Saturnyne is on the brink of enacting her conquest plan on Vanaheim. Can the mutants of Vanir’s prophecy work together to save the realm? Find out in “Realm of X” by Marvel Comics!
REALM OF X #3 (OF 4)
Writer: Torunn Gronbekk
Artist: Bruno Oliveira
Colorist: Rain Beredo
Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Editor: Lauren Amaro
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 25th, 2023
Previously in Realm of X: After the Hellfire Gala, Magik, Mirage, Typhoid Mary, Marrow, Dust, and Curse find themselves in Vanaheim. Magik is depowered, and Curse is in the care of Saturnyne, who intends to use Curse’s power to unlock an ancient well of Vanir’s power. Meanwhile, Mirage, Dust, Marrow, and Typhoid Mary launch an attack on Saturnyne’s forces while Magik ventures on her own.
Realm of X #3 begins with Saturnyne dispatching her forces to confront the intruders, revealing herself as the antagonist. Mirage, Marrow, Dust, and Mary are forced to retreat, resulting in the death of Trabin, the leader of House Muit. Meanwhile, Magik, depowered, infiltrates Emberstone Citadel and converses with Curse. She attempts to persuade Curse that Saturnyne is purposefully isolating her, but Curse remains unconvinced and flees. Saturnyne then hurls Magik off a cliff. Subsequently, Curse confronts her captor and utilizes her ability to compel Saturnyne to reveal the truth behind her plans.
Realm of X is an intriguing narrative that delves into themes of isolation, leadership demise, the onset of war, and intricate interpersonal drama. However, Realm of X #3 presented a significant issue for me, detracting from these pivotal moments. The artwork feels somewhat cartoonish, almost akin to a Saturday morning cartoon, lacking the emotional impact required for the content conveyed. While a story can sometimes effectively use an unconventional art style, this comic was divisive for me in this regard. Despite the well-written and drawn complex themes, they fail to coalesce effectively.
While I admire these characters, this particular miniseries falls short of expectations. It hints at exploring profound ideas but doesn’t quite hit the mark. Nevertheless, I continue to follow this title in anticipation of something more. With that in mind, Realm of X #3 earns a 2.5 out of 5 stars.
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Realm of X #3
Realm of X #3 boasts commendable writing and art individually; however, their fusion into a cohesive unit remains challenging.
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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