The cards have been drawn, the swords gathered, and the contest is set to start. With this weeks new issues of the crossover event we’re now 2/3 of the way through Marvel’s X of Swords and the titular tournament has FINALLY begun, there’s even a betting line for which of the swordsmen of Krakoa and Arakko will even survive. Fifteen issues into the twenty two crossover may seem like a long time for the battles to really begin, but trust us, things move quickly and several rounds take place through this week’s issues. We’ll be recapping the first rounds of the tournament below so full spoilers for Marauders #15, Excalibur #14, and Wolverine #7!