The formerly-named X-23 has her own title, but she has center stage as the "new" member of the All-New X-Men (which should actually be called "the Original X-Men," since it includes the young versions of Cyclops, the Angel, the Beast and Iceman).
Each adventure so far (and several in this issue) begin with Wolv-her-ine (sorry) jumping into extreme danger and suffering harsh wounds - though her healing factor makes any injury temporary, of course.
It's especially difficult for the Angel, since they're in love.
The issue gives us a good look at this more upbeat and hopeful version of the X-Men, and brings back a classic villain.
I love the art by Mark Bagley and Andrew Hennessy - it's loaded with action, great character designs and some nice quiet moments, too.
Writer Dennis Hopeless has done a great job of balancing the big cast and keeping the series moving along briskly.
In other words, this feels a lot like a classic X-Men comic - and that's a very good thing!
Grade: A-
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1 comment:
This is without a doubt the WORST X-23 has ever been written, and that's INCLUDING Bendis. She's just appallingly out of character in this book.
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