I love that Ororo has an X-Men and BP family. This week reminded Ororo fans that she has both. Jean, Scott, Logan, even Emma came to Ororo's aid, as they should and as she would and has for them in the past. Dauterman's emotional expressions were priceless. Scott and Logan sitting vigil in what felt like a sacred place was beautiful--the men waiting while the women did the work. And over in BP, the women did the work there, too. Coates has done a great job, as I believe Hudlin did as well, showing Shuri's and Ramonda's love and respect for Ororo. Shuri was a great general, trusting Ororo and Nakia to do what they did best. When it came down to Ororo showing her power and attacking N'Jadaka, Shuri did not call her Storm but Ororo, asking if she were ready. And I love Ororo's response of "Yes, sister." Mutual love and respect between these two African female characters. Ororo is older and has more combat experience than Shuri, but there was no ego between these women--Shuri led and Ororo followed. Shuri trusted and Ororo delivered.
BP #21 was such a good example of writing "Black" female characters well. This includes the dignity given to Nakia, as she laid down her life for a cause she learned to believe in, turning her back on oppression and embracing freedom.