Recap 2011 — The Hardest Choice
Betsy Braddock’s missions with Uncanny X-Force repeatedly tested her values as she became increasingly comfortable with the team’s lethal methods. The cruelest test came when Warren Worthington was completely consumed by the Apocalypse Seed, forcing Betsy to make an impossible choice and end the life of the man she loved in the climax of The Dark Angel Saga.
Elsewhere, Betsy was among the mutants whose minds Legion reshaped for the Age of X, giving her a new identity and life among the Force Warriors. When Schism divided the X-Men, she remained with Cyclops on Utopia because she supported his leadership, yet continued helping Wolverine through their secret work with X-Force—leaving her balanced between two increasingly separate worlds.
Wolverine and Jubilee #1
Flashback to the events of Uncanny X-Men #244.
Uncanny X-Force #4
After learning that Apocalypse is just a child, Psylocke tries to protect him, but is left in a shock after Fantomex kills the boy.
Uncanny X-Force #5
Psylocke attends an X-Force meeting to talk about the events of their first mission and the murder of the child.
X-Men Legacy #245
ALTERNATEPsylocke is one of the Force Warriors, repairing the force field that protects Fortress X from intruders. She's also in a relationship with Iceman.
X-Men: To Serve & Protect #4
Psylocke meets Hercules and is pissed he doesn't remember being with her a few years earlier. She also makes a small cameo in "X-Dudes, Chapter 4."
Fantastic Four #588
Psylocke attends Johnny Storm's funeral.
Uncanny X-Force #5.1
After learning that The Reavers are back, Psylocke is especially happy as she makes them pay for what they did to her.
Uncanny X-Force #6
Psylocke sets up the Danger Room to have a "conversation" with Brian, having him tell her he will always love her no matter what.
5 Ronin #4
ALTERNATEButterfly is an Oiran who seeks revenge against the Daimyo who confiscated her father's lands, ultimately leading to his death.
New Mutants #23
ALTERNATEAfter Magneto's rebellion against X, Psylocke and the Force Warriors take control over Fortress X and relieves Magneto of his command.
Uncanny X-Men #534
Psylocke and the X-Men battle against Lobe and his fake X-Men.
5 Ronin #5
ALTERNATEButterfly is asked to see the Daimyo. He, however, is somehow scared of her and dismisses her services.
Uncanny X-Force #7
Psylocke and X-Force enter The World. Betsy and Warren end up facing Deathlok versions of themselves.
X-Men Legacy #247
ALTERNATEThe Force Warriors battle Moonstar's Cadre before learning the truth about the "Age of X", a pocket universe created by one of Legion's personalities.
Uncanny X-Force #8
Psylocke confronts the Shadow King, who manages to break her down and free the Archangel persona in Warren.
New Mutants #24
ALTERNATEThe Force Warriors battle the enemy forces that arrive at Fortress X until Legion is able to restore reality back to its true state: Earth-616.
Uncanny X-Force #9
After arriving from their last mission, Psylocke and the X-Force are discovered by Magneto.
New Mutants #25
Psylocke is gathered with the rest of the X-Men in case Cyclops' reunion with Magik goes wrong.
X-Men #11
Psylocke attends Jubilee's birthday party.
Uncanny X-Force #10
Psylocke puts Archangel to sleep and learns that the only way to reverse his ascension into Apocalypse is by cleansing him with a Life Seed.
X-Men Giant-Size #1
Psylocke and the X-Men battle The Neo.
Uncanny X-Force #11
In search of the Life See, Psylocke and the X-Force travel to the Age of Apocalypse where they ally themselves with the AoA X-Men.
X-Men #12
Psylocke and the X-Men battle the Evolutionaries.
X-Men Legacy #250
Flashback to the events of "Age of X".
Uncanny X-Men #538
Psylocke and the X-Men prevent the Breakwolders and Kruun from invading Utopia.
X-Men #13
Psylocke and the X-Men battle the Evolutionaries.
Marvel Universe vs. Wolverine #1
ALTERNATEPsylocke is an ally of Wolverine and ends up killed during one of their escapes.
Fear Itself: Uncanny X-Force #1
Psylocke and the X-Force investigate the connection between an extremist attack and the Purifiers.
X-Men #14
Psylocke and the X-Men battle the Evolutionaries.
X-Men: Schism #1
Gathered with the X-Men at Utopia witnessing the fallout of Quentin Quire's actions at a Arms Conference.
Uncanny X-Force #12
Fantomex tries to convince Psylocke that she's not in love with Warren and kisses her. Betsy states she won't give up on Angel.
X-Men: Schism #2
Psylocke and Archangel battle the Sentinels let loose all over the world.
Uncanny X-Force #10
Psylocke and Fantomex are sent to Missouri. Betsy dismantles a bomb attached to the Purifier's chest, so they can get some answers.
Fear Itself: Uncanny X-Force #2
Alongside Boom Boom, Psylocke tries to stop Juggernaut from coming towards Utopia.
Uncanny X-Force #13
After retrieving the Life Seed, Psylocke and the X-Force are sent home to Earth-616 by Jean, only to be surprised by Archangel and his Horsemen.
Uncanny X-Force #14
Psylocke fails to kill Archangel and is taken prisoner by him, as Apocalypse says she's important to further his plans.
Uncanny X-Force #15
Psylocke tries to run away from Archangel's quarters and even defeats Pestilence, but at the last minute she is stopped by AoA Blob.
Fear Itself: Uncanny X-Force #3
Psylocke and the X-Force manage to track down the leader of the Purifiers and finish him for good.
Wolverine #16
Melita Garner gathers Wolverine's friends, including Psylocke, to find him and to let him know they care about him.
X-Men: Schism #5
After defeating Sentinels all over the world, Psylocke and other X-Men return to Utopia, only to find it in ruins.
Uncanny X-Force #16
Psylocke is finally convinced she has to kill Archangel, but she fails. Warren then bonds her with the Death Seed, turning her into Death.
X-Men: Regenesis #1
Following the schism between Cyclops and Wolverine, Psylocke decides to remain in Utopia as the head of the security team, in addition to still being with X-Force.
Uncanny X-Men #544
Psylocke and Domino train in the Danger Room, while Iceman says goodbye to Cyclops.
X-Men #20
Psylocke and her stealth team under the leadership of Storm investigate about Sentinels being traded on the black market in the Eastern Europe.
Uncanny X-Men #1
Psylocke continues her duty as the head of Utopia's security and the training of the recruits.
Uncanny X-Force #17
As Death, Psylocke battles Fantomex. AoA Jean enters her mind and contains the Death persona, bringing the real Betsy back.
X-Men #21
Psylocke and her team tracks Domino’s location and find out more Sentinels and the details of the project involving them.
Generation Hope #13
Psylocke and the veteran X-Men train with Hope and her Five Lights.
X-Men Legacy #259
Psylocke, Emma and Rachel sense Ariel's agony as she's trapped and isn't able to return.
X-Men #22
Psylocke, Warpath and Jubilee battle Puternicstan soldiers inside their Sentinel warehouse.
Uncanny X-Force #18
Psylocke confronts Archangel for the last time, as she's forced to kill him with the Life Seed. She's much more surprise to find Warren healed and alive.
Uncanny X-Force #19
Psylocke is devastated when she finds out "Warren" is nothing more than a new being created by the Life Seed in his likeness.
“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.
6 comments:
Amazing work as always LuckyStar! Major kudos! :D
Wonderful re-capitulation,LuckyStar,and,my,what a great year 2011 was!
Great retrospective! Congratulations!
Wow, Psylocke had quite a busy year in 2011, right? That's great! Let's hope 2012 is an even better year for her!
Though I look at that Schism #2 picture and keep wondering why she went to a snowy (and presumably very cold) place wearing just her bathing suit... not a very wise decision, Betsy....
Always look forward to this! Well done!!
I've been waiting for this post! Loving it! Thank you LuckyStar and CmX!
Yay!.. 2011 is definitely the year of Psylocke.
Our girl has had a busy year. Lets hope 2012 will be even grander, and with what's in store in UXF for Otherworld, I think she will.
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