X of Swords (Summer X-Over)

[Godlike13]

I’m not even a big Wolverine guy, but those two issues were pretty awesome. Marauders was ok. Hard to follow Wolverine’s sword quest though I guess.

[Lady Midnight]

Yeah. I wish they didn't expand the crossover from 15 to 22 parts. These sword quest issues are gonna be a chore to get through.

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Especially with back to nack Wolverine sword quests.

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[Woozie]

Solem is great and he's jumped right to the front of the line of Arakkii

[loke13]

Wolverine's monologue to Krakoa was the highlight of the issue.
Really liked Solem.

I would love Vita to stay for more on Marauders. It was a breath of fresh air.

That part was stupid how the hell did Krakoa "want a war" it had no idea the denizens of Arrako went insane.

[loke13]

Solem is great and he's jumped right to the front of the line of Arakkii

I love the fact that in just two issues we got so much backstory on a new character. Solem is confirmed bisexual, charismatic, rumored to have had an affair with War's husband and possibly killed him just to get back at War for never giving him the time of day lol

I'm guessing that relationship was supposed to mirror Wolverine, Jean, and Cyclops right down to the "fiery" redhead.

[Woozie]

That part was stupid how the hell did Krakoa "want a war" it had no idea the denizens of Arrako went insane.

It knew the armies of Ammenth caused the split. So it knew threats very well could have existed. Wolverine wasn't being literal in that Krakoa knew that War with the Arrako mutants was coming, but it's incredibly naive to think the Arakkii were going to win out.

[CGAR]

Who read both XForce and Wolverine? Which artist messed up Pestilence’s design?

[TheCape]

Who read both XForce and Wolverine? Which artist messed up Pestilence’s design?

I'm pretty sure that Bogadovic drawn both issues.

[loke13]

It knew the armies of Ammenth caused the split. So it knew threats very well could have existed. Wolverine wasn't being literal in that Krakoa knew that War with the Arrako mutants was coming, but it's incredibly naive to think the Arakkii were going to win out.

Too right. I forgot about that. Still pretty hypocritical of Wolverine to be judging Krakoa for throwing caution to the wind but hey it's Wolverine.

[SamuraiK]

Well this week does have that feeling of being a bit of filler with the sword quests but I'd rather have those scenes exploring what the key charachters feel about the conflict rather than just jumping into big sprawling battles. Between decompression and eye candy action I guess I prefer the former.

But next week looks more interesting. Hellions doesnt have any champion on its roster so is a big question mark what it will be about. In new Mutants both Doug and Illyana already have their swords so there will be no quest, looks more like intense training for fragile Doug. And in Cable, we also have the sword at home. It will likely be more exploration of what role SWORD is playing in all of this.

[ericng]

But next week looks more interesting. Hellions doesnt have any champion on its roster so is a big question mark what it will be about. In new Mutants both Doug and Illyana already have their swords so there will be no quest, looks more like intense training for fragile Doug. And in Cable, we also have the sword at home. It will likely be more exploration of what role SWORD is playing in all of this.

The swordbearers that is in the arena circle so far

X-Factor # 4 - Magik
X-Force #13 - Wolverine
Marauders #13 - Storm

and probably will be in the arena in these issues..

New Mutants #13 - Cypher
Cable #5 - Cable
Excalibur #13 - Betsy

[HeartofTheStoriesWeTell]

The swordbearers that is in the arena circle so far

X-Factor # 4 - Magik
X-Force #13 - Wolverine
Marauders #13 - Storm

and probably will be in the arena in these issues..

New Mutants #13 - Cypher
Cable #5 - Cable
Excalibur #13 - Betsy

I think Brian and Betsy both will be in Excalibur. I just wonder if :A: will be with them or if he is the last

[loke13]

I think Brian and Betsy both will be in Excalibur. I just wonder if :A: will be with them or if he is the last

Apoc will most definitely join in X-Men #13 gotta save the best for last and I can't imagine Hickman passing up a chance to write Apoc.

[Triniking1234]

You know the tourney isn't starting until after Stasis, right?

[Strong Girl Daken]

I thought Wolverine's issues were comically edgy.

Marauders had great writing and played to Storm's strengths.