X-TREME X-MEN #5 ADVANCE REVIEW
Author: Junkeeb, contributor
“Deadline”
Chris Claremont, Salvador Larroca, Liquid!
Quick Rating: 4 - Highly Recommended
The story really takes a unique turn as the search for Destiny's Diaries
progresses! Not only do we see the team deciphering the importance of some of
the notations we also see how the events happening in New X-Men reflect on the
X-Treme team. All the interwoven storylines and dropping of future clues make
for a great read. Fans will definitely be talking about some of the passages
and what they mean.
Meanwhile, Gambit is wanted for murder! The team is hot on the trail to find
out what happened and what part Gambit really played. We also meet a new
character Red Lotus!
Claremont does a really great job of setting the pace this issue. He uses some
really interesting techniques to present the story. There is no heavy-handed
exposition here. Well, there is, but using the virtual reality technology of
the team and deciphering the books is how we find out what is going on. We
kinda go behind the scenes to see how the team or rather Sage, gather
information and reseach the possiblities. This was actually quite intriguing as
well as fun to read! All this plus the Gambit story and new tensions among the
teammates build to an action packed conclusion with a monster cliff-hanger!
The art this issue was truly first rate! Liquid and Salva do an incredible job
here. The panels are surprisingly crisp and defined. The scenes in the crowded
bar are simply gorgeous as well as the night-time flight above The Sydney Opera
House. Just beautiful!
Next Up: Paradise Lost!
--Junkeeb
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