House of X #6: "I Am Not Ashamed"

[alliterator]

"I remember I was at a show and a fan came up to me and told me about this elaborate theory they had about what I had meant in an issue of, I dunno, I think it was Fantastic Four. Anyway, I remember how crushed this person was when I told them that their theory was wrong and why. I mean, this dude was wrecked, and all I could think was, 'Why did I do that?'

Because I remember when I was kid, I used to do the same thing, I'd read the book and imagine where the story went, or what happened to that side character, or what the author was really talking about. And I think that's something we've lost in the intersection of 'behind the scenes' and 'community opinion.'

So I don't do that anymore. I feel like it's my job to tell the story. Then I give that story to you. And after that, whether you love it or hate it, my sole job is not screwing up that experience for you. Because it's yours.

Anyway, that's how you duck a question."

-- Jonathan Hickman

Comments

[wizardru]

We haven't gotten specifics, but we have plenty of intimations from the visuals and maps. Many of the 'big names' have their own sites. There's the literal 'House of X' and 'House of M' on the island, as well as 'Bar Sinister' and other locations. Beneath ground, as well, Krakoa has large, extensive tunnel systems and installations. Moira has her 'No-Space' underneath the island in underwater habitat. Krakoa apparently is expanding and growing things as needed.

[shadowkat]

I was thinking about this too as I read it. Also do they really wear their customs all the time? I'd think that would be uncomfortable?

My guess is the X-men live in the House of X -- but do they have separate houses or all live in the pseudo mansion house? I know Hickman had decided to get away from the School premise.

I'd think the adults would want their own separate quarters or homes at this point? Also they do discuss homes on the Quiet Council, so obviously this is a sticking point.

I looked at the map -- and it appears to be a fairly large space and lots of houses.