WHO CAN TAME THE RED PLANET?
The mutants of Mars spent millennia worshipping war - and on what they now call Arakko, they're keeping up their violent ways. ABIGAIL BRAND knows the red planet needs a firm ruler in charge. But STORM has other ideas, along with a broken MAGNETO in her corner and ROBERTO DA COSTA making his own moves. Welcome to X-MEN RED. It's a new world... and someone has to claim it.
RATED T+
X-Men Red #2begins to draw lines in the sands of Arrako as Storm forms a new Brotherhood of Mutants and weathers the fury of Vulcan. The next issue will reportedly feature Thunderbird in a major role, which should be interesting given that his temperament is perfect for Arakko culture. And it'll be interesting to see which side he joins. Read Full Review
This is the Storm you've been waiting for. Al Ewing's writing and Stefano Caselli's art combine into a work of thematic complexity and brutal power. Read Full Review
X-Men Red #2 shows what this book is capable of: amazing stuff. Ewing really feels like hes hit his stride with the issue, which is wonderful after the squandered promise of S.W.O.R.D... He builds so many little hooks into this issues plot that fans cant help but be tantalized by whats to come. Caselli and Blees art is astounding and fits the script perfectly. If every issue of X-Men Red is like this, fans are in for a treat. Read Full Review
Caselli deliver some beautifully detailed and powerful art throughout the issue. The action scenes are visually thrilling throughout and I love seeing Storm showcase her power. Read Full Review
X-Men Red is my favorite X-Men comic currently being produced. It has a throwback feel in how it utilizes teams while developing modern X-Men elements like Arakko politics and its people. X-Men Red #2 continues to blend nuanced character work with all the elements that make mutants and X-Men so great. Read Full Review
This issue does a great job of establishing the sides and characters of this series, with a big action scene that puts everything in its place for what else is to come. Read Full Review
X-Men Red #2 raises the stakes and creates a divide on Arrako Read Full Review
The X-Men line's galactic odyssey continues with a killer spotlight. It's building to something great, and we're excited to see what's next. Read Full Review
As the foundations for Arakko's future (and that of X-Men Red) continue to be laid, it's still apparent that this is the can't-miss new title in the "Destiny of X" era. Read Full Review
X-Men Red #2 delivers on the story, art, and cover fight between Storm and Vulcan. The comic shows readers what the X-Men Red and the new Brotherhood of Mutants teams are made of. The story, dialogue, and pacing are evenly balanced as Storm, Vulcan, and other characters get their time to shine thanks to Caselli's art and Federico Blee's colors. Read Full Review
X-Men Red is certainly one of, if not the most exciting new X-Book on the market. Read Full Review
There are a lot of contenders for best series in the X-Men franchise right now. Now with X-Men: Red #2 Al Ewing and Stefano Caselli may have run away with that title right now. This comic book grabs your attention from the very first page and does not let go until you finish the story. There are so many compelling narratives around Planet Arakko that will keep you coming back to read X-Men: Red every month. Read Full Review
X-Men Red #2 does a great job exploring exciting plot points and seeing how they interact with the new planet of Arakko. Read Full Review
From the core cast to the politics, I feel like book was made for me. The plotting, characterization, and dialogue are so strong, and the art is dynamic and stunning. What a creative team.
God I'm so gay for Storm. Just the most powerful, unfuckwithable character in comics, and I never get tired of being reminded that Ewing knows it
Al Ewing is also putting in the WORK.
Abigail Brand is easily becoming one of my favorite characters in the entire X-MEN mythos, and Ewing is having so much fun writing her.
And the best part is? Everyone else is getting equal treatment with some character moments that feel like big stuff is happening.
Hope this momentum continues.
This reminds me of quality Game of Thrones. The backstabbing, the power plays, the politics, all of it.
This was a step-up from the previous issue, both in the story and the art. Neither were bad at all in Issue 1, but they just felt better here. Aside from Caselli’s awesome art, which especially shines towards the end with Storm and Vulcan, the story here continues to be interesting. Ewing makes good use out of most, if not all, of the main characters without making them feel like afterthoughts. I’m looking forward to seeing where Vulcan’s story goes.
not a fan of Al Ewing's works but I really like this series. One of the best X-Men comics
Very well put together and I like it for finally continuing the thread from Hickman's X-Men while mixing the drama and politics of Planet Arrako. Caselli needs no more praise but he will get it because his art is fantastic and sharp with no shortcuts taken.
The art's still polished to the highest standard. The script comes off just a bit rushed, though. And Vulcan is definitely not the character I'd pick to put in the spotlight.
But I still love this comic! The grand political plot is developed with a nicely-integrated chunk of action. And if I must read about Vulcan, I love seeing him presented as a delusional egotist who has no idea how obvious his flaws are.
I thought the Petra/Sway reveal was clever. Love reference to continuity-- even recent Hickman continuity. Wondering how long this book can float on only 2 banner characters (Storm & Magneto).
Don't get the excitement. Mutants fighting mutants on Mars and Vulcan being an asshole. Usual stuff.
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