Whedon astonishing run continues. Good storytelling is such a rarity and with this book each month (or two) the story continues to be awesome. Classic Emma line, "I am, by definition, my own best friend." And guess who ain't dead...yup Cyke is still kicking and has his powers to boot! Kaboom! Or has Wolverine said, "Damn, Summers." Obviously Cyke is my favorite and Whedon just nails him...perfect characterization...and why Cyclops is by far the definition of an X-men. You might have flash, you might be unbreakable, have armor, have claws but when it comes down to a fight, I'd take Scott watching my back.
Well this looks to a cross-over worthy of discussing. The set up is compelling, the first new mutant born since House of M (ughhhh finally 2 years later we are dealing with the ramifications of Bendis's little atom bomb). A race to get to it first. Art looks good...hopefully this will shake up the books and make them readable.
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Chapter 2 in the Messiah Complex. Is it any wonder why comics have such a hard time getting into books or at least coming back into them. I appreciate the history and all but boy who are the acolytes, what is up with Sinister and the Marauders, and where did Predator X come from? Or is Predator X just a blatant attempt to create a foe for Wolverine to do some good ole beat down on in future issues. And why is Prof X acting so funny? Will he go mental again and how will Magneto play in all this? Anyway good issue and it appears all the X-books are on board so each week is presenting a running chapter. Hopefully this will lead to something..
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Chapter 3 leads off with the worst x-team. If any team has no direction this is it. I tried to get on board but nothing is worthwhile. Once the original X-team moved back to being mainstream there was no reason to continue this book yet it has! Can't editors just say no? Anyway it looks like X-Force is coming back so maybe the Factor will be done. Anyway the multiple man goes into the future and his Layla goes with. What does "46664" on her shirt mean? Anyway these first couple of issues are just the prologue setting the tale. I'm thinking the New X-men will be making a splash this go around.
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