Warning: SPOILERS for Extraordinary X-Men #2
X-Men
they’re gone, but that hasn’t stopped the likes of Rogue and Emma Frost from trying to rebuild. After the fall of Krakoa, Marvel took the X-Men back to basics and also introduced some new names. Now three new young mutants have been introduced, and the former chairman of the Massachusetts Academy has taken an interest in them.
Extraordinary X-Men #2 Eve L. Ewing and Carmen Carnero chronicle the new chapter in Kate Pride’s life as she tries to distance herself from anything with an X in its name.
However, once an X-Man, always an X-Man, and Kate found herself next to new trio of young mutants desperate for guidance. As Kate struggles to accept her calling to lead, her previous “mentor” and mutant hero Emma Frost steps in to do what Kate is afraid to do.
The next generation of mutant X-Men in the hands of Kate and Emma
Extraordinary X-Men #2 by Eve L. Ewing, Carmen Carnero, Nolan Woodward and Joe Sabino
Giving herself a chance at a worldly life, Kate Pryde finds herself at a high school football game and on an awkward first date. During the match, a confrontation breaks out when a group of human bullies try to attack one of the new mutants, Alex Luna: Axo. Axo is an empath who unintentionally alters the emotions of others. around him, changing the color of his skin depending on the emotions used. Another new mutant, Thao Tran – Mili – immediately comes to his defense. Like Kate Melee combat can become intangible, although she lacks any control.
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Meanwhile, Trista “Bronze” Marshall, a mutant who can imitate metal and create retractable cables. mercilessly harassed Kate, whom she considers her idol after Kate helped a young mutant escape her own confrontation. Together, the three teenage mutants quickly become friends with each other, desperately hoping that Kate will help them. As Kate tries to absolve herself of responsibility, her fears grow even stronger when Emma Frost appears to be psychically leading the mutants towards her own development plans.
Marvel’s Newest Mutants Revealed
Will Axo, Melee, and Bronze be the future of the X-Men?
These three mutants are just the newest of Marvel’s growing next generation of X-Men. Currently Uncanny X-Men The Gail Simone and David Marquez series debuted four new mutants, each with their own set of fantastical abilities. As Marvel’s roster of young mutants expands, more parties, each with their own agendas, will continue to be interested in the opportunities that newly discovered mutants present. In the case of Emma Frost, she most likely plans to build his own new mutant school while Rogue struggles to create a new school for gifted children.
Axo, Melee and Bronze are sure to bring a new batch of exciting stories that both the current and next generation of X-Men fans can love.
Although Emma has traditionally been seen as an anti-villain, in recent years she has evolved into a caring leader. Either way, readers should be excited about the potential these new mutants bring to comics. Axo, Melee and Bronze are sure to bring a new batch of exciting stories that both the current and next generation of X-Men can love as much as Generation X, the New Mutants or the original cast of five teenagers. X-Men.
Extraordinary X-Men #2 available now from Marvel Comics.