X-Force #1
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| Writer | Geoffrey Thorne |
| Artist | Marcus To |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
A NEW PATH FORGED!
The world is fractured. FORGE uses his powers of invention to devise the only fix: an all-new, all-different X-FORCE! Forge leads a custom-made, handpicked team of mutants - RACHEL SUMMERS, BETSY BRADDOCK, SAGE, SURGE and introducing TANK - in off-the-books missions so dire, so integral to the fate of the Marvel Universe, there's no time to stop for permission! As Forge detects increasing threats across the planet, he will recruit a specialist for each target - first up: that regenerating degenerate, DEADPOOL! Be here for an X-Force like you've never seen them before, stick around to see who joins, who lives, who dies
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9.4
Comic Watch - Bethany W Pope
Aug 01, 2024This was a fun, engaging, beautifully rendered start to a series which promises to be deeply enjoyable if the author can avoid the usual monster-of-the-month pratfalls. Read Full Review
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9.0
The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu
Jul 31, 2024Overall, X-Force #1 is a triumphant return for the team. It's a must-read for fans of mutant mayhem and a great jumping-on point for new readers. Thorne and To have created a winning formula that has the potential to redefine the X-Force franchise. Read Full Review
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9.0
Nerd Initiative - Megan Nichole
Jul 31, 2024So far, X-Force #1 has me hooked with how compelling the comic was. It gave just enough to keep you wanting more. I enjoyed the dialogues between each character, especially Deadpool with the X-Force members. I feel Geoffrey Thorne has a firm grasp on the characters to their core and it shows very well in this first installment. The writing was very well balanced with action, dialogue, and even some humor throughout the comic. I can't wait to see X-Force #2! Read Full Review
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9.0
ComicsOnline - Matt Sernaker
Aug 30, 2024This feels like an innovative new direction for the X-Force concept, and Im excited to say the first issue has me hooked. Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - Collier Jennings
Jul 31, 2024X-Force offers a new look at how to save the world, with some gorgeous art to boot. Read Full Review
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8.0
But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Jul 31, 2024X-Force #1 seeks to both fix and fight. This a gorgeous issue that wants to traverse the globe and fix a world that has been shattered. Read Full Review
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8.0
You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff
Aug 01, 2024On the whole, the team is doing a really good job with a group of characters who aren't necessarily A-list X-Men. There is a respectable amount of intrigue about the story that has a very solid pacing and rhythm to it. It looks good so far. It will remain to be seen whether or not the momentum can be carried through the issue. Read Full Review
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7.5
Geek'd Out - Nico Sprezzatura
Jul 31, 2024As a first issue, X-Force #1 does a rather remarkable job of establishing the premise, introducing the cast of characters, and delivering a standalone story that will also fit in a longer narrative arc. Read Full Review
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7.0
Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
Aug 03, 2024Solid, enjoyable start to the new comic, but X-Force #1 doesn't offer anything truly unique or original to help it stand out from the crowd. Read Full Review
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7.0
Impulse Gamer - Matt Fischer
Aug 08, 2024Once again, the new age of X-Men has gotten off to a rocky start. All the books so far have landed around the 3 out of 5 range and this is no different. While the premise is good, and the coloring is amazing, there seems to be a lack of characterization (Tank in particular), and what seems to be a very unclear mission for the team. This book cant work if its going to be episodic. It needs a main villain (just PLEASE NO SINISTER.) Im a little less nervous about this book than the others though. There are some great designs and colors and there is still time to state the books actual objective. This book brings me hope in the From the Ashes era. Read Full Review
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6.9
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Jul 31, 2024To crafts some great art in the issue. The visuals are fun and beautifully detailed. Read Full Review
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6.0
Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez
Jul 31, 2024X-Force #1 forms a new team with a new mission stop world-ending threats in their tracks. Geoffrey Thorne's basic premise is truly basic yet effective, and Marcus To's artwork is outstanding. However, the dialog is tedious in spots, and new readers may feel left behind by the lack of setup and catchup. Read Full Review
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5.0
ComicBook.com - Adam Barnhardt
Jul 31, 2024X-Force #1 neither sinks nor swims, it simply is and that much is the cardinal sin of the medium. The issue is unable to stand-out from casual superhero storytelling, and it's a rather tame debut to follow one of the best X-Men eras Marvel has ever published. It doesn't help that the team, and story itself, is framed around a rather insufferable Forge, a character who brings the whole issue down. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.5
Plot Forge creates a device to increase his mutant powers, using technology from Hank McCoy/Beast, who used it to degrade his mutation but only made it increase exponentially. Forge's mutant powers allow him to solve problems using mechanics and physics in seconds, but now his power is at its maximum and he designs a scale model of the planet where he sees the possible "cracks" that can break it, these cracks are catastrophes that must be attended to quickly. Forge recruits Sage, Captain Britain, Askani and Tank, and includes Deadpool for a single mission. The first rift occurs in Japan, where a blue slime attacks people, it is an experiment by Mr Sinister who mixed mutant genes with aliens, this being grew to the height of buildi more
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9.0
Very good first issue. Establishes the stakes, gives a reason for the formation of the team, good roster, great art, interesting preliminary mission. A pessimist will say they just included Deadpool temporarily to profit off the movie, but he has a long history with the team and I thought it was a good way to include some history on the team with a realistic reaction from other members. Betsy's (I think it was Betsy, maybe Rachel, I don't remember) "fine as long as Deadpool isn't on the team" and then he shows up on the first mission was pretty funny, but Forge wasn't being dishonest since it was a one time hire, and clever way to make Deadpool specifically necessary for that mission. Overall it was great and this will be an early read more
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7.5
(Volume 7 | Cover Date: September, 2024) **SPOILERS** Summary: After Forge creates a device to show where the world is "fracturing", the team heads to Japan to find a gargantuan flesh-consuming fungoid creature that escaped from a Nathaniel Essex lab. Joining the team, but not a member, is Deadpool who provides the means for defeating the creature.
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7.0
Wasn't expecting much since historically I haven't much cared for Thorne's work or X-Force in general, but Betsy & Rachel and Marcus To tempted me to give it a try, and this was fine. More than any other relaunch first issue so far this one feels the most back-to-basics generic superhero action, but then X-Force was hardly the most daring thing done during the Krakoan era. The setup is reasonably clear and the characters are well-defined (except for Tank who kind of just shows up already in costume with no introduction or explanation of who they are?). It wasn't incredible, but it was fine and I'll probably stick with this one for a bit to see where it goes.
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7.0
Ben Percy's run was great, and this is off to a weird start. Too many convoluted dialogues...
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6.5
A fine way to open things up here, but also probably my least favorite of the From the Ashes relaunches so far. I liked it for what it was, but I just felt as though there was something to be desired. To's art is solid and Thorne has a fairly nice grip on the characters, but this did just feel a little generic at times. It did bother me a little bit that Deadpool didn't felt a bit watered down here, or maybe I mean that he didn't sound as natural as he should sound, if that makes sense. I don't know. Hopefully the second issue sells me on this more.
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6.0
It's ok.Not much originality, it feels like I've read this comic 100 times before, but it's not terrible either. However, overall, this post-Krakoa era really lacks originality.
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6.0
Art: 3/5 Story: 3/5 Total: 6/10
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