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brandonadaniels's review against another edition
3.0
Jeff Lemire starts to actually get into his run now that he’s set up the status quo. In this book, the team gets split up into three groups, and we are introduced to a new, bizarre future (more than one actually), and we get a new take on Apocalypse and his horsemen. It’s all classic X-Men stuff. It’s all a little tired and further proof that something like HoxPox was needed, but it’s enjoyable enough if you’re an X fan. Its Humberto Ramos’s art that really elevates it to something actually worth checking out. I have always been a fan of his, but he’s really knocking it out of the park with this run.
blairconrad's review against another edition
2.0
Very disappointing. A confused mess of a story.
Colossus looked cool, and there's some potential in the Magik and Nightcrawler storylines, but mostly this left me flat, flat, flat.
I'm having a hard time reconciling the fact that this is written by the chap who wrote [b:Descender, Vol. 1: Tin Stars|25546167|Descender, Vol. 1 Tin Stars|Jeff Lemire|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1435054237s/25546167.jpg|45338966].
Colossus looked cool
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when he was a horsemanI'm having a hard time reconciling the fact that this is written by the chap who wrote [b:Descender, Vol. 1: Tin Stars|25546167|Descender, Vol. 1 Tin Stars|Jeff Lemire|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1435054237s/25546167.jpg|45338966].
ashlightgrayson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
- 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
3.75
There is a lot of jumping around in this volume. It feels like a series of rescue missions, all taking place in different settings (and even time periods), sometimes simultaneously. The subplots and interactions between the characters were the most interesting part for me. The team is able to rescue Nightcrawler. Jean and Storm end up going into his mind to try and understand what he experienced that left him so broken. Sapna and Ilyana find common ground with their connection to Limbo. Ilyana serves as a sort of mentor for her with an interesting surprise at the end of this part of the story. With such a difficult series of circumstances it's no wonder Storm is having difficulty helming the ship. Based on the ending I'm looking forward to the upcoming story arc. We shall see where it goes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide and Violence
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
An okay book. Okay writing with okay art. And okay characters. It has some potential - especially around Old Man Logan and perhaps Anole. But the rest of the cast just aren't handled all that well. Really it's not all that special. And I'm not a big fan of time travel. Perhaps the next one will be better.
pickett22's review against another edition
1.0
There's really not much to say here, except Apocalypse Wars was really stupid.
wanderlustlover's review against another edition
3.0
Summer 2021 (July);
I totally spaced and meant to send these through in July. This was more of my Time!Displaced Baby Jean Read while I was waiting between my computer keyboard being out and the ownership of my new computer that I could actually type on. This collection of 4 was okay, but the Time!Displaced X-Men were more side pieces in my opinion in these than really the focus of them.
I totally spaced and meant to send these through in July. This was more of my Time!Displaced Baby Jean Read while I was waiting between my computer keyboard being out and the ownership of my new computer that I could actually type on. This collection of 4 was okay, but the Time!Displaced X-Men were more side pieces in my opinion in these than really the focus of them.
renatasnacks's review against another edition
2.0
*lies down on the floor* Like half this book is about 4 characters with whom I am barely familiar, in an alternate future world? And I just...had trouble caring.
I DID like Illyana and Sapna, and also Old Man Logan's interactions with Kurt, Ororo, and Jean though. I hope this series can get back to like...a present day...normal...ish...something? I mean, you know, X-Men normal? This is just like, too much for me.
I DID like Illyana and Sapna, and also Old Man Logan's interactions with Kurt, Ororo, and Jean though. I hope this series can get back to like...a present day...normal...ish...something? I mean, you know, X-Men normal? This is just like, too much for me.
filipmagnus's review against another edition
3.0
I somehow managed to like this second volume of Lemire's run, while having a metric ton of problems with it. The name 'Apocalypse Wars' led me to expect something not quite as gimmicky as yet another time travel story.
The best parts of this volume were easily the more quiet moments with Illyana; and I have to say, while I'm not thrilled by the direction Lemire's taking, plot-wise, his characterization of Illyana is perfect, and a great continuation of what Bendis did with the character--for the most part.
I've always been sweet on Illyana Rasputin, I'll admit it, and seeing her bond with a new mutant that is very much reminiscent of the way Illyana used to be, back in the day was a thrill to read. Add a Doctor Strange cameo, and you've got some fun moments that add to a few characters.
Young Jean Grey was great, and Storm's problematic leadership was touched upon once again.
Storm's a bit of a mixed bag -- her continued problems leading the X-Men in recent times (the adjectiveless 25-issue run of X-Men from 2013 to 2015 first examined that, but only in terms of a single, small team.) Now that she is de-facto 'Queen of Mutants,' things are a bit tougher. Interesting enough.
Nightcrawler's back to being less 'bible nut' and more 'teleporting bamf,' which works far better for me. He gives Storm a nice pep talk, as well.
Young Jean Grey is badass. I really enjoy her character. Oh, she's also in this.
Old Man Logan...boy, is that guy old.
Iceman takes up Kurt's role as 'guy-who-is-hopeful-and-inspires-others' for a few moments there, somewhere. Bobby Drake is just a lot of fun, and I'm looking forward to checking out his solo series once I catch up with Inhumans vs X-Men.
The art by Ibanez isn't bad, but I much prefer Ramos's pencil skills-- they're a joy to behold, trust me on that. Some really nice two-page spreads, and a few good battle scenes. I actually bought this because of how the art looked, and-- honestly, I do not regret it for a second. Ramos has this sharp, comix-y style that is one of my absolute favorites, whenever he works on X-Men books. Delgado's colors are vibrant, stunning and I absolutely love them.
The presentation is great, I only wish that we didn't get yet another time-travel clusterfuck of a story, if you'll pardon the language.
The best parts of this volume were easily the more quiet moments with Illyana; and I have to say, while I'm not thrilled by the direction Lemire's taking, plot-wise, his characterization of Illyana is perfect, and a great continuation of what Bendis did with the character--for the most part.
I've always been sweet on Illyana Rasputin, I'll admit it, and seeing her bond with a new mutant that is very much reminiscent of the way Illyana used to be, back in the day was a thrill to read. Add a Doctor Strange cameo, and you've got some fun moments that add to a few characters.
Young Jean Grey was great, and Storm's problematic leadership was touched upon once again.
Storm's a bit of a mixed bag -- her continued problems leading the X-Men in recent times (the adjectiveless 25-issue run of X-Men from 2013 to 2015 first examined that, but only in terms of a single, small team.) Now that she is de-facto 'Queen of Mutants,' things are a bit tougher. Interesting enough.
Nightcrawler's back to being less 'bible nut' and more 'teleporting bamf,' which works far better for me. He gives Storm a nice pep talk, as well.
Young Jean Grey is badass. I really enjoy her character. Oh, she's also in this.
Old Man Logan...boy, is that guy old.
Iceman takes up Kurt's role as 'guy-who-is-hopeful-and-inspires-others' for a few moments there, somewhere. Bobby Drake is just a lot of fun, and I'm looking forward to checking out his solo series once I catch up with Inhumans vs X-Men.
The art by Ibanez isn't bad, but I much prefer Ramos's pencil skills-- they're a joy to behold, trust me on that. Some really nice two-page spreads, and a few good battle scenes. I actually bought this because of how the art looked, and-- honestly, I do not regret it for a second. Ramos has this sharp, comix-y style that is one of my absolute favorites, whenever he works on X-Men books. Delgado's colors are vibrant, stunning and I absolutely love them.
The presentation is great, I only wish that we didn't get yet another time-travel clusterfuck of a story, if you'll pardon the language.
woodenpersonality's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.0
murderbot42's review against another edition
3.0
Could be a lot better. Was just a little rushed and plus I just don't really like Apocalypse stories that much, myself. The best part of this trade by far was the Sapna B story. She's gonna be an interesting character, I can tell.