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House of X/Powers of X #6
Powers of X #3
Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (NEW AVENGERS, INFINITY, FF) continues reshaping the X-Men’s past, present and future with breakout artist R.B. Silva (UNCANNY X-MEN)!
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 21, 2019
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Jonathan Hickman
1,224 books2,044 followersJonathan Hickman is an American comic book writer and artist. He is known for creating the Image Comics series The Nightly News, The Manhattan Projects and East of West, as well as working on Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, FF, and S.H.I.E.L.D. titles. In 2012, Hickman ended his run on the Fantastic Four titles to write The Avengers and The New Avengers, as part the "Marvel NOW!" relaunch. In 2013, Hickman wrote a six-part miniseries, Infinity, plus Avengers tie-ins for Marvel Comics. In 2015, he wrote the crossover event Secret Wars. - Wikipedia
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August 17, 2024
I must have done something really good recently to end up reading this amazing comic run, if I die before I complete House of X/Power of X then I did something horrible lol
I was wondering when I was reading the Moira reincarnation time line why Apocalypse's period didn't end!
Turns out it's thr 100 years X-Men tale we have been reading all along, and of course that wasn't finished yet.
But now it's finished, I wonder if we were here just for Moira to get the Nimrod origin or are we going to continue following this timeline, even though not much seems to be left.
Apocalypse is getting beaten, Wolverine is totally by himself, Rasputin and Xorn seem to have committed suicide by way of the blackhole in his head.
It's over, but we will see.
I think that's five issues done does that mean five more or 7 more I don't remember, but either way more fun to be had, and I am immensely more excited by reading X-Men than I ever was, even more excited than when I was reading Grant Morrison's run the original maker of Xorn.
I was wondering when I was reading the Moira reincarnation time line why Apocalypse's period didn't end!
Turns out it's thr 100 years X-Men tale we have been reading all along, and of course that wasn't finished yet.
But now it's finished, I wonder if we were here just for Moira to get the Nimrod origin or are we going to continue following this timeline, even though not much seems to be left.
Apocalypse is getting beaten, Wolverine is totally by himself, Rasputin and Xorn seem to have committed suicide by way of the blackhole in his head.
It's over, but we will see.
I think that's five issues done does that mean five more or 7 more I don't remember, but either way more fun to be had, and I am immensely more excited by reading X-Men than I ever was, even more excited than when I was reading Grant Morrison's run the original maker of Xorn.
August 22, 2019
Story: 5/5
Art: 5/5
Characters: 4/5
*Really liked the idea of this "North" character. (Probably died).
Art: 5/5
Characters: 4/5
*Really liked the idea of this "North" character. (Probably died).
August 28, 2019
The ninth life of Moira Mactaggert, this is more of a transition issue where we see the plans of the X³ mutants being put to action, this version of Xorn is seriously badass.
August 29, 2019
By far the best issue in the "Powers of X" series. With time running out Apoc decides to make a final stand against Nimrod and his people. This means the few remaining mutants that are there push forward to reach Maria. The art is great, the fights are brutal, and the end results in some awesome shit that makes a ton of sense now for the previous issues.
August 23, 2019
Mixed feelings about this. Not sure how to rate it to be honest.
The series is difficult to follow because it has a convoluted narrative structure. However, I love it when people play with narrative structures. I think it may have lost a lot of people -- and it's a refreshing change from the "teen angst" that plagues so many comics. For some reason people think only teenagers between the 10-18 read comics. No. I'm in my 50s and I read them. I like the combination of art and words to tell a story, and they play with interesting themes and narrative structures. Powers of X isn't a teen comic. It's speculative science fiction, playing with format, and narrative structure along the way.
Also, it plays with how we perceive heroes in "superhero comics" and "villains", along with good and evil, and if it can be so neatly drawn? Along with science -- such as quantum physics, and AI intelligence, and the consequences of both.
I had a hunch after reading the last four issues (House of X #1, Powers of X#1, House of X #2, Powers of X#2) that the subtitle of this series should be the Many Lives of Moira McTaggart. What's confused a lot of readers, myself included, because it's ridiculously hard to read Hickman's timeline chart in the comics, is which of Moira's lives we are currently in. She has eleven. I'd already figured out that House of X was lifeline 10. (There's several hints to this "House of X" or "House of 10" and of course in lifeline 10, Moira has Proteaus. She doesn't have him in the others, and she gets involved with Banshee - which doesn't happen in the others.) What I wasn't clear on -- was what Year 100 and Year 1000 were. My guess, knowing what I know about Marvel and timelines -- is that Year 100 was the Apocalypse timeline, but I wasn't sure -- Year 1000 had me confused. This issue clarifies it and makes Year 100, which ends in this issue, the timeline where Moira joins forces with Apocalypse, who Hickman labels an External. (Makes sense, since he's close to unkillable and unlimited in power -- although the AI's seem to have little problem ending him in this issue -- assuming they do.) If this timeline ends with Year 100 or our knowledge of it ends there -- then I'm guessing the Year 1000 is in timeline 10. (See how confusing this is? And difficult to follow? If you aren't someone who enjoys analyzing text and likes funky and convoluted narrative structure -- you'll hate this. Reading it is akin to reading a chinese puzzle box.)
Hickman doesn't have much new to say on AI or robots that hasn't already been said by Terminator, Galatica series, Matrix, etc. Although, to be fair, he does have new things to say about the X-men and their place in this world. And has to a degree somehow re-phrased or changed our perception of their history, along with various characters within it. To what end -- is uncertain.
Each lifeline of Moira's is rather detailed, particularly the Apocalypse lifeline or lifeline 9. We could have a whole series exploring that one -- it would be a rather dark and anti-heroic one.
The art by RB Silva is very good. And quite beautiful in places, along with the colorization, rising the comic to the level of graphic novel. I didn't get the variant covers, because honestly I don't care that much -- and I read it digitally anyhow. Digital helps -- because you can enlarge the tiny print.
But mixed feelings -- due to how convoluted the plot and scientific explanations are. And, I'm not entirely certain the ret-conning/rebooting of the series as Moira's tenth lifeline works. As one critic pointed out, if Moira faked her death by Legacy Virus -- doesn't that undermine that entire story arc?
(I don't really remember it that well, so it may not matter.) And there's a few jarring bits here and there. OTOH -- since when has the X-men been good at continuity? The writers joke about it. The stories often feel AU or like absurd fan fic. It's par for the course for a comics fan. Marvel has rebooted the X-men franchise four or five times within the last twenty years. Some of the character's arcs track, other's don't. After a while, you either give up entirely or you sort of hand-wave it, and enjoy the ride.
The series is difficult to follow because it has a convoluted narrative structure. However, I love it when people play with narrative structures. I think it may have lost a lot of people -- and it's a refreshing change from the "teen angst" that plagues so many comics. For some reason people think only teenagers between the 10-18 read comics. No. I'm in my 50s and I read them. I like the combination of art and words to tell a story, and they play with interesting themes and narrative structures. Powers of X isn't a teen comic. It's speculative science fiction, playing with format, and narrative structure along the way.
Also, it plays with how we perceive heroes in "superhero comics" and "villains", along with good and evil, and if it can be so neatly drawn? Along with science -- such as quantum physics, and AI intelligence, and the consequences of both.
I had a hunch after reading the last four issues (House of X #1, Powers of X#1, House of X #2, Powers of X#2) that the subtitle of this series should be the Many Lives of Moira McTaggart. What's confused a lot of readers, myself included, because it's ridiculously hard to read Hickman's timeline chart in the comics, is which of Moira's lives we are currently in. She has eleven. I'd already figured out that House of X was lifeline 10. (There's several hints to this "House of X" or "House of 10" and of course in lifeline 10, Moira has Proteaus. She doesn't have him in the others, and she gets involved with Banshee - which doesn't happen in the others.) What I wasn't clear on -- was what Year 100 and Year 1000 were. My guess, knowing what I know about Marvel and timelines -- is that Year 100 was the Apocalypse timeline, but I wasn't sure -- Year 1000 had me confused. This issue clarifies it and makes Year 100, which ends in this issue, the timeline where Moira joins forces with Apocalypse, who Hickman labels an External. (Makes sense, since he's close to unkillable and unlimited in power -- although the AI's seem to have little problem ending him in this issue -- assuming they do.) If this timeline ends with Year 100 or our knowledge of it ends there -- then I'm guessing the Year 1000 is in timeline 10. (See how confusing this is? And difficult to follow? If you aren't someone who enjoys analyzing text and likes funky and convoluted narrative structure -- you'll hate this. Reading it is akin to reading a chinese puzzle box.)
Hickman doesn't have much new to say on AI or robots that hasn't already been said by Terminator, Galatica series, Matrix, etc. Although, to be fair, he does have new things to say about the X-men and their place in this world. And has to a degree somehow re-phrased or changed our perception of their history, along with various characters within it. To what end -- is uncertain.
Each lifeline of Moira's is rather detailed, particularly the Apocalypse lifeline or lifeline 9. We could have a whole series exploring that one -- it would be a rather dark and anti-heroic one.
The art by RB Silva is very good. And quite beautiful in places, along with the colorization, rising the comic to the level of graphic novel. I didn't get the variant covers, because honestly I don't care that much -- and I read it digitally anyhow. Digital helps -- because you can enlarge the tiny print.
But mixed feelings -- due to how convoluted the plot and scientific explanations are. And, I'm not entirely certain the ret-conning/rebooting of the series as Moira's tenth lifeline works. As one critic pointed out, if Moira faked her death by Legacy Virus -- doesn't that undermine that entire story arc?
(I don't really remember it that well, so it may not matter.) And there's a few jarring bits here and there. OTOH -- since when has the X-men been good at continuity? The writers joke about it. The stories often feel AU or like absurd fan fic. It's par for the course for a comics fan. Marvel has rebooted the X-men franchise four or five times within the last twenty years. Some of the character's arcs track, other's don't. After a while, you either give up entirely or you sort of hand-wave it, and enjoy the ride.
August 21, 2019
Wow! This series has me waiting for Wednesdays like I never for them before! This one was fantastic, more evolution and comprehension behind it then in the previous one. This series is awesome but will probably deserve a well earned reread at the end to understand it and putting it all together. I'll buy the hardcover edition for sure! Must read series!
May 19, 2020
Jonathan Hickman never cease to amaze me. Holy crap.
I LOVE R.B. Silva's art and the colors of Marte Gracia... *chef's kiss*
I LOVE R.B. Silva's art and the colors of Marte Gracia... *chef's kiss*
September 9, 2019
4.5 stars. Man Things look bleak for the mutants. It’s crazy to se Apocalypse fighting along side the X-men. That ending tho.....can’t wait for the next issue.
September 15, 2019
Probably the most linear issue of the power series. Art and battles are great. Its really putting the historical context into picture. The ninth life of Moira.
January 2, 2020
I wasn’t enjoying the future stuff as much as the rest of the series until the climax of this issue. That was a game changing hook to reel me right in.
March 7, 2020
Great storytelling and excellent art
February 4, 2020
Hickman is doing something amazing here and I can't wait to see how it all ends...in October.
November 13, 2024
What a killer ending line
May 8, 2025
This was a better issue than the previous one. It focuses on Moira's 9th life. The panel with Wolverine and Moira was incredible. This series can really hit at times.
August 31, 2019
Awesome.
House/Powers of X is like a really beautiful and interesting Babushka Doll. Every layer brings more clarity and more insight into the story.
In this issue we find out what the continuing Apocalypse timeline was all about since Hickman had left it unexplained a few issues ago. I think it was a super nice touch, i saw a lot of conversation on what it could mean and i didn’t felt let down with the reveal.
House/Powers of X is like a really beautiful and interesting Babushka Doll. Every layer brings more clarity and more insight into the story.
In this issue we find out what the continuing Apocalypse timeline was all about since Hickman had left it unexplained a few issues ago. I think it was a super nice touch, i saw a lot of conversation on what it could mean and i didn’t felt let down with the reveal.
November 27, 2019
This story is everything I want out of an X-Men story. I love that I can use this as a gateway book for people, too.
July 2, 2021
Este es el primer número de Powers of X totalmente enfocado en una de las cuatro “potencias temporales”: la X2, el año cien de los X-Men, la guerra de los supervivientes contra Nimrod.
Finalmente nos enteramos cuáles son los mutantes que han sobrevivido al holocausto causado por el alzamiento de las máquinas: Apocalipsis, que lidera a un grupo de cuatro jinetes conformado por Wolverine (Guerra), Xorn (Muerte), North (Peste) y Krakoa (Hambruna), alguien llamado Akkaba, en el rol de “Madre”, que primero desconocemos quién es y luego nos enteramos que es Moira, y finalmente Cylobel (muerta), Percival (muerto), Rasputín y Cardenal.
Juntos, se lanzan en una especie de misión suicida para robar una pieza de información fundamental sobre la creación del Nimrod. Muchos mueren. La escena en que la cabeza de Xorn produce una singularidad es espectacular. Finalmente se consiguen los datos y Wolverine los inserta en Moira. Y aquí viene la gran revelación: todo lo que nos estaban contando en X2 transcurría en realidad en otra de las vidas de Moira, en la novena vida, que ahora sí concluye con las garras de Wolverine destrozando su vientre.
Finalmente nos enteramos cuáles son los mutantes que han sobrevivido al holocausto causado por el alzamiento de las máquinas: Apocalipsis, que lidera a un grupo de cuatro jinetes conformado por Wolverine (Guerra), Xorn (Muerte), North (Peste) y Krakoa (Hambruna), alguien llamado Akkaba, en el rol de “Madre”, que primero desconocemos quién es y luego nos enteramos que es Moira, y finalmente Cylobel (muerta), Percival (muerto), Rasputín y Cardenal.
Juntos, se lanzan en una especie de misión suicida para robar una pieza de información fundamental sobre la creación del Nimrod. Muchos mueren. La escena en que la cabeza de Xorn produce una singularidad es espectacular. Finalmente se consiguen los datos y Wolverine los inserta en Moira. Y aquí viene la gran revelación: todo lo que nos estaban contando en X2 transcurría en realidad en otra de las vidas de Moira, en la novena vida, que ahora sí concluye con las garras de Wolverine destrozando su vientre.
June 28, 2022
I gotta admit I was so lost at first with the future timeline but I think I understand where this is going now. Making a note of this so I won't forget later on. The Year One Hundred storyline took place in Moira's 9th life and the Year One storyline takes place in Moira's 10th life where she is equipped with the knowledge and memory of how, where, and when to stop the creation of Nimrod in the present time. I thought this entire story took place in a singular, linear timeline which was sorta depressing knowing that mutants' efforts to create a nation for themselves would ultimately be in vain. Thankfully, that's not the case!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 4, 2023
The third issue of House of X, one of the twin series that mark the start of Jonathan Hickman era of X-Men. Both House of X and Powers of X are meant to be read together.
Read as a single issue on the Comixology app. The collective review for the entire House of X/Powers of X storyline can be found on my review of House of X/Powers of X.
Read as a single issue on the Comixology app. The collective review for the entire House of X/Powers of X storyline can be found on my review of House of X/Powers of X.
June 10, 2024
We find out exactly what happened in Moira’s ninth life. While the other mutants create a distraction in the church of the human x machine, Apocalypse, Cypher and Wolverine break into Nimrod’s files and find when exactly he goes online. Now, with this information, Moira is killed by Wolverine, hoping that she can save them in the next life - because in this world, there’s nothing left to save.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 22, 2020
Many of the House of X/Powers of X seeds come to fruition here with an explosive ending as the X-Men finally address the threat of Orchis and Nimrod.
June 20, 2020
Overall, I've been disappointed in the duo series. We'll see how the second half is...
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February 26, 2023I am still confused, but I have accepted that’s part of the journey. I’m probably too dumb for this anyway.
August 18, 2024
THIS IS WHAT YOU DO…. MOIRA PLEASE
September 2, 2024
This comic run is amazing, it’s all overlapping and making sense! IM EATING UP ALL THESE DETAILS AAAAAA
March 15, 2025
Power of X(2019) #3
The storyline is back on track.
The plot thickens and the action takes a giant leap forward.
The artwork is fantastic.
The storyline is back on track.
The plot thickens and the action takes a giant leap forward.
The artwork is fantastic.
May 15, 2025
Xorn is really awesome here. Moira’s 9th life comes to an end, and their plans will hopefully work.
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May 11, 2021
he way Hickman ties things together at the end is worth the price of admission. Everytime I witness it, I'm still surprised at how he could totally elevate a supporting character to A-level, core of the storyline and world status. Much awesome sauce flowing.
August 22, 2019
What the hell is this?! A straight forward issue that answers some important questions and asks more?! Hell yeah. The Nimrod future/timeline gets wrapped in this issue as we see the end game for Apocalypse and his horsemen. I really like the return to prominence of Nimrod and the sentinels that Hickman is doing. The many lives of Moira Mactaggart angle has actually really grown on me. Having a character that's lived out the major ideologies of the various mutant leaders and having her thrust back into present is an interesting prospect.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 5, 2019
Especially after that rocky first issue, I never expected to be rating Powers issues so high. Focusing on X2 and X3 has set this one apart. The connection between generations is much more apparent. Hickman seems to be aiming to show the magnified effects of decisions made in the past. The battle between Nimrod and Apocalypse was great, a magnitude of an event I expected to come much later. That seems to be a common trend.
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