Naturally, Ororo Munro’s latest solo series is amazing. I need to make this a 100-round run, bold and insightful storytelling from Murewa Ayodele and Lucas Werneck, Storm Vol. 1: Earth’s most powerful mutants have recently shown Ororo as a leading figure in all Marvel comics. Of course, Storm has always been that girl, but with her impressive solo heroism, Avengers membership and an abstract cosmic connection called Eternity, Ororo Munro is now on a whole other level. And I’m… here! I don’t want this series to end.
Personally, I strongly believe that Storm is the strongest of everything from the Ashes title. The X-Men of Krakoa’s Fall Descendent X-Men is passing through it, but the storm shows all mutants how to appear for mutant kinds, for the whole world. One of the main reasons why Storm is such a powerful title loved by fans and critically praised by reviewers is that Ayodere has extensive research into the Storm’s deep history and, as a writer in Yoruba in Nigeria, he also has a unique positional knowledge of Ororo’s cultural connections. This cultural depth is evident in the highlights of Storm’s stunning costumes, street wear and various African myths, greatly improving the peculiarity and intimacy of the story’s plot and characters.
Storm #4 variant cover by Karen S. Derbo. Amazing
Storm Vol. 1: Earth’s Most Powerful Mutant collects the first five issues of Ororo’s solo title, and includes many gorgeous variant covers and a very sweet letter to Ayodere’s own fans, which is rare in recent Marbertorade paperbacks. Focusing on the debut of Ororo’s new Storm Reserve, the political influence of her new solo heroism, the escape from her death, and the horrifying beginnings of her possession by eternity, this debut volume is packed with action and mind. There are some amazing cameos from Gail Simone’s Uncanny X-Men, Doctor Voodoo and Frenzy.
The art of Lucas Wellneck and the colouring of Alex Guimares provide the perfect foundation for Ayodere’s beautiful story. The colours are vivid, the emotions are obvious, and the movements shown are truly perfect. In particular, problem #3 has gorgeous battle scenes and action like this, from the perfect depiction of Rogue’s speed to training in a fierce battle with Logan (I don’t mind what anyone says, I think Logan and Ororo are always as sweet as lovers, even if they don’t actually want to date them). Furthermore, my God (literally), the description of Wellneck and Guimares of forgetfulness and eternal, and the use of white and blue for the eternal storm was completely perfect, transforming the otherworldly beauty of the Omega-level icon into a goddess of the universe.
Storm #2 Variant Cover by Stephanie Hans. Amazing
Honestly, I cannot fully recommend this trade paperback. The story itself is worth buying, the deal as a physical collection is beautifully formatted, with gorgeous illustrations throughout. The new era of Storm deserves high praise for the talented artists behind its creation. Ayodere’s weaving of mind, politics and mythology is amazing, and everything is based on Wellneck and Guimares’ absolutely breathtaking art. The Storm is still ongoing and has only gotten better since their debut, so if you haven’t started reading the series, this trade is a great place to start. If you’re caught up in the series, I don’t even need to convince you to add this to your collection… you already know it deserves a place on the shelf.
‘Storm Vol. 1: The Greatest Mutant of the Earth” is the perfect start to Ororo Munro’s latest era
Storm Vol. 1: Earth’s most powerful mutant
Honestly, I cannot fully recommend this trade paperback. The story itself is worth buying, the deal as a physical collection is beautifully formatted, with gorgeous illustrations throughout. The new era of Storm deserves high praise for the talented artists behind its creation. Ayodere’s weaving of mind, politics and mythology is amazing. The Storm is still ongoing and has only gotten better since their debut, so if you haven’t started reading the series, this trade is a great place to start. If you’ve already read the series, I don’t even need to convince you to add this to your collection… you already know it deserves a place on the shelf.
Powerful storytelling with meaningful themes
The cultural nuances of Ororo’s history and identity enhance the series
Wellneck’s art is truly out of this world
I wish Frenzy had a bigger cameo
