Firestar operates as a double agent within Orchis, attempting to supply information to the X-Men without their knowledge. Discover her next move in X-Men #28 by Marvel Comics!

X-MEN #28

Writer: Gerry Duggan
Artist: Joshua Cassara
Colorist: Marte Garcia
Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Editor: Jordan White
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: November 1st, 2023 

Previously in X-Men: Orchis conducted a perilous assault during the Hellfire Gala, resulting in the disappearance of thousands of mutants and exacerbating anti-mutant sentiments. Synch and Talon lead the remaining X-Men to rescue any mutants in peril. Before her demise, Jean Grey devised a cover for Firestar as a double agent. Now, Firestar strives to save Juggernaut and Cyclops.

X-Men #28 opens with the return of Sunfire, who has merged with Redroot. At the brink of death, Apocalypse discovers him and saves him. Meanwhile, Firestar overhears Orchis leaders discussing mutants held by Doctor Doom. She initiates her plan, communicating with Cyclops through Morse code and clandestinely interfering with the personnel operating on Juggernaut. In a staged confrontation with Juggernaut, she plants a drive for the X-Men before his escape.

The X-Men retrieve the drive and send Shadowkat and Ms. Marvel to investigate Doom’s mutants. They arrive in Latveria and encounter Wolverine, uniting to confront Doctor Doom!

I immensely enjoyed the Fall of X event, yet it feels as though not much is progressing. It seems we’ve been entrenched in a phase of prolonged scheming. I eagerly anticipate Firestar’s liberation of Cyclops and her confrontation with Orchis. I long for Professor X’s return and the rescue of the lost mutants. Instead, numerous smaller narratives inch the plot forward. Although I acknowledge the appeal of Ms. Marvel, Shadowkat, and Wolverine’s confrontation with Doctor Doom, I’m intrigued by Shadowkat’s use of Ogun’s weapons, viewed from Wolverine’s perspective. Let’s advance beyond this stage and delve into the next era of X-Men, whatever that may entail. However, I commend the character development of Firestar over the past few years.

The artwork in this issue is impressive, but it slightly deviates from the style of previous comics due to a different artist and colorist. While not inferior, the variance was a bit distracting for me.

X-Men #28 is well-crafted and highlights Firestar’s character development, but I am eager for the subsequent phase. I’m impatient for the imminent clash between Orchis and the X-Men. Considering this, X-Men #28 deserves a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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X-Men #28

7.0 Solid Comic

X-Men #28 offers significant insight into Firestar, yet I just want the next phase of this chapter to come.

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