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Writer: Vita Ayala / Artist: Bernard Chang / Marvel Comics
At first glance, Children of the Atom almost seems like a bizarre send-up wandering in the outskirts of Hickman’s X-verse. But when you look a little closer, you realize you’re seeing a Young Avengers-esque take on a fresh set of mutants and their life outside of the Mutant Mount Olympus that is Krakoa. Not only are we getting some new blood in the mutant community, but we’re also getting an idea of the social landscape in the human world as a result of Krakoa’s presence.
Issue #2 picks up with the Avengers catching wind of the X-Men’s young counterparts and their exploits. And they’re not as impressed as the Krakoans seem to be. The ensuing exchange between the Avengers and the mutants ends up being pretty telling as far as relations between the species. Ironically enough, because of the stir Krakoa is causing on the world stage, things are getting much harder for mutants that either can’t come “home” or are afraid to. It’s a tense situation between both peacekeeping entities reminiscent of the Avengers Vs. X-Men days. Also, we get a closer look at Cherub, the overachieving boy next door modeled closely after Angel. As much as I like this character, I have to admit I’d be a little more impressed with his characterization if he didn’t implicitly tell the audience more than once that he’s not just a stereotype. His interaction with friends and family throughout the comic does a pretty good job without writing out in bold comic sans font in the exposition.
And their rematch with their first real villains is pretty entertaining. They’re clearly outmatched and outclassed, but their ability to roll with the punches and learn on the go makes for a fun fight. Bernard Chang’s artwork here is a vast improvement from the first issue which felt unfinished and confusing in some panels. The facial expressions are much cleaner, and there’s a better sense of scale among the various characters. The action in particular is still a little frantic but also much easier to follow than Issue #1.
Bottom Line: This series didn’t make the best first impression, but Issue #2 definitely irons out some of the wrinkles visually as well as in the character development department. Probably worth revisiting a little longer.
7.5 Cyberpunk Visors Clearly Ordered From Wish out of 10
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Writer: Vita Ayala / Artist: Bernard Chang / Marvel Comics
At first glance, Children of the Atom almost seems like a bizarre send-up wandering in the outskirts of Hickman’s X-verse. But when you look a little closer, you realize you’re seeing a Young Avengers-esque take on a fresh set of mutants and their life outside of the Mutant Mount Olympus that is Krakoa. Not only are we getting some new blood in the mutant community, but we’re also getting an idea of the social landscape in the human world as a result of Krakoa’s presence.
Issue #2 picks up with the Avengers catching wind of the X-Men’s young counterparts and their exploits. And they’re not as impressed as the Krakoans seem to be. The ensuing exchange between the Avengers and the mutants ends up being pretty telling as far as relations between the species. Ironically enough, because of the stir Krakoa is causing on the world stage, things are getting much harder for mutants that either can’t come “home” or are afraid to. It’s a tense situation between both peacekeeping entities reminiscent of the Avengers Vs. X-Men days. Also, we get a closer look at Cherub, the overachieving boy next door modeled closely after Angel. As much as I like this character, I have to admit I’d be a little more impressed with his characterization if he didn’t implicitly tell the audience more than once that he’s not just a stereotype. His interaction with friends and family throughout the comic does a pretty good job without writing out in bold comic sans font in the exposition.
And their rematch with their first real villains is pretty entertaining. They’re clearly outmatched and outclassed, but their ability to roll with the punches and learn on the go makes for a fun fight. Bernard Chang’s artwork here is a vast improvement from the first issue which felt unfinished and confusing in some panels. The facial expressions are much cleaner, and there’s a better sense of scale among the various characters. The action in particular is still a little frantic but also much easier to follow than Issue #1.
Bottom Line: This series didn’t make the best first impression, but Issue #2 definitely irons out some of the wrinkles visually as well as in the character development department. Probably worth revisiting a little longer.
7.5 Cyberpunk Visors Clearly Ordered From Wish out of 10
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Starting in July, working families will be able to receive up to $3,600 per child for 2021 thanks to the next rollout of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief package, which aims to help those who are financially struggling to sustain their lives and maintain their families amidst the onslaught of the pandemic.
Just like the several IRS payments many Americans have received throughout the past year in order to help them stay afloat, the latest form of stimulus check coming to America’s homes plans to be distributed this summer and to help families with things like “expenses, debt, savings — or even investing,” according to Yahoo! Finance’s coverage of the future payments.
As per the outlet, “Every household with children that qualified for the latest, $1,400 stimulus check is set to receive the money via the expanded child credit.” As they explained, families headed by couples making less than $150,000 annually or an individual head of household earning less than $75,000 are expected to receive $250 per child for children 6-17 living in their home and $300 per child for any youth younger than six from July to December of this year.
“In total,” the outlet explained, “depending on how old your kids are, you’ll receive either $3,000 or $3,600 for this year. The monthly payments will account for the first half, while the other half will be refundable next year when you file your taxes for 2021… This temporary change to the credit provides families with up to $1,600 more per child that can be used however [they] like.”
If you’re having a child this year and are wondering if the government will provide financial support for the newest member of your family, you’re in luck too. According to the report, parents have the ability to go online and update their family’s size and information through a new portal the IRS plans to set up that will allow parents to keep the government up to date within regards to the size of their household. Keep in mind though, Yahoo! Finance reports that, “If you don’t give the IRS an update through the portal, you’ll have to wait until you file your 2021 taxes to claim the $3,600 credit for your family newcomer.”
To read more on all the ins and outs of the new wave of monthly stimulus payments on the way to support families, see the outlet’s full report here.