All the signs are here: The Neocracy is coming – and with it comes not only the end of mutantkind, but all of the humankind as well! As if rescuing Young Nate from the ongoing threat of Orchis weren’t enough, can Cable root out this growing threat and decimate it before the Neocracy has a chance to take hold. But is he already too late to change the future? Cable #1 has the future hero dealing with a possible new threat beyond Orchis.
Cable #1 is an interesting comic. There’s something a bit throwback about it in its storytelling and its look. Part of the reason for that is Fabian Nicieza, one of the earlier creators to shape the character.
The story has Cable in “modern times” dealing with Orchis who has kidnapped Kid Nate to try to pry his knowledge from him. Really, the comic should be called “Cables” as the two must team up to take on a new threat growing the Neocracy.
The concept is interesting, preventing the threat before it happens. It’s a question I’ve had about the character for quite some time, why he didn’t stop Orchis before it was created? So, we finally get some answers to that… sort of. But, the villain itself is just ok. Neocracy is the next evolution of mutantking and humankind, yes another one, and it’s a bit too similar to the Dominion. It’s all a little too Terminator and the villains a bit too much like others, but overall, it’s an entertaining comic.
Part of that is the art by Scot Eaton with ink by Cam Smith and Victor Nava, color by Java Tartaglia and lettering by Joe Sabino. The comic has a bit of a throwback style to it with Cable sporting bit pouches and over the top weapons. There’s some fine action moments and good humor but overall, the comic looks like Cable comics of the past. Not bad but also nothing that really jumps out as too exciting.
Cable #1 isn’t a bad start and sort of gives a reason Cable hasn’t been more aggressive in stopping horrible timelines, but overall, it’s an ok read. There’s some decent humor, decent action, but nothing so far that really stands out as too exciting so far.
Story: Fabian Nicieza Art: Scot Eaton
Ink: Cam Smith, Victor Nava Color: Java Tartaglia Letterer: Joe Sabino
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.25 Recommendation: Read
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