Exiles #4 Review

Author: Saladin Ahmed / Artist: Javier Rodriguez / Marvel Comics Another Dimension First things first, before you read this comic: Yes, the inception level has increased. I should have expected that. When I read this comic my initial reaction was: “What? Slavery? What kind of”, then I stopped. I took a breather. Just think Djiah, grit your teeth and this could possibly not end up problematic. (We’ll get to that later)

In this issue of Exiles, just like the previous arc, readers run into characters in their “alternate form”. In this version we see “The Thing” as a pirate. Makes sense, I wont argue. The alternate forms of these characters are starting to sit in my heart even more. The worlds that they have lost are starting to come to the forefront. The relationship between loss and travel is a wondrous metaphor for alternative dimensions. Alternate dimensions deal with the loss of innocence, or ignorance to another entity all while consistently being aware of the current reality you’re in. I feel like the introduction to our beloved characters grieving is something to admire. Now For The Slavery

I won’t say I’m mad, because I need to see how far it goes. So far, I am neutral. In retrospect I feel like this is a possible parallel to the idea of loss and ignorance. If we’re really in an alternate dimension of 1760, there is the idea behind a loss of freedom. The other character’s miss their world and have lost it to various tragic reasons. The people involved in this world are…