D&D with Iceman? X-Men United #4 Rolls for Relationship Drama
Forget cosmic threats and Sentinels – the X-Men are grappling with something far more insidious: relationship drama. X-Men United #4, from writer Eve L. Ewing and artist Tiago Palma, dives into the emotional turmoil brewing within Graymatter Lane, the mutants' supposedly impenetrable sanctuary.
While the fortress is secure from external attacks, the real danger lurks in the doubts and fears between friends and lovers. Emma Frost's phone is apparently "blowing up" with a crisis, hinting at deep internal conflict. Meanwhile, Iceman (Bobby Drake) takes an unorthodox approach to training. He's running a tabletop RPG session, complete with a twenty-sided die. Preview pages show him manifesting an "Ancient Orc Oaken Arclight demon" for the game. It's a surprisingly grounded, almost slice-of-life twist for a mutant team, highlighting personal struggles amidst superheroics. X-Men United #4 hits stores this Wednesday.
“Forget cosmic threats and Sentinels – the X-Men are grappling with something far more insidious: relationship drama.”
Catzye Take
This blend of superhero action and slice-of-life elements, especially the D&D angle, feels fresh for the X-Men. It's a reminder that even powerful mutants deal with relatable, messy emotions. Fans looking for character-driven stories should definitely check this out.
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