like the perfect plan. Plus, it always seems like the universe is out to get them. The only thing that keeps him from totally succumbing to his Death persona is, ironically, the memory of Rogue. But, soon enough, Rogue’s powers reappear, forcing Gambit into a coma. In typical Gambit fashion, he declined, saying he didn’t need to know in order to have a relationship with her. When you take a look at how rocky Rogue and Gambit’s relationship has been in the past, marriage shouldn’t even be on the table. In X-Men Gold #30, Peter and Kitty were supposed to get married. As hard as it may be for diehard fans to admit, Rogue and Gambit have a strange relationship. I think they rely on that aspect of their relationship a lot. Is that a good thing? Yes, the surprise was fun and entertaining, but it was also completely random and a little strange. Out of all the X-Couples, Gambit and Rogue probably have the most complicated relationship. Nicieza's original plan was to have the various developments of Gambit's relationship with Rogue spanning a number of issues as a subplot. From their first meeting to their marriage, Rogue and Gambit are rarely completely honest with each other. After Rogue lived a terrible life (much worse than her Earth-616 life) Gambit captures her and takes her to the evil twins Andreas and Andrea von Strucker. Actually, more accurately, neither of them were in their mind at all. Apocalypse has transformed many X-Men members into his famous Horseman of the Apocalypse, but few have been as willing as Gambit. While there might be a shred of truth in there somewhere, his claims were mostly false. With rough pasts and even rougher accents, Rogue and Gambit were made for each other. Even in their first encounter (or one version of it), their flirting is entirely built on back-and-forth wordplay. Fans may wish that either or both of them wise up and see that maybe the romance isn't 100% healthy, but their dedication and persistence to each other is just as romantic as the steady and reliable relationship of Gambit and Rogue ride for a time talking of how each one feels for the other one. They seem like a steady pair who are truly in love. We are, by no means, trying to hate on Gambit’s character, but someone needs to say something about how he acts around Rogue because it can sometimes be suspicious. Gambit is just a jerk. Tons of fans were overjoyed by the change of plans, but we weren’t quite as ecstatic. Soon after, they both joined the Blue Team in X-MEN #1 and began to admit a mutual attraction. I own nothing.Credits: Song: From This Moment On - Shania Twain feat Bryan WhiteCharcaters: Marvel Comics They’re both from the Southern part of the United States, so they share a similar culture (and the same overdone dialect). Absolutely. After all, how can you love someone if you don’t like them? Rogue hates Gambit’s dishonesty and Gambit hates Rogue’s powers. One of the most controversial relationships in Marvel comics is the romance between Magneto and Rogue. A one-stop shop for all things video games. Emma was able to telepathically transport their minds to somewhere else without moving their bodies at all. Meggan and Brian will be together until the end of time, as well as Medusa and Blackbolt. Even for a comic book, their marriage was too outlandish for us. She was even angrier when she found out that “Foxx” was really Mystique, her adopted mother. They can both be a little impulsive and stubborn, attributes that often get them in trouble. For the most part, no. These events take place in both of these characters first solo mini-series. They believed he was the child that had been prophesied to unite the warring Guilds of New Orleans. From there, their relationship has gone up and down, however, one thing has never changed: Gambit’s never been afraid to touch Rogue. Apparently, Mystique wanted to remove Gambit from Rogue’s life, since she thought he was bad news. Find out here! Who knows, if he hadn’t used his hypnotic charm on Rogue, we might not even be writing this article. According to the last issue of their new miniseries, they can’t even agree on when they officially met each other. Influenced by his own self-loathing, when she discovered the truth of Gambit’s relationship with Mr. Sinister, she left him to die in Antarctica. Rogue follows a trail of Remy’s guilt straight to Seattle, a location that’s tied to his dark days of thievin’ and schemin’ with just about anyone (see: Mister Sinister). Southern Comfort) Welcome to the Gambit and Rogue appreciation thread for 2021! Rogue's foster mother Mystique was displeased with Rogue's choice of lovers and infiltrated Xavier's Institute by shapeshifting into a student called Foxx. Gambit’s tumultuous past doesn’t just include a casual career as young street thief. Gambit was afraid of his friends learning what he'd done and risked his relationship with Rogue, something very important to him, in order to try to keep this secret in X-Men #45. Rogue has Gambit to thank for her new skills as an amateur pickpocket and locksmith, while Gambit has his wife to thank for the lesson of enduring love. Their relationship is rocky in the miniseries. Gambit changed that. However, in reality, this couple has broken up more times than we can count. most likely money) writers have given these characters some volatile personality traits that lead to arcs full of drama. At the time, Gambit knew what he was doing was questionable at best, yet he continued to do it. For Gambit's sake I hope he and Rogue never get back together. Immediately, Gambit was intensely attracted to her, but he refused to cheat on Rogue, even if Foxx assured him that it would only be a physical relationship. In this timeline, Rogue and Gambit are married and have two kids: Oli and Becka. In some ways, Rogue and Gambit are a little too similar to be a couple. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. And while the power duo recently reconciled in the Rogue & Gambit miniseries earlier this year, it hasn't exactly been smooth sailing for the lovebirds. Since their first introduction almost thirty years ago, Rogue and Gambit have always been together. Can these characters get past these things to create a reasonable and realistic romance? Still, even if Rogue and Gambit weren’t X-Men, their relationship would still be a weird one. The 20 Strangest Things About Rogue and Gambit’s Relationship That Nobody Talks About, 5 Superpowers Wolverine Has Over Deadpool (& 5 He Doesn't), Batman TAS: 10 Easter Eggs Only Comic Readers Caught, 10 Marvel Video Games You Had No Idea Existed, 10 Comic Book Villains Who Just Won't Stay Dead, 5 Characters Captain America Lost To But Shouldn't Have (& 5 He Beat But Shouldn't Have), Every Member Of The Original X-Factor, Ranked, Eternals #1 Is a Bold Relaunch for Marvel's Cosmic Gods, Dark Nights: Death Metal #7 Ends DC's Epic With a Grand Finale, Future State: Wonder Woman #1 Gives Yara Flor Her Own Odyssey, Future State: The Next Batman #1 Offers a Dark Vision of Gotham, Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. Of course, they’re also pretty adorable. Upon his arrival, Remy flirted with each of the female members of the team, however Rogue immediately caught his eye, and Remy made no secret of his romantic desire for her. That might not seem like a huge deal; however, after what she did to her first boyfriend as a teenager, it’s clear that Gambit is constantly taking a huge risk every time he’s with Rogue. Though Rogue doesn't know it, she's just vocalized the difference between their relationship, and the one between Kitty and Colossus. Often known as the "Ragin' Cajun," Gambit was first introduced in the comics in 1990. As we begin 2021, Rogue and Gambit currently serve as side characters in the Excalibur series. If you’re a fan of fan-fiction, you’ve probably seen one or two stories about them, and Marvel even makes Rogue and Gambit merchandise. In Uncanny X-Men #348, Rogue and Gambit find themselves trapped in Antarctica. Speaking of getting in the way, the couple stumbles onto Wolverine, half-drowned in a river of poopy water. Few characters could put up with Gambit’s incessant flirting and wittiness yet Rogue matches everything he says perfectly.Â. The dynamic trio primarily discuss X-MEN #6 and its focus on Mystique, and the latter half…, Cancer Researcher Jack may be humanity's last hope to fight off an incurable new form of c…, Ian, Marius, and Nolan finish their predictions by talking about the solicited covers for …, Reality's breakdown means a host of new memories for the once semi-faithful Northstar. Both Rogue and Gambit tend to be pretty emotional and volatile people, so the second something goes wrong, they’re quick to call the whole relationship off. This caused a pretty big wedge in their relationship that lasts all the way up to Kelly Thompson’s recent Rogue & Gambit series. Honestly, Rogue has pretty terrible taste in men. Realizing it is charged with energy, she throws it away from her as fast as she can, and ducks for cover… Rogue and Magneto dated for not that long Marvel time and Rogue wasn't quite sure what to feel about him often or how to take take things. Few comic couples have served up as much pure wit as Rogue and Gambit. Weirdly enough, no one seems to really care about the accident and the damage to Remy’s eyes except for Rogue. Showing Up For Each Other (Mr. & Mrs. X #11) With the way the series is looking, I definitely think a romantic Rogue and Gambit reunion is in the future. Still, with the amount of dysfunction between the two, they don’t exactly seem like the most compatible pair. Because of this, they don’t always show their affection in stereotypical ways. They eventually get over it, but we can assume it’s still an occasional point of contention between the two lovers. While in the infirmary, Gambit vehemently argued that, were it not for Rogue’s actions, he wouldn’t be blind. Nowadays, we can assume Gambit (most likely) doesn’t use this “talent” on Rogue, but he certainly might’ve when they first met. It usually starts with Gambit saying some gross innuendo and Rogue firing back a sarcastic remark that leads to feisty bantering and, eventually, making up. Still, this complicates his and Rogue’s first meeting. As much as readers try to ignore it, the two have serious feelings for each other. Will any of Hell’s Half-Dozen survive? Plus, when Gambit proposed, he and Rogue had only been officially “dating” again for a few months. All Your Powers Combined: After consuming the golems of all the other mutants in issue #5, Rogue assumes a form with demon-like horns, wings comprised of bone struts that support "feathers" of multi-colored light, steely skin, glowing eyes, blue flames for hair, elf-like ears, and a left hand wreathed in flames. The X-Men later divided into two teams to make better use of their large number of active members; Rogue was assigned to the Blue Team, under the leadership of Cyclops and alongside new X-Man, and love interest, Gambit. We don’t see a ton of interaction between Rogue and Gambit and their kids in X-Men: The End. Rogue and Gambit did ultimately consummate their love while in space, and Rogue had absorbed much of Gambit’s memories when they kissed before. Their relationship also works well because of their similar backgrounds. He obviously felt incredible guilt over the event and, once brought to the forefront … For most of the 21st century, Rogue has been on her own, working with the Avengers, the X-Men, or both. You can call it charm if you want to, but Gambit’s so-called romantic punchlines aren’t really always all that romantic. Both have rough pasts, which is partly why they’re attracted to one another. Alone and isolated in the wilderness, Rogue learns about Gambit’s dark past and becomes furious. According to her, she’s still in love with him. Rogue and Gambit should know. Understandably, Rogue and Gambit don’t talk about her much. Rogue and Gambit are, undoubtedly, one of the most famous X-Men couples ever, but what makes them so great? The ROGUE & GAMBIT miniseries proves this better than any other comic. Rogue and Gambit met during the UNCANNY X-MEN “Muir Island Saga.”. Before that, they had hated each other for years. Rogue and Gambit have to go through a lot of things that the normal human couple would never encounter. Due to editorial pressures, he was forced to condense his plot into a single comic, which has been both criticised and praised for its mercurial changes of focus and mood. In others, the shortest moment of contact is catastrophic. In some arcs, they kiss pretty frequently. Kelly Thompson: I think, initially, a lot of the appeal of Rogue and Gambit—for good or ill—was the “will they/won’t they” tension of their relationship. During her trilogy of story arcs, Rogue and Gambit go through the nature of their relationship, and we delve much deeper into each’s origin, with Gambit concerning his life in the Thieves Guild and Rogue with relationship with Cody – the boy she first stole a psyche. By the time Emma quits working with them, she’s done more damage to their relationship than good. Since then, Bella has become a prominent assassin with psychic abilities. Eventually, when she felt close enough to Gambit, she offered to reveal her name to him. Although Shadow King may have kickstarted Rogue and Gambit’s relationship, he also created one of their biggest disagreements. However, they’re still quick to admit that they’re best friends no matter what. It’s a little unclear what exactly happened between Foxx and Gambit. This isn’t something either of them would have ordinarily done (we’re hoping) but when infected by the Shadow King’s presence, their morality was lax. Rogue and Gambit are one of the most popular couples in the X-Men franchise. The X-Couple everyone loves isn't who you think they are. Neither of them had the best home lives, with a murderous villain raising Rogue and a band of thieves raising Gambit. Obviously, he was wrong. It doesn't always work, but the effort is inspirational. Rogue lost her memories of her and Gambit meeting on Muir Island for the first time, but, for whatever reason, Gambit didn’t. Mr. & Mrs. X: The Gambit and Rogue Appreciation Thread 2021 (a.k.a. Just remember that the foundation for romance is, undoubtedly, friendship. They were often seen not leaving the other's side and Rogue defended him from Wolverine on multiple occasions, with Wolverine telling her, "I knew you always had a soft spot for … For him, the risk is worth it. 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