Post by sinclair on Jan 18, 2011 12:30:20 GMT -5
Title: New X-Men.
Issue: 3.
Brand: Marvel 2000.
Author: Cory Wiegel.
m2k.omegacen.com/nxm/NXM03.html
Warning: Thar be Spoilers Ahead!
Opening Shout:
This issue marks the next chapter in the opening arc for this series, pitting the X-Men against the new Brotherhood amongst the increasingly more devastated ruins of Muir Island. As is his way, Cory pulls few punches when it comes to the action, the fights taking a painful toll on those taking part and leaving a few (red shirt) corpses in its path, the Brotherhood clearly taking no prisoners. It does, however, remain on the right side of fantasy violence to avoid becoming...well...uncomfortably violent, so there is a nice balance struck between fantasy and reality.
This is, after all, entertainment, not a documentary.
The plot finds itself being pushed along, with both Phoenix and Iceman resolving their respective conflicts from the previous issue, while the rest of the X-Men continue to be a little, well, absent. I would have liked to have seen more from the rest of the new team by this point, but I’m a patient guy, and I’m sure they’re just around the corner.
I’m not quite convinced by Deus as a major villain yet, not just under Corey’s pen, but as he’s been represented at M2K to date (if I’m thinking of the same guy). Hopefully this story will help push him further as a character, and I can see him more as a viable, or to be more exact, a more compelling threat in the future.
At this point, I’m far more interested in reading about the Grey King, who thus far comes across as a far more satisfying villain and antagonist for the X-Men. For Jean Grey in particular.
The Highlight:
As always, I love Corey’s consistent grasp of character. As with everything else I’ve read that’s been by his pen, everyone is unique, from the manner in which they behave to how they talk and even their respective body languages.
Wolverine in particular stuck out for me, a quite scene which was by far my favourite. It was fantastically well done, from Hisako’s frantic summons, his own need for solitude and eventual quite menace; it all came together so well, it was just a joy to read.
Jean racing to try to catch the helicopter carrying away her estranged husband, just a moment to late, is a close second.
Room for Improvement:
I would have to say that the confrontation between Jean and the Grey King, in terms of action, was not the best I’ve seen from Corey. That’s not to say that it was bad, but it was nowhere near as fast paced as his past works, it felt little drawn out and could have used a little zip, or maybe just more clout.
Overall:
Another really good issue from a series that has been long in the waiting, and although the plot does not rush forward more than I perhaps would have liked, it still packs plenty of impact for that imaginary buck.
Issue: 3.
Brand: Marvel 2000.
Author: Cory Wiegel.
m2k.omegacen.com/nxm/NXM03.html
Warning: Thar be Spoilers Ahead!
Opening Shout:
This issue marks the next chapter in the opening arc for this series, pitting the X-Men against the new Brotherhood amongst the increasingly more devastated ruins of Muir Island. As is his way, Cory pulls few punches when it comes to the action, the fights taking a painful toll on those taking part and leaving a few (red shirt) corpses in its path, the Brotherhood clearly taking no prisoners. It does, however, remain on the right side of fantasy violence to avoid becoming...well...uncomfortably violent, so there is a nice balance struck between fantasy and reality.
This is, after all, entertainment, not a documentary.
The plot finds itself being pushed along, with both Phoenix and Iceman resolving their respective conflicts from the previous issue, while the rest of the X-Men continue to be a little, well, absent. I would have liked to have seen more from the rest of the new team by this point, but I’m a patient guy, and I’m sure they’re just around the corner.
I’m not quite convinced by Deus as a major villain yet, not just under Corey’s pen, but as he’s been represented at M2K to date (if I’m thinking of the same guy). Hopefully this story will help push him further as a character, and I can see him more as a viable, or to be more exact, a more compelling threat in the future.
At this point, I’m far more interested in reading about the Grey King, who thus far comes across as a far more satisfying villain and antagonist for the X-Men. For Jean Grey in particular.
The Highlight:
As always, I love Corey’s consistent grasp of character. As with everything else I’ve read that’s been by his pen, everyone is unique, from the manner in which they behave to how they talk and even their respective body languages.
Wolverine in particular stuck out for me, a quite scene which was by far my favourite. It was fantastically well done, from Hisako’s frantic summons, his own need for solitude and eventual quite menace; it all came together so well, it was just a joy to read.
Jean racing to try to catch the helicopter carrying away her estranged husband, just a moment to late, is a close second.
Room for Improvement:
I would have to say that the confrontation between Jean and the Grey King, in terms of action, was not the best I’ve seen from Corey. That’s not to say that it was bad, but it was nowhere near as fast paced as his past works, it felt little drawn out and could have used a little zip, or maybe just more clout.
Overall:
Another really good issue from a series that has been long in the waiting, and although the plot does not rush forward more than I perhaps would have liked, it still packs plenty of impact for that imaginary buck.