#great ring of arakko

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[thehollowprince]

I don't know if I've talked about it here before or not, but I'm torn between my two picks for the still vacant Seat of Dreams on the Great Ring of Arakko.

On one hand, we have Apocalypse coming back, and if he doesn't return to Krakoa, I could see him holding this seat, but on the other hand, we have the return of Redroot. With her back in the picture, this would be the perfect opportunity to have Arakko itself sit on the Great Ring, with Redroot acting as it's Voice, as opposed to the unofficial seat it originally had.

Of course, if (That-Which-Was) Xilo stays merged with the Fisher King, that would potentially open up either the Seat of History or the Seat of Nothing, and Arakko could potentially fill the former.

[multiverseofmiracleshq]

For the whole history of ORORO MUNROE, please click here.

← ONCE THERE WAS AN IDEA TO BRING TOGETHER →

Some wouldn’t be able to handle Ororo’s load, but she’s continued to carry herself with grace and poise. Whether it’s serving on the Quiet Council to help Krakoa or the Great Ring of Arakko to help the new nation, Ororo is everywhere. Although she’s been called a goddess before, she’s trying to avoid being called a Queen on Arakko. She’s been a Queen before and she doesn’t need to be a repeat performance. Instead, Ororo will be all that she needs to be. Her power is immense and her tact is enviable. If anyone can balance it all, it’s Ororo.

←  A GROUP OF REMARKABLE PEOPLE TO SEE IF THEY →

✗ JEAN GREY (616) has been Ororo’s best friend for a while now. The two are both Omega level mutants who have seen each other through thick and thin. Even though Jean’s with the X-Men and Ororo has been on Arakko, the two keep up. She knows that Jean Grey will always be in her corner and Ororo will do the same. Some people are just incredibly special in your life.

✗ ABIGAIL BRAND (616) is up to no good no matter what she says. She’s made herself known on Arakko and even started an X-Men for the nation; as a response, the Brotherhood of Arakko was formed. Ororo has always tried to see the best in people and act objectively, but she doesn’t trust Brand. Not with how she’s been acting as of late.

← COULD BECOME SOMETHING MORE  →

✗ BROTHERHOOD OF ARAKKO → Ororo is serving on multiple teams, including the Brotherhood. She may have her hand in numerous pots right now, but she’s doing her best. There’s just too many places she’s needed, and the Brotherhood also is home to Magneto. Many wouldn’t think that Ororo would work with him, but the two have aligned as of late. Arakko needs the Brotherhood, and Storm has promised to defend the new nation.

✗ OTHER AFFILIATIONS – quiet council of krakoa. krakoa. great ring of arakko. gods of wakanda. galactic council.

← & IF WE CAN’T SAVE THE WORLD, WE’LL AVENGE IT →

✗ AGE → 30′s ✗ MULTIVERSE ORIGIN → earth-616 ✗ SPECIES→ mutant ascended to godhood ✗ ETHNICITY→ african ( kenyan ) ✗ SECRET IDENTITY→ public ✗ RELATIONSHIP STATUS → divorced / open ✗ FACECLAIM → anna diop ✗ AVAILABILITY → taken

← FUN FACTS →

formerly was married to t’challa and was queen of wakanda

once considered a goddess

omega level mutant

[hubby-wubby]

Spoilers for X-Men Red #5 and Immortal X-Men #5

Red #5

- this issue is so packed with deliciousness

- we finally get to see all the Great Ring in action (even though they got stomped)

- I still find it extremely unclever for Uranos to just be 'immune' to reality warping? Like tf how did he just ignore Ora Serrata's erasing stare?? She erases gods for breakfast for god sake. And how did he even manage to defeat Legion who can manipulate reality and manifest other powers at will??? Legion of X #6 better be giving answers.

- RIP Idyll, you deserved better (mutilated by Tarn, beheaded by Isca, just generally unappreciated lol)

- Also wtf Isca you bitch. But I saw that one coming a mile away. I wonder if on top of making her go to the winning side, her power also indirectly influenced her to not be near Uranos? Like she got teleported away by Nightcrawler because she switched sides and killed Idyll, so I think it also saved her from being killed by Uranos (not that she can die from that I don't think)

- Sobunar and Lactuca defending Arakko is so epic. Idk how Isca can survive against a literal ocean of monsters but oh well. I wonder if they're both alive. I hope so, but there's still a chance Uranos teleported away and finished them off in the 40 min that he has leftleft (also the fact that he bodied 4 Great Ring Members + Cable + Brand 💀)

- So it's confirmed by the end of the chapter that Table Dusk is intact although severely wounded (idk how Ora is gonna function after being gouged and idk how long Xilo will take to replenish his insects but they're both not looking good. Lodus Logos on the other hand seems way better than the rest). Table Day is still in question though I'm presuming that they're all alive since Sobunar and Lactuca aren't shown dead and Storm is on Earth. The only casualty is really Table Dawn. They lost Isca and Idyll.

- Magneto is so badass. I knew he didn't die when Judgement Day #1 came out. Twitter people all calling Gillen anti Semitic and stuff are just overreactive attention seekers who reads too much between the lines. Magneto is literally to angry to die. Even without a heart he's using his magnetism to control the blood in his body to keep flowing. That is so fucking hot. He's the real Omega Silver Daddy 🥵.

- "Such strategies are not the business of Table Dusk. This is war. A war we are losing. And so the Seat of Loss takes command" God damn I'm scared and turned on.

- a bunch of other things that caught my attention: Khora finally joined the Brotherhood?; Fisher King is definitely one of the 3 Night Seats; I find it hilarious that Brand tried to avoid Resurrection but died anyway lol that's what you get you double faced bitch.

Immortal #5

- Exodus is gay (or at least into men)???? I live for it. I hope this gets explored more.

- Winter Seat is indeed the Rainbow Gang. They're the seats of murderous gays. I Stan!

- Exodus was drawn really attractively in the panels of this issue. Idk what about him that just seems like a romantic soft lover boy from some angles.

- Exodus and his protectiveness and adoration towards Hope is sooo comedic. They make the best duo lol.

- I love how this issue showcases how powerful the telepaths are in the Quiet Council. Charles singlehandedly defended 12 people from the Uni Mind of the Eternals while Exodus, Emma, and Hope just sheared through their psychic defenses.

- also Exodus just bodying 2 Hex Eternals like they're nothing is just 👌👌

[wherethedragonends]

Legion of X.1/Si Spurrier/Jan Bazaldua/Federico Blee/Clayton Cowles/Tom Muller/Jay Bowen/Dike Ruan/Matthew Wilson/Anita Okoye/Sarah Brunstad/Jordan D White/Marvel

[the-windrider]

X-men Red Finale!

Brand's plan is revealed! Her goal is to become THE intergalactic defense and representative for Sol, superseding SHIELD'S authority, Krakoa, and expanding S.W.O.R.D's power.

So far, Brand has:

Joined Krakoa and pitched SWORD as a mutant space agency, granting her power and influence, and a station on Mars.

Unbeknownst to Krakoa, at the very beginning she returned Vulcan who she brainwashed by resetting his psyche to his Mad King persona, and made him her personal muscle.

She planned to reignite a 4-way war to weaken the Shiar, Kree, Skrull, and Krakoa respective nations to singlehandedly forge peace talks, securing SWORD as Sol's global defense and influencing the Galactic Council.

She planned on either controlling the Arakkii population by force or removing them to Amenth to secure her diplomatic planet instead of a single station on Mars.

What she didn't predict?

Storm, the Regent of Mars and Voice of Sol on the galactic council, embraced the Arakkii and formed a Brotherhood to defend the mutant society's political, social, and economic interests instead of imposing her will; which opposed Brand's aspirations for controlling the population as a resource and colonial rule via Storm's regency.

Storm's Brotherhood, dispatched Brand's X-men and her grip on Mars; Sunspot and Magneto even joined the Great Ring and their cause. Sunspot plotted in the shadows with the Night Seats and Magneto removed Tarn who was a reminder of Amenth's violent terror as overlords of the Arakkii. Storm then willingly gave her regency over to Arakko.

The war with the Eternals strengthened the bond between Arakkii and Krakoans, and solidified an age of coalition instead of hierarchy; Storm's mutant circuit with Magneto to boost his life force via elemental power acted as the catalyst for this new age for Arakko. An age of collaboration for one another to live and thrive as one. An ideal that Magneto died for.

Cable recruited mutant agents of Brand's S.W.O.R.D, who suspected she had larger sinister plans. Upon Brand's unexpected death in the war with the Eternals, they discovered her goals and plans.

Upon setting Vulcan loose on Xandra to cause the galactic War, Sunspot intercepts. Vulcan, (and Brand) realizing he was played, reaches the base of the Brotherhood, Magneto's palace...where Storm is waiting:

Conclusion:

Vulcan, eager to show off his power, is frustrated Storm isn't manipulating the elements to showcase her power like him. Storm is pretty badass in this fight because (1) she doesn't move from where she's standing and delivers my favorite line, "Surviving, its what I've done since the day I was born," and (2) she lets him chat about his kingship and power, trying to goad her into unleashing her restraint.

Yet, Storm implemented her ideology instead of defeating in grand gestures; She lets Vulcan burn everything to make him think he has the advantage and they douse him with what appears to be a mysterium-infused rainstorm supplied by the Great Ring's mutant-made underground chambers of ocean lined with mysterium. My only real criticism is having Storm play defense before incapacitating Vulcan and that the mutant circuit not being as expressive as Storm and Magneto's, it seemed less creative visually and thematically, but clever nonetheless.

Arakko and Krakoa are finely one in mind and spirit thanks to Storm's leadership and values. Hierarchy, especially through dominance, is discarded. Leadership is forged through Brotherhood and coalition. To have a voice in the Broken Land you must become of the Broken Land.

Brand is now exposed and the Fisher King of the Night Seats ambushes her, and we're left with a cliff hangar for what has become of her. The Wiz Kid is now in control of SWORD.

[scarlet--wiccan]

Feel free to completely ignore this if you don't know or just don't feel like answering did Magneto start going by his birth name again Max Eisenhardt in recent comics? I wonder why I haven't kept up with comics since a long time ago and I remember the Red Skull calling him Max once and everyone else just calls him Erik or Magnus or Erik Magnus or Magneto or Mags or you get the point. Never Max. I'm not against Max I know it's seems to be from Al Ewing's work and we trust him and all that I just don't know about this development and am curious if there's a in-text development or explanation of sorts or if it just happened and it was never given much thought to it in panel.

Yes, in X-Men Red, by Al Ewing, Magneto departed from the Quiet Council of Krakoa and built a new home for himself on Mars/Arakko. This was originally supposed to be his retirement, but ensuing events prompted Magneto to join Storm on Arakko's ruling body, the Great Ring. In order to prove themselves to the Arakki people, Storm and Magneto actually removed themselves from the Krakoan resurrection system-- which means that if they die, the Five can't bring them back.

So, of course, Magneto died. He was killed by Uranos during the Judgement Day event. Sorry if this is a spoiler, but Magneto is permanently dead... for now.

During his time on Arakko, Magneto did begin introducing himself as Max. I think this happened for a few different reasons. After the events of Trial, Magneto was reflecting on his family, particularly Magda and Anya; after the events of Inferno, he had decided to step away from the Krakoan project and seemed to feel as if his life's work had come to an end. In that context, I think it made sense for Magneto to return to his "true" name and be his most vulnerable self while trying to process and release all of his grief.

It also set him up to die. Allowing Magneto the space to have this full-circle moment with his name and spell all this time reflecting on his past made his death and final acts of heroism that much more impactful. I can't know for sure, but I have to assume that was part of Ewing's intent.

I will be very curious to see how Magneto will be referred to posthumously, and I'm very curious to see if and when he'll return.

[bigskydreaming]

Holy shit, I loved the first two issues of X-Men Red, but this third issue just......I haven’t been this invested in a comic, or surprised by the twists it takes, in longer than I can remember. Ewing had me with his S.W.O.R.D. series back in Dawn of X, but his plotting and pacing in XMR is on another level entirely. And his characterizations are just....*chef’s kiss* 

I will ALWAYS agree with the criticism of him being heavily whitewashed compared to his original design and depictions, but writing wise? THIS is the Roberto DaCosta I’ve been waiting to read again for AGES.

The way he played Isca, using the right of challenge by insult to force her hand, tricking her power into ensuring Magneto won his challenge against Tarn, even though he knew damn well how she’d react and what it would cost him......Sunspot is playing 3-D chess out here while all the allegedly more powerful and influential mutants of both Arakko’s Great Ring and Krakoa’s Quiet Council are puttering around playing checkers. He finessed this whole situation from the word go, and even played Magneto to get him into position (though I think Mags at least is very aware of that, and more than a little proud of his former pupil for that. I LOVE that Ewing’s leaning so heavily into their history together from when Magneto was headmaster of the Institute and the New Mutants’ primary teacher).

I mean really, X-Men Red itself is the book I never knew I wanted this badly until now, but its just.....its like Dune meets Game of Thrones but with X-Men. The politics and power struggles, the dedication to examining and subverting colonialist and imperialistic tropes, the larger than life and surrealist backdrop of Mars as a fully terraformed and flourishing mutant homeworld, the way every single main character has multiple agendas and constantly shifting allegiances, the intricacies of the actual fights between the MANY omega mutants on the cast, each and every one of them a potential planet-killer in their own right....

Not to mention the unapologetic over the top DRAMA of it all, lmao:

(Honestly, that’s one of the things that impresses me most about Ewing’s work with the Great Ring. How writers handle uber-powered characters while keeping stakes high and plausible, like, tends to be a very good barometer for their work as a whole. Its HARD to pull off, without making everything feel very paint-by-numbers and with no real risk or urgency, let alone just flat out unrealistic or riddled with plot holes. And not only has Ewing been juggling Storm, Magneto, Tarn, Vulcan and Isca from the start, he’s been laying seeds for Lodus Logos, Lactuca and some of the other GR members to become entangled in the larger plot as well. PLUS there’s the fact that most of these characters are now literally immortal and unkillable thanks to the resurrection protocols, yet he’s still managing to make the now-merely-temporary-deaths feel weighty and significant even without the threat of permanence. And I REALLY want to see Ewing’s take on Ora Serrata).

But like. There’s so damn much to enjoy about this book, I can’t believe its literally only on its third issue:

Brand and Ororo’s ideological war over Arakko’s autonomy and their constant attempts to outmaneuver and keep two steps ahead of the other. (Like seriously, Brand vs Ororo is fast becoming the new Xavier vs Magneto dichotomy for me). 

Cable, Thunderbird and Manifold’s subterfuge, working to undermine Brand from the inside, with even Nate and John’s ‘fight’ in the last issue having just been a deliberately staged bit of theater to sell the idea they hate each other too much to EVER work together against a common enemy....all while remaining true to the fact that its not actually a lie, they really do have beef with each other and are not remotely interested in being friends.

(Also I remain unapologetically stanning one Eden Fesi and I’m so glad his apparent departure from the cast last issue was just a fake-out and he’s not actually going anywhere. BEST CHARACTER IS BEST, SORRY NOT SORRY).

Brand’s blatant manipulations of Vulcan as she attempts to use him as her ‘big gun’ to gain herself an in on the Great Ring, now that she knows there’s no way she can use Ororo to further her agenda. 

Not to mention that every fucking time Gabe gets beaten and humiliated to hell and back, the stakes just keep rising, thanks to how heavily Ewing’s foreshadowing what’s to come once ‘the real Vulcan’ cracks through the shell those aliens from the Fault used to hide ‘his true mind.’

(And I’m like LMAO that freaking MENTALLO has a better read on Gabe’s real thoughts than Xavier. Loooooooool).

Magneto’s breakdown and the reveal of what really made him leave Krakoa and seek solitude on Arakko - how he’d hoped when Wanda made the Waiting Room, it might finally lead to Anya’s resurrection as well, but it turns out she wasn’t even a latent mutant, and there’s just no way to bring her back after all (at least not using the res protocols). 

The way this is juxtaposed later in the issue with Isca’s vulnerability when she’s tricked into basically sealing Tarn’s fate herself, and the fact that for a woman whose own power has made her betray her closest family in the past, no matter how vile Tarn was, the fact that they spent a thousand years fighting on the same side MEANT something to her. She’s not as cold and jaded as she likes to present herself as, and for a brief moment her mask slipped in public, and she’s as likely to hold a grudge against Roberto for THAT as for the actual manipulation itself.

The sheer fucking BRILLIANCE of how Roberto looked at this nigh-all powerful mutant who has literally spent four thousand years being known as THE UNBEATEN thanks to her omega level power to manipulate probability and ensure she literally CAN NOT lose.....and where everyone else sees proof there’s not even a POINT to challenging her, he sees opportunity and is just like....no yeah, I can use that. 

Like, what Magneto did in his actual fight with Tarn was irrelevant before the fight even began, because Roberto had ALREADY ensured his victory just by backing Isca and her power into inadvertently siding with Max instead of her long-time ally, Tarn. That’s so galaxy brain, I can’t even. 

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Like not gonna lie....a BIG part of why I was so bummed when it was leaked that Bobby was just moving over to Duggan’s X-Men title, was because I had genuinely, sincerely convinced myself that he HAD to be the ringer Storm was bringing in to beat Tarn and take an additional seat on the Great Ring, because there was simply no other omega she could both trust AND who was actually capable of beating Tarn. His powerset is a beast and I don’t know that its a given that Magneto could have beaten him without the edge Roberto gave him. Whereas Bobby’s one of the few omegas whose own powerset comes with a built-in immunity/workaround for Tarn’s particular bag of tricks.

I mean I KNEW Gabe wasn’t going to be able to pull it off, no matter how Abigail tried to stack the deck in his favor, but I didn’t think that was where Ewing was going with Magneto either, not for sure, just because I think in most variations of this fight, Tarn WAS the more likely victor there. But the combo of Roberto’s insurance policy and how Max used his helmet.....perfection.

Also perfection? Magneto’s budding bromance-plz-let-it-be-more with the Fisher King. I LOVE their dynamic, and Mags is ABSOLUTELY winning the Magneto/Xavier break-up because of it. LMAO.

As for Tarn’s fate.....eh, its not the last we’ve seen of him. He’s basically the Arakkii version of Sinister, there’s no WAY he doesn’t have clones of himself stashed away somewhere, or some failsafe in place in case anyone ever did get the drop on him. Especially after Ororo humbled the fuck out of him in their duel.....that scene made it clear he’s waaaaaay too big on self-preservation to risk not coming up with some get out of death free card for himself.

But then, I’m ALSO not convinced that we’ve seen the last of Nameless. I don’t buy that she actually killed herself at the end of losing HER duel to Ororo, and I think she just faked it with that lightning strike before slipping away to recover and plan for her revenge another day. 

So I’m kinda expecting that some of these fallen Great Ring members are still gonna be out there, maybe forming a kind of Shadow Ring of their own, to undermine Storm and her allies on the GR.

Of course, even without that, Roberto’s gambit might have won them the Seat of Loss, but it came at a cost as it guaranteed that the formerly ambivalent ‘frenemy’ Ororo had in Isca, has now given way to absolutely-holding-a-grudge-enemy-for-life Isca. And we’ve already seen in X of Swords that ideally, you WANT an apathetic Isca who doesn’t care all that much about what happens to you after her inevitable victory. An Isca the Unbeaten who is INVESTED in beating you.....that’s something to be afraid of.

And lastly, but certainly not least:

I fucking love Khora, and I hope she takes Ororo up on her offer to jump ship from Brand’s camp and join her Brotherhood instead.

[heckcareoxytwit]

A preview of X-Men Red #13

X-MEN RED #13

SHE’S BACK! Genesis once again walks the island she ruled for millennia—with the Annihilation Staff in her hand. But what is in her heart? Is the return of the Mother of Arakko to be celebrated—or feared? As the Fall of X closes in, the Great Ring must decide…or risk their own fall from grace.

Written by: Al Ewing Art by: Jacopo Camagni, Federico Blee Cover by: Stefano Caselli, Jesus Aburtov Page Count: 28 Pages Release Date: July 19, 2023

[bagofbonesmp3]

I like ur ideas!! How would u write karmiragelle and.... ricstarsun?? (I dig that name It has a nice ring to it)

honestly kamiragelle is already halfway there.... maybe i would have dani and elle bond over being in charge of kids in krakoa? I'd love a karma mini at this point...

however rictor, star and roberto would be more complicated. they're all in different teams and have their own shit going on... if we could transfer rictor and star to arakko it would be great. shatterstar would love the arena fights....

[scienceninjaturtle]

X-MEN RED #7

AL EWING (W) • MADIBEK MUSABEKOV (A) • Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

FINAL JUDGMENT FOR THE RED PLANET! — AN A.X.E. TIE-IN!

As the dust settles and the costs are counted, change is coming to Arakko — starting at the top. After the catastrophic war with the Eternals, the Great Ring declares that ISCA THE UNBEATEN is no longer fit for the Seat of Victory. But Isca's power is never to lose. If she won't step down…is there anyone on Arakko who can make her?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

[marveltournaments]

[thehollowprince]

I'm sitting here, once again thinking about how Berto is a sneaky little bastard (affectionate) and weaseled his way onto the Night Table, claiming the Seat of Nobody.

When X-Men: RED was first announced, I wanted Bobby [Drake] to be on it because I thought I would have been funny if he had accidentally accepted a challenge from (or challenged) another Omega level mutant and found himself on the Night Table by accident because he won. But with that being said, I do love that Berto claimed the seat by actively seeking out the other members of the Night Table and taking it as his own.

I said at the beginning of this run that Berto should never be underestimated as just the goofball of the New Mutants, because there's a pretty devious and cunning mind behind that handsome face, and he proved that when he tricked Isca back in #3...

... and then in this latest issue, where he reveals he's been plotting since the beginning. Berto isn't someone to underestimate in the long run, because he'll usually end up on top in the end.

I especially want to see if/how Ewing incorporates the three Night Seats into the Great Ring as a whole, especially with Xilo mentioning how maybe it was time for a change amongst their people. It would be interesting, to say the least, especially with Berto holding the Seat of Nobody. I want to see how that humbles him when it comes to the politics of Arakko.

But with everything we learned about the Night Table in this issue, I can't wait to see how things progress moving forward after Judgment Day, not just with the Great Ring but when it comes to Brand and her machinations, as well.

It's going to be interesting, to say the least.

[ethanreedbooks]

In the wake of the Hellfire Gala's tumultuous aftermath, the relentless battle on Arrakko takes center stage in X-Men Red #14. Al Ewing, the skilled writer at the helm, effectively harnesses the narrative potential born from the division of The Great Ring of Arakko. The conflict escalates as Genesis champions a survival-of-the-fittest ethos, pitted against Storm's pursuit of peace. While peace is an alien concept on Arrakko, the question looms: Can a society entrenched in ceaseless warfare muster the strength to confront the looming threat of Orchis?

However, X-Men: Red #14 focuses on something other than this later inquiry. Instead, it immerses readers deeply into the battlegrounds of Arrakko. Although the Hellfire Gala does play a role, its significance lies in underscoring the seeming futility of war when mutant-kind is under siege on multiple fronts. Ewing skillfully captures this conflict's high stakes, magnifying the war's scale and establishing the powers at play on both sides. Storm's allegiance intensifies the urgency to resolve matters on Planet Arakko, yet the pervasive intensity shows no signs of abating.

The comic excels in its portrayal of the sweeping scale of events. Artist Yıldıray Çınar brilliantly illustrates the far-reaching repercussions of the division of The Great Ring of Arakko. The war's all-encompassing nature is vividly conveyed, even in the absence of the character Genesis. Despite her physical lack, her influence is deeply felt. Impressively, Çınar aptly showcases the formidable might of characters such as Storm and Nova, contributing to the grandeur and visual splendor of the issue.

Overall, X-Men Red #14 stands out as a pinnacle within the "Fall of X" era. Al Ewing adeptly employs the fallout from the Hellfire Gala to enrich the ongoing narrative, seamlessly integrating the narrative around The Great Ring's division. The tension stemming from the warring factions adds intrigue to the expansive conflict on Planet Arakko. This fusion of storytelling mastery and artistic prowess engages readers profoundly, demanding their attention and immersing them in the narrative.

The skillful use of captions in the initial pages enhances the portrayal of Genesis' strategic moves, providing insight into her tactics. While this narrative device recedes during Storm's perspective, it resurfaces strategically during the tumultuous battle sequences. Unfortunately, Genesis lacks dialogue scenes, reducing her role to a near-legendary figure in the clash with Storm. This slightly tilts the war's portrayal toward a one-sided perspective.

Secondary characters like Nova and Sunspot enjoy their moments to shine, functioning as strategic minds under Storm's leadership. Ewing masterfully develops a diverse set of characters, while the war-torn culture of Arrakko offers a fresh and unique ambiance within the realm of X-Men comics. The glimpse into Isca's character, however brief, is also a welcomed addition.

Yıldıray Çınar's expert depiction of the war scenes showcases an effortless grasp of chaos and motion. New mutants with creative powers are introduced, sparking readers' imaginations as they ponder the nature of these abilities. The series seamlessly balances these action-packed moments with quieter, intimate scenes that eloquently convey emotional bonds.

Additionally, Çınar skillfully intertwines the histories of Arakko, presented in a scroll-like style, infusing the narrative with context and enriching the characters' backgrounds. This technique imparts a sense of purpose to the war scenes, elevating the world-building and delving deeper into this relatively new corner of the mutant universe.

In summation, X-Men: Red #14 successfully orchestrates an all-encompassing war narrative brimming with high stakes and impactful moments. Ewing deftly handles the challenge of portraying an all-out war within the confines of a single issue, immersing readers in Storm's arduous struggle for survival and resilience.

[hubby-wubby]

AXE Judgement Day #1 Spoilers Warning

Okay what the actual freak. Great issue and gorgeous art, but feels like it's way too condensed. It could use a few more pages.

I don't think this is the end for Arakko (mainly because of the leaked future books and stuff) but damn did they do the Great Ring dirty. Magneto, Cable, and Brand just being annihilated by Uranos is kinda funny but in a sad way. Anyway I can't wait for X-Men Red and Legion of X to dive deeper on how the Arakkii will fight back. Also with Kurt at the end saying "bring them back" I'm guessing there'll be some *conversations* he'll has to do with Ora Serrata and the general Arakkii populist who rejects the culture of resurrection. But honestly resurrecting them feels like the only good move here as Arakko is such a unique status quo in the current X-Men World Building now that it's really a waste for Marvel Editorial to just reset it back to a wasteland that is Mars.

Also fuck Druig but not in the fun way. (Not movie Druig, he's cute).

[dispatchdcu]

X-Men Red #13 Preview

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