Ultimate X-Men #9
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| Writer | Peach Momoko |
| Artist | Peach Momoko |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
MAYSTORM VS. SURGE IN A STATIC SKIRMISH!
Lightning collides as Maystorm and Surge finally confront each other! But when Surge is left weak and drained of her power, Maystorm has even more questions... And must investigate the mysterious cult Surge is part of and its relationship to the mutants of the Ultimate Universe!
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9.5
Nerd Initiative - Yancy Arce
Nov 13, 2024Ultimate X-Men has laid out for the readers a case study on the behaviors of cult members. For example, there are multiple examples, from the very top of the organization, to the "day-one believers. At this very moment, it's quite a contrast between the characters. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Nov 13, 2024Ultimate X-Men #9 builds on the series' momentum, blending mutant action with cultural elements and character-driven storytelling. The heightened threat of mutants is palpable as Momoko deftly weaves together storylines, bouncing between the protagonists, the cult, and the high school setting. Each element reinforces the youth and inexperience of these characters, especially as they grapple with newfound powers. Read Full Review
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7.5
Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez
Nov 15, 2024Ultimate X-Men #9 is a significantly better issue. Peach Momoko keeps the pace and energy up while tightening the plot to focus on just a few threads at a time. Unfortunately, several threads that have big cliffhanger moments suddenly get pushed to the back burner, so the issue is fine, but the arc is disjointed. Read Full Review
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I have to be one of the few absolutely loves the art.
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9.0
Peach Momoko's Ultimate X-Men #9 builds upon the tension that has been growing over recent issues, expertly blending mutant action, cultural elements, and character-driven storytelling. Momoko weaves together multiple storylines that she's been juggling since the debut issue, culminating in a thrilling showdown between Maystorm and Surge that takes up nearly a third of the issue. As usual, Momoko's artwork is stunning throughout the book, but this big showdown is definitely the highlight. With dynamic displays of power and evocative facial reactions that reflect each character's personality, Momoko shows that she's not just someone who can draw static characters. Her action sequences can be just as meticulous and gorgeous. Her disti more
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8.0
the art is kind of shaky and I can barely see what's going on. But at least the story is engaging
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8.0
A nice improvement over the last issue. The pacing was just better here, which was my primary complaint about #8. Momoko is doing a really good job with the tone of her art throughout this book, if that makes sense. Her art looks more "cute" during normal conversations and such, but it, then, looks a lot more disturbing in scenes like the Akihiro one we got in this issue. I also thought the fight between Mei and Noriko was drawn gorgeously.
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8.0
I really like how they are building up the public resentment of mutants piece of the story. I imagine that will soon make the Children of Atom even more dangerous in their fervor.
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7.5
At this point the story has become pleasantly complex. There are a lot of things going on at once and the world feels quite real. I was especially pleased that this issue seems to be the start of adding complexity to one of the characters that seemed like a pretty straight up villain to me until this point.
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Art: 3.5/5 Story: 3.5/5 Total: 7/10
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So f. boring. Jesus Christ.
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