I'm not sure what anniversary it celebrates, because there's no indication anywhere in the issue, not so much as an editor's note to provide a reason for the tribute.
Claremont is, of course, the writer who took over the New X-Men with the group's second issue and went on to build that title into the best-selling comic for decades. (That team was originally created by Len Wein and Dave Cockrum, of course.)
This issue is a standalone story of sorts, focusing on New Mutants leader Danielle Moonstar not long after an Asgardian adventure left her with a winged horse.
Hela, the ruler of Hel, challenges the young hero with a series of obstacles to overcome (across time and space), all of them centering around a classic New Mutants villain and a series of powerful Marvel heroines.
It may be tad confusing for those who haven't read Moonstar's original adventures, but it's very much a typical Claremont story, focusing (mostly) on strong-willed women who will not be defeated, even while facing overwhelming odds and the nastiest of baddies.
It's nice to see Bill Sienkiewicz providing some of the art - the chapters are divided between him, Sean Chen, Diego Olortegui and Brett Booth. Inking is provided by Marc Deering, Roberto Poggi and Adelso Corona. And lettering by Tom Orzechowski!
So while it's nothing Earth-shattering or indispensible, this issue is a nice throwback to the days when the mutants - and Claremont - ruled the world of comics.
Grade: B+
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1 comment:
Liked it. Art looked somewhat dated, but I get the point of that. CC can still write a good story...
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