Well this issue wraps up the mini series. But . . . on a good note, the final caption on the last page says, " . . . end of series 1." So it appears that our early adventures will be returning. Jeff Parker, the writer, seems to have a really good grasp on these young X-men. He seems to know their motivation and personalities quite acutely. Roger Cruz, the artist, also seems to be trying a new style for this book, that gives it a young, raw feeling. It fits the story perfectly. So if, I mean when, the book does return, by vote is for the same creative team. Oh, and isn't that a beautiful cover by Marko Djurdjevic? Never heard of him, but I like his stuff. This issue, Jean has a vision that the Professor is in trouble, and our team goes to Africa to try to find him. While there they hook up with Ken Hale, an explorer, that through some ancient magics, got stuck in the body of a Gorilla. He's going to be their jungle guide. It's the usual kind of jungle adventure, with the X-men twist. They find the Professor but have to overcome some personal insecurities to free him. Like I've said before, it's one of those tales where they're learning as much about themselves as they are about their powers. They're also learning how to be team-mates, and how to count on each other. Which is what I like about this book, because it's a totally different feel that the usual X-men stories. It's young, fresh, upbeat . . . and I like it. I hope to see it return soon.
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