Upcoming XMen Story Arc(s)

I didn't realize that ish 200 was coming so soon. For a writer that has Rogue listed as his favorite character, he sure treats her poorly. Majoria's News found a really nice (kinda long) interview with the current X-Men writer (at least through ish 203). After reading it, I'm really, really antsy to see what happens. (which is a good thing ...unless you're a pessimist - and aren't all Rogue fans pessimists at heart?)

Important new stuff:

• Return of the Marauders
• Return of Gambit (probably without 'gas powers' - I never knew he had them. How stupid is a GAS power ~_~;)
• Return of Sinister, as a result of M Day and all the mutants going poof
• Return of Jubilee (yay!)
• Probable addition of Cyclops & Storm to the team. (with TWO leaders, they're bound to kick Rogue out as leader)
• Another giant X-book crossover @ ish 200 (because House of M, Civil War & The Initiative weren't enough. SIGH.
  

Ok, here's how I'm calling it. Rogue gets some strange power 'issue' - either controls them all, or reverts to 'absorb only'. Runs into Gambit and Sinister, gets recruited into Sinister's team. The above scenario would suck. What I would like to happen is this: Rogue meets up with Gambit, tells him to drop dead, moves on with her life FINALLY. Sinister recruits Mystique and/or Lady Mastermind. Karima actually does something. Anything. Seriously, for being half Sentinel, she's pretty useless.

Edit: After looking at the cover to X-Men 199, (above) it looks like Rogue has lost a good chunk of her life force. Last time this happened, there was a big fight between her & Ms. Marvel - where Marvel lost (and should have died kthx)

Going to check out Mike Carey's blog - apparently he goes into some philosphical discussions on the characters. Worth looking into, to see what he thinks is going on in Mystique's head.

And finally, here's Marvel's blurb on 200:
THE STORY:
Blinded by the Light, Part 1 of 4.
Jump on board here! This is where it all begins! The X-Men face meltdown from within and from without... and their leader, Rogue, faces something worse. Meanwhile a mysterious strike force is taking out the few remaining mutants one by one, with ruthless efficiency. But who is the ultimate target? This special double-sized anniversary issue features a plethora of mutant guest stars, the return of several fan-favorites, and a devastating face-off against the deadliest villain team in the X-Men's forty-four year history! FEATURING THE FIRST ENDANGERED SPECIES BACK-UP STORY LEADING UP TO THIS FALL'S X-MEN EVENT!
64 PGS./Rated A …$3.99