No, that's another body. One of the New Mutants is supposed to get injured, which is probably why Sam is there watching the operation and musing about leadership. I don't think it's an autopsy, because I don't see a reason for Sam to overlook one.Ult_Sm86 wrote:How is he the most likely candidate? I thought the person had white skin and a watch?
I posted a list of hints on another board for why Kurt seems the most likely to die:
- He's one of the few X-men that haven't had a "notable" death yet.
- He's one of the few X-men Logan would mourn like he does in the Second Coming Prepare issue. Further, when interviewed about Logan's role in Second Coming in IGN's Days of Second Coming special, Yost talked about a strain in the Cyclops/Logan relationship, saying "things will get as personal as they have ever gotten". Yet another indication that it's someone very close to Logan.
- He has sentimental value to a lot of fans.
- Fraction has declared it to be a "fan-favorite" and one of his favorites. While he certainly hasn't used the character much, he has gone on record as saying that he really likes Kurt and even considers him his alter ego in the X-men.
- It's said to be a "beloved" X-man and the death is supposed to have a big emotional impact on the X-men. Kurt has always been depicted as well-loved by many.
- He is suddenly popping up all over the place, including somewhat gratuitous appearances in Wolverine: Weapon X and Wolverine: Origins.
- Jason Aaron has stated that Wolverine: Weapon X #16 will be a requiem issue.
- Process of elimination. The other possible candidates are accounted for after X-Force #26.
- The X-men Origins: Nightcrawler issue was solicited as a "Second Coming prelude", when it had nothing to do with Second Coming.