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Geoffrey Thorne Pays Tribute to Warren & Betsy

Geoffrey Thorne: Full disclosure, Ben Raab, wrote of one of my favorite X-mini series, PSYLOCKE AND ARCHANGEL: CRIMSON DAWN which featured Archangel and Psylocke (Betsy). He's sort of a friend of mine. Even though I loved the mini, I've actually never much liked the Archangel version of Warren or the Elektra knockoff version of Betsy so, here, I put them together (visually, at least) in the forms I prefer.

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X-Force #10 Spoilers - Final Issue

Spoilers: In Estrella, South America, La Diabla—assisted by “Colossus” and the Brute That Walks—successfully defeats the entire X-Force roster. A mysterious figure, revealed to be La Diabla’s superior, communicates with her, hinting that she’s following someone else’s orders. Using her alchemy, La Diabla transforms the Brute back into Dr. Avery. As Forge, Betsy, and Rachel lie unconscious, “Colossus” suggests killing Rachel first—only for John Wraith, a.k.a. Kestrel, to teleport in and whisk Rachel to safety. Suddenly, Sage reemerges, flanked by a squad of X-Sentinels resembling Havok, Cyclops, Angel, and Beast. While “Angel” rescues Betsy, the other Sentinels engage the villains—though “Havok,” “Cyclops,” and “Beast” are quickly disabled.

The surviving X-Force members regroup near Sage’s VTOL, but the X-Sentinel “Angel” is abruptly destroyed by the Brute That Walks. La Diabla, Brute, and “Colossus” immediately resume combat against the X-Force. Meanwhile, the mysterious villain contacts La Diabla once more, stating he has plans for Forge and ordering her to open a portal. The mastermind is revealed: Moses Magnum, the architect behind the fracture network. Forge analyzes the Analog and understands Magnum’s goal—and to everyone’s shock, he defects, choosing to join Magnum. Before leaving, Forge removes his anti-telepathy headband, allowing Rachel and Betsy to read his mind and uncover the truth.

Magnum, La Diabla, Brute, “Colossus,” and now Forge travel to Subterranea, an ancient kingdom beneath the Earth once home to the Deviants—specifically, the city of Dys. There, Moses Magnum outlines his twisted philosophy: both humans and mutants have failed—humans in eradicating mutants, and mutants in protecting themselves. His plan is to tear a breach in the continuum and unleash otherworldly monsters, forcing humanity and mutantkind to unite as one race. For that, he needs Forge to finish building the Resonator, a device powered by Magnum’s own energy that would keep the portal open permanently. X-Force arrives in Dys aboard the Blackbird. Tank removes his mask and finally reveals his true identity: the real Piotr Rasputin, Colossus.

The imposter “Colossus” exposes herself as Zanda, former ruler of the African nation of Narobia. She shapeshifts into a giant lizard and battles the real Colossus one-on-one. Rachel confronts the Brute That Walks. She reaches out to Dr. Avery telepathically and, while she can’t undo La Diabla’s mental bindings, she offers him clarity—visualizing Avery as greater than the beast. This shift gives him the strength to master his rage and regain control of his form. Elsewhere, Betsy Braddock faces La Diabla head-on. With her psychic butterfly sigil blazing, Betsy dismisses La Diabla’s tricks and schemes as hollow. She declares that she has always known she was eldritch. Brandishing her golden Starlight Sword, Betsy cuts through La Diabla’s alchemy with ease—asserting that she is the magic.

At that moment, Wraith teleports in with Sage. Sage reveals she finally understands Forge’s true intentions—that sealing the fractures, removing the anti-telepathy headband, and leaving the Analog behind were all moves to guide X-Force to this very point. Forge asks if Sage brought what he requested. She confirms—and throws Surge’s gauntlets into the Resonator, overloading and destroying the machine permanently. Solution locked. Moses Magnum, La Diabla, and Zanda teleport away in defeat. Forge explains that he kept everyone in the dark because X-Force was his machine, built to operate according to his design.

In the final moment, Surge resurrects herself in the form of coherent plasmatic energy, shocking her teammates. Forge swears he didn’t know this would happen. Sage, looking weary, tells him that after everything he’s done—X-Force is over.

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X-Force #10
Writer: Geoffrey Thorne, Fabian Nicieza
Art by: Marcus To, Edgar Salazar
Cover by: Stephen Segovia

The Story: CELEBRATING 300 ISSUES OF X-FORCE WITH STARTLING REVELATIONS!

•  FORGE has assembled X-FORCE to fix the world’s problems, but at last, THE SOLUTION reveals itself!

•  WHO or WHAT is the Solution, and what does it mean for the fate of the world? New villains, old friends and a terrible decision that will change them all forever!

•  PLUS: A special anniversary tale featuring X-FORCE’s past by Fabian Nicieza!

Note: This issue contains a key appearance by CLASSIFIED.

In Shops: Apr 23, 2025

Marvel’s Hellfire Gala Continues, Geoffrey Thorne & Marcus To Also Involved

AIPT!: Marvel Comics has revealed today that Krakoa may be no more, but the Hellfire Gala will live on in a new one-shot X-Men: Hellfire Gala Vigil #1. Releasing on July 2nd, the one-shot features writers Jed MacKay (X-Men), Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men), Eve L. Ewing (Exceptional X-Men), Alex Paknadel (Sentinels, Astonishing X-Men), Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing (NYX), Geoffrey Thorne (X-Force), Jason Loo (Dazzler), Murewa Ayodele (Storm) and Stephanie Phillips (Phoenix). Artists include Javier Garrón, Netho Diaz, Sara Pichelli, Federica Mancin, Luciano Vecchio, Declan Shalvey, Roi Mercado and Marcus To.

“We’ve been working towards the Hellfire Vigil for a year now, and all of the assorted X-creators came together to make this a moment of significance for the X-Men and their world as a whole,” Executive Editor Tom Brevoort explained.

“If you’ve been wondering when somebody was going to encounter somebody else, the answer is right here in this book! It’s a capstone to events that began in From The Ashes and sets up major movements that will be playing out across the coming months. Plus it’s full-packed with great art and great character moments.”

The annual gathering will strike a different note this time around, with mutantkind gathering to reflect on the loss of the mutant nation Krakoa. As they look back on the past, they’ll reignite hope for the future, and readers can look forward to a night of joyous celebration, delicious drama, and, of course, super hero high fashion! Like previous Hellfire Galas, the glamourous party will be filled with reunions, returns, and revelations, all setting the stage for the next year of X-Men storytelling! Always one of the most talked about comics of the year, the Hellfire Gala is now a beloved staple of the X-Men mythos, even inspiring the new season of the hit video game Marvel Rivals, and fans won’t want to miss this bold new installment!

One year ago, at the final Hellfire Gala, the dream of a unified mutant nation was forever shattered by a cowardly sneak attack by anti-mutant forces. To mark the moment and to proclaim loudly and strongly to all concerned that mutantkind still stands, the time has come for X-Men of all stripes to come together in solidarity and celebration. Featuring the meetings and moments that fans have been asking for since FROM THE ASHES began, be there for a keystone moment marking the movement of one era into the next and setting up story threads that will play out across the X-line in the near future!

Betsy Braddock Fans: Our Voices Are Being Heard!

In a recent message on his Substack, X-Men Senior Editor Tom Brevoort acknowledged the passionate efforts of Betsy Braddock’s fanbase. He specifically mentioned the “conglomeration of Betsy Braddock fans who have been vocal about wanting her to show up in another series.” This recognition highlights how our collective voices are making an impact!

Brevoort pointed out that the current focus at Marvel is on characters that people are actively asking for, and he recognized the enthusiasm surrounding Betsy. This is a major win for us, as it shows that our emails, social media posts, and messages are being noticed.

But we can’t stop here! Let’s keep the momentum going. Continue sending your emails to officex@marvel.com expressing your support for Betsy Braddock and your desire to see her star in a new book. The more we show our support, the more likely Marvel will respond with exciting news for Betsy’s future. Keep up the great work, and let’s keep pushing to see Betsy back in action!

Not sure what to write? Just copy and paste the banner below and hope for the best! Let’s make sure Betsy’s journey doesn’t stop here!

Marvel Rivals Season 2 Introduces Betsy Braddock’s Gold & Blue X-Uniform Skin for Sai

Emma Frost invites you to the Hellfire Gala on Krakoa! Dress your best, step through the gates, and join @MarvelRivals for an unforgettable evening of elegance, intrigue, and power.

✨ The Hellfire Gala begins April 11th UTC✨#MarvelRivals
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