One thing that both Iceman and the recently launched Jean Grey comic have in common is that both books put the spotlight on characters who have badly needed it since the start of the All-New X-Men status quo. That's especially true for Bobby Drake. Little has been done with the elder Iceman since he came to terms with his sexuality at the end of Brian Bendis' Uncanny X-Men run. This new series is a chance to make up for lost time, and it shows potential to live up to that promise.
Bobby's sexuality definitely plays a role in this issue, but that element is secondary to a more general exploration of the character's chaotic personal life and constantly shifting role among the X-Men. Some of the best material in this issue involves Bobby's awkward interaction with his parents, two well-meaning people who simply can't wrap their heads around the idea that their son is both a mutant and a superhero. Too often it seems like the X-Men books lose sight of the mutant metaphor and the way it reflects the experiences shared by anyone who feels like an outsider in their own life. That doesn't look to be a problem with this comic.
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