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Marvel Masterworks: The X-Men, Vol. 2 by Werner Roth, Alex Toth, Roy Thomas, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby
bmaackreadscomics's review
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The Problematic
Still all WASP cast, still some love object syndrome for Jean Grey, however Jeanie does prove herself several times and does some cool things of her own (i.e. levitates herself with telekinesis!).
The Bad
Despite the first few issues here being better paced with less chattiness, a majority of them still heavily rely on constant narration and dialogue. The return of Magneto and Return of Lucifer stories were both pretty weak unfortunately. Particularly in Lucifer’s case: threats from space simply aren’t that engaging, these stories are at their best when they’re about mutants, mutant kind, or familial drama like The Juggernaut story.
The Good
The art is improved in a couple of places, namely that there are more detailed backgrounds behind the characters. Stories now span multiple issues which helps increase the stakes. The 2-part Juggernaut story and the 3-part Trask/Sentinel/Master Mold story were both pretty good. Characterization is a little stronger in here for Cyclops as he gets broodier/gloomier, but largely remains the same for everyone else. Bobby Drake got a cool moment in trying to singlehandedly save the team from Magneto, though. The Mimic debut issue was pretty good too. The politics behind mutants in society is briefly touched upon in the Trask story which helps flesh the world out a little more and makes it feel more believable.
Overall
A definite improvement over the first 10 issues, but still held down by a lot of the same trappings like incessant narration, art that isn’t too engaging, and plots/villains that just aren’t that interesting.
Still all WASP cast, still some love object syndrome for Jean Grey, however Jeanie does prove herself several times and does some cool things of her own (i.e. levitates herself with telekinesis!).
The Bad
Despite the first few issues here being better paced with less chattiness, a majority of them still heavily rely on constant narration and dialogue. The return of Magneto and Return of Lucifer stories were both pretty weak unfortunately. Particularly in Lucifer’s case: threats from space simply aren’t that engaging, these stories are at their best when they’re about mutants, mutant kind, or familial drama like The Juggernaut story.
The Good
The art is improved in a couple of places, namely that there are more detailed backgrounds behind the characters. Stories now span multiple issues which helps increase the stakes. The 2-part Juggernaut story and the 3-part Trask/Sentinel/Master Mold story were both pretty good. Characterization is a little stronger in here for Cyclops as he gets broodier/gloomier, but largely remains the same for everyone else. Bobby Drake got a cool moment in trying to singlehandedly save the team from Magneto, though. The Mimic debut issue was pretty good too. The politics behind mutants in society is briefly touched upon in the Trask story which helps flesh the world out a little more and makes it feel more believable.
Overall
A definite improvement over the first 10 issues, but still held down by a lot of the same trappings like incessant narration, art that isn’t too engaging, and plots/villains that just aren’t that interesting.
etienne02's review
4.0
Good one in general, some better than the other, but a good 4 stars to most of them! If you like the x-men serie this far, it just keep going in the same direction and style,
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