You know, as much as I complain about Morrison's Emma characterization, it does have some great moments like the time that she goes ballistic on that -- reporter, I think? Anyway, someone at Jean's press conference is snide about fuzzy-blue Hank and Emma lets them have it. Jean was always quietly and privately supportive of him, but if I recall, it's Emma who makes sure to point out that the fuzzy blue guy is the smartest man in the room.

All yes's about Brand; I just love the "morons on my team!" look on her face after Peter makes his ill-timed joke. It makes me think of Spike in "Something Blue" -- "This is the crack team that foils my every move? I am deeply shamed."

About the Breakworld -- I've been conditioned by, well, every plotline involving the Shi'ar, to skim the alien-politics bits in Xmen, so I ought to slow down and go back and pay attention to this. Because this issue does complicate the whole Breakworld issue a good deal, including causing us to question what the prophecy is worth in the first place. I'm reminded a bit of the Minbari warrior/religious divide here. Will see what comes of it.

I'm working on the icon thing -- I'm not sure the one you sent me will size correctly but I have other pages and should be able to get you something.