The characterization is spot-on, with authentic voices and engaging inner dialogues that capture the heart of the characters. The stunning artwork brings Rogue’s emotions to life better than I’ve seen as of late, and the atmospheric details are breathtaking.

Exploring this previously uncharted timeframe adds much-needed depth to Rogue’s story, making it a treat for true fans. This comic beautifully enriches her character and offers a fresh perspective on her journey. more

As excited as I was to get a story to fill in the blanks here, I think my expectations weren't as sky-high for this series before its release; but after reading the first issue I'm absolutely hooked. Tim Seeley's Rogue is so genuine and such a refreshing read on her character right now, and Lavina & Rosenberg's art and colors are FANTASTIC--Rogue isn't just drawn for cheesecake (though when she is, it's still great!) and her expressions really shine through and draw you to her emotions rather than state of dress. I can't overstate how much I love her characterization in this issue, this Rogue is vulnerable and spunky and raw, and I'm looking forward to how this run fills in the blanks of this story, and the foundation of her relationship with Magneto.
So far, I can't recommend this series enough to people, and I have a feeling the rest of the issues will live up to the hype I'm getting from this one. more

I will admit, I came into this issue not really knowing what to expect from this story, what sort of things there were to tell about Rogue during her time in the Savage Land that we didn't get to see before, but I was thoroughly impressed with this story.
Tim Seely captures Rogue's inner voice very well, and shows how well he understands her character as she shows her inner strength against great odds, from just surviving the dangers of the Savage Land, to battling the crippling loneliness and isolation that she had to face during that time. There is one scene in particular where she relies on the positive memories of the people she had previously absorbed to help her through the difficult times, and it was very well handled.
The art too was phenomenal. Zulema Lavina captures each character beautifully and shows how dangerous the Savage Land is through her artwork. The villains who appear are very unnerving creatures to look at, while all the human characters look amazing.
If anyone out there is thinking this book is just about Rogue and her damaged clothes, think again. There is so much depth and consideration given to her character here and I think everyone would do well to not judge a book by its cover and pick this up. Rogue is handled very well here and I am now looking forward to what comes next for her in this story arc. more

Une des meilleures séries X Men du moment, Rogue:Savage Land est une parfaite réintroduction au personnage qu'est Rogue. Que vous ayez lus les premiers numéros ou que vous soyez novice à l'univers de Marvel, Tim Seeley nous fait découvrir une version incroyablement humaine de l'héroïne aussi tourmenté qu'espiegle que represente Rogue; la protagoniste titulaire. Tout celà sans compter au trait très expressif de l'artiste Zulema Scotto, ayant déjà de l'expérience en tant que partenaire dessinatrice de Seeley avec la série Hexware. Ensembles, ils réussissent a créer une ambiance dynamique et pleine d'émotions dans Rogue:Savage Land.
On y trouve ici une exploration nécessaire du personnage qui, ces derniers temps, commençait à flâner entre des interprétations insipides, stéréotypées, voire même cruche. Faut dire qu'il en est devenu difficile de séparer l'héroïne doté d'un passé indépendante, de son Beau aux yeux rouges (voir avant la création de son amant "rat des marécages" typiquement playboy et trompeur mais auquel le mystère ne fait que cacher un vide béant auquel les fantasmes du lecteur; souvent masculins, comblent une absence pointée de profondeur). Les cieux soient louées, nous avons ici une opportunité rare de voir Rogue rayonner de sa propre force de caractère! Autant espérons que cette tendance continue, bien qu'elle ne semble être que peu probable. more