I LOVED this issue. I really like the pacing, the art and coloring, and we are quickly given the rosters to both teams, see the initial clash of ideologies, and getting more on the Arakki culture. Storm and the Brotherhood looked so bad ass on their entry! And such a great tactical victory for Storm over Vulcan. Loved it! Ewing is writing the hell out of this cast, especially Storm. I am here for it! Cable went out like a boss. Just one-shotted that Progenitor into pieces without even trying lol. Loved it! I think he will make for an interesting point of view from a storytelling POV because I am sure he sees through Brand's schemes. I am curious how Vulcan will beat Tarn. As others have mentioned a head on fight should be suicide, and I don't see Vulcan thinking through an unexpected path to victory like Storm did in SWORD. I would also love to see Magneto sit at the head of the Table of Night. I get the impression Fisher King sees the potential greatness Magneto brings and is going to maneuver him that way.
Caselli is SLAYING in this book! I hope he stays on for the full run. 10/10 for me.