Tag: X-Men
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Welcome to Planet X: Magneto in the Age of Zen Fascism
One of Magneto’s most memorable acts of terrorism happened in the same issue that revealed his humanity. At the end of Uncanny X-Men #150, the youngest member of the X-Men Kitty Pryde uses her phasing power’s ability to scramble technology to disrupt Magneto’s plans. When he realizes this, his fury comes down on the teenager,…
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Professor X, Lies, and Palestine: The Deaths and Dreams of Charles Xavier
If there’s anyone who’s cracked the code to death, it’s the comic book folks. It’s hardly a tragedy, but an event. An obstacle to overcome, or a moment of ever renewing inspiration for our hero. Death happens like clockwork in the comics. It follows a clear rythym of ad copy and resurrection, a drum beat…