Marauders 13 review - X of Swords Part 5 *spoilers*

[Hi-Fi]

This was truly great. Vita just reminded me of why I love Storm. It's been a while. The amount of melodrama was perfect.

[Agatha's Ghost]

This was much better than the faux magical Wolverine in hell instalment.

[Luckystar.]

That girl Shuri has some balls talking about Krakoa when Wakanda has been sitting on the cure of cancer this whole time.

[chief12d]

That girl Shuri has some balls talking about Krakoa when Wakanda has been sitting on the cure of cancer this whole time.

That was retconned. Wakanda doesn't have the cure for cancer anymore.

[Viteh]

That was retconned. Wakanda doesn't have the cure for cancer anymore.

Where was it retconned? (Not doubting you, I just wanna read it)

[chief12d]

Plot contrivances aside this was a solid issue. Vita has a good capture on Storm's voice and while she didn't do anything too impressive in terms of her powers I think she did a great job capturing Ororo's thieving skills. She demonstrated a commitment to her people that I always like to see and she's got a new blade courtesy of her ex that could be a great addition to her lore, even if she's unlikely to keep it permanently.

Though I do think the story could've been better. T'Challa really couldn't be bothered to call her or update anyone in the palace on his whereabouts? Storm couldn't wait another few hours? From what I saw this was a Storm "liberation" moment that hopefully gets followed up on in future books. It'd be hilarious if this upcoming Storm-centric storyline ends up involving Wakanda yet again because as of late writers and casuals can't even think of Storm without thinking of T'Challa.

[Agatha's Ghost]

That was retconned. Wakanda doesn't have the cure for cancer anymore.

They lost the cure for cancer? How does that happen?

[chief12d]

Where was it retconned? (Not doubting you, I just wanna read it)

In the most recent BP annual (2018 I believe) by Don Mcgregor where T'Challa's OG love interest Monica Lynne dies of cancer in Wakanda.

They lost the cure for cancer? How does that happen?

It was retconned. They never had it to begin with.

[Agatha's Ghost]

In the most recent BP annual (2018 I believe) by Don Mcgregor where T'Challa's OG love interest Monica Lynne dies of cancer in Wakanda.

That simply means they refused to give it to an outsider.

[chief12d]

That simply means they refused to give it to an outsider.

You should probably read the issue before making broad statements like that. It was made apparent that T'Challa, who personally oversaw her care, used the best medical resources available to him. If Wakanda had the cure for cancer they would've used it on her.

[Alex.]

So... they get their swords and just sit there waiting for other people to come by?

[Woozie]

The issue had an incredibly strong voice, but man, the conflict was so god damn contrived.

[Filthy Mutie]

It's like I said:

Best Storm story in a very long time.

Vita is one of us.

lol at Shuri saying Wakanda never discriminated against mutants. Deeeeeeeelusional.

[jwatson]

One thing i will say though is i didn't get those data pages. I'm still wondering WTH is going on i read it a few times and nothing. First time i am not a fan of data pages.

[Agatha's Ghost]

You should probably read the issue before making broad statements like that. It was made apparent that T'Challa, who personally oversaw her care, used the best medical resources available to him. If Wakanda had the cure for cancer they would've used it on her.

I have read it. And I have read everything with Monica Lynne. They hated her because she's an Outsider. Even T'Challa would not break that taboo. Blood would run in the streets if he gave her the cure (which they have and are hoarding).