I was surprised that I liked this issue as I am not a fan of Baldeon's art(still ain't) but the characterizations were all on point. Story wise the only negative for me was the Omega levels of exposition this book had, I mean damn that was a chore to get through.
Loved, loved, loved it. Truly. So happy to see all of these characters getting shine.
My favorite scene, although most of the scenes I found very fun:
"Danielle... I intend to do something rash and violent." - Betsy Braddock
Krakoa, Arakko, and Otherworld forever!
I kinda loved it. It was great to see a title actually utilize all its team members and have a reason for them to be there (looking at you Excalibur).
One thing I noticed is that they kept on saying “We should contact the X-Men”, but to my knowledge there isn’t actually an official team of X-Men in this new era.
10/10 for the joke about books not giving Lorna a recognizable personality/Erik being an awful father. Great use of the entire cast and establishing the premise. Got it done faster and better than X-Force did, IMO.
Loved Magneto being a total Dad.
On the whole, this is one of the strongest single issues in the entire Dawn of X line. Among the series starts, this is as strong as Marauders #1 and Excalibur #1.
Polaris was the best part. It kinda felt like Leah was running through a FAQ explaining every little doubt readers might have.
Lord Ewing *Praise His name! Uplift Him in song!* Your divine works will be remembered and glorified in worship for all eternity. Amen!
I wasnt impressed by the story or humor but I did like Leah's voices for Rachel and Lorna, tapping into their history to give them something unique to them
Art was alright I guess. I think this Northstar looks too much like Wolverine
much better than the preview had me worried it'd be lolll . sorry for doubting !
was there cringe ? yes. but the nerdy power mechanics monologues gave me my life. pretty amped to see where this goes
Hope's her niece and I'm assuming that the Summers Family have dinners that she chooses not to go to most of the time, perhaps due to Kid Cable being there, perhaps due to Jean Grey failing to save Big Nate in Disassembled, perhaps due to Cyclops not getting over her shooting him in the brain.