I'm not sure what the point of this whole story was . . other than to introduce us to an early version of Machine Man . . and the Lava-men. I've said this before, but I much prefer the teen-age version of these heroes to their trodden-down adult counterparts. They just seem so much more full of life. They have hope and anticipation. Don't get me wrong, I love the X-Men . . and every one of their titles. However, to me, it just seems like they've become so overly obsessed with the future and with trying to figure out how to change it. They've become so worried about whatever actions that they may take that will lead them down the road to failure that they often are restrained by the ropes of their own insecurities. Sure we'd all like to know how things turn out in the future, but . . . it really seems to be just as much of a burden 'knowing'. I say . . live life everyday to it's fullest. What will happen . .will happen. Sure we'd like to avoid 'mistakes', but . . the 'mistakes' are what makes us who we are today. So if we could learn how to avoid all of the 'mistakes', we may change the future, but . . we also wouldn't be the same person. Sorry, just a little nugget of insight there. Anyways, I really do enjoy this book. Sure it's 'simpler' and less involved, or intricate, but . . who cares? It's the kids that we've come to love over the years, in the prime of their life, enjoying their new-found powers and friends. Jeff Parker does a fantastic job keeping all the kids in character, and Roger Cruz works his wonders with the art. Every issue comes across bright and energetic. What more could we ask for?
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