#xmen — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #xmen, aggregated by home.social.
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248 - X-Factor (vol. 3) #243 - 9/5/2012
Thoughts on Rachel's Prestige look?
I'm generally pro-cape, but this just felt like a weird mishmash of things.
Cover by Dan Mora. Interiors by Marc Guggenheim & Lan Medina.
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'Spider-Man, Punisher, & Silver Sable'
'Captain Canuck'
'X-Men in Desert Battle'
'Optimus Prime Tropical Warfare'All were painted by me w/acrylics on wood-- #art #arts #comicbooks #handmade #geek #nerd #canada #xmen #marvelcomics #mech #mecha #transformers #geeks #artist
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136 - Thunderbird
Can't do a collection of inactive X-Men without arguably the most famous one of all.
Somewhere along the way, I misplaced this card, so these images are from @tradingcarddb.
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An upside to Universes Beyond is that it stimulates nerdy discussions like, would a creature equipped with Magneto’s helmet be immune to Jace’s telepathy? #MagictheGathering #mtg #Marvel #Xmen #x-men
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248 - X-Factor (vol. 3) #243 - 9/5/2012
Sometimes, I pick a cover just cuz it looks really cool.
Cover by David Yardin. Interiors by Peter David & Leonard Kirk.
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248 - X-Factor (vol. 3) #243 - 9/5/2012
Sometimes, I pick a cover just cuz it looks really cool.
Cover by David Yardin. Interiors by Peter David & Leonard Kirk.
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248 - X-Factor (vol. 3) #243 - 9/5/2012
Sometimes, I pick a cover just cuz it looks really cool.
Cover by David Yardin. Interiors by Peter David & Leonard Kirk.
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Cyclops blasts into Hot Toys' Avengers: Doomsday Figure Line #doomsday #xmen
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Which Fleer Ultra X-Men Series 1 New Mutants card is the best?
Art from Bill Sienkiewicz, Bo Hampton & Joe Phillips.
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Meet Wolverine aka five feet three inches of pure dynamite! #XMen #Wolverine
https://www.therealgentlemenofleisure.com/2012/10/x-amining-uncanny-x-men-at-state-fair.html
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135 - Mastermind
One of the better trading card/static image depictions of Mastermind's powers.
The power description is reaching a bit; he technically doesn't go into people's minds - he needed help to do that w/Phoenix
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X-Men Monday Call for Questions: Jonathan Hickman for ‘Midnight X-Men’
Don’t miss your chance to ask writer Jonathan Hickman a question about the upcoming ‘Midnight X-Men’ series!
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X-Men Monday Call for Questions: Jonathan Hickman for ‘Midnight X-Men’
Don’t miss your chance to ask writer Jonathan Hickman a question about the upcoming ‘Midnight X-Men’ series!
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X-Men Monday Call for Questions: Jonathan Hickman for ‘Midnight X-Men’
Don’t miss your chance to ask writer Jonathan Hickman a question about the upcoming ‘Midnight X-Men’ series!
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X-Men Monday Call for Questions: Jonathan Hickman for ‘Midnight X-Men’
Don’t miss your chance to ask writer Jonathan Hickman a question about the upcoming ‘Midnight X-Men’ series!
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Marvel Preview: Inglorious X-Force #9
X-FORCE VS. X-FORCE!
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Marvel Preview: Inglorious X-Force #9
X-FORCE VS. X-FORCE!
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Marvel Preview: Inglorious X-Force #9
X-FORCE VS. X-FORCE!
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Marvel Preview: Inglorious X-Force #9
X-FORCE VS. X-FORCE!
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247 - X-Factor (vol. 3) #262 - 9/4/2013
The final issue of the series' third volume (and, thanks to legacy renumbering, kinda the second end of the first volume, too).
Cover by David Yardin. Interiors by Peter David & Neil Edwards.
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134 - Dark Phoenix
Can't do a "dead X-Men" subset without Dark Phoenix!
The description of her powers on the cardback seems to have forgotten Phoenix was also telepathic.
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134 - Dark Phoenix
Can't do a "dead X-Men" subset without Dark Phoenix!
The description of her powers on the cardback seems to have forgotten Phoenix was also telepathic.
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134 - Dark Phoenix
Can't do a "dead X-Men" subset without Dark Phoenix!
The description of her powers on the cardback seems to have forgotten Phoenix was also telepathic.
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X-Men’s Inde Navarrette Joins Surprising Sci-Fi Movie as MCU Fans Wait for More Rogue News
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X-Men’s Inde Navarrette Joins Surprising Sci-Fi Movie as MCU Fans Wait for More Rogue News
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X-Men’s Inde Navarrette Joins Surprising Sci-Fi Movie as MCU Fans Wait for More Rogue News
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X-Men’s Inde Navarrette Joins Surprising Sci-Fi Movie as MCU Fans Wait for More Rogue News
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X-Men’s Inde Navarrette Joins Surprising Sci-Fi Movie as MCU Fans Wait for More Rogue News
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the x-men are a load-bearing interest
some fandoms are things you enjoy. others quietly become part of the structure holding every version of you together.https://tacobout.online/2026/09/03/x-men-load-bearing-lifelong-interest/
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246 - All New X-Factor #14 - 9/3/2014
All else aside, this series had a snazzy cover design.
Great De Luca Effect with Quicksilver on this one.
Cover by Kris Anka. Interiors by Peter David & Pop Mhan.
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245 - Power Pack #27 - 9/2/1986
The modern crossover event is born as Claremont & Weezie decide it'd be fun to expand the Mutant Massacre story & invite some friends to participate.
Cover by Jon Bogdanove. Interiors by Louise Simonson & Bogdanove.
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244 - Spider-Man And His Amazing Friends - 9/1/1981
Fun Fact: during the original run of this cartoon, Iceman, a character who existed, wasn't regularly appearing in any comic series. Seems like missed cross-promotional opportunities.
Cover by John Romita Jr. Interiors by Dennis Marks & Dan Spiegle.
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243 - X-Factor #95 - 8/31/1993
The beginning of Random as more of regular fixture in the book, at least for a year or so.
Cover by Greg Luzniak. Interiors by Scott Lobdell, JM DeMatteis & Luzniak.
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Runners-up for the week of 8/23 to 8/29, featuring art from David Yardin, John Cassaday, Terry Shoemaker & Agustín Alessio.
Which one is your favorite?
#XmenADay #XMen #XFactor40 #JeanGrey #AstonishingXmenV3 #XFactor #UncannyAvengers #Beast #Iceman #Angel #Havok
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Be@rbrick Happy Kuji X-Men: Omega Red #16 *Sealed* brought to you by the #PlastiqueBoutique https://plastiqueboutique.com/product/berbrick-happy-kuji-x-men-omega-red-16-sealed/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost #XMenToys #XMenFigures #XMen #XMenToy #OmegaRedCollections #Marvel #OmegaRedFigure #XMenCollections #OmegaRedCollector #OmegaRedToys #OmegaRed #OmegaRedToy #XMenDisplay #XMenFigure #OmegaRedCollection #XMenCollection #XMenCollectors #OmegaRedCollectors #OmegaRedFigures #XMenCollector #OmegaRedDisplay
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242 - X-Factor #35 - 8/30/1988
Orphan Maker's armor goes hard.
Featuring a rare appearance from Jean's niece and nephew!
Cover by Walt Simonson. Interiors by Louise Simonson & Terry Shoemaker.
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A Look Back at X-Men 2099 #12 (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.
Looking back at the X-Men 2099 series of the 1990s, so much has developed during the first eleven issues released from 1993 to 1994. When I first read issue #1 in 1993, I found the futuristic X-Men really intriguing to follow and there was the expectation that the team led by Xi’an would somehow grow and make breakthroughs happen in 2099’s America. Surprisingly, members of the team got separated from each other – such as losing Metalhead to the Freakshow – and Xi’an himself changed for the worse and eventually left the team. Tim Fitzgerald/Skullfire (the weak and unsure newcomer who joined the futuristic X-Men) himself changed radically becoming unhinged and he has gotten really close with Luna (the one who messed with his mind and triggered his emotions).
With those details laid down, here is a look back at X-Men 2099 #12, 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 in the black market mall with Luna struggling to separate Skullfire and Junkpile from each other. Skullfire hates Junkpile whom he holds responsible for killing his friend Serpentina (the one X-Men member who welcomed him at their sanctuary). Junkpile blames Skullfire and his teammates for causing him some serious grief in Las Vegas. Luna tells them both to shut up or she would do something on both of them.
Moments later, the three of them are accused by the mall security for violating the market regulations. An armed mall security officer points his weapon at them accusing them of willful destruction of market property. The looks of Junkpile, Luna and Skullfire, however, scared him and convinced him to move away. Luna then reveals to Skullfire that she encountered Junkpile outside of Las Vegas shortly after the violent encounter with the X-Men. The three of them proceeded to a café to have a civil talk. Skullfire asks Luna about the Theater of Pain…
Quality
Former X-Men member Metalhead with the group of degenerates called the Freakshow. One of their members clearly rejects him given his status as a mutant.Wow! The Moore-Lim team loaded this comic book with immense details that established the true force of opposition that awaits the X-Men. The story reveals to readers the Theater of Pain, its demonic leader Brimstone Love and what the theater’s purpose truly is. Brimstone Love and the theater were first revealed at the very end of issue #3 and this comic book offers readers a close look at them complete with very intriguing details that turned out to be worth discovering. That said, it was clear that John Francis Moore designed the Theater of Pain to be not just a planned force of evil the X-Men must face but also an actual threat to many living in 2099’s America. The Theater of Pain has a very sinister agenda and its operations involves the accumulating human misery which is a frightening concept on its own.
While Luna’s history and connection with the Theater of Pain is emphasized, Xi’an’s search for the Driver makes a lot more sense here as the former X-Men leader (now sinister and spiritually lost) communicates again with someone from his past. That said, the plot really thickened a lot in this comic book and that alone makes it engaging to follow.
As this issue follows Skullfire, Luna, Junkpile and Xi’an – plus a quick look at former X-Men member Metalhead now spending time with the Freakshow – the tone of the tale turned dark and gritty which I think was intentionally done by the creators as the Theater of Pain was strongly emphasized. That said, this is indeed inspired work.
Conclusion
Skullfire, Junkpile and Luna look so intimidating and creepy, the mall security guy got scared and abandoned his duty.With a dark tale and an established force of evil rising in the horizon, X-Men 2099 #12 (1994) can be described as an inspired turn of events for the monthly series as a whole. At this stage, the direction of the series really started to take shape. It is also a lively reminder that the mutants struggling in 2099 have the wilderness and its violent elements as the least of their worries. The Theater of Pain itself is a reminder about sinister yet unseen forces that are operating while lots of people remain unaware of them (note: think about the World Economic Forum and what its core organization really do behind closed doors as time passes). Lastly, the twisted developments of Skullfire and Xi’an’s respective personalities will keep you in suspense as to how the futuristic X-Men can survive without them.
Overall, X-Men 2099 #12 (1994) is recommended.
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Be@rbrick X-Men Happy Kuji: #Colossus #4 *Sealed* brought to you by the #PlastiqueBoutique https://plastiqueboutique.com/product/berbrick-x-men-happy-kuji-colossus-4-sealed/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost #XMenToy #ColossusToys #XMenDisplay #ColossusCollectors #XMen #XMenCollectors #XMenToys #ColossusFigure #XMenFigure #Toys #XMenFigures #ColossusDisplay #XMenCollections #ColossusCollector #ColossusFigures #ColossusCollections #Marvel #ColossusToy #XMenCollector #XMenCollection #ColossusCollection
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Marvel Studios' Plan for X-Men in Avengers: Secret Wars Is Massive
The X-Men are set to play a pivotal part in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars, according to recent reports....
#AvengersSecretWars #KevinFeige #MarvelStudios #XMen
https://www.themovieblog.com/2026/08/marvel-studios-plan-for-x-men-in-avengers-secret-wars/
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241 - Classic X-Men #40 - 8/29/1989
Shouldn't have messed with Phoenix, Mastermind.
Reprinting X-Men #134.
Cover by Steve Lightle. Interiors by Chris Claremont & John Byrne.
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Marvel Studios' Plan for X-Men in Avengers: Secret Wars Is Massive
The X-Men are set to play a pivotal part in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars, according to recent reports....
#AvengersSecretWars #KevinFeige #MarvelStudios #XMen
https://www.themovieblog.com/2026/08/marvel-studios-plan-for-x-men-in-avengers-secret-wars/
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240 - Iceman #1 - 8/28/1984
In which fun-loving Iceman battles [checks notes] the physical manifestation of the concept of oblivion.
Cover by Mike Zeck. Interiors by JM DeMatteis & Alan Kupperberg.
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Marvel Studios' Plan for X-Men in Avengers: Secret Wars Is Massive
The X-Men are set to play a pivotal part in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars, according to recent reports....
#AvengersSecretWars #KevinFeige #MarvelStudios #XMen
https://www.themovieblog.com/2026/08/marvel-studios-plan-for-x-men-in-avengers-secret-wars/
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three universes walk into a bar: the avengers: doomsday collision course
the breakdown of who is getting thrown into the multiversal blender in avengers: doomsdayhttps://tacobout.online/2026/08/27/three-universes-avengers-doomsday/
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239 - Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #1 - 8/27/1985
Angel in 1985: a "big" enough character to be up front, not so big to make the front cover.
Cover by John Byrne. Interiors by various.
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¿Sabían que la icónica melodía de entrada de los X-Men fue objeto de una demanda internacional por plagio debido a una vieja serie policiaca de Europa del Este?
El famoso tema musical de la serie animada estrenada en 1992, compuesto originalmente por Ron Wasserman bajo las directrices de la productora Saban Entertainment, se convirtió en uno de los elementos más reconocibles de la cultura pop televisiva de los años 90. Sin embargo, en el año 2019, un ciudadano llamado Zoltan Krisko interpuso una demanda formal por infracción de derechos de autor en la Corte del Distrito Sur de Nueva York en contra de Marvel Entertainment, Disney, Fox y Amazon, alegando que la famosa composición de los mutantes era una copia directa de la banda sonora de una producción húngara.
La pieza musical en disputa pertenecía originalmente a Linda, una popular serie de comedia y acción de la televisión de Hungría que se transmitió activamente entre los años 1984 y 1991. La música de este programa policiaco europeo fue compuesta a mediados de la década de 1980 por el músico Gyorgy Vukan. El demandante, quien administraba legalmente los bienes y derechos del fallecido Vukan, argumentó ante el jurado que el pegajoso ritmo de sintetizador y las progresiones de la guitarra eléctrica de los X-Men guardaban una similitud innegable con la obra de los años 80, afirmando que los ejecutivos norteamericanos tuvieron acceso a esa melodía durante sus constantes viajes de negocios por los países que integraban el antiguo bloque comunista. El litigio legal se prolongó durante varios meses en los tribunales estadounidenses y, aunque la defensa de Wasserman siempre sostuvo que la creación de la melodía de los mutantes fue un proceso creativo enteramente en solitario, el caso se resolvió mediante un acuerdo confidencial extrajudicial entre las partes involucradas.
— A. Eldritch, Periodista, Locutor, podcaster y bloger del fediverso
Alt text via @altbot y @TeLoDescribot
#datocurioso #Historia #XMen #Animación #Música #Televisión #Cómics #Fediverso
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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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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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238 - X-Factor (vol. 4) #2 - 8/26/2020
Somehow, I COMPLETELY missed the 1st issue of this, which absolutely would've been the 7/29 cover.
Cover by Ivan Shavrin. Interiors by Leah Williams & David Baldeón.
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