PRINCESS DIANA: Mutant Superhero

[timster]

Princess Diana is coming back--as a Marvel Comics mutant superhero! The comic book version of Di will appear in a five-part story called "Di Another Day," as part of Marvel's monthly X-Statix comic. Diana will appear as one of a team of super-powered mutants in what's being described as a satirical look at fame and pop culture. X-Statix writer Peter Milligan says, "The strange power [Diana] exerts from beyond the grave certainly makes her a valid subject. And, of course, she looks great in Spandex!" Buckingham Palace calls the whole enterprise "utterly appalling."

[jen*]

Originally posted by timster
" Buckingham Palace calls the whole enterprise "utterly appalling."

I utterly agree!! That is appalling!

[suzanne]

Not only is it appalling - it very Disrepectiful!!:mad: Anything to make a buck, some ppl are just plain idiots:mad:

[timster]

Must be the water they're drinking...how do they come up with these ideas? duh.

[timster]

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. comic book publisher has decided to let Princess Diana rest in peace, dropping plans to reincarnate her as a mutant comic superhero this fall, the company said on Thursday.
Marvel Enterprises Inc. said in a statement that "upon reflection" it will remove Diana and all references to the royal family in its upcoming "X-Statix" monthly comics.
The about-face follows a recent announcement by Marvel Comics that it planned to introduce Diana as one of a team of super-powered mutants in a five-series storyline called "Di Another Day."

Company spokespeople were not immediately available to elaborate on the decision.
Diana was to have been a character in a satirical look at fame and pop culture, Marvel said earlier this week.
Buckingham Palace called the idea "utterly appalling" and a "cheap attempt to cash in on Diana's fame and the tragic circumstances surrounding her death."

[Recker]

At least they saw reason. I just thought it was a completely stupid idea. I can't see why anyone would want to see Diana as a cartoon character, especially not a mutant one!

[jen*]

Thank goodness they came to their senses!!!