Warning: SPOILERS forExceptional X-Men #2TheX-Menare no more, but that hasn’t stopped the likes of Rogue and Emma Frost from trying to rebuild. Following the fall of Krakoa, Marvel has taken the X-Men back to basics while also introducing some new names along the way. Now, three new mutant youngsters have been introduced, and the former chairperson of the Massachusetts Academy has taken an interest.
Exceptional X-Men#2by Eve L. Ewing and Carmen Carnero follows the newest chapter in Kate Pryde’s life as she tries to distance herself from anything with an X in its title.
However, once an X-Man, always an X-Man, and Kate has found herself close toa new trio of young mutantsin desperate need of guidance. While Kate struggles to accept the calling to lead, her previous “mentor” and mutant hero,Emma Frost, intervenes to do what Kate is afraid to do.
X-Men’s Next Generation of Mutants Is in Kate and Emma’s Hands
Exceptional X-Men#2 byEve L. Ewing, Carmen Carnero, Nolan Woodward, and Joe Sabino
While giving herself a chance at a mundane life, Kate Pryde finds herself at a high school soccer game while on an awkward first date. During the match, a confrontation breaks out when a group of human bullies attempt to pick on one of the new mutants, Alex Luna: Axo.Axo is an empath who unintentionally alters the emotions of othersaround him while changing his skin color depending on the emotion used. Another new mutant, Thao Tran - Melee - promptly comes to his defense. Like Kate,Melee can become intangible, although she lacks any control.
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Meanwhile,Trista “Bronze” Marshall, a mutant who can mimic metal and create retractable cables,has been relentlessly bothering Kate, who she sees as her idol after Kate helped the young mutant avoid her own confrontation. Together, the three teen mutants make quick friends with each other, desperately hoping that Kate will step up to guide them. As Kate attempts to reject the responsibility, her fears become even greater when Emma Frost appears to psychically lead the mutants toward her own developing schemes.
Marvel’s Newest Mutants Have Been Revealed
Will Axo, Melee, and Bronze Carry the Future of the X-Men?
These three mutants are only the newest of Marvel’s growingnext generation of X-Men. In the ongoingUncanny X-Menseries by Gail Simone and David Marquez, four new mutants have debuted, each with their own array of fantastic powers. While Marvel’s roster of young mutants expands, more parties, each with their own goals, will continue to take interest in the opportunities that freshly-discovered mutants provide. In Emma Frost’s case, she is most likelyplanning to build a new mutant school of her ownwhile Rogue struggles to forge a new School for Gifted Youngsters.
Axo, Melee, and Bronze are certain to bring an exciting new batch of stories that both current and the next generation of X-Men fans can grow to love.
While Emma has traditionally been considered an anti-villain, she has realigned herself as a caring leader in recent years. Regardless, readers should be excited about the potential that these new mutants bring to the comics. Axo, Melee, and Bronze are certain to bring an exciting new batch of stories that both current and the next generation of X-Men fans can grow to love just as much as Generation X, the New Mutants, or the original five teenage lineup ofX-Men.
Exceptional X-Men#2is available now from Marvel Comics.
X-Men
The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.
