To fight, and kill. The nature vs. nurture debate. Red Sox vs Yankees? The battle joins the two sides, and in the story - both seem to have a full right to battle - and while Andy's Dad looks on, the queen's son is then suddenly thrown from the top? He doesn't die, but quickly the retreat begins.
Poignant line time
I didn't teach him that. YOU must have. DUH-DUHN!
Yes, Dad who hasn't been here - you didn't teach him anything.
Not bad, but...
Foes return.
I hate the Mole Man. He's a silly foe. And his 'minions' are almost as silly. Add on this Tyrannus guy...
Hold on a second. This isn't all that terrible. Is the end WAY too abrupt? Yes. But it really does have some serious writing going on now. Separating the X-Men into two groups - and 'hypnotizing' half of them - well, the split works. If only the writers could remember everyone's REAL name behind the secret identities. The art, though has taken a serious step forward. It is modern, has depth, and is quite expressive. This is another three dimensional issue both in art and characterization. I wouldn't call it one of the stronger titles, but it has taken a strong step forward.