We've just come through 3 different X-titles, and I love 'em all. But . . I still think this is probably my favorite X-book on the stands right now. I think Peter David is doing a great job with the story-lines here. But to me, the real icing on this book is the incredible cast of characters. Peter has assembled a great group of individuals here, and as far as their affects and input into the storylines go . . they all serve to accentuate the overall feel of this book. Plus . . on top of the X-Men themes, and the myopic story-lines . . the characters in this group still feel like they're part of a soap-opera. The interactions and dialogue between them is perfect. The team has recently moved back to New York City. Upon return, they're almost immediately hired by Franklin and Valeria Richards to help them find their mom. Supposedly Susan and Reed got into a fight, and she took off for a little while. But . . things don't seem exactly right at the Baxter Building. First of all, Reed is off-putting and vague . . even more so than usual. And . . Valeria doesn't trust him. During their visit they find one of Sue hairpins in the fantasticar, and with Longshot's powers, they find out that she's been taken to Latervia. In his vision they also find Layla there. She seems to be working in conjunction with Doom. Anyways, Shatterstar and Guido also get into a fight with Ben while they're there. Later, when they've decided to go to Latervia and find out what's going on with Sue, Ben comes looking for a rematch and ends up jumping through the portal with them. As well as Monet, who just wants to stay home and find out what's happened to her father who has been recently abducted. Once in Latervia, Monet, Longshot and Ben decide to take the direct approach. 'Let's go knock down Doom's castle and see if the Invisible Woman is in it.' While Jaime, Longshot, Rictor and Darwin have decided to do the footwork . . the detective work, and follow the clues. They lead them to a recent grave in a nearby cemetery. After digging up the casket, they find Reed Richards held prisoner within. I'm guessing this is the real Reed Richards. It looks like next issue they're going to get their face-off with Doom. Be careful what you wish for. Anyways, like I said, I really enjoy this book. I think Peter is doing a great job, and I also enjoy the artwork of Bing Casino. And . . we're on issue #201. I think that's fantastic.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
X-Factor #201 - Marvel
We've just come through 3 different X-titles, and I love 'em all. But . . I still think this is probably my favorite X-book on the stands right now. I think Peter David is doing a great job with the story-lines here. But to me, the real icing on this book is the incredible cast of characters. Peter has assembled a great group of individuals here, and as far as their affects and input into the storylines go . . they all serve to accentuate the overall feel of this book. Plus . . on top of the X-Men themes, and the myopic story-lines . . the characters in this group still feel like they're part of a soap-opera. The interactions and dialogue between them is perfect. The team has recently moved back to New York City. Upon return, they're almost immediately hired by Franklin and Valeria Richards to help them find their mom. Supposedly Susan and Reed got into a fight, and she took off for a little while. But . . things don't seem exactly right at the Baxter Building. First of all, Reed is off-putting and vague . . even more so than usual. And . . Valeria doesn't trust him. During their visit they find one of Sue hairpins in the fantasticar, and with Longshot's powers, they find out that she's been taken to Latervia. In his vision they also find Layla there. She seems to be working in conjunction with Doom. Anyways, Shatterstar and Guido also get into a fight with Ben while they're there. Later, when they've decided to go to Latervia and find out what's going on with Sue, Ben comes looking for a rematch and ends up jumping through the portal with them. As well as Monet, who just wants to stay home and find out what's happened to her father who has been recently abducted. Once in Latervia, Monet, Longshot and Ben decide to take the direct approach. 'Let's go knock down Doom's castle and see if the Invisible Woman is in it.' While Jaime, Longshot, Rictor and Darwin have decided to do the footwork . . the detective work, and follow the clues. They lead them to a recent grave in a nearby cemetery. After digging up the casket, they find Reed Richards held prisoner within. I'm guessing this is the real Reed Richards. It looks like next issue they're going to get their face-off with Doom. Be careful what you wish for. Anyways, like I said, I really enjoy this book. I think Peter is doing a great job, and I also enjoy the artwork of Bing Casino. And . . we're on issue #201. I think that's fantastic.
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