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eileenthecrow's review against another edition
5.0
I asked two of my friends to recommend me some X-Men runs and they both mentioned this one first. One of them even said, "If you want to read something, just read this." They were right! I LOVED this volume. I feel like I can finally get into X-Men comics.
shopgiri's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Comics confuse me
cat_finds_the_time's review against another edition
4.0
For the age rating of this book, check out my blog for the full article!
So this whole series comes into a close second to the Astonishing X-Men series. It has so many great characters and honestly, the plotline is ABSOLUTE GOLD! It is absolutely riveting and I just couldn’t stop wondering what was going to happen next. This also did a great job showing what had happened to the majority of mutants after Scarlet Witch caused M Day. For those of you who don’t know what M Day is, I’ll be doing a review on that specific comic event as soon as I can.
Anyway, I know that many of these characters had been introduced plenty of times in previous comics, whether it was in X-Men comics or previous X-Factor comics, but I gotta say that Peter David did a good job of reintroducing them and helping you really understand the type of people they are in a short amount of time. I’ve read a lot of this series already (past this volume) so I know it gets better, but I can’t help but appreciate the good quality of this specific volume.
Now, as I said before, this volume took place during Decimation, which is the comic event directly after the House of M event, which resulted in Scarlet Witch doing her… thing. I don’t want to tell you because even though it’s an older comic, I remember the shock I felt after I read it and I don’t want to take that away from anyone! But anyway, this whole volume does a good job of showing the struggles of everyday mutants and not just the main ones that are in Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters.
This was just such a fun read and I hope you consider picking it up!
So this whole series comes into a close second to the Astonishing X-Men series. It has so many great characters and honestly, the plotline is ABSOLUTE GOLD! It is absolutely riveting and I just couldn’t stop wondering what was going to happen next. This also did a great job showing what had happened to the majority of mutants after Scarlet Witch caused M Day. For those of you who don’t know what M Day is, I’ll be doing a review on that specific comic event as soon as I can.
Anyway, I know that many of these characters had been introduced plenty of times in previous comics, whether it was in X-Men comics or previous X-Factor comics, but I gotta say that Peter David did a good job of reintroducing them and helping you really understand the type of people they are in a short amount of time. I’ve read a lot of this series already (past this volume) so I know it gets better, but I can’t help but appreciate the good quality of this specific volume.
Now, as I said before, this volume took place during Decimation, which is the comic event directly after the House of M event, which resulted in Scarlet Witch doing her… thing. I don’t want to tell you because even though it’s an older comic, I remember the shock I felt after I read it and I don’t want to take that away from anyone! But anyway, this whole volume does a good job of showing the struggles of everyday mutants and not just the main ones that are in Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters.
This was just such a fun read and I hope you consider picking it up!
barbarakaterina's review against another edition
3.0
Could have done without the rapey damsel in distress situation. I understand it's a staple of the noir genre, but Madrox managed without, so...
matt4hire's review against another edition
4.0
I forget, sometimes, how really excellent the first year of X-Factor is. This is the first half of that. The riot in Mutant Town, the Tryps, Layla's ultra-creepy intro...it's all great.
crookedtreehouse's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best X-books to hand to someone who's never read one before. This superhero noir story features depressed depowered mutants trying to find their place in society, a super powered mutant who can't trust himself when he uses his powers, a mysterious orphan who "knows things", and a series of smaller storyarcs that help brace the larger one.
This is Peter David at his finest, and an artist (Ryan Sook) who has precisely the right style and talent to bring peak David to life.
While it does feed off the continuity from David's previous X-Factor run, a little bit of Generation X and New Mutants, and the Marvel Universe at large, David did his best to fight editorial mandates, and keep his story contained. And it worked. While the series doesn't stay five stars all the way through (and I can't think of a single one that does), I remember it being fully satisfying, at least through Messiah Complex, which is many volumes away.
I recommend this for people looking for intricate noir superhero storytelling, fans of B and C level mutants getting an A+ level story, people who wish The Watchmen had less of a head up its own ass, and anyone looking to try a new series.
This is Peter David at his finest, and an artist (Ryan Sook) who has precisely the right style and talent to bring peak David to life.
While it does feed off the continuity from David's previous X-Factor run, a little bit of Generation X and New Mutants, and the Marvel Universe at large, David did his best to fight editorial mandates, and keep his story contained. And it worked. While the series doesn't stay five stars all the way through (and I can't think of a single one that does), I remember it being fully satisfying, at least through Messiah Complex, which is many volumes away.
I recommend this for people looking for intricate noir superhero storytelling, fans of B and C level mutants getting an A+ level story, people who wish The Watchmen had less of a head up its own ass, and anyone looking to try a new series.
briarrose1021's review against another edition
5.0
A group of mutants is working as private investigators and, among other cases, are trying to solve the case of why the decimation of mutants occurred. For some unknown reason, 90% of all mutants suddenly lost their powers. Some mutants are happy with this, as they feel like they will be able to fit in, while others are extremely unhappy and want their powers back. It is members of the latter group that has been reaching out to X-Factor Private Investigators. As the various PIs begin investigating different cases, there seem to be some connections between them - some they see and others they don't. Then throw Layla into the mix, a young girl who shows up and just knows things, and things begin to go sideways.
The story in this volume was compelling, and the artwork was beautiful. For a story about mutants that doesn't just follow the well-known mutants of the X-Men, I enjoyed it even more for that reason. In fact, I already have Volume 2 and I'm ready to read it.
The story in this volume was compelling, and the artwork was beautiful. For a story about mutants that doesn't just follow the well-known mutants of the X-Men, I enjoyed it even more for that reason. In fact, I already have Volume 2 and I'm ready to read it.
nerdinthelibrary's review against another edition
4.0
This rules. I might review it later, but if I don't just know that it's real good and I can't wait to continue. I especially love the beginnings of exploring how lowkey fucked up Jamie's powers are.
kfan's review against another edition
3.0
I liked it fine. There aren't any characters who really interest me, besides Layla Miller. She's awesome. I'll read more at some point.