Quentin Quire uses his mutant powers to communicate with Krakoa the living island.  Krakoa then… joins the X-Men?! This is the most brilliant idea I’ve ever seen!

Seriously, a living island (or the offspring of) must have some sort of consciousness, beliefs, triumphs and tragedies.  It is not above the concepts of good and evil.  It seems easier to believe an outsider, like a living island, could be manipulated easier than a human.  Humans (and mutants) are taught from birth by society that you are important, you are an individual, and you matter.  Its a great ego stroke that helps many of us deal with the day to day bullshit of the world.

Living islands don’t have this benefit.  I’m guessing of course, I’ve never spoken to one.  Abused, beaten down, made to feel worthless.  Its no wonder that such a creature could be manipulated.  To see Krakoa turn face (wrestling terms in everyday conversations are fun!) is yet another original universe expanding idea in a book that has been full of them.  Add this to Iceman becoming one of the most powerful mutants on the planet.

Plus, I am only now dipping my toes back into the waters of the X-Men, but Quentin Quire is one of the most well rounded characters I’ve ever read.  I don’t know if I’m supposed to love or hate him yet, but this confusion means I’ll buy any comic book he’s in just to find out more.

And I didn’t even mention the big tease at the end.  (Find out on your own.  Too cool to spoil.)

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