In Age of Revelation, Steve Rogers’ shield passes into the hands of a former member of the X-Men who promises to honor his legacy.
Captain America in the Age of Mutants
The series, written by Jason Loo and illustrated by Sergio Murois part of the ambitious event The age of revelationwho focused much of his narrative on the X-Men. However, this miniseries opens a new line within the conflict, showing how the legacy of Avengers it also survives in a future where the American dream seems to have fallen apart.
Before his death, Steve Rogers fought one last battle in the United States partially conquered by mutant separatists. In his final moments, he confided his shield and its title Dani Moonstarwhom he considered a worthy successor. There was no time for deliberations or assemblies: the symbol of freedom had to remain standing, even if held by a mutant.
As revealed by A flashback In the comic, Moonstar was the only witness to the Captain’s downfall. His word was enough for the former Avengers to accept his leadership, even if the rest of the country did not do so as easily. To many humans, a mutant waving the Stars and Stripes was a provocation.
The leader Steve Rogers would have wanted
Despite the distrust, the new Captain did not take long to demonstrate that the spirit of steve rogers he is still alive in it. He not only leads the fight, but inspires with his voice. As Hawkeye, now sporting six arms after being mutated by the X virus, reminds him, “When you speak, you make us all remember why we keep fighting.”.
This new group of heroes, i X-Vengersbrings together classic Avengers and X-Men characters, all transformed by the virus that has ravaged the planet. Black Widow she became a living water woman, while other former champions barely maintain their human form. However, under Moonstar’s command, the team becomes the last bastion of hope.
A fusion of two worlds
The choice of Dani Moonstar as Captain America is no coincidence. In the comics, he’s always been a mutant with a strong moral sense and empathyqualities that have made her stand out since her time with the New Mutants. Your ability to create illusions based on the fears or desires of others now becomes a tool of emotional leadership.
Furthermore, his past as SHIELD officer and how Asgardian warrior gives him a unique background that connects the ideals of the Avengers to the legacy of the X-Men. His leadership symbolizes bridge between two races who have been at odds in the Marvel Universe for decades.
A legacy that is reinvented
With this miniseries Wonder not only explores a dystopian future, but also the evolution of the Captain America symbol. Instead of the physical perfection and classic idealism of Steve Rogers, Moonstar represents a more diverse and broken America, trying to rebuild itself through respect and empathy.
In the words of the screenwriter Jason Loothe goal of X-Vengers is “to demonstrate that symbols can survive time if those who carry them believe in what they represent, not in whoever handled them first”.
The result is a story that unites action, emotion and political reflectionwith a spectacular design of Sergio Muro which captures both the epic of battles and the melancholy of a world on the brink of collapse.
X-Vengers #1 is now available in comic shops and promises to be one of the key pieces of The age of revelationa saga that continues to redefine the future of the Marvel universe and the ideals that sustain it.
