THE X-MEN ARE ENSNARED IN CHASM AND THE GOBLIN QUEEN'S DARK WEB!
Chaos reigns in the streets of New York City as demon hordes pour forth from the realm of Limbo?a realm that until recently was ruled by Magik. A realm now ruled by Cyclops' ex. Also, Havok's ex. Also, a clone of Jean. The X-Men wade into the fray by taking on some of their darker history as the Goblin Queen returns for vengeance!
Rated T+
If the goal was to get me invested in "Dark Web," mission accomplished, and if the mission was to deliver one of my fave Marvel team-ups of the year? Well, looks like they knocked that out of the park too. Read Full Review
If you want action and great callbacks to X-Men elements, Dark Web: X-Men #1 is a full-on blast. It leans into the wacky fun of demons assuming control of inanimate objects, features many superhero fight scene action, and promises significant revelations for key characters like Havok and Cyclops. As far as tie-in comics go, this issue is even better than the series launch! Read Full Review
Dark Web: X-Men #1 is by far the best issue of the crossover so far thanks to its tight, economic storytelling paired with a grounding in well-cultivated continuity and character growth. Duggans script benefits from the splitting of the X-Men, allowing for Magik and Havok to play vital roles in the Goblin Queen's arc while Iceman and Firestar can reunite with Spider-Man for a solid action sequence. Reiss art and colors are perfectly matched for this crossover and its various elements, thanks to his work on New Mutants, illustrating demon-infused objects with the same care as the handling of Madelyne Pryors betrayal. This is a tie-in that is a must-read for both X-Men and Dark Web readers, reveling in the collaborative nature of serialized, shared-universe comics. Read Full Review
If you're looking for a book that captures one of the most memorable stories from the 80's, Dark Web X-Men #1 is a book for you. Read Full Review
Reis does a great job with the art in the issue. I love the stylized look of the visuals and how they complement the fun tone of the story. Read Full Review
The X-Men's descent into Limbo is just a hell of a lot of fun. It's beautifully illustrated, and incredibly silly in the best ways. Read Full Review
I thought this was a fun start that pokes some fun at the event it's a part of while also establishing a solid story going forward. The best part of this was Spider-Man teaming up with his "amazing friends." I wasn't as into the stuff in Limbo, but it was still good and I'm interested to see where this side of Dark Web goes.
I spend too much time critiquing Gerry Duggan's skills as a dramatic storyteller; I tend to forget that he's a top-tier comedian. Character and plot development take a back seat to wise-cracking here, but that doesn't mean they're inconsequential or mishandled. The characters sound right, and though they're small, the plot developments are important to the event.
Rod Reis putting his own spin on a solid Sienkiewicz impression is just the icing on the cake.
It's a fun issue where Duggan is well within his funny/snarky world. Rod Reis is as great as ever!
AMAZING FRIENDS REUNION. That's what this event is really all about not that dumb 90s shit.
Duggan clearly outdoes Wells in making fun action comic with good jokes. The reveal of Havok's outfit was 10/10 for me. Also Rod Reis on X-men titles is always a must.
The story is really just the same string of quips and random combat that Duggan has given us in the majority of his X-Men stories, but the dark comedy of Inferno plays to his strengths and everything is compelling when rendered in Reis's masterful Sienkiewicz pastiche
This issue is far better than this event deserves. It tackles so much history with all of the characters involved but doesn't feel overly expositional. The main Amazing Spider-Man title is taking itself way too seriously whereas this is just having fun with the goofy premise and it works.
Nothing really happens beside a "Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends" reunion.
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