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X-Men: Worlds Apart #1-4
X-Men Worlds Apart TP
Over the course of her life, Storm has been many A thief. A goddess. An X-Man. A Wife. A Queen. But not until now have these roles come into conflict. When a mutant commits a mysterious murder in Wakanda, Storm takes it upon herself to investigate. And what she discovers will force her into a position where she must Will she stand with the X-Men or with her husband? Writer Chris Yost (X-Force, New X-Men) and up-and-coming artist Diogenes Neves bring you the series that will change Storm forever. Plus, relive the beginnings of the Black Panther and Storm romance with reprints of landmark issues Marvel Team-Up #100 and Black Panther #26. Collects Worlds Apart #1-4.
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June 18, 2024
Ororo is queen of Wakanda, the wife of king T'Challa. She is still an X-Man (X-person?), but while juggling these two worlds, she leaves both unsatisfied. This adventure will foce her to choose one world over the other, rather than risk losing both. The choice is a difficult one and she has to worry first about surviving to get to make a choice at all.
A murder brings Ororo to Wakanda where she is queen. Her ward, a mutant named Nezhno Abidemi, is accused of commiting it. Upon inspecting the recording of the crime, she notices Abidemi winking at the camera. Ororo suspects foul play and orders Abidemi's release. T'Challa himself shows up and denounces both Abidemi and Ororo publicly. After seeing T'Challa wink as well, Ororo realises that the Shadow King is behind all of this, but only she knows so far. From a beloved queen, she is now a target who must clear her name as well as that of Abidemi's.
A murder brings Ororo to Wakanda where she is queen. Her ward, a mutant named Nezhno Abidemi, is accused of commiting it. Upon inspecting the recording of the crime, she notices Abidemi winking at the camera. Ororo suspects foul play and orders Abidemi's release. T'Challa himself shows up and denounces both Abidemi and Ororo publicly. After seeing T'Challa wink as well, Ororo realises that the Shadow King is behind all of this, but only she knows so far. From a beloved queen, she is now a target who must clear her name as well as that of Abidemi's.
October 3, 2022
Storm is one of those characters that, if you're a long time fan of the X-Men, you kind of take for granted after a while. I mean, she controls the freakin weather, and we get... used to that! But Christopher Yost gives us this story to remind us of how powerful she truly is.
In this part of her life she is not only a core part of the X-Men, but now queen of Wakanda as well. So Cyclops, while on a mission together, asks her what she considers herself more of... in other words, can he count on her to be on the side of mutants if shit hits the fan. She basically gives an answer that she can be all things to all people, then the story shows you how she kinda cant really. She battles the shadow king who has the ability to jump from body to body. Ultimately, Storm must make the choice of taking him down permanently, even going so far as to kill the host body.
This was definitely an interesting character study on Storm, and it showcases not only her powerset, but also her strategic mind, and warrior spirit. I think this book is tailor made for Storm fans, so if you are into this character, you will enjoy the heck out of this book.
In this part of her life she is not only a core part of the X-Men, but now queen of Wakanda as well. So Cyclops, while on a mission together, asks her what she considers herself more of... in other words, can he count on her to be on the side of mutants if shit hits the fan. She basically gives an answer that she can be all things to all people, then the story shows you how she kinda cant really. She battles the shadow king who has the ability to jump from body to body. Ultimately, Storm must make the choice of taking him down permanently, even going so far as to kill the host body.
This was definitely an interesting character study on Storm, and it showcases not only her powerset, but also her strategic mind, and warrior spirit. I think this book is tailor made for Storm fans, so if you are into this character, you will enjoy the heck out of this book.
February 22, 2016
love a good X-men story and you can't get enough of Storm vs the Shadowking!! ☺
December 2, 2021
I enjoyed this comic book. My first time reading a comic book on Kindle. BUT overall enjoyed the storyline. And to say I've always been a Storm fan this story just showed even more of a Bada** she really is. To take on the Shadowking and defeat him!!
January 8, 2012
Storm was always my favorite X-Man as a kid, and I would be lying if I didn't say that I was disappointed by her lack of badassery in the films. It's good to see that she hasn't been forgotten, and has been recognized for the super-powerful Mutant she is. (Yes, I know how much of my nerd is showing here.)
There isn't much by way of depth or "deep" thoughts here, but it is still an interesting ride, and some decent art to boot. Every now and again, it's nice to step away from the more "serious" graphic novels out there and simply devour some of the good ol' fashioned, superhero fun. This fit the bill just fine.
There isn't much by way of depth or "deep" thoughts here, but it is still an interesting ride, and some decent art to boot. Every now and again, it's nice to step away from the more "serious" graphic novels out there and simply devour some of the good ol' fashioned, superhero fun. This fit the bill just fine.
October 11, 2016
I love Storm! This was my first reading of a Storm centered story arc and I thought it was great! I won't hide the fact that I love that this character is an African woman, who is a strong leader & warrior. Storm is someone my daughter can look up to, as well as my son! On another note the artwork was amazing! I really loved this style! I can't say enough about it! Overall an enjoyable read & I hope to check out some more stories that feature Storm!
May 5, 2017
Maybe 2.5. Yost and Neves are good storytellers, and the set-up — T'Challa possessed and turned against Storm — is solid. But the Shadow King, for all his vaunted power, is a third-tier villain at best, and the constant ruminations on Storm's place in the world didn't work for me. I suspect part of the problem, too, is that I'm reading it long after Storm and T'Challa split, so this loses a lot of oomph (a perennial problem reading older comics collections for the first time).
January 12, 2022
Storm is one of the great leaders in the Marvel universe and this book really shows her skillset as a strong, but empathetic leader who is always thinking 3 steps ahead. The ink/line work is impeccable and I highly suggest that folks swoop this one up soon!
August 11, 2024
Ororo and T'Challa. A match made in Heaven, destined to be separated by their bloodlines and responsibilities. For Ororo is the mutant X-Man Storm and T'Challa is the king of Wakanda and sometimes Avenger Black Panther.
X-Men: Worlds Apart was a 4- issue miniseries released 16 years ago in 2008. So, I think I'm not going to spoil much by saying that this story marks the start of the crumbling foundation in Ororo and T'Challa's marriage. When a Wakandan mutant is accused of murdering a high ranking official, it's up to Queen Ororo to head a royal inquiry in T'Challa's absence.
Tensions in Wakanda are already at an all-time high. Many of the Wakandan people are distrustful of outsiders. They're even more suspicious and afraid of the mutant master of the weather. How dare an X-Man marry into the royal family! Storm discovers that a powerful psychic from her past has returned and was actually behind the murder. Unfortunately, her subjects refuse to let the lad who was manipulated into the death escape mandatory Wakandan execution. So Ororo will cross loyalties from the Queen of Wakanda to X-Men leader to ensure justice prevails. But when the Black Panther suddenly returns, possessed by the Storm's ancient foe, Ororo will have to cross some lines that will forever mar her place in the Wakandan palace and in her bonds of Holy Matrimony with T'Challa.
The main story was tedious to read. Not because of the main plotline taking place in Wakanda. It was the secondary plot involving Cyclops and the those mutated CHUDS, the Morlocks. They've got to be my least favorite part of the X-Men universe. I've never liked the Morlocks. I've always found them to be unnecessary. I thought this was going to be a tale about Storm and T'Challa. Instead, about a third of the main feature involves those annoying sewer dwellers! And it takes place during the X-Men's exile in San Francisco; perhaps the weakest of any of the Marvel mutant eras!
There was a brightspot. This book also includes a team-up of the two lovers from the pages of Marvel Team-up #100 and a late 90s issue of Black Panther. The earlier story was classic 80s Marvel with writing, plotting and art by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Back when Storm was illustrated with those mysterious cat-like eyes. That too brief short story details The origins of the two lovers first meeting as children.
The more modern tale was kinda powerful with its allegory of racism and bigotry. Yet it's also rather absurd with the narration being provided by State Department liaison to Wakanda, Everett K. Ross. True, Ross has always been a sort nervous sort of fellow. But the story was supposed to reflect a report Ross was sending to his supervisors. It was anything but professional with a bunch of jokes that fall flat.
A must for die hard X-Men fans who think the Morlocks are great. However, that's not me in the very least. That's still to not say I wouldn't be open to more stories about Storm and T'Challa. Maybe it's happened prior and I just don't know it, but I would really dig a What If... detailing what would have happened if as youngsters, T'Challa forsook the throne of Wakanda and instead went off to live with Ororo in the Kilimanjaro valley of Kenya. Would Ororo have become Storm at the request of Professor X? Would Klaw or the Man-Ape have claimed the title of Black Panther after the death of King T'Chaka? That's a story I want to read.
Hey, Marvel... call me! I'm willing to help punch out a script!
X-Men: Worlds Apart was a 4- issue miniseries released 16 years ago in 2008. So, I think I'm not going to spoil much by saying that this story marks the start of the crumbling foundation in Ororo and T'Challa's marriage. When a Wakandan mutant is accused of murdering a high ranking official, it's up to Queen Ororo to head a royal inquiry in T'Challa's absence.
Tensions in Wakanda are already at an all-time high. Many of the Wakandan people are distrustful of outsiders. They're even more suspicious and afraid of the mutant master of the weather. How dare an X-Man marry into the royal family! Storm discovers that a powerful psychic from her past has returned and was actually behind the murder. Unfortunately, her subjects refuse to let the lad who was manipulated into the death escape mandatory Wakandan execution. So Ororo will cross loyalties from the Queen of Wakanda to X-Men leader to ensure justice prevails. But when the Black Panther suddenly returns, possessed by the Storm's ancient foe, Ororo will have to cross some lines that will forever mar her place in the Wakandan palace and in her bonds of Holy Matrimony with T'Challa.
The main story was tedious to read. Not because of the main plotline taking place in Wakanda. It was the secondary plot involving Cyclops and the those mutated CHUDS, the Morlocks. They've got to be my least favorite part of the X-Men universe. I've never liked the Morlocks. I've always found them to be unnecessary. I thought this was going to be a tale about Storm and T'Challa. Instead, about a third of the main feature involves those annoying sewer dwellers! And it takes place during the X-Men's exile in San Francisco; perhaps the weakest of any of the Marvel mutant eras!
There was a brightspot. This book also includes a team-up of the two lovers from the pages of Marvel Team-up #100 and a late 90s issue of Black Panther. The earlier story was classic 80s Marvel with writing, plotting and art by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Back when Storm was illustrated with those mysterious cat-like eyes. That too brief short story details The origins of the two lovers first meeting as children.
The more modern tale was kinda powerful with its allegory of racism and bigotry. Yet it's also rather absurd with the narration being provided by State Department liaison to Wakanda, Everett K. Ross. True, Ross has always been a sort nervous sort of fellow. But the story was supposed to reflect a report Ross was sending to his supervisors. It was anything but professional with a bunch of jokes that fall flat.
A must for die hard X-Men fans who think the Morlocks are great. However, that's not me in the very least. That's still to not say I wouldn't be open to more stories about Storm and T'Challa. Maybe it's happened prior and I just don't know it, but I would really dig a What If... detailing what would have happened if as youngsters, T'Challa forsook the throne of Wakanda and instead went off to live with Ororo in the Kilimanjaro valley of Kenya. Would Ororo have become Storm at the request of Professor X? Would Klaw or the Man-Ape have claimed the title of Black Panther after the death of King T'Chaka? That's a story I want to read.
Hey, Marvel... call me! I'm willing to help punch out a script!
December 24, 2020
As someone who loves super heroines and a story centered around a strong willed woman who can kick serious butt, this was one of my favorite graphic novels ever. I’ve always loved Storm, but she really shines in World’s Apart. How has she not had her own series consistently or more storylines like this!? I loved everything going on here. The artwork was colorful and vivid while the writing stayed interesting and true to the characters. After reading this I’m craving even more Storm storylines, so I’m hoping I can find others that match the quality of World’s End. It does a great job of showing the duality in Storm’s character. She is a goddess, queen, wife, vagabond, Xman, superhero, friend, but most importantly she’s human. I highly recommend to anyone who loves X-Men, Black Panther, or female centered comics.
March 31, 2020
I have avoided this book for years, based on the cheesecakey cover and not caring at all about Storm's marriage to Black Panther. That was apparently a big mistake. This book ruled. It was a really good exploration of Storm's character, her loyalty and self-determination, and her relationships. The art was pretty decent all throughout. The Shadow King is a great villain to pit against her, they have history and her power is not obviously useful against him. She ended up having to take great risks and sacrifices to win. Compelling stuff, and I will definitely be putting it into my bind I'm working on.
March 1, 2021
This was great! Reading a comic that focuses on my favorite X-Men Storm was what I needed. I love that this showed a bit of her marriage to T’Challa and how she juggles still being an X-man. Also the struggle she feels about letting her team and the country of Wakanda down. The villain was ok but was more annoying than scary. This makes me what to find as many graphic novels that I can featuring Storm.
September 17, 2019
I really enjoyed this! I've always been intrigued by this villain so this was a fun read for me. I find that most comics tend to downplay Storm's powers by only giving her a couple of moments to shine, which is a shame. This series does an excellent job of showing off Storm's powers and brilliance. This is the Storm I love to see.
December 24, 2019
Storm vs. The Shadow King with the Black Panther and Cyclops in the middle. This wasn't bad but wasn't really great either, but it did have a really cool ending.
If you like Storm and/or the Black Panther I don't think you'll be disappointed with this one.
If you like Storm and/or the Black Panther I don't think you'll be disappointed with this one.
February 16, 2021
Good read
This is my first time reading a comic. It was hard for me to keep up and figure out how to read it but I eventually figured it out. I started this to get more insight on Storm and now I understand her story a little better.
This is my first time reading a comic. It was hard for me to keep up and figure out how to read it but I eventually figured it out. I started this to get more insight on Storm and now I understand her story a little better.
May 19, 2024
Pretty Boring
Pretty boring and uneventful story. The extras they throw in are even worse. Overall, just okay. Glad to have read it, real glad I borrowed it from Kindle Unlimited. I basically just rented it.
Pretty boring and uneventful story. The extras they throw in are even worse. Overall, just okay. Glad to have read it, real glad I borrowed it from Kindle Unlimited. I basically just rented it.
April 13, 2021
Amazing illustration work by Diogenes Neves.
October 5, 2021
ORORO MY MOTHER
November 28, 2021
Storm got it.
All I can say is storm needs more solo series . She is much better on her own. Love every bit of it.
All I can say is storm needs more solo series . She is much better on her own. Love every bit of it.
January 12, 2022
I absolutely loved this art. The main story was good but paired with that art it really amped up the read.
October 9, 2022
anything with her in it?? consider it read.
September 3, 2025
I haven't read much of the era where Storm is married to Black Panther. I was looking forward to seeing their relationship in this volume but, unfortunately, the villain in this story: The Shadow King is very difficult to write. Their power is pretty 1970s hokey, and their involvement in a story always ends up with friends misunderstanding each other and easily giving in to the stupidest of emotions.
I think their involvement is particularly dull and surfacey here.
In short, their involvement makes me not care about any of the other characters in the book because they're going to behave in the same stupid way they always do when this character is involved. In the end, whoever the protagonist is (in this case, Storm) has to beat them with pluck and love rather than intelligence and emotional understanding. It's just not the kind of story I enjoy, and Yost's version is pretty clumsy and basic.
The art is solid. The coloring is nice and bright. I just don't see myself reading this again.
I think their involvement is particularly dull and surfacey here.
In short, their involvement makes me not care about any of the other characters in the book because they're going to behave in the same stupid way they always do when this character is involved. In the end, whoever the protagonist is (in this case, Storm) has to beat them with pluck and love rather than intelligence and emotional understanding. It's just not the kind of story I enjoy, and Yost's version is pretty clumsy and basic.
The art is solid. The coloring is nice and bright. I just don't see myself reading this again.
February 17, 2025
I feel like this book covered some of the same themes that the 1996 Storm miniseries I recently read tried to-but actually did it well. This was written over a decade later and Storm is living in a very different situation but it works-and I think the reason for that is cause of the stage of life that she's in. It's kind of hard not to notice that a lot of stuff I've read about Storm from the 90s on seems to either be about balancing being a leader and her personal life, or people questioning her leadership-which didn't seem like much of a thing in the 80s. At this stage I think it really makes sense for Storm to be questioning her history with the X-Men while she's in Wakanda though at the same time it's only four issues so it couldn't go too deep but I still think this is a solid take on the character for what it is.
3.5
3.5
August 26, 2009
I was expecting much more from this book. It's still great, as always, to read about Storm, but other than that, the story is pretty straightforward, you don't have time to get into and empathise with what she is feeling. It's a quick succession of decisions and flights, and it's all done. It seems too easy when you consider she is fighting one of the x-men's most powerful enemies. On the other hand, illustrations are good, and sometimes, marvellous. I might consider checking the book again without reading, just following the illustrations.
I'd recommend this book for readers that really want to follow Storm's story but still haven't read a lot of marvel comics.
I'd recommend this book for readers that really want to follow Storm's story but still haven't read a lot of marvel comics.
May 1, 2012
I've loved X-Men since I was little. And Storm was always my favorite. I've been on an X-Men kick lately, and reread all my Storm graphic novels. And today I found this one.
I loved this one! It just might be my favorite. And as an added bonus, there are scenes with Storm and T'Challa in the back from older comics.
I loved this one! It just might be my favorite. And as an added bonus, there are scenes with Storm and T'Challa in the back from older comics.
May 18, 2015
Decent combination of various threads to craft a story about identity, priorities and sacrifice. Storm is a complex character that deserves more solo stories. Perhaps one day she'll get her own movie.
October 23, 2010
Although I haven't got a clue what's been going on in the X-Men Universe I really enjoyed this one.
April 24, 2012
The art was beautiful. The story was ok.
October 3, 2012
Well, drawings are excellent, story to, but Oh my god! A self pity! I can not believe that someone can blame herself for everything...
Only because of that I gave 4 stars.
Only because of that I gave 4 stars.
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