Oh my! Butter my butt and call me a biscuit, because everyone’s (or at least MY) favorite mutant Southern belle is back in action! Don’t you just love it, sugah?

Rogue: The Savage Land #1
Main Cover: Kaare Andrews
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Tim Seeley
Artist: Zulema Scotto Lavina
Colorist: Rachelle Rosenberg
Letterer: Ariana Maher

There’s nothing sexier than a gal you can look at but darlin’, you can’t touch. Am I right? So, I was over the moon when Rogue: The Savage Land was announced! “But why is she in the Savage Land?” you might ask. “Isn’t she leading the Uncanny X-Men post-Krakoan era?” you may shout. Well, yes, but this ain’t that story, sugah.

Brought to us by the fabulous Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash) with art by Zulema Scotto Lavina (Hexware) and colors by the ever-talented Rachelle Rosenberg, this series is a sweaty, dirty dive into Rogue’s past. 

Who Is Rogue?

Let’s get some things straight, darlin’. My favorite mutant, Rogue (Anna Marie if you’re in for a spanking) might be one of the most complicated, badass characters in all of X-Men. You know her as the fiery, strong-willed mutant who can drain your powers, your memories, and even your first kiss. (Looking at you, Cody) Her tragic origin story starts with her powers manifesting during her first smooch, which, bless her heart, left poor Cody comatose.

Raised by Mystique and Destiny (power couple with wrong priorities), Rogue started as a villain, but everything changed when she absorbed Ms. Marvel’s powers. Permanently. Flight, super-strength, and invulnerability? Honey, she took them all. And while it gave her the abilities we know and love, it also gave her an identity crisis, and a whole mess of drama. Oh, and let’s not forget her love story with Gambit, a Cajun Romeo to her Southern Juliet. But that’s another tale.

When Is Rogue?

Now, here’s the real tea, sugah. This miniseries takes us back to Uncanny X-Men (1981) #274, where Rogue disappeared into the Savage Land to save the day. When she came back, all she had was a bikini and a situationship with Magneto (does it mean he’s her sugah daddy?).

Think of this miniseries as Love (Savage)Land: Rogue Edition. We’re finally getting the juicy details of what happened when Rogue landed in the Savage Land, powerless, alone, and wearing that savage outfit that left little to the imagination. 

The Law of the Land

Right off the bat, this issue dives into the action. Rogue, half-naked and all kinds of fierce, is battling the wild creatures of the Savage Land. The opening scenes give us a raw look at her mental state, and Tim Seeley does an incredible job writing Rogue’s vulnerability.

When she crosses paths with Magneto, well, let’s just say there’s some… tension. Romantic? Sexual? Uncomfortable? All of the above. It’s weird, but Rogue’s powers kept her from physical intimacy for most of her life, and now that she’s powerless, things are different. Let your imagination run wild, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Oh, and there’s a tiger. A big one. Out of nowhere. But I ain’t spoiling anything more, this is something you’ve gotta read yourself.

Final Thoughts

This was a phenomenal issue, not just for Rogue fans but for anyone who loves a deep dive into untold X-Men history. The art by Zulema Scotto Lavina and colors by Rachelle Rosenberg? Absolutely stunning. They bring the Savage Land to life with every lush detail. Because you’re definitely reading this issue because of the Savage Land, am I right?

If you’re craving a mix of nostalgia, action, and a whole lotta Rogue charm, this series is for you. Go pick up Rogue: The Savage Land #1, and let me know your thoughts, sugah. Leave a comment or shout at us on social media!