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monition : contains spoilers for X - Men : Heir of Apocalypse # 4Theiconic Cheyenne submarine Dani Moonstar , also hump as theX - Menlegend Mirage , is one of the most beloved characters from emerge from the " New Mutants " epoch of mutantkind . Since Dani ’s debut , the vehement mutant warrior has been a teacher , Valkyrie , hush-hush undercover agent , and squad leader , but her gift and experience have often been underutilized . X - Men : Heir of Apocalypse#4addresses this underutilization , andhints that Mirage may take over as the " Professor disco biscuit " of a new mutant institutein the future .
Dani Moonstar first debuted in 1982 ’s Marvel Graphic Novel # 4 , create by Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod .
Dani Moonstar was one of twelve powerful mutants chosen by En Sabah Nur to enter intoa test to become the heir of Apocalypse , and whileMirage " failed " at this trial , the tribulations may have revealed an even unspoilt future for the hero .
X - Men : Heir of Apocalypse#4 , from author Steve Foxe and artist Netho Diaz , ascertain En Sabah Nur make his final conclusion on who will become his successor , butfirst he give Dani Moonstar the gift of reflection , whichallows Mirage to seethe " possibility " in her hereafter , as she sits in Xavier ’s former chair .
Apocalypse ’s lookup for an official successor has end , as the ten - Men hero Cypher is transformed into En Sabah Nur ’s heir , the knock-down Revelation .
Dani Moonstar Would Make A Perfect School Headmaster
Mirage has years of experience and the right attitude
WhenNew Mutantsfirst debut , it was clear that Sam Guthrie - the unbelievable cannon ball - was being trained by Cyclops and the other cristal - Men to be the leader of the young mutant squad . However , over the years , it became clear that Mirage was the true leader , a intrepid and capable warrior with a kind mettle and an unbreakable spirit . This became even more apparent after M - Day , which stimulate Dani to misplace her mutant powers . Even without her superhero ability … Dani remained a superhero , fighting alongside her friends and chosen family for mutant right and a safe future .
I see grandness dormant in you , Mirage . Or are my eyes deceived by your namesake ?
Mirage Has Lived Many Different Powerful Lives
Yet Dani has been an incredible hero in each life
The X - Men ’s currentFrom the Ashesera sees mutantkind scrambling to pick up the piece of their tattered Zion after the tragic fall of Krakoa , and the Xavier Institute is not currently operational . However , one day , another mutant academy will open up , andno one make more sense for Headmaster than Dani Moonstar . Mirage has lived so many divers lifespan , as an Asgardian Valkyrie , as a S.H.I.E.L.D. factor , and as a team leader , that in much any situation a young variation would get hold herself , Dani would eff how to respond .
Dani Moonstar deserves more attention , andher bright ego would shine if she was given the proper spotlight . Hopefully , the visual modality that Mirage has thanks to Revelation of Saint John the Divine is all the inspiration she needs to become the newestX - Menheadmaster , ushering in the next propagation of mutants wherever they might appear .
Adam - Men : Heir of Apocalypse#4from Marvel Comics is available now in stores .
