The art swipes are interesting, and run the gamut to well past just the last decade. The surprises perhaps hint at intriguing promises for new story: several Marauders, X-treme X-Men villains and heroes (Claremont creations abound), Great Lakes Avengers, third rate supporting characters from the Alan Davis Excalibur run, a hefty dose of Academy students, etc. Its actually a pretty fun mixed bag. And compared to a Secret Files or a Handbook, which this tome resembles, this volume is a less obvious marketing gimmick for new stories and more of a trove of useful information about the current state of things. If it had a lower price point, it would even be a bargain. Read Full Review
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