ALL the questions you've been meaning to ask
Marvel.
But never got around to it.
Now read about what others have asked, and hear the answers ( some are rather
evasive though... heh heh...) straight from the horse's mouth....Oops, I
meant, Marvel's mouth....
Dear Cablegrams,
Congratulations to Jeph Loeb, Ian Churchill and everyone else for developing
the best character in the Marvel Universe, Domino. Just a few questions
and conjectures of my own about her, however.
1. Is Domino related Sinister, his daughter perhaps? He seems to know more about her than Cable does. If one believes his statement in CABLE #28 he seems to know quite a bit about " our enigmatic Domino." Anyway, if skin color is inherited, Sinister is a prime candidate to be genectically related to her.
2. How old is she and how long has she known Cable? There seems to be a history ( or a future?) between them that Blaquesmith and Cable are aware of yet don't want to tell.
3.Is Genesis coming for her soon as he went after Wolverine and Grizzly? Has Dom even told Cable about what happened to Grizzly?
The consequences of Domino vs. Genesis would be a storyline worth following, just like every other storyline you guys put out. Also, I love Domino's new costume, and the relationship that has been developing between her and Cable. So until her sacastic wit disappears and she takes up knitting well....you know.
Echo Holbrook
Domino's story is still pretty much a mystery,
Echo. But as far as we can tell....
1. Sinister knows all there is to know about every mutant -- including
Domino -- but there's no blood relation there.
2. Cable and Domino have known one another for quite some time. They'll reveal more of their past ( and future ) together in upcoming issues. Just wait'll you learn about -- well, we don't want to spoil it for you.
3. Genesis is in no shape to go after anyone right now. Echo -- being dead does that to a guy ! For the scoop on that, check out WOLVERINE #100 !
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Excerpt from a letter from David Rosenfeld, from CABLE #37
( Nov'96)
His first question:
1. What is Domino's background? Does anyone know? When will we find out ?
1. Domino's history has remained a mystery to everyone. She's a very secretive woman and apparently plans to stay that way. But watch for this fall's long awaited DOMINO limited series.
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CABLE #39 ( Jan '97)
.....I have a few questions (mostly about Domino since she's my favorite).
1) Who is Domino's ex-husband?
2) Why does Domino hide everything from Cable?
3) Does Domino have any siblings? Who?
4) Are Cable and Domino going to be an item forever?
5) Is Domino a mutant or is that a secret?
Stephanie.
....Unfortuately, we can't answer your questions
for fear of our lives. You see, Domino threatened to skin us alive if we
revealed any of her secrets. As a matter of fact, she's making her way over
here as we speak, so we'll have to make this quick. Beatrice-uhm-Domino
is indeed a mutant, though the extent of her abilities is yet unknown. And
only time will tell if Domino and Cable will not be an item forever.
OUCCH!! Okay, okay, stop poking.
Ehem, Domino would also like it be known that she'll tell you the rest when
she's good and ready --- but that if you're that interested in her past,
check out the DOMINO limited series, starting in November!
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CABLE # 20 ( Feb'95)
.....I hope soon to see a real romance between her and my favorite
character: Cable.
.....1) Jean could see by the look in her eyes that Domino loved Cable.
Why doesn't Dom act like she does?....
Sam Arieti.
1) Yes, it's true that Dom isn't exactly warm and cuddly, but let's not forget the woman Cable thought was Domino was really Vanessa (remember those XForce issues?) So ya see, they've got a bit of ground to cover ( hope you saw the happenings in this issue!)....
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CABLE #38 (Dec'96)
1. Is there a relationship building between Nathan and Ororo? If so, where does this leave Domino?
3. Are Domino and Longshot related? They have the same powers and
nobody knows much about either of them.
Robert Buggs.
1. There is indeed a strong bond developing between Nathan and the wind rider. But whether or not love is in the air is still a bit of a mystery.
3. Although they share some similar traits, Domino and Longshot aren't related in any way.
1. You hinted that Storm was in love with Cable so I had an idea.
Why don't you have Storm fight Domino, and the grand prize would be Cable
himself ?
Russell Hainline.
....But having Domino and Storm fight it out for Cable might be a bit barbaric, don't you think? Perhaps they could just sit down and calmly decide what to do about the whole situation. Afterall, they're sensible adults.....
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CABLE #38 (Dec'96)
I've been into the X-Universe since XFactor #1. I have probably read
95% of all the X-books in existence and I think I'm seeing signs of yet
another great sub plot / romance ----Cable and Storm?!
Correct me if I am wrong, but after rereading the Storm Limited
Series and skimming through the books for scenes of these two together,
I believe you are once again letting the mutant Cupid out of his inhibitor
collar.....Boy, I can't wait to see Beatrice's reaction.( Personally, I'd
take the wind rider over "Spot" anyday!) Could it be that you
are trying ( and will succeed ) in rivalling the triangle between Cyclops,
Phoenix and Wolverine in the past?
Of course, if I am mistaken, why not do it anyway? Sometimes it is good
to shake things up a bit, e.g. :Rogue and Magneto, Shadowcat and Wisdom.
I think everyone has had enough of the made-for-each-other-types: Britannic
and Meggan, Cyclops and Phoenix.....
Wayne Morris.
...We get tons of mail asking us to reveal what the future has in store for Storm and Cable. And although we consider giving it all away, we decided it'd be a lot more fun to keep you in suspense....
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CABLE #39 ( Jan '97)
....Hmmm, it seems that Storm is becoming ever more increasingly involved
in Cable's life. She seems quite fond of him as well. I wonder if Cable
will wake up to the opportunity before him, and if he does, how Domino will
react to this situation. She acts pretty cold and uncaring at times, but
perhaps some competition for Cable's affections would provoke some heartfelt
emotion from the mystery woman......
Travis Mackinnon.
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CABLE #39 ( Jan '97)
....the real reason for this letter, is that you guys are acknowledging
the Storm/Cable attraction.....There is definitely something between them.
And Storm seems to possess a lot of the qualities that attracted Cable to
Aliya. In #34 there was a brief nod towards this but now -- WooHoo! -- it's
starting to get some more attention.
Domino is going to freak over this. I found it interesting to see
how these two women reacted in CABLE #36: Domino's loud response vs. Storm's
ever calm and commanding reaction to the tragic circumstances. No wonder
she's such a great leader. I think she and Cable would be good for each
other. Both are so stoic, yet have so much going on inside....
Kahlia Fisher.
....There certainly are some striking differences
between Domino and Storm but don't be too sure about Domino's reaction to
what's been brewing between the Chosen One and his windblown companion.
Domino has a keen understanding of everything that happens both around her
and to the people she works with. It's unlikely that she'd be unprepared
for a Cable/Storm relationship -- if, indeed, one happened.
Besides, Cable and Domino understand one another pretty darn well. Much
more than you may think !
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CABLE # -1 ( July'97)
....I believe whatever Cable is feeling for Storm is somehow connected
with his recent reunion with Aliya. He sees a lot of Aliya's characteristics
in Storm and, I believe, Cable has been swept away by this. His interest
in Storm did not begin until his trip into the future with Aliya in CABLE
#25. Then there was Storm's limited series and the first appearance of his
saying that Storm reminded him of Aliya. Then in CABLE #34, after Storm
had revived him, he called her Aliya. After she had told him who she was,
he appeared confused when he repeated, 'Ororo?' The question mark at the
end of 'Ororo' leads me to believe that he was surprised that he had mistaken
Storm for Aliya. Whatever is happening with Cable and his growing interest
in Storm has some connection to Aliya's sudden appearance in CABLE #25.
If this is so, his feelings for Ororo -- if he is falling in love with her
-- are not genuinely for her but a product of the fact that he is holding
onto some ambiance of Aliya....
Anyway, somehow I keep hoping that Storm is not falling in love with Cable
because it seems that if ever Domino admits her feelings for him, Nathan
will choose her instead. Cable and Domino have something magical, and with
Dom finally admitting that she loved Cable, well something tells me that
Storm is only setting herself up for a fall....
Sheryl Lewis.
....In regards to your theory, it's a great idea. Cable no doubt sees something of Aliya in Ororo. But it is unlikely that this is the sole basis for his feelings towards her. Nathan has worked very hard to put his pain and suffering behind him. Whatever current interests he may have today, be they romantic or otherwise, are based on his present needs and desires.
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CABLE # 55 ( Jun'98)
.....speaking of love, whatever happened to the Cable-Domino-Storm
thing? I wasn't really expecting you guys to go anywhere with it, at least
not anytime soon, but it seems to have been totally dropped. I know Storm
is far too busy to think about it right now, and for that matter, so is
Nathan.....
Grace Robinson.
....Like you said Nathan, Storm and Domino have been swamped with high flying adventure as of late. And, as you already know, Domino is back in the pages of CABLE, at least for this issue. Unfortunately, none of the afore-mentioned mutants has had time to clear up his or her love life.... YET ! So stay tuned !
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CABLE # 59 ( Oct'98 )
....Just finished CABLE #56 and I must say, I love Cable's attitude. What this guy wouldn't do for a friend. NOW, TO THE POINT. What's up with Cable and Domino? I know that they are close and have sometimes been closer, but just how close are these two? I mean, Cable would do anything for her, even what he did to Blockade....
Isaac Church
i_church@hotmail.com
.... As far as Cable and Domino are concerned, they're best friends, and sometimes more. Like those of many of you out there, their relationship has and will go through its ups and downs.....
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Disclaimer: The above you read have been taken from the pages of Marvel's
comics, without permission and displayed as I felt necessary for this little
section of mine.
( Sorry if I can't type every single line from the letters, but have some
pity on me OK ?
I have to read all the printed mail in my comics, sort them out, type the
above info, all by myself,
so please gimme a break !>:D )
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