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cat_finds_the_time's review
4.0
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Okay, so this book had even less action than the previous one. Actually, it had almost none. What I did enjoy about it, though, is it gave us character development. There was a lot that happened in the last TPB that was addressed in this book in a deep way. I have to say that the first issue in this volume (#13) was by far my favorite. It was all talking and discussing, but the insights we got into the characters (and a bit of foreshadowing into what was to come) were phenomenal. I don’t know if I was just more attentive to this one and more in the mood to read it compared to the last book, but I enjoyed it just a bit more.
I remember that this was the set of issues that made me fall in love with the characters on a deeper level. I already enjoyed them because of their humor, but this helped me just really become invested. I loved the drama between Jamie, Monet, and Theresa. I know that’s not why you’re supposed to read comic books, but honestly, it adds so much more enjoyment to it for me. It’s comical at times and we get to watch the characters get closer to one another. It just ultimate adds more stakes to the eventual fight scenes where there’s a chance someone will die. Oh, I hope no one dies… my heart couldn’t take it.
This was a good TPB in my opinion so I really think you should continue reading. If I remember correctly, the next one is more exciting and it leads into the Messiah Complex event.
Okay, so this book had even less action than the previous one. Actually, it had almost none. What I did enjoy about it, though, is it gave us character development. There was a lot that happened in the last TPB that was addressed in this book in a deep way. I have to say that the first issue in this volume (#13) was by far my favorite. It was all talking and discussing, but the insights we got into the characters (and a bit of foreshadowing into what was to come) were phenomenal. I don’t know if I was just more attentive to this one and more in the mood to read it compared to the last book, but I enjoyed it just a bit more.
I remember that this was the set of issues that made me fall in love with the characters on a deeper level. I already enjoyed them because of their humor, but this helped me just really become invested. I loved the drama between Jamie, Monet, and Theresa. I know that’s not why you’re supposed to read comic books, but honestly, it adds so much more enjoyment to it for me. It’s comical at times and we get to watch the characters get closer to one another. It just ultimate adds more stakes to the eventual fight scenes where there’s a chance someone will die. Oh, I hope no one dies… my heart couldn’t take it.
This was a good TPB in my opinion so I really think you should continue reading. If I remember correctly, the next one is more exciting and it leads into the Messiah Complex event.
matt4hire's review against another edition
4.0
This volume has two of my favorite one-off stories from X-Factor: the Re-X-Aminations issue, which has Doc Samson coming back and analyzing the members of X-Factor (a reprise of David's original run on the book), and the issue where Madrox visits a dupe of his who has become a priest. I absolutely love both issues, even if Raimondi is one of my less favorite artists on the book.
noveladdiction's review
4.0
3.5 - I continue to enjoy this series, and I am looking forward to reading more. Who would have thought my random craving for Jamie Madrox would lead me to reading an entire new X-men series I have never picked up before?
loop's review
5.0
Another virtually perfect volume. This series just keeps on delivering. This time the focus is on character development. That much is obvious from the first issue "Re-X-Aminations" where we see each member talk to a therapist, each reacting differently but ultimately shining a light on what demons they're facing. Brilliant issue. From there we jump into an arc where Madrox is hunting down some dupes he sent out prior to the beginning of the series. This leads him into all kinds of moral conundrums regarding his powers. We also see lots of developments for all the other characters; every single one. As usual, it's all expertly handled by Peter David.
As for the art, it's mostly done by Pablo Raimondi, who pencilled the Madrox mini. His work is very good, but after seeing Sook, Calero and Arlem, I don't enjoy it as much. It's great, don't get me wrong, but those other artists have spoiled me. It's worth pointing out, however, that Raimondi's panel layouts are better. The coloring doesn't help too much; again, not because it's bad, but because the others have all been so damn good. Still, overall this series is a looker.
As a whole, this gets a perfect 10/10. I could go a half point lower due to the art, but honestly this run is just too damn good as a package. Easily my favorite X-book so far.
As for the art, it's mostly done by Pablo Raimondi, who pencilled the Madrox mini. His work is very good, but after seeing Sook, Calero and Arlem, I don't enjoy it as much. It's great, don't get me wrong, but those other artists have spoiled me. It's worth pointing out, however, that Raimondi's panel layouts are better. The coloring doesn't help too much; again, not because it's bad, but because the others have all been so damn good. Still, overall this series is a looker.
As a whole, this gets a perfect 10/10. I could go a half point lower due to the art, but honestly this run is just too damn good as a package. Easily my favorite X-book so far.
booknooknoggin's review
1.0
This has to be my least favorite X-force incarnation. The many lives of -zzzzzz was so boring.
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