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Christmas is getting ready to fall upon Manhattan, and VSGuide has sat down with series creator Aimee Nicole for some more details regarding the Outcasts' Christmas Special. She dishes out on the story behind it and what to expect out of this extra special episode!

VSGuide: Outcasts has shown itself to be both a very character driven show, as well as an action-packed one. Can we expect that to be the case with the Christmas special?

Aimee Nicole: Absolutely. At least, for the most part. This episode is definitely a more "for fun" episode than many of the others, but it will see have the same elements you see in an average episode. Just, maybe less action.

VSGuide: What's the story behind Christmas on the Outcasts? Should we expect something stereotypical, or perhaps a play on Marvel's already-established Christmas stories? Or will it be entirely different, say, something along the lines of wannabe vikings trying to make a legendary Ice God out of Bobby?

Aimee Nicole: Definitely not the latter [laughs]. The story behind Christmas on the Outcasts is a somewhat complicated, yet fresh idea. We mixed a lot of different mythologies of Christmas together, while deriving from what Marvel has used. However, the story will be entirely unrecognizable even to fans of the comics. The only similarity is the use of "Santa Clause" and the "Anti-Clause".

VSGuide: Can you tell us a little bit about their story?

Aimee Nicole: Their story will be explained throughout the episode, and to avoid giving away spoilers I'll just say that it's something no one will have seen before, that's for sure. However, I can say that Santa's "legend" dates far before he became Santa or even Saint Nicholas and that will be detailed in the episode. [Grins] Everyone's favorite firebird will also be mentioned briefly in this episode.

VSGuide: Producers mentioned before that Julianna Margulies would be making a guest appearance on the show as Elaine Grey. Does she have a specific place in the story, or is she just visiting because it's that time of the season? Will other mutants' families be appearing/

Aimee Nicole: Elaine Grey does have a small, but somewhat important role. It isn't something that will necessarily be "important" any time soon, but it's something that needs to be set up before hand and now is the perfect time. As for the other mutants, all but at least one mutant will have a member or two of their families visiting them during their Christmas break at the Institute.

VSGuide: And the guest stars from the VPN's new show, "Age of Heroes", what about them?

Aimee Nicole: Their appearances will be extremely brief, and more for atmosphere than actual importance. It's more like a special shout out. However, they will be interacting with Spider-Girl if not a few of the X-Men as well.

VSGuide: Are there any other tidbits you don't mind giving us before we close this up?

Aimee Nicole: Umm, [laughs] that's a good question. The kids that were featured in "Protect and Serve" could possibly be making another appearance as there are plans for Kristen to return to the orphanage. And there just might be a kiss underneath the mistletoe.



The Christmas Special has not been given an exact date, but producers are working hard on getting it set. The Outcasts will have a return date in the next two weeks, so stay tuned for more information! Excited for the Christmas special, "Carol of the Mutants"? Wondering what the hell the "firebird" has to do with Christmas? Sound off below!

I was finally convinced into sitting down and reading Watchtower and I have to say that I am completely impressed. Your writing is fantastic, Jack and I cannot wait for the series to return! Your Joker and Harley Quinn are no doubt going to be brilliant. That probably belongs in the discussion thread but lol what I came here to say is that your image promo and the video are amazing. They definitely get the hype going.

She says thanks, Jason. It isn't so bad. We have not had that many tests this semester but when we do they are usually ridiculously difficult. Aimee is really stressing out over here though. I came over only to find she had been up all night studying for math . I have no idea how she does it lol.

Thanks for the vote of confidence I just hope she is able to come back soon and get this place living again. I really suck at keeping things alive lol. I hope Maddie is better at it than I am.

Okay, I just have to say that I am still one-hundred percent still team Mary-Jane. I believe that she is in love with Melanie more than she is in love with Spider-Girl but the way I'm seeing it is that since she and Melanie have been friends since they were "in pull-ups" as Melanie put it that they are both afraid of admitting their feelings towards one another and so Mary-Jane has actually fallen for Spider-Girl because she reminds her of Melanie is some way. So in other words I think that Mary-Jane not admitting to Melanie how she feels stems from both of them being afraid of telling the other even though it's so obvious they still don't see it. It is just easier for Mary-Jane to be in love with Spider-Girl, basically.

I love Gwen, but I have to stay loyal to Mary-Jane haha I agree with Jack that Gwen being with Melanie would have a positive impact on her future in other relationships IF they did not last and I also think that it would be good for Melanie as well. Felicia is good for no one, I am sorry to say She needs to stay with Jonnie!

I absolutely LOVE Charmed, and I am excited to see this! I love your casting, like every one else haha I cannot wait to read more of this!