Magneto becomes the first victim of this apocalyptic saga

The return of an old acquaintance with renewed power has turned on all the alarms in the mutant universe. Age of apocalisseMarvel’s new big bet begins with an unexpected blow: The death of MagnetoOne of the most iconic characters of the X-Men. His fall, at the hands of a Logan transformed into the “angel of death”, marks the tone of a story in which the future is darker than ever.

A divided future and Logan’s betrayal

The event is written by Jed Mackay and illustrated by Ryan Stegmanand moves us to an alternative reality where Cypher inherited the legacy of Apocalypseturning into revelation. His ability to control language is no longer only a communication tool, but a weapon capable of killing with a single word or transforming their enemies into broken beings, unable to express themselves.

The premise starts from a trip: Cyclops y Bestia They are brought in the future by Magneto, leader of what remains of the X-Men. But instead of finding a loaf of hope, they come across a world in two. The revelation divided the mutantsTaking control of the east of the United States and establishing a realm of terror.

The surprise comes when Wolverine breaks in the rebellious baseBut not as an ally. Under the control of the apocalypse, Logan becomes his most lethal weapon. His first goal is clear: to end Magneto, the only real threat to his master. The attack gives no respite and the result is devastating: Magneto dies abruptlyclarify that no one is safe in this apocalyptic scenario.

The legacy of Magneto and what his fall means

Magneto’s death is not a simple narrative resource. It is a symbol: The end of the leader who has been discussed so many times between the struggle and redemption. The fact that such a powerful character falls in the first issue gives an idea of ​​what is at stake and prepares the earth for a story that will not keep the blows.

In addition, this choice places Wolverine in a disturbing place. Make Logan the executioner of his old enemy Add an additional level of tragedy, reminding us that even the most iconic heroes can be corrupt. For readers, this betrayal adds tension and expectation: what is the most willing to reveal to consolidate one’s domain?

Cypher’s new power has turned into revelation

Cypher was always seen as a “background” mutant, useful for his gift of languages, but without the charisma of other classmates. However, under the apocalypse coat, it has become A cosmic antagonist. The ability to manipulate communication makes it impossible to stop, since it can disarm its enemies without shooting only one bullet.

The most disturbing is like Uses language as a weapon of tortureCreation of the “babels” so called: individuals unable to think or communicate, reduced to shadows of themselves. This cruelty shows that the new villain does not only want to conquer, but rewrite the same way in which the mutants are linked to the world.

An inevitable event of flavor event

Although we know that these stories in future alternative rarely remain permanent, The emotional impact is immediate. Magneto’s death shakes readers and shows him Age of apocalisse He has no intention of playing for sure. More than a simple “What if”, this event aims to explore the limits of mutant power, corruption and fragility of the ties between heroes.

X-Men: Age of Apocalypse Overture #1 It is already available in comics stores and promises to be only the first chapter of a saga in which the losses mark every page.