THIS IS BINARY…AND THE UNIVERSE BURNS WITH HER! X YEARS LATER, in the ashes of the old world, to survive she is reborn - a cosmic force channeling the Phoenix itself. With the universe crumbling, BINARY returns to save what's left. But power this great always comes with a price… and the end of everything might begin with her.
While Revelations mutative virus evokes stories from the Biblical book of Genesis, Carol Danvers faces a situation akin to Moses in the Book of Exodus. The townspeople of Beverly, Massachusetts may not be wandering in the desert. Still, they exist on the manna Carol gives them. Faced with little to excite them or enrich their lives, the people Carol Danvers shields from Revelations virus wonder if life might be better under his rule in Binary #1. Read Full Review
I didn't know what to expect going into Binary #1, but I new it would be good given the creative team. It's an excellent addition to the thrilling X-Men: Age of Revelation event! Read Full Review
Giada Belviso and Rachelle Rosenberg's art bring dynamic action to the page, bringing lots of exciting flair to Carol when she is powered up in her Binary form. Stephanie Phillips writes Carol with ease, making her a clear and natural choice to take on Carol's unique voice. Binary #1 is a solid first issue, and leaves readers hungry and wanting for further issues with Carol as this new and exciting iteration of Binary. Read Full Review
It's really difficult to see anyone else with the Phoenix force. Anyone other than Jean Grey or Rachel Summers. They really did define that power. And there have been attempts to show the power in others hands subsequent to Claremont. However, none of them quite have the intensity of Jean or Rachel. Phillips find a sharp fusion of power and personality in the first issue of a promising new story. Read Full Review
Stephanie Phillips is setting up this dystopian world 10 years in the future, whos using an immense amount of power to save the people from her home town, but theres a malevolent force trying to break her hold on the people. The voice for Carol is decent enough that I found this story to be entertaining, but theres just something missing. Hopefully she nails the ending, because its been awhile since weve had a solo Carol title, and Im ready for more. Read Full Review
Binary is a reheated version of Phoenix, telling a more grounded story, but in a way that isn't very compelling or interesting. One can't help but feel that this was an unnecessary pivot in the story, rather than continuing with the one Phillips had already written. Read Full Review
This was a very interesting twist on Carol and on the Phoenix. The moral dilemma is understandable and well depicted. The writing was great and the art was solid. Great book for fleshing out this alternate timeline, it's not critical to the main story (yet, at least) but it does add depth to the world and tell a good story. Looking forward to how this plays out.
Please, "No More Phoenix".
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