compound
Well-Known Member
I feel that The (original) Pride's role in the 616 universe has never properly been elaborated on. Yes, I know their influence was limited to California -- or possibly even Los Angeles alone -- but it still leaves some questions dangling.
Consider this: did the West Coast Avengers ever attempt to put a stop to the Pride's activities in the late 80s?
Were SHIELD ever aware of them?
Surely, Namor -- who claims jurisdiction over the entire seas -- would be aware of a bunch of powerful, hibernating cosmic giants like the Gibborim, if they set up a lair beneath the ocean floor. Wouldn't that be precisely the kind of threat to Atlantean security that he'd attempt to nip in the bud?
And now that Bendis has introduced this whole Illuminati concept, the Pride become even more difficult to ignore. Why? Because each family represents a threat to each of the members of the Illuminati, more or less e.g.
Dr. Strange --> The Minorus
Professor X --> The Hayes
Reed Richards --> The Steins (in as much as they are rival inventors)
Black Bolt --> The Deans (as interplanetary conquerors)
Much as I appreciate the self-contained nature of Runaways continuity, so far, I would really like to see this be addressed more fully.
Consider this: did the West Coast Avengers ever attempt to put a stop to the Pride's activities in the late 80s?
Were SHIELD ever aware of them?
Surely, Namor -- who claims jurisdiction over the entire seas -- would be aware of a bunch of powerful, hibernating cosmic giants like the Gibborim, if they set up a lair beneath the ocean floor. Wouldn't that be precisely the kind of threat to Atlantean security that he'd attempt to nip in the bud?
And now that Bendis has introduced this whole Illuminati concept, the Pride become even more difficult to ignore. Why? Because each family represents a threat to each of the members of the Illuminati, more or less e.g.
Dr. Strange --> The Minorus
Professor X --> The Hayes
Reed Richards --> The Steins (in as much as they are rival inventors)
Black Bolt --> The Deans (as interplanetary conquerors)
Much as I appreciate the self-contained nature of Runaways continuity, so far, I would really like to see this be addressed more fully.