Thursday, July 26, 2007

X-Men : First Class Vol.2 #1 - Marvel


Now this book, as compared to the last one I just read, was fun and interesting. I know we have a full history of X-men stories. I mean they've been around since the 60's. But, back then, it was all action and adventure. Teenage angst didn't come in to the picture until Spider-man came on to the scene. But, even though we didn't see it back then, it was still there. It just wasn't the subject of the stories. This issue we deal with some of Jean's angst. She really wants to be part of the team. She wants to impress the boys. And most of all she wants to make Xavier proud of her. But, she's the only girl on the team. So who does she talk to? Who does she relate her problems and feelings to? Bobby? I don't think so. Anyways, Charles comes up with the perfect answer. He brings in Sue Richards to mentor her. Essentially he wants Sue to coach her and evaluate her. But to Jean . . . . it's like a field trip with your big sister. And in the end they all benefit from it. Sue does indeed relate to Jean. And even just their brief conversations, help her to realize that her worries and concerns are normal. They're what every woman feels. And Sue helps show her that she can contribute no matter what team she's on. It also seems to help the guys, because they realize they can't take Jean or her friendship for granted. They get a little peak at "what if?". What if Jean left the team? What if Jean was no longer around? You know what? They don't like the answers. So ultimately this little excursion has brought the whole team closer together. I think Jeff Parker is doing a great job with these stories. He's staying true to the established continuity, but at the same time showing us different perspectives of the picture. And Roger Cruz's art is bright, energetic and upbeat. The perfect tone for these stories. I think we're going to have another hit on our hands, with this Vol. of the mini-series. I'm glad it came back.

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