I’m in transit today from Seattle to Eastern North Carolina to see Mom for the holidays. Before I left I wanted to share a special Christmas issue of the X-Men.
X-Men #109 was dubbed a 100 page monster issue featuring a new story by Chris Claremont plus 3 older tales set around the holidays. While the previous stories are all action packed with Sentinels, a demon stalking Kitty and Gladiator versus Cannonball, the main story is very moving and reminds us how Chris Claremont poured a lot of heart into the team he wrote so many years.
“Ceremonies” shows X-Men in a snowball fight, ice skating, enjoying a date, breaking up, giving each other comfort. Comics always deliver action, thrills and battles but once in a while, a change of pace issue like this one makes you remember why you’re cheering for X-Men to win.
I may not be posting as much as you’re used to this week because I’m spending time with family and just chilling out but I will be back up to full speed after the holiday.
As you unite with friends and family I wish you safe travels and a happy holiday.