Maybe debating shouldn't be the ultimate goal. While Duggan hasn't deep-dived into any of the characters' internal lives, he has peppered each issue with hints regarding most of their drives and internal conflicts. He has done this primarily with Jean and Shiro and, to a slightly lesser extent, Everett. I would also venture to say that he may have just shown us why Laura, who is aware that she is missing a whole chunk of her memory, has been so subdued and reserved and what may be preoccupying Scott.
In terms of Lorna, he may be holding off until Williams reveals what her emotional arc for her is in the
ToM. He may be doing the same with Rogue, meaning he's waiting for the fallout of
Inferno, which involves her parents, and from which Hickman chose to exclude her due to not having enough time or space. Now that I think of it, maybe Hickman shared what he had in mind for Rogue during
Inferno, and Duggan plans to incorporate that into this series.
In either case, I feel like I have some idea of where each character is coming from, which is great, considering we're only on the fourth issue and on the precipice of three paradigm-shifting events (i.e.,
Inferno,
The Trial of Magneto,
and X Lives/X Deaths of Wolverine). I've noted this before, but it bears repeating: Duggan is in a tricky place in that he has to develop this new series and team while making sure not to step on Hickman's or Williams' toes and to keep his eyes on what Percy has planned, which, again, is supposedly going to redefine the status quo and define the new era. It's a juggling act, and not one I think many writers have been called to perform. Seriously, we need to be more patient with him and aware of the incredible amount of stress he must be under. He must feel like he's walking on eggshells.