TERRORS OF THE DEEP!
FORGE, WOLVERINE and QUENTIN QUIRE brave the depths of the sea, where a deadly discovery reveals a dark side of KRAKOA.
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X-Force has been a consistent source of quality and depth throughout the "Dawn of X" and makes it clear in issue #16 that this standard will only be improved during "Reign of X." It is an outstanding achievement on its own and one that enhances the entire line of comics surrounding it. Read Full Review
X-FORCE #16 was totally unexpected and wildly entertaining. Percy delivers nonstop action, cool new toys, special guest stars, character development, and stunning plot twists that will deeply captivate X-MEN fans while flirting with new questions and ideas that could be staples for the future of the series. Read Full Review
This issue is a fun undersea romp that captures the atmosphere of a "terror from the deep" themed storyline perfectly through brilliantly drawn and colored art while making sure to pay attention to character voice and dialogue accuracy through the writing. X-Force continues to be a consistently well written and illustrated comic that knows exactly what it is and has fun doing it. Read Full Review
Krakoa's black ops team fights a bunch of Lovecraftian ocean monsters, but the real threat is the guy calling the shots. Read Full Review
X-Force #16 is a little heavy handed with the metaphor at its center, but Percy makes up for it with the deft character that has become his stock in trade. The issue is also pretty exciting, with Cassaras art looking great and really getting across the gravity of the situation. X-Force continues to impress and has quickly become one of the best X-Men books being published. Read Full Review
X-Force #16 was just the kind of issue I needed to jump back into this book. And this issue did right by us for the opportunity taken to question just how appreciative the mutants should be for a paradise that can kill them just as easily as an outside threat. Read Full Review
A couple small rough patches are overshadowed by interesting moral quandaries and absolutely stellar art. Read Full Review
While that may be a far cry from the high fantasy antics of X of Swords, X-Force #16 gets the team back into the dirty business of protecting Krakoa from the threats that can't be talked down. While the story this time around feels a little disconnected from the line, Benjamin Percy, Joshua Cassara, Guru-eFX, and their merry band of mutant murderers work to find their feet again in the wake of the latest X-event. Let's hope they survive the experience (except for Quentin Quire, of course). Read Full Review
Overall this was a fun, creepy and exciting read. It was a great change if pace, if only for one issue. Read Full Review
What's this? A good issue of X-Force? Not just good, this issue is actually great! Percy and Cassara provide a horrific stand-alone deep sea adventure worthy of the X-Men. It's a shame this series doesn't provide more stories like this.
Loved everything about this x-force continues to be one of my favorite books
Kid Omega finally got the girl and Wolverine shit his pants, all of this, while Namor revealed his stance on his own status as "The First Mutant". X-Force continues to the best mutant team in the 616 and beyond.
Oh and Cassara' paints ? Gorgeous.
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Actually had me thinking and I enjoyed it a lot. Cassara is a master of his craft.
X-Force completely fails to rein in the horrible Krakoa-cancer monster at the bottom of the sea. But they accidentally attract the attention of somebody better-suited to fixing the problem, so … mission accomplished? This was an entertaining little mission-meal enhanced with a few appetizer-sized bits of characterization. And the art was gorgeous. It's not filling enough to be great, but it's definitely good -- and prepared with undeniable talent.
You see, THIS is what always gets me about X-Force. Darkness, creepiness... But also humour and mystery. Still think this is the best Mutant series running.
A fun issue overall, but not my absolute favorite of the series or anything. Cassara's art is good, of course, and I think Percy wrote an entertaining story. I especially liked the moment when Kid Omega walked back up to Forge and Wolverine after being kissed by Phoebe.
X-Force
Volume: 6, Issue: 16
“Into the Deep”
Writer: Benjamin Percy @benjamin.percy
Artist: Joshua Cassara @joshuadcassara
Colors: Guru-eFX
Letters: Joe Caramagna @joecaramagna
Cover: Joshua Cassara & Dean White @deanwhitecolor ; Salvador Larroca @salvadorlarroca & Guru-eFX
Journeying to the depths of the ocean surrounding Krakoa, X-Force searches for a downed sea vessel to eradicate the infection causing its zombified crew from attacking their shores. Unprepared for the horrors they would face, all hope is nearly lost if not for the timely arrival of Namor! Dispatching the mutants home, Namor clears the parasitic infection and warns X-Force to never threaten the safety of his kingdom more
I love Cassara. Percy is a good writer....I just wish he would write less Quentin and Wolverine
Not the best issue, but there were some cool ideas and visuals.
Eh in theory this was cool.