I agree with JoshuaChayne, Bart, and Angler.

To me I don't understand the argument that Rachel shouldn't be considered a rip off when she seems to be the textbook definition of a rip off character.

I also am not fond of the alternate reality time lost children characters. I mean, even though, I may have enjoyed some of them in the past (like Nate Grey) I was glad when they were gone. I thought they confused the stories too much and they just weren't needed.

I did find Rachel interesting as Mother Askani and to me she should have been left as that.

I also enjoyed parts of the original Excalibur days. Though looking back those stories were really confusing, convoluted, and messy. I prefer streamlined stories now and different quality work.

Also, whether you love her or hate her .. all I have to say is 'DINO RACHEL'. That story was so bad it could make a person bleed from their eyes, ears, nose, and the unmentionable regions. Claremont recentely made her character into a big joke. She doesn't read like the same character at all.

msgt