Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Today marks the release of New Mutants #23 and Trial of Magneto #4, two unrelated issues set in the Krakoa era of X-Men that share thematic DNA looking at the paths to reformation and self-acceptance for Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, and Amahl Farouk, aka the Shadow King. I'll be exploring the parallels and differences in these well known characters journeys, and how current events are shaping where they might fit into mutantkind's Krakoa and the Marvel Universe going forward.
At the center of these stories we'll look at how far mutant forgiveness extends, and what accountability looks like for Scarlet Witch and Shadow King. I'll start with New Mutants and Amahl Farouk, primarily because this run is one of the best New Mutants runs, and easily one of my favorite X-Men comics in 2021.
Spoilers for discussed comics may follow!
For the full Krakin' Krakoa X-Men playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbUTT7Ae14QsfMq3Uz8bNnnzpiUwXHgJ-
For all Reign of X videos:
youtube.com/watch?v=v6EnUGTZKIg&list=PLbUTT7Ae14Qt3HSgMSxsgYR3leRTa6OiO
For the full Dawn of X reading order:
comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/jonathan-hickman-x-men-reading-order
For the full X-Men comics reading order:
comicbookherald.com/the-complete-x-men-reading-order-guide-modern-marvel-comics-era
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My name's Dave, and Comic Book Herald is a labor of love designed to help new, lapsed, and curious comic book readers explore and enjoy the wonderful world of comics. I've been developing reading orders, chronology guides, and detailed comics recommendations since late 2011. Comics can be confusing and intimidating; I try to help.
Today marks the release of New Mutants #23 and Trial of Magneto #4, two unrelated issues set in the Krakoa era of X-Men that share thematic DNA looking at the paths to reformation and self-acceptance for Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, and Amahl Farouk, aka the Shadow King. I'll be exploring the parallels and differences in these well known characters journeys, and how current events are shaping where they might fit into mutantkind's Krakoa and the Marvel Universe going forward.
At the center of these stories we'll look at how far mutant forgiveness extends, and what accountability looks like for Scarlet Witch and Shadow King. I'll start with New Mutants and Amahl Farouk, primarily because this run is one of the best New Mutants runs, and easily one of my favorite X-Men comics in 2021.
Spoilers for discussed comics may follow!
For the full Krakin' Krakoa X-Men playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbUTT7Ae14QsfMq3Uz8bNnnzpiUwXHgJ-
For all Reign of X videos:
youtube.com/watch?v=v6EnUGTZKIg&list=PLbUTT7Ae14Qt3HSgMSxsgYR3leRTa6OiO
For the full Dawn of X reading order:
comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/jonathan-hickman-x-men-reading-order
For the full X-Men comics reading order:
comicbookherald.com/the-complete-x-men-reading-order-guide-modern-marvel-comics-era
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Find more from Comic Book Herald at:
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-- patreon.com/comicbookherald
-- twitter.com/ComicBookHerald
-- facebook.com/ComicBookHerald
-- instagram.com/ComicBookHerald
-- storenvy.com/stores/1279874-comic-book-herald
Video music by:
bensound.com
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
About Comic Book Herald:
My name's Dave, and Comic Book Herald is a labor of love designed to help new, lapsed, and curious comic book readers explore and enjoy the wonderful world of comics. I've been developing reading orders, chronology guides, and detailed comics recommendations since late 2011. Comics can be confusing and intimidating; I try to help.
