Uncanny X-Men #4 (spoilers/discussion)

[Anduinel]

So we can move out of the preview thread.

I'm not really feeling Nate Grey here, but I kinda love Legion and his crazed logic taking responsibility for the whole thing going allllll the way back to AoA.

The junior team's plot thread is starting to take more shape, which is cool. And I liked that it was Pixie and Armor on opposite sides of the question about whether they should hear Legion out. They've both had experience with the senior ranks, then moved back down to the kiddie table, so it kind of gives both points equal standing.

If Beast has wrecked everything again, I'm gonna just gonna facepalm into infinity.

Overall, I felt like things really got moving this issue. Liked it, looking forward to next week.

[ExodusCloak]

You think Blindfold would be heavily involved given Legions appearance. I

[Havok83]

Why isnt there more fallout from NYC and the US government from a building blowing up in the middle of Central Park?

[AHRNIHAL]

Why isnt there more fallout from NYC and the US government from a building blowing up in the middle of Central Park?

In the middle of a global crisis?

[Havok83]

In the middle of a global crisis?

Yeah. NYC is part of that global crisis. Especially after 911, an explosion happening in the middle of a national landmark in NYC of all places, should draw more attention

[Snoop Dogg]

Yeah. NYC is part of that global crisis. Especially after 911, an explosion happening in the middle of a national landmark in NYC of all places, should draw more attention

The American government isn't gonna try and flex on Jesus!

[Devaishwarya]

Yeah. NYC is part of that global crisis. Especially after 911, an explosion happening in the middle of a national landmark in NYC of all places, should draw more attention

Seriously?
You both know that this is comics, right? And if the plot point has no bearing on the story being told then...a segue to "Armed forces converges on Central Park in the wake of explosion and faces off against possible mutant threats" is certainly not going to take up valuable page real-estate.

Also consider with the other superheroes in and around Marvel NYC and the City's history...unless additional forces are specifically requested/necessary those in charge will just assume that the Supers will take care of it.

[Ambaryerno]

Laura sounded horrible. And the NXM + Armor feels like they're just being set up as strawmen to show how right the X-Men are for keeping them on the bench. Also, Armor would have worked better if it was either Surge or Hellion instead.

[Luckystar.]

The Jean/Armor argument was so weird and off putting from both sides. I appreciate trying to give the kids something to do, but I agree that Surge and Hellion would be better fits.

The plot didn’t move much this issue. But I liked Storm’s team. They look so good together.

[Beaubier]

Laura sounded horrible. And the NXM + Armor feels like they're just being set up as strawmen to show how right the X-Men are for keeping them on the bench. Also, Armor would have worked better if it was either Surge or Hellion instead.

The writers on this book love Armor more than they do Hellion or Surge, so that’s obviously why she’s there. But I agree. Narratively speaking, it would’ve felt more appropriate to have Hellion or Surge express the same discontent.

Also I felt like I was reading Kate Bishop with claws instead of Laura. Major fail on Laura’s voice here.

[Tenebrae]

I needed 50% less New X-Men to have enjoyed this. I wonder if X-Man has just went crazy or if he's being mindwashed/manipulated by someone.

[Knives]

I needed 50% less New X-Men to have enjoyed this. I wonder if X-Man has just went crazy or if he's being mindwashed/manipulated by someone.

Good question will make a lot of difference in the destiny of the character. I do not even need to remember some cases like Wanda, Bishop, Emma, Beast, Cyclops or the Inhumans the way the writers dealt with the crises of these characters was different and had very different impacts over time .

It seems that in the end we will have a confrontation between Legion and Nate. I can not say trust in Legion but given the size of the crisis maybe the X-men have no other choice.

The conflict between Jean and Armor was forced Jean did not explain the circumstances of how Legion sent the warnings and Armor does not usually act in that inconsequential way but it can be said that the size of the crisis and the fact that both groups suffered casualties be the reason to be acting this way.

I understand that the veterans are being portrayed as if they were newcomers on the field but let's face it otherwise the plot would not advance in the way the writer wants .

In the end it was a good issue although it did not add much to the plot.

Rank 7 of 10.

[hokus83]

Why isnt there more fallout from NYC and the US government from a building blowing up in the middle of Central Park?

Because the building isn't lawfully there and should have been demolished by the government. You can't drop a building on state owned land protected from development and call it privet property, especially in a public park. I understand stories like this are written for people that are 5 years old but it's something that wouldn't be allowed to happen even if the government loved them

[Kurolegacy]

Alright who let Hopeless’ Laura bot out again and why is it now channeling Gabby?

[jubilees_bf]

Was it explained how Jubilee and Northstar recovered from their serious injuries last issue?