X-TREME X-MEN:SAVAGE LAND #1
ADVANCE REVIEW
Author: Junkeeb,
contributor
“Savage Genesis”
Chris Claremont, Kevin Sharp, Danny
Miki
Quick
Rating: 3.5 Recommended
Well this
first issue was actually pretty good. Especially for all you Rogue fans out there!
CC does a lot in the way of explaining what is going on with her right now. But
fear not, all the X-Treme Gang get a great moment in this issue even
Thunderbird! So on with the show!
There may
be some spoilers
afoot, matey!
Well I must admit this series seems off to a strong start. CC does a really
interesting job in this issue in explaining Rogue's power crisis as well as
really giving us an insight into how Rogue is struggling to deal with it.
Rogue's character really shines in this issue. He even gives hints that Rogue
may possibly have more potential than even she realises. Ironically these are
things I would have hoped were to be covered in her own mini, but alas you
can't have everything. At least we are finally getting the inner workings of Rogue's
mind and how everyday is a constant struggle to maintain her self. Like I said
good stuff.
Rogue's nightmares is the catalyst for the team. In interpreting them, some of
the team's dynamic/tensions begin to form (and manifest in XXM #5). As beginnings
of Bishop's concern that Rogue could perhaps turn evil seem to take root!
Beast is also back for the adventure and he is used very well here. He is
definitely an integral part to the story and the reasoning for his presense was
sound. In fact, everyone had a good part in this issue. Some really nice Storm
and Thunderbird bonding moments as well.
We are even introduced to a new group of species, who have a fear/hate notion
of mutants. But they need the X-Treme team's help and lots of dynamic, tensions,
and chemistry is set up for the following issues. For those of you who are like
"not another Neo," fear not, these guys are pretty facinating. Though
there are tensions, they indeed need to trust the X-Treme team. Plus there is
dissension in their own ranks which is always fun.
I have to say that I really liked this issue. Yes, it only got a 3.5, but that
is cause it wasn't ground breaking or brilliant. And to be honest, though the
art is pretty tight and Sharpe does a great job, it is still not on the level
of Salva. This felt like a really kewl Saturday morning cartoon. In other words
pic it up, you won't be sorry!
Next Up: To a Land Unknown!
--Junkeeb
Junkeeb is the new reviewer
for the MutantDestiny site. She is the moderator for the
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and Remy Love Machine message boards.
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