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capincus's review against another edition
3.0
This collection is primarily the story of the X-men fighting Proteus. It comes out of nowhere and ends just as abruptly, and for such a significant story line seems very easily glazed over.
crookedtreehouse's review against another edition
3.0
This was an emotionally confusing read.
The issues are slightly out of order, to hide the fact that [a:Chuck Austen|84818|Chuck Austen|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1569298439p2/84818.jpg] writes an almost textbook forgettable origin story for a character that we might not ever see again, and putting it at the beginning of the book probably would have cut sales in half.
Instead the book opens with what might be Mike Millar's best issue of any of his Ultimate books: an essay from the persepctive of Charles Xavier about what he's actually trying to accomplish. The text is in the margins of the page, while Kubert does tight, small panels, packed with cinematic goodness. The essay is breifly interrupted by Millar's best plot twist of the run, as revealed by Charles to one of his students. It's paced well, and beautifully drawn.
The arc that follows is a well-plotted and laid out retelling of the Proteus storyline that suffers from being about an issue too long. It's never terrible, but it does fall just short of great. The Colossus and Iceman stories within this arc are some of Millar's best character work. And having [a:Chris Bachalo|12726|Chris Bachalo|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1473385167p2/12726.jpg] fill in for [a:Adam Kubert|61330|Adam Kubert|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1270670936p2/61330.jpg] worked really well for me.
Austen's story is, as previously mentioned, textbook bad. Its intent and concept: Gambit is a charming rogue who is forced to become a hero to save a young girl whose parents died, could be ok in a better writer's hands. Unfortunately, every stereotype, every emotional manipulation, every sotrytelling cliche you can imagine is packed into this. And while Millar's Ultimates work is inconsistent, it's not trite. Also, why are we experiencing Gambit's origin story? He's not in any of the previous issues, nor is he in the next storyline. It's been a while since I've read through The Ultimate Universe, but I don't recall him showing up at all.
I still recommend this for X-Men fans, or people just curious about the Ultimate Universe. The first issue really is excellent, and I think the plot changes and the art make this version of the Proteus story superior to the original. Just ... just put the book down before you get to the Gambit origin. It's totally unimportant and uninspiring.
The issues are slightly out of order, to hide the fact that [a:Chuck Austen|84818|Chuck Austen|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1569298439p2/84818.jpg] writes an almost textbook forgettable origin story for a character that we might not ever see again, and putting it at the beginning of the book probably would have cut sales in half.
Instead the book opens with what might be Mike Millar's best issue of any of his Ultimate books: an essay from the persepctive of Charles Xavier about what he's actually trying to accomplish. The text is in the margins of the page, while Kubert does tight, small panels, packed with cinematic goodness. The essay is breifly interrupted by Millar's best plot twist of the run, as revealed by Charles to one of his students. It's paced well, and beautifully drawn.
The arc that follows is a well-plotted and laid out retelling of the Proteus storyline that suffers from being about an issue too long. It's never terrible, but it does fall just short of great. The Colossus and Iceman stories within this arc are some of Millar's best character work. And having [a:Chris Bachalo|12726|Chris Bachalo|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1473385167p2/12726.jpg] fill in for [a:Adam Kubert|61330|Adam Kubert|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1270670936p2/61330.jpg] worked really well for me.
Austen's story is, as previously mentioned, textbook bad. Its intent and concept: Gambit is a charming rogue who is forced to become a hero to save a young girl whose parents died, could be ok in a better writer's hands. Unfortunately, every stereotype, every emotional manipulation, every sotrytelling cliche you can imagine is packed into this. And while Millar's Ultimates work is inconsistent, it's not trite. Also, why are we experiencing Gambit's origin story? He's not in any of the previous issues, nor is he in the next storyline. It's been a while since I've read through The Ultimate Universe, but I don't recall him showing up at all.
I still recommend this for X-Men fans, or people just curious about the Ultimate Universe. The first issue really is excellent, and I think the plot changes and the art make this version of the Proteus story superior to the original. Just ... just put the book down before you get to the Gambit origin. It's totally unimportant and uninspiring.
desarroi's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.25
bloodravenlib's review against another edition
4.0
See my blog note:
http://gypsylibrarian.blogspot.com/2006/05/booknote-ultimate-x-men-vol3-world.html
http://gypsylibrarian.blogspot.com/2006/05/booknote-ultimate-x-men-vol3-world.html
amyjoy's review
3.0
Man, Professor X is a douuuuche.
Also, I didn't realize this series was so long, though I am still interested in continuing with it for the time being.
Also, I didn't realize this series was so long, though I am still interested in continuing with it for the time being.
theartolater's review
4.0
I’m enjoying the Ultimate-verse brand of X-Men, but the ages are really skewing me and since I’m actually somewhat familiar with the X-Men (unlike Spidey), a lot of stuff is still throwing me. But yeah, still a good time.
dinosaurhorrorshow's review
3.0
Well the story was pretty interesting. But I wasn't too wild about how the art randomly changed half way through. It got really cartoony and just wasn't as good as Kuberts art.
i_dream_of_books's review
5.0
I am really enjoying this series. Plus we get an intro for one of my favorite X-Men, Gambit :)
It's funny to see storylines in this series that sort of line up with the movies. Only they are way cooler in the comic. I'm excited to see who else we will get introduced to in the next comics.
It's funny to see storylines in this series that sort of line up with the movies. Only they are way cooler in the comic. I'm excited to see who else we will get introduced to in the next comics.
indeedithappens's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25