I have often pointed out that I found Powers of X to be inferior series to the House of X. A large reason for this the future timeline that I find to be uninteresting. Set a thousand years into the future, this timeline mostly depicts how "humanity" or the current inhabitants of Earth end. I … Continue reading Powers of X #6: Recap and Review
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House of X #6: Recap and Review
Charles Xavier's change of heart The final issue of House of X has finally arrived. House of X #6, "I am not ashamed," concludes the phenomenal series. Having successfully established a home for mutants on Krakoa, Charles Xavier uses Cerebro to inform humanity that they have created three miracle drugs. However, since humanity had tried … Continue reading House of X #6: Recap and Review
House of X #5: Recap and Review
The X-Men are resurrected In House of X #5, Hickman once again changes the status quo for X-Men. There are three major shifts this issue introduces. In the first issue of House of X, we see the X-Men being "born" from orange pods, being welcomed by Charles Xavier. Magneto explains to his daughter, Polaris, how … Continue reading House of X #5: Recap and Review
House of X #4: Recap and Review
The last issue of House of X left us on a cliffhanger. I assumed that all the X-Men would be fine, with either Jean Grey protecting them or Nightcrawler teleporting them to safety. Boy was I wrong. Archangel and Husk are killed. Nightcrawler sustained some internal injuries and Wolverine arm is blown to the bone … Continue reading House of X #4: Recap and Review
House of X #3: Recap and Review
Cyclops assembles a team of Wolverine, Husk, Archangel, M, Marvel Girl, Nightcrawler and Mystique to infiltrate Orchis and destroy Mother Mold. Magneto and Xavier tell Cyclops that despite his fear and doubts, they will not let him die. That the "righteous" can't die and will be transformed into "something immortal." While I agree that mortal … Continue reading House of X #3: Recap and Review
Powers of X #2: Recap and Review
I found Powers of X #1, to be underwhelming relative to House of X. It still is. However, this issue was better than the first. Powers of X #2, like the previous issue splits the X-Men timeline into for eras, Year 1, Year 10, Year 100 and Year 1000. In Year 1, Moira MacTaggert and … Continue reading Powers of X #2: Recap and Review
House of X #2: Recap and Review
To say I'm loving this is an understatement. I've never been a comic book enthusiasts, but I think House of X is going to mark the moment I became one. This issues centers on Moira MacTaggart. When I was a child she was featured in the X-Men animated series, but she was the non-mutant scientist … Continue reading House of X #2: Recap and Review
Powers of X #1: Recap and Review
Powers of X #1 Story By: Jonathan Hickman Art By: R.B. Silva Colors By: Marte Gracia Publisher: Marvel Comics This week was the debut of Power of X #1 (X is pronounced 10), the sister series of the House of X. The first thing you learn is the reason that it's pronounced "Powers of Ten." … Continue reading Powers of X #1: Recap and Review
House of X #1: Recap and Review
I've said this many times before, but I often prefer Japanese Manga to American comic books. This has nothing to do with there countries of origin (I'm American), it's more about the way comics and manga are made. To be specific, manga series are generally written and drawn by one or two people. Comic books … Continue reading House of X #1: Recap and Review