Blink, one of the most forgotten X-Men mutants returns to the scene in a key moment
The hidden jewel of the mutants
After Seven years in the shadeWithout a relevant role in the main continuity, the heroine jumps again on the battlefield in X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1. And it does it great, remembering because many fans have always considered one of the most characters Undervaluedos of the X-Men.
Blink’s return is no coincidence. Marvel is reviewing the universe of Morning NurThat alternative future in which Apocalypse dominated the world and the heroes had to reinvent themselves to survive. In that scenario, the most iconic version of Blink was born, which has quickly become The favorite of the readers Thanks to his style of dynamic struggle and vibrant personality.
In X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1Written by Jeph Loeb With art of Simone Di MeoLet’s see the Mutant Death Dodge enter one of his characteristic portals and appear right where Sabreth faces Havok. On a single page, Marvel manages to show what makes a single character: the ability to transform a struggle into something spectacular with only a touch of wrist.
A visual and narrative power
The curious thing about Blink is that, despite his spectacular skillsHe never occupied a central role in the main stories of the X-Men. Its power – to open portals that can be used both to travel and to attack – has an almost unlimited potential. You can divert the bullets, confuse rivals and create impossible strategies for other mutants.
Even so, while heroes with more limited mutations such as Jubilo the cycle They remained on the front line, Blink had to settle for sporadic apparitions. His best time came with Exilethat comic that brought alternative versions of Marvel characters to save the multiverse, where he showed his It was worth it as a multival leader and heroin.
Bang the eyelids and its difficult road in wonder
His last great appearance was seven years ago, in front of the exiles for the devoting realities known as Mertì timeA plot that ended up being the swan song for this character phase. Since then, Blink had disappeared from the main focus, with the exception of his short incursions in cinema and television.
In X-Men: Days of the Past Future We could see a fairly faithful adaptation of their powers and in the series Talent His presence served to demonstrate that even little known characters could shine on the screen. However, none of these versions obtained the necessary impact to consolidate it as an icon outside the comics.
The perfect opportunity to fill
The current context seems to be in favor of Marvel to flash the space it deserves. Him Return of the era of the Apocalypse line It does not only work as a nostalgic tribute, but as a narrative excuse for reintroduce for forgotten characters. And Blink is the perfect candidate: a surprising design, spectacular powers and a legacy that connects with the most veterans.
Marvel has in its hands the opportunity to transform it into a key piece inside the new mutant card. If continuity is given beyond this event, Blink could go from being a cult figure to a reference of New era of X-Men.
The weight of mutant nostalgia
It cannot be denied that the strength of nostalgia is behind this movement. Characters like Dark beast or even Wolverine There are still decades after their debut Age of apocalypse. And Blink shares this status: it represents a golden age in which Marvel has dared to experience a darker radical and narrative redesign.
Thirty years later, the publishing house knows that there is an audience willing to meet those heroes and alternative bad ones. And if the mutants that have not had the same fate are saved in the main continuity, better than better.
What happens
The first issue of X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha Clarifies that the beating of eyelashes is not only behind, but Will play an active role in the battle for the future of the Multiverse. The great stranger is whether this return will be something punctual or the beginning of a new phase for her.
The fans have already started to speculate with their possible integration into new alignments and also with the possibility of seeing it shine in future audiovisual projects of Marvel Universe. It would not be strange that, with the arrival of McU mutants, characters like Blink find a second life on the big screen.
For now, the only certainty is that Marvel recovered one of her most loved and forgotten mutantsAnd this is always a reason for the celebration.
