Excalibur #26: The Fantasy Is Over

[superboyprime]

"Regrettaby, Excalibur leaves me with the distinct impression that Tini Howard has no real understanding of British identity, and no real interest in the topic either. Since her core theme seems to be some sort of battle against reactionaries, I suspect the idea that Britain is withdrawing from dealing with mutants and so forth is meant to be some sort of Brexit allegory, but what it amounts to in practice is the baffling idea that – without any explanation – meaningful political influence attaches to a weirdo who is openly a member of a mystical coven. Which… again, what? What does any of this have to do with the iconography of the British right? The iconography of the British anything? If Reuben Brousseau is meant to represent Boris Johnson or Nigel Farage or Jacob Rees-Mogg… I mean, that’s like claiming that Dr Druid symbolises Donald Trump. You can say it, but it’s bollocks. And if Reuben’s not meant to represent that then… why does he matter?" - Paul O'Brien

Comments

[tinygaylaura]

I love all the subtext between Betsy and Rachel in this book.

I'm absolutely shipping the two of them now and if they become canon in Knights of X I will be very happy

But then I'm always happy to see a hot woman hooking up with an even hotter redhead in skintight red latex

I approve of Gambit's priorities. First and most important thing: Check that the cats are safe

The kitty putting their paw on Betsy's sword is cute. This cat is now true king of britain

Very excited for Knights of X. I can't wait to see Betsy and her team kick Merlin's ancient fascist ass all the way back to that garbage fire he calls a "kingdom" and taking down that pompous blowhard Arthur.