PROTECT AND SERVE PART ONE Strange rumors have come to the attention of the X-Men, and Storm and her team are off to New York City to investigate. What do they find in the dank sewers beneath Manhattan?
I'd planned to drop this book solely due to the $3.99 cover, but I once more find myself hooked by Gischler's story, and well tempted to overlook my dislike of the pricepoint. If you didn't like the vampire arc, this issue is a great jumping-on point for anyone interested in a new X-Men story or just checking things out. Recommended. Read Full Review
Well, I didn't think I'd be saying it this soon, but here it is; please bring back the vampires! This comic was alright, but definitely a huge step down from the past 6 issues. Sorry, I don't care about a bunch of psychotic mutants living secluded on Crazy Mutie Island attempting to show the world that they aren't a threat and are actually super-heroes... Because nothing says “not crazy” like an army of mutant separatists living on an island with MAGNETO!!! I mean no PR work in the WORLD can spruce up the image of that man! Why they decided to travel to New York to tackle the lizard problem is also a bit of a mystery, as the X-Men have been operating around San Fransisco... I guess Victor Gischler really wanted that obligatory Spider-Man guest appearance out of the way. As it is, I could care less about this storyline, or the X-Men on this current mission. The sooner we move on, the better. Read Full Review
At the moment, the only noteworthy aspect of this arc is the artwork. Chris Bachalo rightfully returns for more Lizard-y action. Unfortunately, his work isn't quite as strong as it was on Zeb Wells' "Shed" story arc in Amazing Spider-Man. Bachalo often walks a fine line between attractive style and pointless abstraction in his figure work, and he veers a little too far towards the latter here. His page construction often varies between bold and effective and cramped and confusing. In one case a particularly nice layout is spoiled by needless overlaid panels. Hopefully we'll see both writer and artist in stronger form as this arc moves on. Read Full Review
Of course, before that happens they have to go through Spider-Man, who makes a guest appearance on the final page. It's a well-executed surprise, especially given how isolated the X-Men have been from the regular Marvel Universe for a while. It's not going to win any awards, but "X-Men" #7 is a substantial leap in quality. Come for the art, but stay because it is, finally, offering you X-Men stories you won't see in any of the other X-Men books. Read Full Review
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