Synopsis: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST MUTANT, NOW HEADLINING HER OWN SOLO SERIES! Ororo Munroe AKA Storm has lived many lives. She’s been a thief, a goddess, an X-Man, a queen and now an Avenger! She is the most prominent, most respected and most powerful mutant on the world stage – and in that role, she intends to be a force for positive change! First up: A major meltdown at a nuclear facility in Oklahoma City draws Storm from her Sanctuary in Atlanta – and into a moral conflict that will test her iron resolve! Guest-starring X-FACTOR’s FRENZY!
The Story
When a power plant explodes in Oklahoma, Storm springs into action to save as many people as possible. However, when she learns that the explosion was caused by the birth of a new mutant and not by a mistake made by the workers, she is faced with a difficult moral question. Does she lie and continue to be loved by the Earth’s people, or does she tell the truth and risk facing their wrath? And if that isn’t enough. Storm is also experiencing injuries and is starting to cough up blood and to top all of that. She has attracted the interest of Eternity.
The Artwork
Lucas Werneck does a brilliant job of the artwork throughout this book. The character drawings of Storm are beautiful and truly convey the characters’ elegance. Also great are the action beats where Storm is battling against the elements in the aftershocks of the power plant explosion.
Overall
A solid first issue that seems to be setting up an interesting storyline that will challenge both the characters and readers. I love the fact that this is set in a world where the public has finally accepted Mutants and is no longer as fearful as they once more. Hence why Storm’s decision is such a difficult one for her to make. I look forward to the next issue of this to see how the cards are dealt.
- Covers9.7
- Story9.5
- Artwork10
- Lettering9.4
- Colours10
