Storm’s new comic book is everything we need from Marvel Comics

When starting a solo series, it’s important to establish who the character is, their accomplishments, and the moments that made them who they are. It’s why you read about Uncle Ben dying in Spider-Man comic books. However, it can be tiring hearing all of the characters' origin stories for some readers. Thankfully, writer Murewa Ayodele can take an older origin and make it interesting.

This new Storm series from Marvel Comics told Storm’s past from the perspective of the press bringing Ororo Munroe to the stage for a press conference. This allowed for a smooth and informative read. It also lets readers marvel at the art of Lucas Werneck with colors by Alex Guimaraes and Fer Sifuentes-Sujo.

Furthermore, despite being a well-known character to versed and novice comic book readers, the tragedy and triumph of Storm may not be known. Seeing it here and put so beautifully helped remind or introduce people to things that could affect the series in future issues.

This happens within the first five pages of Murewa Ayodele’s Storm. From there, we get one of the best No. 1 issues in Marvel Comics’ history.

In a vast sea of No. 1 X-titles being published, Storm stands tall. It would be easy to say everything that happens in detail, but that would take away from the must-read comic book. Instead, I’m going to explain what made this issue magical.

First, Storm is shown for everything that she is known for. She’s powerful in the face of the unknown. Protective despite being hurt. Compassionate and peaceful when anyone else would choose violence. Most importantly, she was honorable when adversity struck.

Given the opportunity to lie or withhold the truth, Ororo Munroe chose the truth. It wasn’t the popular thing to do and dealt a harmful blow to mutants. Nevertheless, the truth is what Ororo lives by.

"But that is why we're here... to perform miracles."

- Storm

Since she’s creating a moment where she declared herself the protector of Earth, beginning things with a lie would have created a snowball effect she may not have returned from. Some of her colleagues don't like her decision and will chastise her, but Storm chooses the path she believes is righteous.

Will this end up coming back to haunt Storm? It absolutely will. Anyone looking for a reason to hurt mutants will use this as an excuse to promote violence or dish it out themselves. However, if they do, Storm will be there to defend the innocent

Ororo Munroe will lead with words and empathy because it’s right. She's aware that talking isn't easy, but it can lead to enemies becoming allies and friends. After that? Well, let’s say that while Thor is the God of Thunder, The All-Father of Asgard considers Storm a god as well and Hell hath no fury like that of a god.

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