I wanted to hate Krakoa…but I don’t. I’m good with characters getting a fresh start or reset. I just wish Gambit was included. Maybe that’s why I’m so butthurt about it. hopefully after Inferno. I remain cautiously optimistic. If gambit ends up getting dead, we could have Sinister reveal Gambit’s been a clone since after X-Factor and the real one’s been in deep freeze for the last decade. I’d be okay with that.
I peaced out of the fandom seven years ago bc I wasn’t in a headspace where I could withstand any more negativity. After this s***ty past year, I reached for a big heaping bowl of comforting nostalgia. Re-read all of Asmus’ books, Mr & Mrs X, and X-Factor and thought: why didn’t I enjoy the hell out of this before? Oh yeah, because the internet told me not to. Lol.
I am so glad we have moved the X-line away from Days of Future Past/Mutant Death Camps/Dire Apocalyptic Visions. Being treated to eons of despair, no wonder X-fans are such a sad bunch. So yeah, mutants having a new society and then enjoying a big dress up party, I am there for it. I am going to read the hell out of that s***.
I still heavily drink the Haterade for Magneto though. That hasn’t changed. Still being sold as the be-all-end-all writers’ pet Patron Saint of Mutantkind endured since Legacy days. I ain’t buying it. Did you know, in the Pride issue it turns out Magneto was an ally to gay mutants everywhere since before the word ‘ally’ existed? He is also nominated for Father of the Year, all while guiding his people to salvation like the Moses of Mutants. He is just so amazing in every way. I can’t wait til women’s history month when they put out A Very Special Episode about how Magneto was historically a vocal supporter of the ERA, and is solidly behind reproductive rights. Oh, wait, no…never mind, he’s mansplaining something to Lorna again. Give him an hour or so. I hope he is martyred in Trial of Magneto and he can finally be canonized as a saint, his corpse beatified and have him ascend to heaven. Good bye. Gambit is wondering where he can set up the guillotine for the trial.
if you’re really really into nostalgia Liefeld is getting a shot with his favorite characters, so if you’re into grimacing, big guns, gutting people with swords, there is that. Little something for everyone, including the ppl who hate krakoa.