X-Factor #28
To see what the Messiah Complex is really all about, see my blog at http://www.comicbookjournal.net/the-next-big-thing/.
Ok. Ah, X-Factor. To me, X-Factor will ALWAYS be a wasted X-book. This book did nothing to really further the plot line for the Messiah Complex, it just simply reinforced the idea that something bad was happening. Well, that was already established now wasn’t it?
Anyway, the plot is still focusing on the drama and the relationships between all of the main characters, which I would normally enjoy–if I cared anything about the characters. The Purifiers are after X-Factor. The residents want their city back. I think in the fight against X-factor I’m on board with the Purifiers. For a long time X-Factor has been dead weight for the Marvel Universe, so the sooner we can say goodbye to Madrox, and all his multiples fine by me.
With that said, the plot wasn’t bad, as Peter David didn’t have much as far a source material goes to work with, but his whole “religion vs. faith” thing he does with nearly ALL of his books is just frankly old. The only bright spot in the issue for me was the artwork. Raimondi, a relative new comer to the industry is a joy to see. His perspective changes and light, crisp line work is extremely traditional and highly professional. I did appreciate his attention to little details within his background work (sign names, t-shirt slogans, etc.).
On a scale of one to ten I’d give this book a five. If not for the artwork and it was take it or leave it, I’d leave it. I would recommend this book only to die hard collectors to complete a run or a five-year old. Maybe they wouldn’t be as bored with it as a mature reader would.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
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