Post by Cory W. on Feb 15, 2009 15:06:31 GMT -5
Cable/Deadpool #6 by Brad Horton – While there’s usually a bit of time between issues (Brad’s quite the busy Cheesehead), it doesn’t feel like Brad misses a beat at all. I think that’s because he does a great job of staying on top of all of the continuing plot lines and threads from issue to issue. Not a lot of fanfic writers can do that. This issue had some nice surprises and turn-of-events and set the stage for the next arc nicely. Brad’s done an excellent job of establishing a well-developed cast, direction, and backdrop to this series. My only concern is that Cable/Deadpool sort of lives in its own continuity bubble (i.e. Cyclops, Genosha, etc), but I suppose that can be remedied easily enough.
Gambit #1 by Ryan Jent – Ladies and gentlemen, Ryan Jent (one of the funders of Marvel 2000, actually) returns to us with the character that made him (in)famous! [/pomp+circumstance] Seriously now. Ryan’s back and his writing seems more refined and focused than ever. He’s got a great style and his grasp on Remy and his supporting cast is as impressive as ever. The issue’s short on action, but there’s a lot of intriguing plot points and mysteries to offset that. We haven’t gotten the chance to see much of Gambit at M2K for a while, so it’s nice to just take things slow and go over what he’s been up to, where he’s at now, and what his motivation is. I’m just curious as to why Ryan renumbered instead of continued from the first volume?
Gambit #2 by Ryan Jent – With this issue, I’ve sort of come to the conclusion that Ryan Jent’s “Gambit” is a title that’s quite different from those in the X-Branch, and hey, that’s a good thing. Ryan writes an intimate, small cast with gradual story development and more focus on characterization. There’s not much action, but there are a few mysteries here ranging from Bella Donna’s dealings with the Thieves Guild and Gambit’s discovery in his father’s former office. Plus, the ending suggests that things are going to be shaken up quite a bit in Gambit’s life. I like it. Ryan’s got a great style and formula for a solo series and I hope he keeps it up.
X-Force #26 (Vol. 2) by Dino Pollard – This issue was perfectly in line with what’s come before, a fitting and progressive installment, and a great play on continuity with Silver Samurai and Sebastian Shaw. Great cliff-hanger at the end, too. In all honesty, I expected Brass to be the traitor inside X-Force, but Maverick? Anyone else besides him wouldn’t have been the biggest surprise. There might be something I’ve missed, but this is an interesting development, nonetheless. Can’t wait to see how it turns out. On the technical front, I’m not sure if Dino’s issues have gotten longer but they definitely have had more meat to them in terms of story progression lately. Keep it up.
Gambit #1 by Ryan Jent – Ladies and gentlemen, Ryan Jent (one of the funders of Marvel 2000, actually) returns to us with the character that made him (in)famous! [/pomp+circumstance] Seriously now. Ryan’s back and his writing seems more refined and focused than ever. He’s got a great style and his grasp on Remy and his supporting cast is as impressive as ever. The issue’s short on action, but there’s a lot of intriguing plot points and mysteries to offset that. We haven’t gotten the chance to see much of Gambit at M2K for a while, so it’s nice to just take things slow and go over what he’s been up to, where he’s at now, and what his motivation is. I’m just curious as to why Ryan renumbered instead of continued from the first volume?
Gambit #2 by Ryan Jent – With this issue, I’ve sort of come to the conclusion that Ryan Jent’s “Gambit” is a title that’s quite different from those in the X-Branch, and hey, that’s a good thing. Ryan writes an intimate, small cast with gradual story development and more focus on characterization. There’s not much action, but there are a few mysteries here ranging from Bella Donna’s dealings with the Thieves Guild and Gambit’s discovery in his father’s former office. Plus, the ending suggests that things are going to be shaken up quite a bit in Gambit’s life. I like it. Ryan’s got a great style and formula for a solo series and I hope he keeps it up.
X-Force #26 (Vol. 2) by Dino Pollard – This issue was perfectly in line with what’s come before, a fitting and progressive installment, and a great play on continuity with Silver Samurai and Sebastian Shaw. Great cliff-hanger at the end, too. In all honesty, I expected Brass to be the traitor inside X-Force, but Maverick? Anyone else besides him wouldn’t have been the biggest surprise. There might be something I’ve missed, but this is an interesting development, nonetheless. Can’t wait to see how it turns out. On the technical front, I’m not sure if Dino’s issues have gotten longer but they definitely have had more meat to them in terms of story progression lately. Keep it up.