The X-Men have faced impossible odds before, but things have never felt as dangerous for the mutant heroes as they do in Fall of X. The collapse of Krakoa has left the team largely on the run, with few advantages to speak of. But perhaps one of their greatest current assets is their spy within their enemies’ ranks, who’s currently subverting a trope of the modern era.The X-Men have been dealing with traitors and spies throughout the Krakoa Era, so it’s only fitting that they get their own spy, Firestar — who was planted within Orchis by a dying Jean Grey. It takes the X-Traitor trope and spins it on its head, providing the X-Men a major asset in their fight for survival. It also speaks to the moral lines the X-Men have had to cross, and highlights the inherent tragedy of well-intentioned heroes having to resort to harsh tactics for the sake of survival.The X-Men’s latest Hellfire Gala took a decidedly dark turn for the mutant nation. Orchis staged a brazen assault on Krakoa that resulted in numerous deaths and the apparent exile of much of the mutant population. Only a handful of mutant heroes escaped the event and fled underground. However, one of them remains separated from the others: Firestar. The former Avenger had been met with scrutiny when she joined the X-Men during the previous Hellfire Gala, something Firestar wrestled with since her promotion to the team. But a dying Jean Grey saw an opportunity in that and used the last of her telepathic might to rewrite Doctor Stasis’ memories. The villain now completely believes that Firestar had been an Orchis plant within Krakoa, giving the hero the opportunity to implant herself within the anti-mutant organization and serve as a spy.RELATED: Marvel Gives Fans a Preview of Iron Man and Emma Frost’s WeddingRELATED: To Survive the Fall of X the X-Men Must Return to Their Roots
The X-Men have faced impossible odds before, but things have never felt as dangerous for the mutant heroes as they do in Fall of X. The collapse of Krakoa has left the team largely on the run, with few advantages to speak of. But perhaps one of their greatest current assets is their spy within their enemies’ ranks, who’s currently subverting a trope of the modern era.
The X-Men have been dealing with traitors and spies throughout the Krakoa Era, so it’s only fitting that they get their own spy, Firestar — who was planted within Orchis by a dying Jean Grey. It takes the X-Traitor trope and spins it on its head, providing the X-Men a major asset in their fight for survival. It also speaks to the moral lines the X-Men have had to cross, and highlights the inherent tragedy of well-intentioned heroes having to resort to harsh tactics for the sake of survival.
The X-Men’s latest Hellfire Gala took a decidedly dark turn for the mutant nation. Orchis staged a brazen assault on Krakoa that resulted in numerous deaths and the apparent exile of much of the mutant population. Only a handful of mutant heroes escaped the event and fled underground. However, one of them remains separated from the others: Firestar. The former Avenger had been met with scrutiny when she joined the X-Men during the previous Hellfire Gala, something Firestar wrestled with since her promotion to the team. But a dying Jean Grey saw an opportunity in that and used the last of her telepathic might to rewrite Doctor Stasis’ memories. The villain now completely believes that Firestar had been an Orchis plant within Krakoa, giving the hero the opportunity to implant herself within the anti-mutant organization and serve as a spy.
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