X-MEN: BOOK OF REVELATION #1 – New to the Team

Creative Team – Jed MacKay, Netho Diaz, Sean Parsons, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo, VC’s Clayton Cowles

Published by Marvel Comics

Catch up with the X-Men: Age of Revelation event by checking out Iron Frost #1!

The Story

When Topaz was killed in X-Men: Age of Revelation Overture #1, it felt a whole in Doug Ramsey as she wasn’t just his Chorister, but his wife. Now, Doug, AKA Revelation, is left with a need for revenge as well as a need for a new Chorister. That’s where Elbecca comes in.

Elbecca was born in the Revelation Territories who’s destiny to be Revelation’s Chorister was sealed the day her mutant powers were activated. Now, while she is still very young, she’s officially one of Revelation’s Choristers.

Not everyone on on Revelation’s side is pleased with Elbecca’s new position, mostly Fabian Cortez. Fabian is threatened by Elbecca being so young and being in the ranks with him.

He goes out of his way to make Elbecca feel unwelcomed, going as far as to try to scare her with what he calls the Ghost of Philadelphia. Just because he’s trying to scare her doesn’t mean what he’s saying isn’t true. In her living quarters, Elbecca hears the haunting moans of the ghost. There’s no telling who this ghost is or what they want. All Elbecca knows is that she’s scared.

In the event of X-Men: Age of Revelation, we’ve seen so many different tones and perspectives of the characters. We’ve seen what it looks like from the side of the resistance against Revelation, and what it’s like work alongside him. Until now, we have yet to see Revelation himself and I have to say, I’m thrilled with how Jed MacKay handled it.

While having to put on the energy of being larger than life for his followers, Revelation showed kindness and support to Elbecca, showing he’s nothing more than a normal mutant leaning into a role. X-Men: Book of Revelation #1 gave us a great look at who Revelation is and how well he can do his job at being the leader and putting on a face for the public while remaining true to who he is.

The Art

The artwork of X-Men: Book of Revelation #1 matches the tone of the story incredibly well. With the bright and vibrant colors, there’s a great shift in tone throughout the story that switches from Revelation’s public image, menacing and serious portrayed with warmer colors to Elbecca being terrified in her bedroom of the Ghost of Philadelphia, shown by the cooler colors.

Along with the beautiful work on the colors, the drawings of the characters makes them look larger than life, Revelation especially. Matching the artwork, the lettering work of Clayton Cowles was handled expertly, bringing power to the words of the characters, which shows the best when Revelation goes toe to toe with one of Apocalypse’s horseman.

Overall Grade – 8.7/10

X-Men: Book of Revelation #1 does a marvelous job at showing what it’s like on the inside of Doug Ramsey’s circle. The tension, the jealousy, the timidness all are on full display and is illustrated and written expertly by the creative team.

This review was written by Megan from the Vigilante Vibes Podcast! If you liked my review, be sure to check out my other reviews! Let me know what you think of X-Men: Book of Revelation #1, or tell me what comics you’d recommend me trying out! Find me on my socials, and check out my Marvel podcast, Vigilante Vibes, by clicking here!