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Preview: Astonishing X-Men #10

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Astonishing X-Men #10

Story: Charles Soule
Art: Aco
Ink: David Lorenzo
Color: Rachelle Rosenberg
Letterer: VC’s Clayton Cowles
Cover: Aco, Marcelo Maiolo
Graphic Designers: Jay Bowen, Anthony Gambino
Editor: Mark Paniccia
Assistant Editor: Christina Harrington
Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 04, 2018
SRP: $3.99

A MAN CALLED X Part 4
Evil doesn’t always know it’s evil. Proteus has a wonderful gift for the world – all he needs is a little time for the finishing touches. The X-Men race north to stop him, and choose their field commander for the battle to come. It’s the mutants unleashed at last, fighting Proteus’ army for the fate of the planet. Evil doesn’t always know it’s evil.

Review: Astonishing X-Men #9

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The third part of “Nuke-Clear War,” sees a reality storm battering London and its inhabitants and Psylocke and the man called X fused together. Proteus is warping reality and the X-Men have to figure out why and how to stop it.

The last issue of Astonishing X-Men left off with Psylocke and X fused together due to the warping of Proteus so first task, fix that. Writer Charles Soule gives us an interesting issue that feels like the middle chapter of an average X storyline. There’s nothing particularly bad here but on its own the issue doesn’t really stand out.

To solve that issue before them the X-Men come together with some creative solutions and one in particular that help us learn more about Xavier in Fantomex’s body. What powers does he still have? What doesn’t he? We get a taste of that here and it’s a smart way to introduce this character to readers. Soule brings us some humor to it and I’m guessing a little foreshadowing as well.

We also get a better idea of what this new Proteus is up to. It’s a decent villain move but I’m not completely convinced of the motivation based on interactions from the previous issue.

The art by Matteo Buffagni is decent with some good depictions of the characters, the tech, and the country they’re battling in. It all looks distinctive enough so that it all doesn’t fall into the “generic” location other series fall in to. The characters too look good as well and while the issue as a whole doesn’t quite have that dynamic moment, it looks good.

The issue is a middle grade one. It’s not bad in any way and it has a goal of setting things up for the next couple of issues. It does that and does it really well. As part of the whole story, it’s good but on its own it falls a little short.

Story: Charles Soule Art: Matteo Buffagni Cover Art: Leinil Francis Yu
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

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Preview: Astonishing X-Men #9

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Astonishing X-Men #9

(W) Charles Soule (A) Matteo Buffagni (CA) Leinil Francis Yu
Rated T+
In Shops: Mar 14, 2018
SRP: $3.99

NUKE-CLEAR WAR Part 3
• As a reality storm batters London and its inhabitants, PSYLOCKE must choose between trusting the mysterious MAN CALLED X and letting her beloved city fall into ruin.
• The SHADOW KING freed a brand-new threat with his dying throes, but who is this new threat?
• And how can the X-Men hope to stand against an enemy that can warp reality itself?

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Review: Astonishing X-Men Vol. 1 Life of X

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It’s Wednesday which means it’s new comic book day with new releases hitting shelves, both physical and digital, all across the world. This week we’ve got the Astonishing X-Men!

Astonishing X-Men Vol. 1 Life of X collects issues #1-6 by Charles Soule, Mike Deodato, Ed McGuinness, Carlos Pacheco, Rosa-Nas, Ramon, Mike Del Mundo, and Jim Cheung.

Get your copy in comic shops today and book stores March 6. To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Amazon/Kindle/comiXology or TFAW

 

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Preview: Astonishing X-Men #8

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Astonishing X-Men #8

(W) Charles Soule (A) Paulo Siqueira (CA) Mike Deodato
Rated T+
In Shops: Feb 21, 2018
SRP: $3.99

A MAN CALLED X Part 2
• One of the most terrifying adversaries the X-MEN have ever faced has returned.
• CHARLES XAVIER may have made the greatest mistake of his life.
• Still reeling from their narrow escape from the SHADOW KING and the loss of a crucial ally, how will the mutant heroes face an enemy with the power to remake the world?

Review: Astonishing X-Men #6

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We are trapped in the Shadow King’s web. All strands have led here. We have seen sacrifice, battle, manipulation, lies and the darkest truths. Now, at last, Charles Xavier and his X-Men will save one world and lose another.

Writer Charles Soule has talking about his goals for Astonishing X-Men and the return of Professor X has been one he’s mentioned a few times. We’ve seen him on the Astral Plane, but will he move to the physical world? That’s answered here in Astonishing X-Men #6. After lots of set up, Soule delivers a solid conclusion to the first act of this epic.

Though the final reveal seems a bit obvious and choreographed for some time, it’s still cool to see but feels very “X” in a way. In this series, Soule has done a solid job of capturing the feel of some classic X-Men comics with the twists, turns, and action.

The art by Mike Del Mundo is really interesting and I generally enjoy it. There’s something that feels like it’s really fitting with the story arc having a lot to do with the Astral Plane. There’s some issues with a little bit of detail but it’s the big picture to check out and in that case, it looks great. The characters look solid and the action is presented in an entertaining way. It really fits the story.

This is a great final chapter to the first arc of what Soule’s setting up. There’s a goal here and the use of the Shadow King is a nice nod to the character’s increased recognition due to Legion. There’s also something a little different about this Professor X and Soule has me really intrigued to see where he takes the character. This is a key issue that will have folks talking.

Story: Charles Soule Art: Michael Del Mundo
Story: 7.95 Art: 7.95 Overall: 7.95 Recommendation: Read

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Preview: Astonishing X-Men #6

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Astonishing X-Men #6

(W) Charles Soule (A/CA) Michael Del Mundo
Rated T+
In Shops: Dec 06, 2017
SRP: $3.99

LIFE OF X CONCLUSION!
• We are trapped in the SHADOW KING’s web. All strands have led here.
• We have seen sacrifice, battle, manipulation, lies and the darkest truths. Now, at last, CHARLES XAVIER and his X-Men will save one world and lose another.

Review: X-Men The Age of Apocalypse: Termination

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It’s Wednesday which means it’s new comic book day with new releases hitting shelves, both physical and digital, all across the world. This week we’ve got the Age of Apocalypse!

X-Men The Age of Apocalypse: Termination collects X-Force (2010) #19.1, Age of Apocalypse (2012) #1-14, X-Treme X-Men (2012) #12-13, X-Termination #1-2, Astonishing X-Men (2004) #60-61 and some segments from Point One #1 by Rick Remender, David Lapham, Greg Pak, Marjorie M. Liu, Billy Tan, Roberto De La Torre, Davide Gianfelice, Renato Arlem, Andre Araujo, David Lopez, and Mike Deodato.

Get your copy in comic shops today and bookstores on December 12. To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Amazon/Kindle/comiXology or TFAW

 

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Review: Astonishing X-Men #5

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The Shadow King and Charles Xavier continue their twisted game in the Astral Plane, competing for the very lives of Gambit, Rogue, Old Man Logan, Fantomex and Mystique. And back in the real world, this game is leaving lasting repercussions as Psylocke, Bishop and Angel attempt to defend London from Shadow King’s psychic attacks. With two of their allies fallen, can Xavier rally his X-Men for one final push against their foe?

Astonishing X-Men #5 continues the action as the Shadow King’s infection continues to spread and Charles gathers his troops for the final battle on the psychic plane. What’s interesting is that writer Charles Soule gives us a story where I’m not too sure that Xavier is the hero. His actions, words, and just something else, shows a duplicitous and dark nature since his “death.” While it’s great to see Xavier back, here we get a colder version far from the teacher he once was.

The story itself has a nice throwback vibe about it all reminding me of earlier stories where the X-Men and Shadow King do battle. There’s visuals from artist Ramon Rosanas that absolutely reflects back on what’s happened before. A prime example is the “battle armor” while on the psychic plane. The story that Soule has set up honors what’s come before while folding in a lot that’s new too, mostly the current dynamic of the characters.

The are for the issue is decent though doesn’t quite hook me. There’s some aspects that call back to what’s come before and some scenes that are interesting when it comes to the battle between Xavier and the Shadow King. The thing that’s really interesting is some dual stories as Xavier lays out his plan to some of the team while also talking to Fantomex. The way the two play out on the page is notable and enhances Soule’s script adding a sense of dread about where Xavier is leading Fantomex.

This is an interesting first arc that honors the past while setting up… something. I’m not 100% sure where Soule is going and have some guesses based on this issue. Out of the various “X” series out there, this one comes the closest to really capturing the X-Men of old and at the same time delivering something that feels new at the same time.

Story: Charles Soule Art: Ramon Rosanas Color: Nolan Woodard Letters: Clayton Cowles
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Read

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