Scan barcode
mjfmjfmjf's review
3.0
Not a bad book, but not awesome. Good enough writing and art. Pretty good use of characters, but not exceptional. Lots and lots of fighting. Not a lot of characters being characters. 3.5 of 5.
pickett22's review
5.0
I loved this book. I loved that Scott wasn't a douche, I loved that they actually worked together and achieved something for once, and I loved that Tony got to be a good guy for a change. I did not like that both Kitty and Emma got left behind, but I LOVED the knee-capping chick. She was so hardcore. It was a good time all around, and if I ever see it, I'll buy it.
remigves's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sunseas's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
nutti72's review against another edition
3.0
Scary....yes this can be read as a comic book, or as a warning for all those who think people who are "different" then them should be somehow confined & labeled.
beorn_101's review against another edition
4.0
Before I start the review I need to add a side note, this volume is essentially two stories. The first 2/3rds are the X-men, which earned the 4 star review, the last 1/3 was deadpool and cable, which I think was a 3 star at best. My review is just going to focus on the X-men segment as this was the part I cared about.
Right, so onto the book. I am a little biased, X-men are one of my favorite parts of the Marvel Universe; however, I legitimately found this to be one of the most enjoyable reads of my reread of this event.
The X-men demonstrate some of the potential flaws and problems in Registration, as the act is starkly contrasted by the looming threat of sentinels literally "watching" over the remaining mutant population. This is a reminder of what could happen to the rest of the world's heroes with registration.
In addition, the X-men are partially split on supporting or remaining neutral with registration.
To make matters more complicated, the X-men end up getting embroiled in a last ditch effort to save 50% of the remaining mutants from catastrophe, while the anti-mutant groups try the opposite.
I really liked this volume as it placed the events of the Civil War within the wider events going on in the character's lives. The X-men were already in a bad place, and already registered, so this gives a unique chance to have the Civil War just be part of a larger story.
This was a very action light volume, however, I didn't find that to necessarily hurt it.
Well worth a read for X-men or Civil War fans
Right, so onto the book. I am a little biased, X-men are one of my favorite parts of the Marvel Universe; however, I legitimately found this to be one of the most enjoyable reads of my reread of this event.
The X-men demonstrate some of the potential flaws and problems in Registration, as the act is starkly contrasted by the looming threat of sentinels literally "watching" over the remaining mutant population. This is a reminder of what could happen to the rest of the world's heroes with registration.
In addition, the X-men are partially split on supporting or remaining neutral with registration.
To make matters more complicated, the X-men end up getting embroiled in a last ditch effort to save 50% of the remaining mutants from catastrophe, while the anti-mutant groups try the opposite.
I really liked this volume as it placed the events of the Civil War within the wider events going on in the character's lives. The X-men were already in a bad place, and already registered, so this gives a unique chance to have the Civil War just be part of a larger story.
This was a very action light volume, however, I didn't find that to necessarily hurt it.
Well worth a read for X-men or Civil War fans
loop's review against another edition
2.0
Just meh. Kind of pointless. A lot more could have been done with the X-Men in relation to Civil War and the preceding Decimation. I guess Marvel really wanted to leave the X-Men in their little pocket to deal with the Decimation, but also felt that they had to address how mutants would be incorporated in the Superhuman Registration Act. They were right to address that, but this tie-in was nothing but a half measure.
The story boils down to the most throwaway trope they could've possibly conceived. The high stakes that threatened to exterminate most of the remaining mutants felt extremely forced and hard to take seriously. The only important point from this story is that mutants are no longer restricted to Xavier Mansion grounds and can wander freely, but they are still considered an endangered species and under the O*N*E's so-called protection, in addition to being immune to the Registration Act for the time being. So basically, nothing changed.
As for the art, it was mediocre. The line work was boring, confusing, and muddy. Lots of gratuitous booty shots for whatever reason. Sometimes there was a cool spread, but it still managed to remain boring somehow. How do you manage to make what is meant to be Cyclops' blast at full power being absorbed by Bishop look so goddamn weak and unimpressive? The coloring was equally dull.
All in all, this wasn't terrible, but it was incredibly meh all across the board. 4/10
The story boils down to the most throwaway trope they could've possibly conceived. The high stakes that threatened to exterminate most of the remaining mutants felt extremely forced and hard to take seriously. The only important point from this story is that mutants are no longer restricted to Xavier Mansion grounds and can wander freely, but they are still considered an endangered species and under the O*N*E's so-called protection, in addition to being immune to the Registration Act for the time being. So basically, nothing changed.
As for the art, it was mediocre. The line work was boring, confusing, and muddy. Lots of gratuitous booty shots for whatever reason. Sometimes there was a cool spread, but it still managed to remain boring somehow. How do you manage to make what is meant to be Cyclops' blast at full power being absorbed by Bishop look so goddamn weak and unimpressive? The coloring was equally dull.
All in all, this wasn't terrible, but it was incredibly meh all across the board. 4/10