This issue is the end of this particular story-arc . . and series, but it's not the end of the story. This concept has been going on for about 2 years now, in 3 or 4 different incarnations. Next month there's going to be an Uncanny X-Men First Class Giant Sized Special . . try to say that 3 times fast, and then this title will be transformed into Uncanny X-Men First Class. And the dream lives on. As if we thought it was ever going anywhere. The Giant Sized issue will be Jeff Parker's last issue as Scott Gray will be taking over the scripting chores with the new book. However, Roger Cruz will be back on the pencils, so the book will have the same great feel. This issue however is drawn by Amilcar Pinna. Roger just does the finishes. This mini-series was interesting. It's brought us right up to the point where the team goes off to confront Krakoa. Little knowing that it's going to change their lives forever. Personally, I liked the focus on Jean throughout this series. We see the accident that caused her powers to manifest, and her first meeting with Charles. Basically, subconsciously, Jean has been trying to face all the things that could hurt her, and her friends, and force them and herself to confront their biggest fears. And for Jean one of those biggest fears was not facing or dealing with what had happened to her friend on that fateful day. Because of these actions, and the teams recent trip into Jean's mind, Charles ends up asking Scott and Jean to stay on at the school so that he may continue to work with her. And then . . "Cerebro has discovered what may be the most powerful mutant on the planet! We're heading to the Pacific Ocean . . an island called Krakoa." From the very beginning I've enjoyed the First Class series. I like seeing the kids when they were younger, more upbeat and full of life. Hopefully the new book continues in that direction. The theme here seems to be directed more at a teen-aged audience so, I imagine it will. But I'm sure with some angst and drama thrown in too. That is a few of the dietary requirements of the teen-aged life after all.
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