Marvel Is Literally Poisoning the Legacy of X-Men’s Krakoa Era

Marvel Is Literally Poisoning the Legacy of X-Men’s Krakoa Era

As a seasoned gamer and longtime fan of the X-Men, I can’t help but feel a sense of deja vu when it comes to Marvel’s latest twist on the mutant legends. The Krakoa Era was a rollercoaster ride filled with highs and lows, but the introduction of the Resurrection process was undoubtedly one of its most intriguing aspects.


The X-Men’s Krakoa Era has ended, yet it appears that Marvel still intends to influence its history significantly. The Krakoa Era of X-Men (2019-2024) was a contentious period for numerous reasons, but one of the most debated storylines introduced by writer Jonathan Hickman in his two-part House of X/Powers of X series was the idea that mutants gained the power to conquer death – or so it seemed.

WARNING: SPOILERS FOLLOW!

In issue #7 of the latest X-Men comic reboot penned by writer Jed McKay and illustrated by Netho Diaz, we delve into a flashback set ten months after the downfall of Krakoa, revealing events in Merle, Alaska that led to Cyclops choosing it as the X-Men’s new residence. Most significantly, this storyline sheds light on the enigma surrounding Magneto’s confinement to a floating wheelchair similar to Charles Xavier, following his all-powerful Resurrection during the “Fall of X” incident that marked the end of the Krakoa era.

It was discovered that Merle, Alaska served as the site for the Summers Family’s cabin, where Scott Summers chose to escape following the events of Fall of X, in a manner reminiscent of Wolverine’s infamous benders. However, Scott found himself at a loss. Krakoa had crumbled, leaving him disillusioned; he’d been brutally mistreated as a captive by Orchis; his respected mentor, Charles Xavier, had damaged his own legacy as the savior of mutantkind – and a Sentinel factory had sprung up adjacent to his beloved family cabin.

Magneto notices Cyclops drowning his sorrows due to depression and urges Scott to reform the X-Men. Initially, Scott declines – that is until they both witness a rogue Sentinel, created from factory parts, terrorizing Merle’s town. Putting their past disagreements aside, Magneto and Cyclops join forces to protect the town, managing to defeat the Wild Sentinel together. However, there’s no time for celebration as another serious threat emerges immediately after the Sentinel is defeated…

X-Men’s New Deadly Disease Revealed

As a gamer, I channeled immense magnetic energy to tear open the Wild Sentinel’s armor, giving Cyclops a clear shot at its core. But after the battle, my powers went out of control and started pulling in every stray metal fragment around us. In the end, Cyclops had to use his optic blast to subdue me.

Marvel Is Literally Poisoning the Legacy of X-Men’s Krakoa Era
Marvel Is Literally Poisoning the Legacy of X-Men’s Krakoa Era

Reflecting on the current moment, I, Magneto, find myself in conversation with Cyclops about that fateful day. In the aftermath, medical assessments from the X-Men have determined that I am afflicted with “R-LDS,” or “Resurrection-Linked Degenerative Sickness.” This condition has left my body frail and given rise to uncontrollable surges in my powers. It’s worth mentioning that, unlike some others such as Cyclops, Kid Omega, Nightcrawler, and many X-Men who have undergone Krakoan Resurrection multiple times, I went through the process just once. The fact is, every mutant who has cheated death faces a relentless countdown, and those of us with omega-level powers bear an even greater responsibility.

Marvel Keeps Stepping On Krakoa

It appears that Marvel has been intentionally altering or phasing out most of the concepts introduced by Hickman during the “Hox/Pox” series, including multiple alternate timelines, the character of Moira X, a unified mutant culture with traditions, religion, and language, the living island, its advanced biotechnology, and even the very idea of mutant resurrection. In other words, these elements seem to be undergoing significant changes or being replaced altogether.

Many enthusiasts of the X-Men series will likely find joy in this development, as the concept of Krakoa has had its fair share of critics. However, for those who appreciated that phase of X-Men comics, it’s just another small disappointment. This move seems to recall the controversial “Legacy Virus” storyline from the 1990s X-Men comics, instigated by the time-traveling villain and Cable’s clone, Stryfe. The Legacy Virus was a clear reference to AIDS in the ’90s; R-LDS, on the other hand, is less explicit in its meaning or symbolism – for now.

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2024-11-07 03:09