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crookedtreehouse's review
3.0
[b:X-Men: Inferno|116408|X-Men Inferno|Chris Claremont|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1553796609l/116408._SY75_.jpg|112104] is one of my least favorite X-Men crossovers, so I wasn't looking forward to this particular alternate universe entry in Secret Wars. The premise of this version: that Magik (aka Illyana Rasputin of New Mutants) has defeated Madeline Pryor to rule over a hellish New York City was moderately interesting. I appreciated that the crux of the book was COllosus (aka Peter Rasputin) was doing his best to come to terms with the fact that he had to kill his younger sister in order to save the mutants in his corner of Doomworld.
It was fun. Unlike some of the other Secret Wars titles, it had some character development, however basic, and actual stakes that the characters contend with. There were some fun misderections, and there's a fascinating Hell versiof of Nightcrawler.
While this still wasn't my favorite of the Secret Wars books, I did like the risks Hopeless took. So many writers in the Secret World era, where writers could get away with pretty much anything without having to worry about continuity, took zero risks and just tread water for four issues.
If you loved the Inferno era, or you need more Madelyne Pryor in your X-books, or the Colossus/Magik sibling story intrigues you, then I would definitely pick this up. If not, this book is still pretty ok.
It was fun. Unlike some of the other Secret Wars titles, it had some character development, however basic, and actual stakes that the characters contend with. There were some fun misderections, and there's a fascinating Hell versiof of Nightcrawler.
While this still wasn't my favorite of the Secret Wars books, I did like the risks Hopeless took. So many writers in the Secret World era, where writers could get away with pretty much anything without having to worry about continuity, took zero risks and just tread water for four issues.
If you loved the Inferno era, or you need more Madelyne Pryor in your X-books, or the Colossus/Magik sibling story intrigues you, then I would definitely pick this up. If not, this book is still pretty ok.
jennykeery's review
3.0
In which the X-Men pretty unsuccessfully fight demons, Nightcrawler quotes The Princess Bride, Colossus wears Nightcrawler boxers (complete with bamf clouds) and Baby Cable steals the show.
earlapvaldez's review
4.0
Consoling that the whole thing looks like a cross between Hero Klix, Dungeons and Dragons, with some sprinkles of action fantasy films. I think this is the best Secret Wars spinoff I've read so far.
selfwinding's review
4.0
I really wanted to like this more because I love the Inferno storyline, but this goes to show that it's not the world of Inferno I care about so much as what happens to the characters in the original story. (I will never, never, ever get over Madelyne Pryor.) Things I did enjoy: experiencing the world primarily through Colossus's eyes, Illyana as a full-tilt villain, grey-area Maddie Pryor (ha ha, sorry for that description, Maddie), Mister Sinister's clone army, the ending (mwhahaha).
grilledcheesesamurai's review
3.0
3.5 stars if I could.
Finally a Secret Wars tie-in comic I liked!
There's a lot going on in this issue - and all of it is pretty spectacular! This is a high octane story and while the events of this book don't feel like they are going to change a whole lot of the going-ons in the Marvel universe, it sure is a helluva lot of fun to read!
I freaking loved the art! There was so much happening, so much to see! Every page had panels and panels of demon hordes and goblin armies that were just a fuck-ton of fun to look at! Really, I think that's why I enjoyed this one as much as I did.
Cyclops is a dick - Boom Boom was annoying - and Nightcrawler as a BAMF Dragon was sweeter than cherry pie! Colossus is a giant pussy this go around, but his girlfriend Domino kept him in check!
And the ending - that last page...!!
It's fucking wicked!
This was a fun What-if book. I'm glad I read it. Still, I'm pissed at Marvel for making me feel like all these stories were going to matter. I'ma hold a grudge against them for a long ass time. Don't get me wrong, I'm still gonna fanboy out on the shit I like - but I'll be damned if I ever trust them again!
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