SINS OF THE PAST! Under siege in Port Prometheus, Storm readies to hold the line against the ultimate bioweapon. Meanwhile, the Fisher King finds himself tormented by his strange new abilities...and the secrets in his memory might turn the tide of the Genesis War.
Rated T+
Aside from an unfortunate segue into the realm of sexist trope, this story is a deeply fascinating character study, perfectly balanced with a rip-roaring plot. Read Full Review
This all being said, however, the lettering works and whilst it's not the most creative lettering, it does get the story across and the story is very good. It also doesn't clash too much with the beautiful illustrations so the experience of reading this book is still very satisfying. I highly recommend you take a look at this issue, and if you're a character designer there are definitely some really cool choices being made here that could inspire your designs too. Read Full Review
X-Men Red #15 does a great job utilizing the Fall of X direction for the franchise to elevate what's going on at Arakko. With each appearance Genesis is positioned as a terrifying villain. It makes what Storm and her group are doing being given greater importance. All that makes the ending be something where you're left wanting to read the next issue right away. Read Full Review
While X-Men: Red #15 primarily serves to stage the next battle in a seemingly long war, it finds opportunities to develop characters within that staging and delivers another winning issue along the way. Read Full Review
Ewing and nar expertly weave a complex story with numerous twists and turns. Every major character feels compelling and has a role to play in the overall narrative. Every feat is exceptionally creative. Every twist, well-plotted. In developing the Genesis War, the book is doing an excellent job of also developing a new IP for Marvel Comics that could very well have a part to play for years to come. There is no reason not to pick upX-Men Red when it accomplishes so much with so little space. Read Full Review
X-Men Red #15 confused me with the introduction of Arakko storylines that I did not quite understand. Read Full Review
I am absolutely down for some Fisher King backstory, and what we got here was very intriguing. I also enjoyed seeing the present-day stuff dealing with the ongoing war on Arakko. I'm definitely interested to see how Fisher King factors into this current storyline given the increased focus on him here. While I wouldn't say this was my favorite issue, it does provide some very nice setup going into the next issue. This war storyline continues to keep me interested and I'm looking forward to seeing it all unfold.
Al Ewing dives deeper in the Fisher King’s past as a means of hope for the future as the Genesis War rages on in X-MEN RED #15.
PUBLISHER’S PITCH
SINS OF THE PAST! Under siege in Port Prometheus, Storm readies to hold the line against the ultimate bioweapon. Meanwhile, the Fisher King finds himself tormented by his strange new abilities...and the secrets in his memory might turn the tide of the Genesis War.
REVIEW
After debuting back in X-Men Red #1, more of the Fisher King’s past is finally revealed after he showed up to the Brotherhood’s war room in the last issue with a plan to defeat Genesis. On one hand, I’m so glad we’re finally get to see more on what Ewing has previously only more