"He's Jealous I Got Jubilee": X-Men's Writers Go to War Over Which of the New Era's Teams Is Most Powerful

Summary Uncanny X-Men writer Gail Simone and X-Men writer Jed MacKay engaged in a friendly social media rivalry over their new X-Men teams, prompting fans to seriously consider which squad is more stacked.

Both writers have equally impressive rosters, with Simone's Uncanny X-Men featuring more fan-favorites, while MacKay's has several Omega-level powerhouses.

The "From the Ashes" X-Men relaunch showcases some of the top talent in the comic book industry, with Simone and MacKay's excitement about their X-titles making it easier for fans to get engaged.

The lead writers of X-Men's new era are engaged in a fun rivalry over who has the better team. Spinning out of the end of the Krakoan age, an entirely new slate of of X-Men titles are coming, with the relaunch appropriately named "From the Ashes." The upcoming revamp of the franchise features two new team books: writers Gail Simone's Uncanny X-Men and Jed MacKay's X-Men.

In a series of exchanges on X, the two authors playfully bantered about their respective rosters. Gail Simone fired the first shot by outright suggesting that her team of X-Men could beat up Jed MacKay's. In record time, MacKay responded, disagreeing, leading to a back-and-forth. Among the most memorable jabs was Simone saying MacKay was just jealous, because Jubilee is on her team.

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Obviously, the two Marvel writers are having fun, but their "disagreement" has led fans to join the debate over which of the upcoming X-Men titles features the more dominant team.

X-Men Writers Gail Simone & Jed MacKay Hype Their Upcoming Books With A Friendly Rivalry

Who Got The Better Squad?

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As much as Gail Simone and Jed MacKay might begrudgingly admit it, both their teams are equally stacked, and anticipation for both their new X-books is at a fever-pitch among readers.

To best determine which of these teams could be considered "better," or acknowledged as "stronger", it's important to first break down each respective team, and how the roster fits together. First, on MacKay's side, the X-Men are led by Cyclops, with a roster comprised of: Juggernaut, Psylocke, Magik, Beast, Temper, Magneto, and Kid Omega. This is unquestionably a powerhouse line-up, including two Omega-level mutants. While this is impressive, as far as star power goes, however, Gail Simone's Uncanny X-Men could be said to have the edge.

Simone's team, with Rogue at the helm, includes: Gambit, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and of course, Jubilee. By comparison, Simone's team is much smaller than MacKay's, but compensates by featuring an all-star cast of recognizable fan-favorites. Additionally, while there are no Omega mutants present on Rogue's squad, like there are on the MacKay, this team does feature several of the strongest individual X-members in Marvel history. In other words, as much as Gail Simone and Jed MacKay might begrudgingly admit it, both their teams are equally stacked, and anticipation for both their new X-books is at a fever-pitch among readers.

The Reader Is The Real Winner Of The Gail Simone/Jed MacKay "Debate"

Anticipation For "From the Ashes" Continues To Rise

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Marvel's "From the Ashes" X-Men relaunch might be in the precarious position of following an ambitious, groundbreaking epoch in franchise history, but it has the benefit of being heralded by some of the foremost talent the comic book industry has to offer.

Simone and MacKay's friendly rivalry over their teams speaks to the excitement within Marvel's X-Office as the "From the Ashes" relaunch draws closer. Both writers face the monumental task of following the epic five-year Krakoan Era, and it is evident that each of them was more than ready to rise to the challenge. Their social media banter offered fans the opportunity to share in their eagerness for lates volumes of Uncanny X-Men and X-Men to be out in the world – while also offering a hint or two of what is in store.

Marvel's "From the Ashes" X-Men relaunch might be in the precarious position of following an ambitious, groundbreaking epoch in franchise history, but it has the benefit of being heralded by some of the foremost talent the comic book industry has to offer. Given the opportunity, Gail Simone and Jed MacKay will each prove why their X-teams deserve readers' attention. As their "feud" showcased, the writers are deeply committed to their respective titles, and will continue to elevate their characters as Uncanny X-Men and X-Men get underway.