All-New X-Men #10 – A Clash with Destiny in Ancient Sands ⏳đ§Ź
Genre
Superhero | Time Travel | Science Fiction | Action-Adventure
This issue combines the thrills of superhero drama with high-stakes time travel and existential character dilemmas, wrapped in the rich tapestry of Marvel's mutant mythology.
Main Characters
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Evan Sabahnur (Genesis): A young clone of Apocalypse, struggling to escape his dark destiny.
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Beast (Hank McCoy): The scientific genius whose experiment unexpectedly sends Evan back in time.
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En Sabah Nur (Young Apocalypse): The original host of Apocalypse, seen here as a boy in ancient Egypt.
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All-New X-Men Team: Includes youthful versions of Cyclops, Jean Grey, Iceman, Angel, and others.
Writer
Dennis Hopeless
Hopeless crafts a compelling narrative that delves deep into identity and legacy, capturing the tension of confronting one’s future—or past.
Artist
Mark Bagley
A legend in comic illustration, Bagley’s expressive work adds weight to the story’s emotional core while delivering fluid, kinetic action sequences.
Editor Details
Editor: Mark Paniccia
Under Paniccia’s guidance, All-New X-Men remains a fresh, character-driven take on mutant lore, balancing legacy with reinvention.
Publisher and Brand
Marvel Comics
All-New X-Men is part of the Marvel NOW! publishing initiative, which aimed to refresh core characters for a new generation of readers while maintaining continuity.
Release Year
2016
A pivotal year in the All-New X-Men run, with themes of identity, fate, and moral choice playing center stage.
Brief Plot Summary
Evan Sabahnur, determined to break free from the legacy of becoming the genocidal villain Apocalypse, is thrust back in time to ancient Egypt due to a misstep by teammate Beast. There, he encounters a young En Sabah Nur—his predecessor and future self. As Evan grapples with the gravity of his presence in the past, the lines between destiny and choice blur. Can he change his path by influencing history—or will his actions ensure the rise of Apocalypse?
Notable Arcs or Storylines
This issue continues the Apocalypse Wars arc, a storyline that places various X-Men characters in direct confrontation with the past and future of one of their greatest enemies—Apocalypse. Evan's arc, in particular, is a poignant exploration of free will, identity, and the nature of evil.
Fan Theories or Interpretations đđ
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Self-fulfilling Prophecy: Some fans speculate that Evan’s presence in the past may have inadvertently accelerated En Sabah Nur’s path toward becoming Apocalypse.
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Nature vs. Nurture: Debates persist on whether Evan, with the right guidance, could completely overcome his genetic destiny—posing deep ethical questions for mutantkind.
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The Beast’s True Intentions: Was Beast's time experiment truly an accident—or a veiled attempt to alter Evan’s fate from behind the scenes?
Review Summary ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Visually dynamic and emotionally resonant, All-New X-Men #10 stands out for its thoughtful examination of legacy and choice. Bagley’s artwork captures both the vastness of ancient Egypt and the intimate inner struggles of the characters. Hopeless writes Evan with nuance and vulnerability, transforming him from a background figure into a character of real narrative weight. The issue blends action and introspection beautifully, offering both thrills and philosophical depth.
For fans of character-driven time travel tales, moral quandaries, and classic X-Men drama, this issue is not to be missed. đ§Źđ„đ
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