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A Very Surprising X-Men Reappearance in Scarlet Witch #8 (#XSpoilers)

Steve Orlando writing Scarlet Witch has enabled him to link it back to the X-Men plotlines that saw her death,rebirth, and reacceptance

Published Wed, 03 May 2023 08:57:11 -0500

by Rich Johnston

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Steve Orlando writing the current Scarlet Witch storyline has enabled him to link it back to the X-Men plotlines that saw her death and rebirth, and reacceptance amongst the mutant community of Krakoa, after once being their greatest enemy. Which means when she deals with her foes, they are as likely as not to whip out Mysterium, the mutant metal that bankrolled the galaxy, and was created in the heart of the Phoenix White Room.

That also gives the book a chance to tie in wider with the X-Men comic book line and reflect their plotlines a little closer to publication. As Scarlet Witch died (again), and in doing so, reset herself and created the Waiting Room, to bring back mutants who died long before Krakoa was a thing. But not all could return, even with the Waiting Room. If you actually deleted your Cerebro records…

Well, then, dead would mean dead. There's no way back. And right now Krakoa isn't in a state to resurrect anyone.

Especially not someone with the power to manipulate metal and the forces of magnetism at their core.

Not just Magneto, but a young-looking Magneto. So how did he make it back:? What will happen with Krakoa, The Quiet Council or Arakko learn of this? Is this the Fall Of X – or its rise again? He's certainly looking a lot better than on Arakko…

Even after he had managed to hold his own heart together.

Is this an imposter? Is this Mastermind? Is this a Magneto from the past or the future? How about another timeline? Is is a Magneto that Mister Sinister or the Beast kept in reserve? Is this Mystique or Xorn? This is an X-Men comic book after all, so many possibilities…

SCARLET WITCH #5
MARVEL COMICS
MAR230821
(W) Steve Orlando (A/CA) Russell Dauterman
Just when the Scarlet Witch thinks she's shielded Darcy Lewis from their new enemy's vendetta, Scythia returns – covered in armor made from the same antimagic rock Wanda's been studying. Can Wanda defend Darcy – and herself – against a warrior who's immune to magic? Rated T+In Shops: May 03, 2023 SRP: $3.99

SCARLET WITCH #6
MARVEL COMICS
MAY230903
(W) Steve Orlando (A) TBA (CA) Russell Dauterman
FAMILY MATTERS! Wanda's loyalties are tested when an enemy of the Kree/Skrull Empire falls through the Last Door desperate for help avenging their fallen comrades. Will Wanda honor the commitment she made to helping those in need – whoever they are – or will her love for her son Wiccan and his husband, Hulkling, triumph over all? PLUS: A familiar figure appears at Wanda's shop…and it seems rumors of his death have been greatly exaggerated. But does he come as friend or foe?
Rated T+In Shops: Jul 12, 2023
SRP: $3.99

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