• The team faces unexpected consequences for "saving" a young girl.
• Plus: Gambit does something naughty.
This is still an effective stand-alone issue, even if it does refer back more than previous ones. I wasnt sure about this being the storyline they decided to go longer on, but by the end I was sold. We get the introduction of a new character with an absolutely amazing name (that I kinda cant believe no one had used before, at least no one of note in the big publishers), we get an insane amount of storyline seeding and, honestly, Im still amazed that its GAMBIT of all characters I cannot wait to see more of next in two weeks. Read Full Review
The Bottom Line: It's an “aftermath” issue, which means a lot of talking heads and discussion about status quo. Good thing these are always Peter David's strengths and X-Factor's distinctive characteristics. The bad things, however, include a weak central character in Georgia and some significant visual storytelling hiccups. And while it's always a neat cliffhanger to see a new villain, I suppose this means that we won't see the end of Georgia's storyline for a little while more. Read Full Review
While the story quickly heats up this month, the pacing does seem almost too fast for its own good (especially considering the pointless opening sequence). But between David's characterization and Carmine Di Giandomenico's expressive art, there's plenty to like here. Read Full Review
PAD is doing little with the concept of 'corporate heroes', his characters are still just a random assortment of mutants and everything feels like a generic superhero comic book. Read Full Review
All in all, this is a packed issue which is clearly setting up to a major story arc. Read Full Review
The overall effect of the issue is an odd one, with some redefined characters experiencing strong character moments in a plot that leaves them feeling a bit at sea, making it a less-than-ideal place to start this story. Still, there's interesting stuff going on, and a mix of characters at play that has a lot of potential to be even weirder than the old ‘Havok/Multiple Man/Strong Guy/Etc' lineup, in all the best ways. Long story short, All-New X-Factor #9 is more about building up the team and status quo than breaking new ground, even if it's a bit wobbly in the doing, earning a more-than-respectable 3 out of 5 stars overall. I'm intrigued enough to give next issue a chance, which means this issue passes the real test of picking up a random comic issue to read… Read Full Review
Perfect characterization
Each issue just keeps getting better. And Gambit...hilarious!
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