Twenty-Two chapters, lots of characters, as well as a number of deaths later, we’ve come to the end of X of Swords with chapter Twenty-two: Destruction. This is ever major battle of Lord of the Rings, game of Thrones, as well as star Wars all rolled into 44 pages of unending emotional punches as well as remarkable moments. as well as there were some huge surprises in both what did occur as well as what didn’t happen. as well as then there’s the huge question: Did this requirement to be 22 chapters long? Well, we’ll get to that, however first, let’s take a look at the legendary as it unfolded, starting with the many returns of Elizabeth Braddock.
X of Swords chapter Twenty-Two: damage shows the new Captain Britain Corps in all Their Purple-Haired Glory
everybody gets a Captain Britain! (Image: X of Swords: Destruction, marvel Comics)
At the end of chapter 21 (Excalibur #15), The Captain Britain Corps returned to existence—but not in the method Saturnyne wanted. instead of a new legion of Brian Braddocks, she got thousands upon countless Elizabeth Braddock, the mutant from Krakoa. however it’s what she has, regardless of if she likes it or not. So, at the beginning of X of Swords chapter Twenty-two: Destruction, she puts her pettiness aside as well as commands this new Corps to defends all realities from the hordes of Amenth. then we get a moment that is such pure fantasy legendary as well as yet in shape so well that you just understood the problem was going to be a special one:
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only Captain Avalon might make this scene so awesome. (Image: X of Swords: Destruction, marvel Comics)
The Captain Britain Corps come down, joining the Priestesses of the eco-friendly as well as the X-Men. That moment when the Priestesses appeared in the last chapter? Yeah, that was great, however this was bigger—and it’s not even the biggest moment. Sadly, the Arakko warriors have their own army to summon.
One little detail Becomes major in X of Swords: chapter Twenty-Two: Destruction
Their own what? THEIR own WHAT? (Image: X of Swords: Destruction, marvel Comics)
Remember Summoner? Apocalpyse’s grandson? The guy Wolverine killed by throwing a sword into his eye? Well, “Summoner” wasn’t his name; it was a title—and he was one of many Summoners. In X of Swords: chapter Twenty-Two: Destruction, we satisfy the other summoners as well as discover why they are called summoners. Because, well, they summon things:
Oh, hello, beasties. (Image: X of Swords: Destruction, marvel Comics)
So, giant Lovecraftian creatures. That’s what the Summoners were hiding all along? They might bring that type of power to the battlefield just whenever they felt like it? Cool. awesome cool cool. nothing for 6 X-Men + 1 new member (Bei), the Priestesses of the Green, as well as the Captain Britain Corps to be concerns about. Sure, the beasties are backup for the Amenthi Horde, as well as there’s still Annihilation as well as three of the four very first horsemen of Apocalypse. Oh, as well as Pogg-Ur-Pogg—and Isca the Unbeaten. Yeah, they still have that player on the field. Annihilation’s sister, who killed Betsy Braddock in the very first round of the tournament.
But this is the battle of Pelennor fields on Superhero crack. This battle isn’t even close to over.
Behold the Tenth Sword of Krakoa; Behold the final Sword Bearer in X of Swords chapter Twenty-Two: Destruction
speak softly as well as bring an intergalactic-sized stick. (Image: X of Swords: Destruction, marvel Comics)
The circumstance just keeps getting worse, however as always, the X-Men have an ace in the hole: Cyclops. While the nine champions of Krakoa are fighting in Otherworld, Scott Summers is doing what he does best—planning something epic. as well as that legendary plan? SWORD! method back, in chapter eight (Cable #5), Cable, Cyclops, as well as Jean Grey went into space, complying with a vision Saturnyne provided Cable. What they discovered was the Peak—the orbital station for SWORD (SHIELD in space). Granted, at the time, they believed it was a trap Saturnyne set for them, however if that’s true or not doesn’t matter.
Scott discovered a quite huge utilize for this giant SWORD—and, Saturnyne confirms later, this is the mysterious tenth sword. however who is the tenth sword-bearer in X of Swords chapter Twenty-two: Destruction? For the longest time, everybody speculated that it would be Magneto with the Cerebro sword, however Eric voted that council members should take part in this battle. as well as the Cerebro Sword is still missing. however with the peak as the tenth sword, who does that make the sword-bearer? Cyclops? Jean Grey? Beast? They are all leaders in different ways. Or, just maybe:
X-Men overload! (Image: X of Swords: Destruction, marvel Comics)
ALL OF THE MUTANTS!except for the peaceful council, basically, every mutant on Krakoa with some type of fighting experience descends from the peak as well as into battle. They begin kicking ass immediately, taking down Amenthi demons as well as neutralizing Pogg-Ur-Pogg. however it still may not be enough, particularly when Annihilation commands the Summoners to release “every beast” as well as “every demon.” as well as as a terribly injured cable television looks down on the battle with Saturnyne from the Starlight Citadel, he understands it’s over.
Never bet against a fool with a huge Ass Sword from the Stars
just a father as well as son about to open a huge can of kick-ass on a demonic horde. (Image: X of Swords: Destruction, marvel Comics)
Cable, distraught, asks Saturnyne to send him to the battle to ensure that he can die with his family. however then she asks him about the card she provided him—the Fool. “A fool with a sword,” she reminds him. “And only a fool would believe that is what he was really holding.” Finally, it dawns on Cable—the Sword likewise acted as a power source for the peak Station. However, when they powered it last time, it opened up a portal to alien cyborg vampire things. A great deal of alien cyborg vampire things. Legions of alien cyborg vampire things. So, the X-Men unleash these monsters onto the Summoners:
Oh yes! (Image: X of Swords: Destruction, marvel Comics)
The issue is, these aliens are not on either side. They aren’t truly on a side—they just want to destroy. So, as they ruin the Amenthi hordes as well as Arrakii Summoners, they likewise begin attacking Otherworld as well as the X-Men. The battle has to end quickly—but their involvement exposes an important detail.
X of Swords chapter Twenty-Two: damage lastly exposes Saturnyne’s Plan
increased petals as well as a stylish red chair? That’s like so passé, Saturnyne. (Image: X of Swords: Destruction, marvel Comics)
When Cyclops, Cable, as well as Jean very first encountered these aliens, they believed Saturnyne desired them to lose. They couldn’t be more wrong. Saturnyne understood that the X-Men needed these bloodthirsty cyborgs to repel Arakko. When Arakko very first invaded Otherworld, they slaughtered the entire realm of Dryador with ease. What she needed was time as well as a distraction—the tournament. however she likewise utilized the competition to set players up where they needed to be. From Bei as well as Doug’s wedding, Captain Britain’s death, Storm’s success of Death, as well as even Wolverine’s a number of embarrassments. however what she was likewise counting on was Scott Summers utilizing the peak Sword station in his plan of retaliation.
Otherworld might not defeat the integrated may of Arakko as well as Amenth. nor might Krakoa, and—as exposed in the vision she provided Wolverine—nor might anybody else. however integrating the forces of Otherworld, the Captain Britain Corps, the X-Men, as well as a chaotic legion of alien monsters? Well…that’s practically enough. Her entire plan, however, banked on one specific X-Man.
X of Swords was always the story of Apocalypse as well as Genesis
Just an old-fashioned like song, right? Sure, there are monsters as well as mutants, aliens as well as faeries. however in the middle of all that is a hubby as well as wife, separated by fate, longing to reconnect. However, Genesis, Apocalypse’s wife, has been corrupted by the Annihilation helm. as well as with its power, she is a devasting force on the battlefield, constantly beating Apocalypse back. however the new alien aspect proves to be one distraction as well many. As she tears the aliens apart, Apocalypse takes his opportunity:
Aw, Apocalypse likes his spouse so much he beat her. Wait…no, not like that! (Image: X of Swords: Destruction, marvel Comics)
But when Genesis made Apocalypse stay behind all those countless years ago, it was since she deemed En Sabah Nur “unfit” as well as charged him with preparing mutants to fight Amenth. Yet, when he puts the helm on, he takes total manage of it. In fact, when he does, Isca the Unbeaten’s entire look modifications as she switches side, confirming that the X-Men are about to win. as well as to lastly end this crisis, he does this:
It takes a total badass to win a war by surrendering. (Image: X of Swords: Destruction, marvel Comics)
However, Saturnyne isn’t done with the mutants yet. After spiriting away the alien cyborg vampire things, she provides an ultimatum to Arakko as well as Krakoa, a method to keep the peace. They must exchange one mutant as a show of great faith. Genesis selects Apocalypse, reuniting hubby as well as wife. however Apocalypse plays a different card. He selects the mutant island of Arakko—and therefore, everybody on it.
After X of Swords chapter Twenty-Two: Destruction, What is the condition Quo?
It is always great to see a household reunited, even if four of them tried destroying the multiverse…and one more is dead. (Image: X of Swords: Destruction, marvel Comics)
This is a tricky question, however we understand some things, as well as some we can speculate about. very first as well as foremost, with a new series debuting next week, SWORD is back! as well as agent brand is going to return to the mutant world. We likewise know, as Saturnyne puts it, that there are two “cracks” in the peaceful Council. One, Jean vacated her seat to assist in the fight, as well as two, Apocalypse left Krakoa to be with his spouse as well as three staying children. however there is likewise a great deal of unknowns. We see, for the very first time since chapter Sixteen (Wolverine #7), Solem—sneaking past Avalonian (?) Guards as well as with the Krakoan gate.
But there are so many concerns staying after X of Swords chapter Twenty-Two: Destruction. For instance, what is Sinister going to do with the mutant DNA he collected from the Locus Vile? as well as what does it mean that Arakko is coming to Krakoa? Does this mean that the two islands will when once again merge as well as ended up being Okkara again? exactly how will Genesis’s Annihilation Scepter—formerly the Helm—factor into that? What about Betsy Braddock, aka Captain Britain Prime—she’s listed as unaccounted for, not deceased. who will fill Jean as well as Apocalypse’s chairs on the peaceful Council? My money is on Rogue as well as Beast, respectively. however regardless of it is Beast or not, professor X as well as Magneto developed a strong bond with Apocalypse…will they even accept a replacement?
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Oh, as well as Cyclops went against the Council as well as invaded Otherworld regardless of their vote. will he even hold his Captain commander condition anymore. as well as what will occur to the Resurrection Protocols? Or the truth that storm stole a national treasure from Wakanda? sure we see her providing it back at the end of X of Swords chapter Twenty-Two: Destruction, however there are still hostilities between them. great thing we have a great deal of comics coming out this month to discover out.
Was X of Swords as well Long? as well Short? Or just Right?
Honestly, the most important reuniting. Momma as well as her infant boy/dragon. (Image: X of Swords: Destruction, marvel Comics)
We haven’t had an X-Men event this big in decades. even events like Messiah complex as well as second Coming were only somewhat more than half this size. however remember, it wasn’t always going to be this long. At first, it was going to be fifteen chapters long. However, with the delays the COVID-19 pandemic caused, the writers were able to beef up the event. however was it worth it? This was a expensive event. even the upcoming hardcover collection has a retail cost of $100 (that’s why we utilize InStockTrades!) However…
This was more than just a superhero story. This was a fantasy epic, total with wizards, fairies, as well as sword fights. Hell, there was even a dragon! A frackin’ DRAGON! as well as while some chapters felt like side stories, or stretched out, what makes a fantasy legendary so fun is exactly how huge the story gets. as well as damn, did we get a huge story. We likewise have an completely new roster of characters to get to understand in future comics. So, by the end of X of Swords chapter Twenty-Two: Destruction, you’ve spent so much time with this event that the battle as well as the fallout, as well as whatever the characters dealt with feels earned. even Wolverine having to take part in a runway battle.
equated from Krakoan: Next: regime of X! Um…Awesome! (Image: X of Swords: Destruction, marvel Comics)
More X of Swords!
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Act I
Chapter One: X of Swords: Creation
Chapter Two: X-Factor #4
Chapter Three: Wolverine #6
Chapter Four: X-Force #13
Chapter Five: Marauders #13
Chapter Six: Hellions #5
Chapter Seven: new Mutants #13
Chapter Eight: cable television #5
Chapter Nine: Excalibur #13
Chapter Ten: X-Men #13
Chapter Eleven: X of Swords: Stasis
Act II
Chapter Twelve: X-Men #14
Chapter Thirteen: Marauders #14
Chapter Fourteen: Marauders #15
Chapter Fifteen: Excalibur #14
Chapter Sixteen: Wolverine #7
Chapter Seventeen: X-Force #14
Chapter Eighteen: Hellions #6
Chapter Nineteen: cable television #6
Chapter Twenty: X-Men #15
Chapter Twenty-One: Excalibur #15
X of Swords chapter Twenty-Two: Destruction