Ultimate X-Men #59

Writer: Brian K. Vaughan Artist: Stuart Immonen Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: May 18, 2005 Critic Reviews: 2 User Reviews: 4
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7.5User Rating

HARD LESSONS PART 2 Ultimate Wolverine makes his explosive return! Storm travels to the Great White North to find her missing friend, and the duo soon encounter a terrifying new threat--a classic Marvel villain making an Ultimate debut!

  • 10
    Comics Bulletin - Shawn Hill May 19, 2005

    Sexism watch: Is that brute molesting a blind woman on the cover, aiming his blades at her boobs? Nope, its just Logan and Ororo, having a typical chat. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Comics Bulletin - Jason Cornwell Jun 2, 2005

    Stuart Immonen turns in some of his best work yet on this issue, as the success of the opening action sequence is due in large part to the art, and how well it managed to capture the sense of continual motion, as well as the abrupt halt that brings the scene to it's powerful finish. I also have to say part of me is always delighted when comics pay a visit to my home province, as I simply can't get enough of that snow swept gas station/tavern in the middle of nowhere, populated by flannel wearing, gun happy locals. Still this bar fight makes for a fun show, as I loved Wolverine's non-reaction to having a chair smashed over his head, and Storm's power are allowed to get a good showing. However, my personal favourite section of the issue would have to be the closing bit, as we see our guest villain announces her arrival by literally slicing a speeding truck in two, as this was a wonderfully absurd display of power that is perfectly captured by the art. Nice cover shot to this issue as wel Read Full Review

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