Magneto’s New Chapter: Wheels Up and Mysteries Unveiled
In a striking twist, Magneto, the revered X-Men leader, has traded his iconic cape for a floating wheelchair. This unexpected development has sparked intrigue and raised eyebrows among fans worldwide. But what’s the story behind this change?
A Dark History on Krakoa
The origins of Magneto’s current condition are rooted in the tumultuous events on Krakoa, once the mutants’ utopian haven. As part of Cyclops’s fractured faction, Magneto’s decline remained a mystery until recently. The answer surfaced in X-Men #7, crafted by the talented team of Jed MacKay and Netho Diaz.
Backtrack to the ‘Iron Night,’ a pivotal skirmish in Merle, Alaska. Here, Cyclops and Magneto confronted a fearsome Wild Sentinel. At that juncture, Magneto was vibrant and battling fiercely. However, during the clash, he began losing control over his magnetic powers.
From Battle to Bondage
Fast forward to the present day, Magneto recounts his descent to Cyclops. The villain-turned-hero reveals that he now grapples with ‘Resurrection Linked Degenerative Sickness’ (R-LDS). This ailment stems from distorted resurrection processes, initially perfected on Krakoa.
The notorious Mister Sinister, with his relentless tinkering, compromised these resurrection protocols. As a result, those revived, such as Cyclops and the enigmatic Quentin Quire, are now facing relentless physical decline.
The Road Ahead: An X-Men Transformation
This revelation promises seismic changes for the X-Men universe. R-LDS is a shared struggle, impacting many mutants returning under the flawed Krakoa protocols. As the team braces for their first post-Krakoa crossover, ‘Raid on Graymalkin,’ the sickness looms large. Its influence will certainly shape strategies for Cyclops, Rogue, and their allies when they take on the threatening challenges at Graymalkin Prison.
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