Extraordinary X-Men

Extraordinary X-Men #9

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Extraordinary X-Men #9


Extraordinary X-Men #9 – A Future Lost, A Hope Reclaimed

🧬 Genre

Superhero, Action, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Post-Apocalyptic

🩾 Main Characters

  • Colossus (Piotr Rasputin) – Team leader, powerful mutant with organic steel transformation.

  • Anole (Victor Borkowski) – Young mutant with reptilian features and adaptive camouflage.

  • Glob Herman – A young mutant with transparent skin and internal organs visible.

  • No-Girl (Martha Johansson) – A disembodied brain with telepathic powers.

  • Ernst – A mutant with a childlike appearance and superhuman strength.

  • Apocalypse – Immortal mutant antagonist with Darwinian ideologies.

  • The Horsemen of Apocalypse – Mutants twisted into loyal, deadly enforcers.

✍️ Writer

Jeff Lemire – Known for blending emotional storytelling with high-concept plots, Lemire brings depth and urgency to the mutant narrative.

🎹 Artist

Humberto Ramos – Ramos’s dynamic and exaggerated art style infuses energy into every panel, particularly in battle scenes and character expressions.

🧑‍đŸ’Œ Editor Details

  • Editor-in-Chief: Axel Alonso

  • Series Editor: Daniel Ketchum
    Their stewardship ensured consistent tone and integration with the broader Apocalypse Wars crossover.

🏱 Publisher and Brand

Marvel Comics
Brand: Marvel NOW!

📅 Release Year

2016

📖 Brief Plot Summary

In Extraordinary X-Men #9, the second chapter of the Apocalypse Wars arc catapults Colossus and a team of Young X-Men into a bleak and dying future. Earth is a wasteland, and the survival of mutantkind hinges on a mysterious child—the "mutant messiah"—who may be the key to reigniting hope. As they race to protect this child, they face relentless pursuit by Apocalypse and his newly empowered Horsemen. With time running out and allies scattered, the remaining Extraordinary X-Men must find a way to reach them before it's too late. ⚔️⏰

📚 Notable Arcs or Storylines

  • Apocalypse Wars – A sprawling X-Men crossover event that explores the threat of Apocalypse across multiple timelines and X-teams.

  • Young X-Men’s Evolution – This issue highlights the development of lesser-known young mutants, giving them a spotlight and building their legacy.

🧠 Fan Theories or Interpretations

  • Some fans speculate the "mutant messiah" being protected in this arc may connect to previous characters like Hope Summers or a reincarnated Nathan Summers (Cable), potentially tying into future storylines involving mutant resurrection.

  • The twisted versions of the Horsemen suggest alternate-reality versions of familiar characters, sparking debates about possible time loops and multiverse convergence.

📝 Review Summary

Extraordinary X-Men #9 delivers a potent mix of action and desperation. Lemire’s writing keeps the stakes emotionally resonant while Ramos’s kinetic artwork brings urgency to the high-stakes chase through a ravaged world. Characterization shines particularly for Colossus, who grapples with leadership in an unfamiliar time. The young mutants, often overshadowed in main arcs, are given a chance to step up, making for a refreshing ensemble dynamic. The atmosphere is tense and grim, but never hopeless—a testament to the X-Men’s enduring spirit. đŸ’«đŸ”„

An essential read for fans of mutant drama, dystopian futures, and classic Apocalypse storytelling!


Comic Resource / Read Online (External Source)

Extraordinary X-Men #9
Language : English