That awkward volume where you're dealing with not one, but two mass-crossover events, and just trying to keep your head above water!
Today's compilation piece is part Empyre... and part X of Swords - I suppose we could (and should) blame the Covid-Hiatus on this, but still - it makes for a very odd reading x-perience. I couldn't imagine what trade-waiters thought when they picked this one off the shelf!
Also: I so hate to do this to y'all... but, the first two parts of Empyre: X-Men are a part of this collection as well -- so, they're ba-ack!
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00:00) X-Men (vol.5) #10: "Fire"
(00:21:15) Cable (vol.4) #3: "Ace in the Pouch"
(00:55:56) Cable (vol.4) #4: "The Big Bang"
(01:32:16) Empyre: X-Men #1: "[Alien] Plants vs. [Mutant] Zombies"
(02:14:28) Empyre: X-Men #2: "Growing Strong"
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