Fifteen issues into the twenty two issue Marvel crossover X of Swords and the long pointy weapons have finally (FINALLY!) been drawn as the tournament begins. This weeks crop of comics as part of the event include Marauders #15, Excalibur #14, and Wolverine #7 (spoilers below!), with the first part revealing that the inaugural round of the tournament between Krakoa and Arakko would be between Isca the Unbeaten and Betsy Braddock (aka Captain Britain). As we know from the betting line for which of the swordsmen of the event will even survive, and from her name, Isca is the absolute favorite to be among the survivors. The odds are in her favor.

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