X-Men: The rise and possible fall of Krakoa
By Mark Lynch
Resurrection
"“Together, however… together these five mutants have made us… whole.” – Magneto"
In Marvel Comics, everyone comes back from the dead, but the X-Men may have done it more than anyone. It’s so bad that everyone used to make fun that Jean Grey would never die. There’s probably a panel of Steve Rogers making the joke. Regardless of the jokes, the fact remains that the X-Men don’t stay dead. Thanks to Mr. Sinister and The Five, there’s now a reason behind it.
Sinister’s genetic database was key to bringing mutants back to life. But it’s The Five (Hope Summers, Egg, Proteus, Elixir, and Tempest) that brings mutants back almost immediately. Each of The Five’s abilities makes it possible to defeat death. Not only that, thanks to a Cerebro helmet (made by Forge), they return with their memories before they passed.
The Marauders
"“Keep recording… if you’re a mutant and can’t get to Krakoa… then the Marauders will bring you home! ” – Kate Pryde"
The biggest part of this were the perks that came with becoming a nation. Among those things was automatic citizenship. If you’re a mutant, you are a citizen of Krakoa. Whether or not you took the opportunity was a different story. However, some nations wouldn’t allow their mutant citizens to leave. That’s where the Marauders came in. Kate Pryde and her crew made it a point to rescue any mutant who wanted to take advantage of Krakoa’s offer. Even if it meant fighting the people oppressing others.