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  1. A Look Back at X-Men 2099 #8 (1994)

    Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.

    Welcome back, superhero enthusiasts, 1990s culture enthusiasts, X-Men fans and comic book collectors! Today we revisit the Marvel Comics shared universe to examine one of the many tales of the X-Men 2099 monthly series.  

    After the first seven issues of the series, it is clear that the futuristic mutants under Xi’an have tough challenges to not only survive in the dangerous and unpredictable wasteland of 2099’s America but also help their leader fulfill the ultimate goal of protecting mutants from the evil corporations in accordance to the dream of Professor X (Charles Xavier). Unlike the X-Men of the 20th century, the team of 2099 does not have vast resources nor do they have a permanent place for living and development. Xi’an himself is still struggling with the elements from his past as a violent criminal.

    With those details laid down, here is a look back at X-Men 2099 #8, published by Marvel Comics in 1994 with a story written by John Francis Moore and drawn by Ron Lim.

    The cover.

    Early story

    The story begins with Krystalin examining Archangel with amazement. Moments later, she sees Cyclops, Iceman, Beast and Jean Grey (in her Phoenix form). She wondered how many times did each of Professor X’s first students appear to die only to return again and again. She recalls that the records of their deaths may have been in error or even falsified. She also remembers the succeeding X-Men teams of Del Ruiz and Zhao.

    It turns out the original X-Men members she saw were holograms as Victor Ten Eagles (who was a fellow outlaw with Xi’an in the old days) reveals that he opened his studio to few people and never to strangers. He allowed Krystalin in because he owes Xi’an a blood debt from their time together with the Lawless. As they talk, he explains to her his personal interest in the X-Men and the legacy.

    Over at Iron Horse in Arizona, Hurricane talks with two trackers who were tied up. Meanstreak uses his super speed to dismantle the trackers’ suits of armor and examine the technologies within. He finds one Tetsuo Mark 6 signal beacon that was used to monitor armor in the field. He tells Hurricane she can use it as an advance warning the next time trackers are sent after her.

    Hurricane tells the X-Men that she and the Freakshow never stay too long in one place. Moments later, the infected Metalhead tells Skullfire that he is trapped in his current metal form and could not change back…

    Quality

    As the Freakshow is about to leave, Metalhead surprises his fellow X-Men.

    To make things clear, this X-Men 2099 comic book is very engaging to read as it is filled with a lot of details that further expanded the lore of the 2099 universe concerning mutants and legacy of the X-Men in the 21st century. As such, I really enjoyed learning about the “future history” of the X-Men, how mutants struggled to survive in a corporation-controlled America, and why the wasteland became the 21st century’s very own Old West where danger and uncertainty are constant.

    If have an obsession about the 2099 universe, there is a lot to discover and enjoy here. Xi’an’s pursuit for knowledge about the mutant underground and Hurricane’s involvement is compelling to read and what was revealed is worth discovering. Meanwhile, Krystalin and Ten Eagles’ exploration of facilities as they search for answers reminds me a lot about a notable part of the story in Beneath the Planet of the Apes.

    Conclusion

    The closest thing to a crossover with the original X-Men.

    X-Men 2099 #8 (1994) is a compelling read and it is one of the stronger references about the 2099 universe and the legacy of the X-Men from the time of Xavier to that of Zhao. The details revealed here are fine pay-offs to what was built up in the previous issues, and they connect well with the existence of Xi’an’s X-Men. This comic book will really help you understand the place of mutants in the 21st century and in my experience, the learning is enjoyable.

    Overall, X-Men 2099 #8 (1994) is highly recommended.

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  2. Psylocke & Archangel: Crimson Dawn #1–4 Retro Review
    WEPA! Psylocke & Archangel: Crimson Dawn is four issues of demonic madness,...
    comiccrusaders.com/comics/psyl
    #Psylocke #Archangel #Crimson Dawn #Psylocke and Archangel #Ben Raab #Salvador Larroca #Marvel Comics #X-Men #Betsy Braddock #Warren Worthington III #Kuragari #Gomurr the Ancient #retro comic review #1990s comics #Marvel comic review #Comic Crusaders #superhero comics #mutant comics

  3. UK Military getting into the Lasers in space game!

    Britain is testing new high-speed infra-red laser based optical satellite links for its armed forces. The ground station, developed by UK firm Archangel Lightworks, is ~ a meter tall and 0.7 m in diameter and can transmit and receive data at up to 10 Gbps, and could in future scale to terabit-per-second (Tbps). theregister.com/networks/2026/

    The U.S. Space Force is actively deploying its all Optical Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) — a large, resilient, Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) mesh network of hundreds of satellites to provide low-latency communication and surveillance. See this post for more: techaptitude.substack.com/p/us #Space #Satellites #OpticalNetworking #Lasers #Archangel #Britain #BritishMilitary #Communications #Security #TerraM #InfraRed #UK

  4. Have you ever heard about the oldest cosmic conundrum? (Work in progress) / Já ouviu falar da mais antiga treta cósmica? (Arte em progresso)

    #occultart #art #darkart #lucifer #lilith #devil #satan #demons #demon #demoness #goddess #god #trickster #archangel #angel #sefirot #sephiroth #qlipoth #treeofknowledge #cosmic

  5. alcyone2025.blogspot.com/2026/ Teaching from #ARCHANGEL #MICHAEL. Lesson №1 - The University of Consciousness (UniverOS) ALCYONE - DETAILED Claude.ai SUMMARY and spiritual-psychological and religious studies ANALYSIS #channeling #esoterics #spirituality Mastodon.social/@omdaru

  6. 016 - Archangel

    Curiously, neither his first appearance as Angel nor Archangel is cited on the cardback; rather it's randomly the 5th issue of X-Men.

    #TradingCardADay #MM2 #Archangel #XMen #JoelPhillips

  7. Mont-Saint-Michel, an iconic medieval structure in Normandy, embodies human creativity and spiritual reverence. Established as a sanctuary dedicated to the Archangel Michael, it has endured political and historical turmoil. #archangel #montsaintmichel connectparanormal.net/2025/06/

  8. Card 110: Archangel

    His wings get clipped (high oh!) by the nine panel grid, but I do like how his body extends past the bottom border. In general,

    Thibert does a good job making these figures feel bigger on the card.

    #TradingCardADay #MU4 #XMen #ArtThibert #Archangel

  9. Polish metal project Archangel release new single “In the Language of Lightning”

    The Archangel Project, a deeply personal and individual initiative, proudly presents the new single, "In the Language of Lightning". This emotionally charged track explores the raw complexities of the artist’s spiritual and personal journey, offering listeners an

    moshville.co.uk/news/2025/01/p

    #News #Archangel

  10. Preview of the Guided Pathworking Meditation to Archangel Raziel. Become a Patreon to watch the full video. ⁠buff.ly/49phrBl #highmagick #raziel #archangel #meditation

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    LEAH Releases “Archangel” Single Feat. Current / Former DELAIN Members TIMO SOMERS, SANDER ZOER
    Celtic metal singer-songwriter has released new single “Archangel” featuring former Delain guitarist Timo Somers and current Delain drummer Sander Zoer.

    bravewords.com/news/leah-relea

    #Leah
    #Archangel
    #TimoSomers
    #SanderZoer
    #Delain
    #MetalMusic
    #SymphonicMetal
    #FemaleVocalists