[[{“value”:”
Summary
Critics debate the believability of Storm’s new power, but her mastery of weather and magic, along with her Asgard knowledge, make it plausible.
Despite the controversy, readers are left wondering if Storm will use this Bifrost power again in future comics, adding new layers to her character.
Warning: Spoilers for Marvel Voices Infinity Comic #92!The latest evolution of Storm’s powers not only makes her a bigger asset to the X-Men than she already is, but a master of an MCU weapon. Dating back to the first Thor movie, the Bifrost has been an essential staple of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s lore. In that same movie, it’s established that an active Bifrost bridge is capable of destroying planets.
Storm proves that she’s able to manifest a Bifrost bridge through sheer willpower alone in Marvel Voices Infinity Comic #92. As Rogue, Clea Strange, and Nico Minoru are in need of the Shard of Life to return Black Widow’s spirit to her body, they need Storm to enter Asgard on their behalf. Shockingly, Storm is able to create a rainbow bridge in order to make the journey.
The reveal has already caused much-spirited debate among readers in online forums like Reddit. Save for the controversy of its believability, it’s hard to deny that this represents the latest evolution of Storm’s powers, as well as her longstanding connection to Asgard.
Storm’s Powers and Relationship to Thor Continues to Evolve
Marvel Voices Infinity #92 by Cheryl Lynn Eaton, Federica Mancin, Ruth Redmond, and VC’s Travis Lanham
To pull something like this off doesn’t just take power, but a knowledge of Asgard that Storm clearly possesses.
The controversy surrounding this moment lends itself to critics claiming that Storm’s new ability oversimplifies the Bifrost to being just a rainbow bridge. As a master of the weather, it makes sense that Storm can produce a rainbow out of thin air, but when that rainbow is a Bifrost, critics are more likely to question it. However, Storm explains that she isn’t just producing a rainbow bridge, but shaping the atmosphere of Asgard itself. Keep in mind that, in addition to her powers, Storm is able to wield magic, which she has used to commit unbelievable feats like unleashing a Kaiju.
Combine that with her established familiarity with Asgard and this feat becomes far more plausible. It was mere months ago that readers were reminded of her close friendship with Thor, when he recruited her for his Thor Corps and deemed her worthy of lifting Mjolnir. He even went as far as to call her the true Goddess of Thunder, without needing to be an actual goddess. Storm understands Asgard and all its attributes better than most people in the Marvel Universe. To pull something like this off doesn’t just take power, but a knowledge of Asgard that Storm clearly possesses.
Will Readers See Storm Do This Again?
It’s common in comics to see a hero pull off a new feat of strength or power, only to never use it again.
Regardless of whether they love this moment or hate it, readers may be wondering if Storm will get the opportunity to use this power again. It’s common in comics to see a hero pull off a new feat of strength or power, only to never use it again. In Storm’s case, while she does have a relationship with Thor, she doesn’t adventure to Asgard often enough for it to be evident when she’ll do this again. However, next time Storm takes a break from the X-Men to work with Thor, readers should keep this Bifrost power in mind.
Marvel Voices Infinity
#92
is available now from Marvel Comics.
“}]] The Bifrost is Storm’s now. Read More