Derek Reads Dawn of X

Long-time X-Fan who fell off for a while, but finally made it to Krakoa. Using this as my diary. Probably not as cool as Destiny’s.

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Starting off of course with the soft reboot #HouseofX1 #DerekReadsDawnofX
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“The House That Xavier Built”
Writer: Jonathan Hickman
Inker: Pepe Larraz
Variant: Humberto Ramos

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Madelyne Pryor at the hellfire gala realness

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If I had to pick my perfect cast for an X-book this is pretty damn close. Beyond excited for this book #xspoilers

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Don't ask me why I made this. Boom-Boom gives such main girl energy, I wish she was utilized more! #XSpoilers

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@ositobare When I first read those panels my face was literally Emma’s 😂😂

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“Spoilers”

Published: April, 2020
Writer: Jonathan Hickman
Artist: Rod Reis

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Xi’an is another character not focused on a ton, but I know later on she becomes a bigger character. I’m so excited to get there, she’s been a character fighting (and losing) to get any spotlight her entire publication history, she deserves more!!

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Illyana hasn’t gotten a ton of story or focus so far in this run, but the moments she does get are GOLD. My gay icon 🥺 she really should get her own book at some point, I would buy the fuck out of that!

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These two need to meet up with Remy and go chill on Krakoa while all their friends fight for their lives since none of them clearly are vibing with these missions 😂

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This story development with Berto and Deathbird is bonkers, totally random, and I still don’t know if it makes sense or not, but it’s so funny and everyone’s reactions are so great, I don’t even mind it!

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These two feel like odd choices to have around as a reader, so I’m happy they’re acknowledging it in the text as well. It’s easy to just assume all the younger characters are close since they’ve aged to around the same age, but some probs barely met

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Continue to be absolutely floored by the gorgeous artwork of @RodReis . My favorite style of any of the books in the line!

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Normally I would skip through recaps, but they’re so damn funny, I always read them! I still don’t think they’re totally necessary, as it’s only 2 arcs going on at once and not super hard to follow, but it offers some great Berto development so 🤷‍♂️

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🥺🥺🥺 my heart. I love these dorks so much

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What an incredible cover!

“Endangered Birds”

Published: March, 2020
Writer: Jonathan Hickman
Artist: Rod Reis

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@OspreyRuntz Haven’t gotten to x-Corp yet, but Excalibur has been my favorite book in the line so far along with NM 😁

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What?!?! So much just happened all at once 😫 so they try killing each other and then go to SUPPER?! I love this crazy, insane book so much 🥺😂

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@OspreyRuntz Yes ✨

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I love seeing so many iconic X-women get the spotlight in this era. Betsy, Kate, Emma, Lorna, Kwannon. The big 3 X-women (Ororo, Jean, & Rogue) might be taking a backseat so far this era, but I love getting to see different characters shine too!

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LOOK AT THE WAY BETSY LOOKS AT RACHEL!! Just let them date already I’m so TIRED!

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I don’t have a ton to say about this issue, it’s a lot more action than character development. This was a really fun little story though, no huge stakes or anything, but still pushed the story forward with getting the skulls.

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Sad to see the gay mutant community is exactly like the gay flatscan community. There really ain’t no hope for us, huh?