X-Corp #1 Review: All Business

Writer: Tini Howard / Artist: Alberto Foche Duarte / Marvel

Possibility. A word that can mean literally anything. But what makes us seek out possibility? … Is it the opportunity to reach for the stars toward a common goal? Is it the chance to be the best version of yourself? Or is it merely natural to want the next big evolution?

Lofty words, from the pen of Tini Howard. One could say these words sum up the idea of mutations and homo superior, as they are during this Reign of X. Darwin would certainly cosign the words of this X-Corp promo video. Unfortunately for our Krakoans, the rest of the money-hungry world isn’t as accepting of mutants ushering in the next stage of corporate dominance. X-Corp #1 takes us through a day in the life of Angel and Penance, as they work their way up to the big launch and stave off capitalist vultures. The opening act of the book features a casual meeting between Monet, Charles Xavier, and Warren. The meeting serves as a soft opening to the corporate lingo and closed-door discussions of currency that always go on in mega-corporations, but I was relieved to find out these would continue to be inspiring ventures, beneficial to all. The remaining book is split into two main focal points. One details a legal sparring match between Angel and Jean Pierre Kol, one of the original allies of Krakoa. The other explores the road to becoming an X-Corp board member. Four of the 5 positions are secured by books end and I’m sure we’ll be…