Summary
- The fall of Krakoa has left mutants scattered across the globe and facing an uncertain future, but this new paradigm has fueled Rogue’s determination to lead the X-Men into a new era of hope for mutants everywhere.
- Not allowing the mutants to give up on Krakoa, Rogue fights for their future with unwavering devotion – even when facing a deadly new enemy.
- Rogue’s skills, determination, and leadership abilities earn her the loyalty of Wolverine and Gambit as they navigate a post-Krakoa world, proving she’s the perfect figure to take Xavier’s dream for mutantkind to the next level.
Warning: Contains spoilers for Uncanny X-Men #1!!
The fall of Krakoa marked a new chapter for the mutants, but the future of the X-Men is still in danger – fortunately for mutants everywhere, Rogue is unwilling to give up the purpose she found while working to make Xavier’s dream come true. She remains determined to carry on even when no one else is willing to wear the uniform and fight again, thus securing her place as leader.
Uncanny X-Men #1 reunites Rogue, Gambit, and Wolverine to face the deadly dragon Sadurang, but the fight proves to be the least of their problems. After granting a young mutant his final wish to meet his heroes before he dies, Rogue struggles with the uncertainties that lie ahead.
Unlike some former team members, she can’t simply return to civilian life. Instead, Rogue feels the losses they’ve all suffered and realizes that someone still has to fight to give others something vital: hope. She’s willing to fight those battles alone to give mutants the same chance she was given.
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While the X-Men regroup, Rogue does not give up on the future of mutants
Uncanny X-Men #1 – Written by Gail Simone; Art by David Marquez, Matthew Wilson and Clayton Cowles
According to Rogue, mutants are created the way they are “for a reason,” and she has everything she needs to help them find their new purpose.
Mutants around the world have struggled to adjust to life after Krakoa. They had a paradise and watched it crumble, and recovery isn’t easy. Many have lost their drive to keep fighting, but meeting the young, sick mutant named Harvey lit a fire in Rogue that she can’t ignore. The X-Men gave her a home and a purpose, and she knows that still means something, even if many others have chosen to leave it behind. Mutants like Harvey still need something to believe in, and Rogue is well aware of how powerful and life-changing this can be.
Her willingness to commit is just part of what makes Rogue a formidable leader. Anna Marie is one of the X-Men’s fiercest fighters, and her stubbornness is just as hard as her punch. Once she sets her mind on an idea or a feeling, she’ll see it through. That’s the kind of commitment the mutant world needs in its post-Krakoa days. Xavier has retired from the scene, but the belief he instilled remains. According to Rogue, mutants are created the way they are “for a reason,” and she has what she needs to help them find their new purpose.
Rogue is convinced that the X-Men can still offer mutants a meaningful future and is willing to risk everything to lead them there.
Rogue has the skills and determination to be an excellent X-Men leader
Wolverine and Gambit are ready to follow her
Meeting all the criteria to be a great leader means nothing if others aren’t willing to follow, but Rogue has already overcome that obstacle. Both Gambit and Wolverine already know she’s worth following, even if they want nothing to do with what Cyclops’ team is up to in Alaska. She’s sincere, honest, and strong – all the qualities her people need to move forward, whatever awaits them beyond Krakoa. Rogue believes that the X-Men can still give mutants a future that means somethingand she is willing to risk everything to get them there.
Uncanny X-Men
#1
is now available from Marvel Comics.
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X-Men
The X-Men series, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, focuses on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they fight against discrimination and evil mutants that threaten humanity. The series explores themes such as diversity and acceptance through a mix of action, drama and complex characters and spans comics, animated series and blockbuster films.
