Charles Xavier sent everyone to their deaths, thinking he was saving them. Explore the aftermath in Immortal X-Men #14 by Marvel Comics!
IMMORTAL X-MEN #14
Writer: Kieron Gillen
Artist: Lucas Werneck
Colorists: David Curiel and Erick Arciniega
Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Editor: Jordan White
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: August 9th, 2023
Previously in Immortal X-Men: The Hellfire Gala was attacked by Orchis, who booby-trapped Krakoan medicine that could kill countless humans with a mere thought. Believing he had no choice, Xavier sent mutantkind through the Krakoan gates, thinking it was a strategic withdrawal. When he reached out for his people, he discovered they were gone.
Immortal X-Men #14 reveals the current situation of some members of the Quiet Council. Charles Xavier is consumed by guilt, leading to inaction. He has assumed a solitary post on Krakoa and disregards pleas from Emma Frost. He commits to action after using an illusion to repel some Orchis invaders, though his intentions remain unclear. Sebastian Shaw struck a deal with Mother Righteous for the island of Krakoa. While he technically owns it, he realizes he received no money. Instead, Wilson Fisk holds all of Krakoa’s financial assets. Shaw devises a plan to exploit the island for its resources. Lastly, Exodus, Hope, and Destiny find themselves in a desert with Krakoa’s surviving mutants. They follow Exodus to a Promised Land, although their plan is grounded solely in faith.
I appreciate that Immortal X-Men #14 finally answers some lingering questions. We learn about survivors and unfolding plans. However, the story currently features individual units pursuing their own agendas. Iceman battles Orchis, Cable, and Bishop confront the Children of the Vault, and Shadowcat has her personal objectives. This divergence from the unity seen when heroes and villains united under Krakoa’s banner feels like a departure. I miss that sense of cohesion. When isolated, Charles Xavier lacks the same intrigue; his strengths align more with a teaching role.
Similarly, interactions between Shaw and the Hellfire Club intrigue me; I desire to witness these characters engaging with one another. While the change of pace is well-crafted, I fear reader fatigue from encountering many separate titles with distinct narratives. Nevertheless, Immortal X-Men #14 exhibits promise, complemented by exceptional artwork.
Immortal X-Men #14 brims with imaginative concepts. However, introducing numerous storylines risks overwhelming readers and impeding the story’s momentum. Yet, this threshold hasn’t been crossed as of now. With this in mind, I rate Immortal X-Men #14 as 4 out of 5 stars.
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Immortal X-Men #14
Immortal X-Men #14 introduces a multitude of storylines that lay the foundation for compelling comics. Nonetheless, the risk of overpromising and underdelivering in future installments looms.
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Christopher Rondeau is a storyteller based in Tulsa, OK. Finding himself with little work, he ended up creating a job as a Game Master full time on the internet. Chris spends most of his days reading everything he can, writing bad fiction, and watching old Digimon cartoons with his daughter. Sometimes you can find him Dungeon Mastering a podcast or streaming on twitch. Recently, he has completed his Master's degree with a focus on collaborative storytelling. Find out more at https://rondeaucreator.com