Recap 2017 — An Astonishing Return
2017 was an unusually quiet year for Betsy Braddock, with her lowest number of appearances since these annual recaps began in 2009. Following the conclusion of Inhumans vs. X-Men, Psylocke was largely absent from the X-Men’s increasingly busy world, and several of her appearances amounted to brief cameos.
Her fortunes changed in July with the launch of Astonishing X-Men. Betsy joined a new team drawn into a dangerous conflict with the Shadow King, returning to a regular title and taking a central role in the psychic struggle unfolding across the astral plane.
Inhumans vs. X-Men #2
When the X-Men attack the Inhumans in New Attilan, Psylocke distracts the inhuman Nur long enough so Magik can teleport him to Limbo.
All-New X-Men #17
Psylocke is among the many X-Men present on their assault on Inhumans on New Attilan.
Extraordinary X-Men #19
Psylocke join the X-Men in Iceland to battle the Inhumans. She takes on the inhuman Reader.
Inhumans vs. X-Men #6
Psylocke is among the few X-Men left standing along Archangel and Emma Frost. She was ultimately defeated by Medusa.
Uncanny X-Men #19
Psylocke stays true to her promise and decides to kill Magneto for all the harm he’s caused to mutantkind. After an intense battle, she drives a sword through his heart.
Secret Empire #1
When Captain America and HYDRA take over the USA, Psylocke and a few mutants relocate to the mutants’ sovereign republic of New Tian.
Amazing Spider-Man #30
Psylocke confronts Doctor Octopus when he goes to New Tian to retrieve some stuff he had in Parker Industries.
Astonishing X-Men #1
Psylocke is attacked by the Shadow King in London. After being saved by Bishop and Rogue, she sends a group of X-Men to the Astral Plane.
Captain America #25
Psylocke joins New Tian's resistance against Captain America's Hydra regime.
Jean Grey #5
Psylocke tutors the young Jean Grey in the art of creating psychic weaponry and puts her to the test against a horde of Hand ninjas in Madripoor.
Astonishing X-Men #2
Psylocke tells Angel and Bishop how the others must defeat the Shadow King on the Astral Plane.
Astonishing X-Men #3
Psylocke explains to the Ministry of Defense why she has attacked London while possessed and why they must not interfere.
Astonishing X-Men #4
Xavier contacts Psylocke from the Astral Plane and tells her to fight the Shadow King-possessed Old Man Logan. Betsy engages him in battle and take him out.
Astonishing X-Men #5
When the Shadow King-possessed Gambit strikes, Psylocke protects her teammates and British soldiers. She also urges Warren to unleash Archangel.
Astonishing X-Men #6
Psylocke thinks the Shadow King has won, but is surprised to find out he was defeated by none other than Professor Xavier, who took over Fantomex’s body.
Phoenix Resurrection #1
Psylocke works with the Weapon X members to investigate a Phoenix-related phenomenon on the North Pole.
“For so long, my life has been out of control. Chaos and serendipity, wrapped in insanity. I have suffered, I have lost. Not just my life, but my very soul, my self. But no more. Now I know who I am.” – Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Braddock, daughter of Otherworld, mutant, telepath, telekinetic, defender of the realm and, above all, X-Man.
2 comments:
Thank you again for your great work , I hope we get to see more of Psylocke this year and Happy New Year to everyone! ;)
In one side Betsy was not very present last year, but at least she is part of the main (and best) X-title nowadays, Astonishing X-men.
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