Writer Jason Aaron
Penciler Nick Bradshaw
Inkers Walden Wong, Karl Kesel, Victor Olazaba & Nick Bradshaw
Colorist Andres Mossa
Letterer VC’s Clayton Cowles
Issue opens with Kid Gladiator at his new school, giving a representation on his time on Earth. I do enjoy seeing Bradshaw’s art, he is quickly becoming one of my current favorites.
We see a panel with his professors – Kitty Pryde, Wolverine and Storm. With this one panel, I had to buy the issue. It is a nice issue, but I wouldn’t have missed it if it didn’t have the Kitty appearance.
Kid Gladiator isn’t thrilled with his new school. His dad is the current emperor of the Shi’Ar Empire. Also, he is the last of his species, along with his father. he is an outsider.
The attack from Infinity 5 is going on and the empire needs all hands on deck. Gladiator rather not include his son but they need everyone.
Nice touch that they name their flagship, The Lilandra.
Kid Gladiator saves this one Lady Smasher and they do pretty well in the battle together. Also there is Thor, Captain Marvel and Hyperion.
After the battle, we get a nice panel with Kid Gladiator trying to arm wrestle Thor. Thor is busy drinking and Kid Gladiator can’t budge him at all.
Another great page is Kid Gladiator sitting next to Hulk, and Hulk walks away from him.
Issue ends with Kid Gladiator rejoining the Jean Grey School. Of the school’s cast, Broo is there and so is Shark Girl!
Shadow and Flame with Magik 