It's a good write up, lots of attention to detail and gives some informed speculation on this new mythology that Howard is building up. But the editor's notes should be cut by half. The X-Men comics are a sprawling mass of continuity, and some guideposts and footnotes are a necessity, even for folks who may be passingly familiar with the comics. But for each of these that provides useful info, there's another that's intrusive and reads like it's trying to grab attention away from the actual columnists.
This book by far has some of the most interesting concepts, and I’m eager to see where the story goes and what the larger implications are for mutant magic. I hope the dialogue and pacing come together
There is no such thing as 'mutant magic', there are mutants who do magic but none who are magical in nature. Looking on it now, seems like a really dumb idea as there are many forms of magic and Marvel haven't taken the time to really explain it, unlike the Power Cosmic, Odin Force, Uni Power etc etc.
Because it’s fun? I don’t even like this book like that and I think the ideas are cool lol. The writers weren’t lying when they say they’re trying to break new ground for the X-Men. And like you said there’s plenty of mutants that use magic, so why not explore how deep the relationship goes?
You might think you were being clever, but that's not an answer.
Exactly, but where are those mutants? Nowhere to be seen. I don't have a problem with breaking new ground, but there is a way to write stories that last and this isn't it.
You just explained why I don’t like the book that much. I don’t think the cast was right or that they’re being written particularly well with the exception of Betsy and Apoc. But I’ll probably stick around because I think the concept has massive potential and things will sort itself out soon enough. I don’t blame you for not being impressed yet though.