Black Panther #15 And The Value Of Joy

I remember reading Black Panther, the penultimate issue of the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda, featuring just about every Black Marvel hero, from mutant to avenger and everyone in between, coming together to save Wakanda.  It was pure fantasy fulfillment, and I felt joy.  I remember reading X-Men, following Synch’s story of self-realization in and redirection…

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Let’s Make a Deal with Sebastian Shaw in Immortal X-Men #6

In Immortal X-Men #6, Sebastian Shaw faces his past, helps Exodus through a trying time, strikes a bargain against mutantkind, faces judgment, strikes another bargain for mutantkind and comes face to face with Righteousness. Written by Kieron Gillen, drawn by Lucas Werneck, colored by David Curiel, lettered by Clayton Cowles, and designed by Tom Muller…

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Ellie & Simon Rice in front of a Xavier Institue sign

A visit to the Airbnb X-Mansion, from those who survived the experience

In May, housing rental behemoth Airbnb announced a new promotion called Icons, a series of “extraordinary experiences” including overnights in museums, mingling with celebrities, and recreations of fictional locations like Carl’s house from Pixar’s Up. If you are a fan of the X-Men, one of these locations might have activated your portable Cerebro unit. The…

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