Rob Liefeld, co-creator of Deadpool, has voiced concerns regarding the decline of the X-Men's Krakoan Era, attributing it to plagiarism accusations that surfaced against Jonathan Hickman's House of X / Powers of X. Liefeld claims these allegations, which arose from perceived similarities to Claire North's novel, led to a significant reduction in the focus on Moira MacTaggert's character, a pivotal element of the storyline. He argues that the creative momentum of the X-Men was further hindered by Hickman's unexpected departure from the project, which left a fragmented narrative without its chief architect. The initial success of the Krakoan Era was overshadowed by reader fatigue stemming from an overwhelming number of spin-off titles and crossover events, which made it increasingly difficult for fans to keep up. Moreover, Liefeld emphasizes that the X-Men's narrative structure is inherently incompatible with a permanent happy ending, as achieving a flawless paradise would ultimately resolve their ongoing conflicts, potentially phasing out the series entirely. The challenges faced by the X-Men illustrate the delicate balance between innovation and maintaining core themes within a long-standing franchise.