Writer Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils Chris Bachalo
Inks Tim Townsend, Mark Irwin, Jaime Mendoza & Al Vey
Colors Chris Bachalo
Last issue, Cyclops lost control of his powers in front of the Jean Grey School.
Storm wants him to leave, which is pretty insensitive of her. Magik defends him. Storm wants both of them gone.
Illyana loses her control of her powers, releasing a giant sandworm from Beetlejuice. She passes out on top of Cyclops.
Beast wants to take them to his lab. Mystique as Dazzler wants to take them with her and SHIELD.
Madripoor. Blob is losing his mind with withdrawals. He is a junkie dickhead, as they say. I do like how he is still bragging about being Original Brotherhood. It has probably gotten him free drinks and a few free meals.
Blob gets to Dazzler’s room. Before he can do anything, she is saved by Magneto. Magneto doesn’t recognize her at first, but after being swapped and taken prisoner in issue nine – she is saved by Magneto, of all people.
Back at the Jean Grey School. Dazzlique is negotiating with Beast when Maria Hill shows up. She will let Beast have one hour to figure out what is wrong with Scott and Illyana. Which is pretty generous of her. I like how she calls Dazzler, Agent Blaire, in front of third parties.
We see that the mutant threat version of Mysterio, who is on the cover, has been monitoring this entire conversation. Also, he may be directly causing Cyclops, Emma and Illyana’s power fluctuations. He takes over the Hellicarrier and unleashes its full arsenal onto the school.
Storm blasts lightning onto the carrier.
The Hidden New Xavier School. Emma isn’t happy being left behind. Her and the students see something in the sky, but we only is a shape. Is it a plane or a bird? I’m sure it is Magneto holding Dazzler.
Jean Grey School. Firestar, fresh from a shower, and the known students come rushing out.
Maria Hill’s override commands have no effect.
I like how quick Beast figures out who us behind this.
The secret villain comments aloud that there is one lesson Beast never learned, and how the villain is going to have to teach it to him.
Pretty exciting issue, next issue promises some answers. Finally.
I’m glad that Dazzler finally got rescued. That is a relief!
Shadow and Flame with Magik 