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As Xavier sows the seeds of the past, the X-Men's future blossoms into trouble for all mutantdom. Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (NEW AVENGERS, INFINITY, FF) continues reshaping the X-Men's past, present and future with breakout artist R.B. Silva (UNCANNY X-MEN)!
Rated T+
Deviating from the bi-weekly schedule established thus far, Powers of X returns with its third issue on August 21st with House of X #3 on deck for August 28th. If we've learned anything from these dense pages, it's that nothing happens without reason. For me, you, and everyone we know with an "X" on their hearts, Hickman's twin limited series are the must read books of the year.This is just the beginning and already it looks like the X-Men will step into 2020 with some well-deserved respect back on the brand. Read Full Review
Despite no drop in overall quality, I find that I didn't enjoy this book as much as it's counterpart, House #2. I have always loved the Sentinels, but have never been a huge Master Mold fan. Apart from one kick ass Cyclops scene, there isn't any of the real powerful or all together world changing surprises in the book. That said, the scope and ideas within the pages still make this book head and shoulders above the majority of the Marvel line and shows the Distinguished Competition what can be achieved with careful planning. Read Full Review
R.B. Silva delivers some amazing art in this issue. Every page is beautiful and filled with details that capture the eye. I found myself going over panels again and again and seeing things I missed. Read Full Review
This is the kind of bold and effective shake-up that only comes along once every decade. There's nothing else like this in Marvel/DC history. Read Full Review
Its storytelling like this that X-Men fans have been missing for most of the 21st century. Read Full Review
Powers of X is bold in the ways that it tells its story. The compelling narratives and stellar character moments make Powers of X #2 another must-read issue for anyone even remotely interested in the X-Men. Be sure to pick this one up as soon as possible. Read Full Review
It's difficult to keep four plots spinning at the same pace over 34 pages, but Hickman manages it beautifully. The plot(s) all take a major kick-start in this issue, and the art is beautiful enough to be compelling on its own. If you haven't already, pick this series up. Read Full Review
I also enjoy seeing characters we have known for years, but this version of them is different. We all wondered what Apocalypse’s role would be in this story. Even though we have seen some of him, I find myself still wondering if he will become a villain or because of the universe change, will he be more of an anti-hero now? I guess we will have to wait and see. Read Full Review
Powers of X #2 is the kind of issue that may frustrate some fans. It provides the necessary movement to progress its storyline, without the same level of system-shocking moments that the previous issues of this arc have had. But that doesn't mean it's lacking in any way. Hickman and Silva keep things engaging and dole out just enough information to keep things moving along nicely. It's not easy to split half of your story arc between four time periods, but Power of X is still making it look easy. Read Full Review
Jonathan Hickman continues his influentially intriguing story throughout this issue and leaves this reviewer wanting more. Charles said it best "" we have a plan that's ambitious and long-term"". Readers, Hickman has a plan that's ALSO ambitious and long-term. Read Full Review
Powers of X #2 is another winner for Marvel's ambitious X-Men relaunch. Read Full Review
It's pronounced "Powers of Ten," because it makes you 10 x [X-men] smarter. Read Full Review
Overall: Powers of X #2 offers the reader a rich and ornate story. Hickman continues to make his claim that he is the comic book industry's greatest world builder. The depth and complexity to Powers of X #2 is a testament to Hickman's hard work and dedication. This title continues to be a comic book that is well worth the cover price. Read Full Review
New questions arise, but also answers which lead to generally understandings, but not a whole lot of clarity either. I'm enjoying the hell out of this mystery box of comic book storytelling, but if you're an impatient person you may whispering, "Skip to the end" while you read this one. Read Full Review
For anyone who is still on the fence about Powers of X, I believe this second issue gives you a bit more confidence in this creative team's attempt at telling a story of mutants from start to finish within the span of six issues. Some things were expected to be a bit reaching, but the context to this grand plan is something you can't take for granted. Read Full Review
Powers of X #2 is the best release so far as Hickman's vision is clearer and the set up is out of the way. His hook has been presented elsewhere and he can now focus on his voice. We'll see where things go from here but the issue is a challenge to the reader to think about visions of society. It does what science fiction does best. Now, to get that whole X-Men thing in there a bit better. Read Full Review
Given the justified hype the series has earned for itself, it's both inevitable and a little disappointing that this series has to come down to earth sometime " that's not to denigrate Powers of X #2 in the slightest, it's just that after changing the X-Men's status quo so completely for three issues, now we're at the stage where Hickman needs to start bridging the rest of his storyline. Read Full Review
Powers of X remains the more "big picture" part of this budding X-Men era but Hickman's intentionality and attention to detail has made it as much of a must-read as its companion title. Read Full Review
If you're already into what Hickman's doing with the X-Men, I don't think you'll be disappointed by this issue; if you're still on the fence about it, Powers of X #2 just might give you the nudge you need to get on board. Read Full Review
This issue is a nice blend of strong character work and crazy, spacey ideas. I like the former more than the latter, but the whole project continues to hum along rather nicely. Read Full Review
As a single issue Powers of X #2 is inviting and expansionary, but when considered as part of a much greater whole, it reads as titanic. Read Full Review
This issue is a lot slower paced than the previous one, but these stories promise a larger conflict and some remarkable twists and turns. Its a shame that these stories have to be crammed into one book instead of being four separate series that could really expand the universe. With the literal end in sight in the ascension story, I cant help but wonder if the ascension results in the creation of the new status quo for the six upcoming spin off series (X-Men, Excalibur, Marauders, New Mutants, Fallen Angels and X-Force) or if theyll be set somewhere in-between years 1 to 1000. Read Full Review
Now that things have been firmly established, I'm enjoying this more. I find these timelines more interesting than confusing, and I like how it's all coalescing.
Continues to be the best X-Men story so far
So the old man from issue one turns out to be Apocalypse. I did not see that coming. I love the way Hickman wrote Cyclops and Magneto. Hickman resolves a long forgotten plot point in Magneto’s island base this issue as well. RB Silva’s art is significantly better. I’m glad Hickman included the Phalanx and the Worldmind as I haven’t heard those 2 words in forever. Nimrod is such an important character and I love it. My favorite parts were by far the scenes with Xavier, Magneto, Moira, and Scott. Absolutely fantastic stuff.
I love how this comic is a mashup of the superhero genre with highbrow sci-fi (Asimov's Foundation series).
I was sitting on an 8.5/10, or maybe even an 8.0/10 for this one. However, that ending was pretty crazy. That's if I understood everything correctly, though. I don't think of myself as being incredibly intelligent or anything, but I also like to think that I'm far from stupid. That said, this series is a little confusing for me at times. Not with the timelines, but more with the higher concepts. After reading this, I think the idea presented of the different levels of planetary societies is super intriguing and it gives way to a super ominous ending to this issue. I'm looking forward to what comes of it in the next issue.
The future stuff is fascinating in a general sci-fi way, but it doesn't have the empathic hooks of the more contemporary mutant affairs. While I won't hesitate to call this a great series, four issues in, I'm pretty sure House of X is my preferred jam between the two.
I think it’s neat if a little trippy, Xorn is the best of us.
Apocalypse?? What a cool twist, I love the future timelines and hope they get fleshed out more. The art by Silva looks a lot better than last issue, and the colors by Gracia are still ridiculously good. Both HoX and PoX just pop with the colors and art. And of course Hickman delivers the goods with some of the most inventive stories at Marvel in years
Great job about in every facet in this issue. Hickman is at his best here while Silva and Gracia bring his ideas splendidly to life.
"In this world, who determines what is truly good and what is truly evil ?"
THE GOOD:
-This is still a great series. I'm really enjoying this run a lot.
-RB Silva's art was much better here than issue one, I think. The quality difference in art between this and House was much less discernible with this issue.
-I just love how these series tie together.
-This is just the definition of epic. House is a much more contained, focused series, whereas this is more the sprawling, space odyssey aspect of this new X-Men relaunch.
-I found this to be more focused than last issue. The narrative feels tighter, which is why this issue in a series with multiple different timelines worked so much better.
-I really like the color art. It brings this comic to lif more
Another marvelous issue from Jonathan Hickman, just when you think things might start getting predictable, Hickman makes these characters and timelines more refreshing, and interweave them in an intelligent way.
Hickman's storytelling is brilliant.
The story is told in different periods, and they all connect so well, it's an effective way to tell a story and a blast to read.
But Hickman is not the only one who does a great job here. Silva is doing a phenomenal job giving life to Hickman's story.
This is what I call a shake up. With each number of the two series that I finish reading I urge for the next one. wow!
Why Magneto kinda...
It was good, just seemed like world building and more information for what we’re dealing with. Still enjoyable and left me wanting to see what happened next.
This was hard work reading through, but i'm glad I did.
I may be going against the general consensus but I didn't really care for this issue. I gave issue #1 a solid recommendation but Powers of X #2 just progressed too closing and nothing of note really happens this go-round.
That's not to say any aspect of the book is technically bad it just felt uneventful. This feeling is also heightened by the feeling that the comic doesn't justify the 4.99 cover price.
The main plot point worth mentioning is a flashback to Moira X uniting Professor Xavier and Magneto prior to the initial X-Men team being formed. This is a definite game-changer in regards to the timeline and opens up potentially endless possibilities.
The other plot point worth mentioning involve Cyc more
"Then it will be done"
Another great issue in the series.
But the Year One Thousand confused me greatly. I mean, I knew the words, I knew the meaning behind them, yet still, I had no idea what was going on.
I'm hoping that future issues will provide the necessary context to understand this odd future.
It might be because I read this in two sittings, but this one didn't grip me quite the same.
Still lacking in narrative focus, and suffering from info dumps. Powers of X is (thus far) the significantly weaker of the two Hickman X series. Silva's art too, is inferior to Laraz's, on the sister title.
Another reviewer referred positively to the story telling as being, "mystery box". I hope that this isn't so (although I can see why they felt that) because the JJ Abrams mystery box is a sham: it is all style and no substance, with no adequate resolution. I hope that future issues of Powers of X will gain a tighter focus, as I'm losing patience.
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