haia_929's review
2.0
This is a trimmed down version of my review, to view the full review visit The Book Ramble.
Magneto is out for blood in this comic as he attacks groups who have targeted mutants. He takes justice and vengeance into his own hands taking on several different groups in this comic to try and right some of the wrongs done against the mutant population. This comic also, briefly, explores Magneto's backstory in 1940s Germany while living under the Nazis.
I am kind of...at a loss with this one. I didn't really enjoy it. I liked the art, but found the use of light too sparse, and the character designs weren't really for me. The story itself was just wholly lacking, in that it was basically 100-something pages of needless violence which uses Magneto's experiences during the Holocaust as a cheap crutch to validate them. Didn't really make an sense to me.
The story lines, one about some kind of human experimentation, the other about the Marauders, were kind of vague and poorly explained. I think while reading them I followed along, but looking back I have no idea what was going on. Nothing was explained, it was all just this rambling internal monologue from Magneto as he tried to justify his needless violence. Honestly, there isn't much to say about the plot because it was so lacking and confusing. I think it's great to walk the line with Magneto, he's sort of an anti-hero but I just feel like using WWII experiences living under the Nazis is a bit of a crutch and not really...good. I didn't really enjoy the voice.
I'm a little conflicted about the art. As I've said I had some problems with the art, but there was some stuff I liked and even loved. There was too much going on, and I don't think it was articulated well in the art sometimes. I also found that the art was too dark, like there were places with the details just completely disappeared because there wasn't enough light used.
I don't think I would continue to read this series. I found it confusing and poorly explained and it just made me want to go reread some of the other comics that I've read recently which I enjoyed. I was just kind of disappointed in this one.
Magneto is out for blood in this comic as he attacks groups who have targeted mutants. He takes justice and vengeance into his own hands taking on several different groups in this comic to try and right some of the wrongs done against the mutant population. This comic also, briefly, explores Magneto's backstory in 1940s Germany while living under the Nazis.
I am kind of...at a loss with this one. I didn't really enjoy it. I liked the art, but found the use of light too sparse, and the character designs weren't really for me. The story itself was just wholly lacking, in that it was basically 100-something pages of needless violence which uses Magneto's experiences during the Holocaust as a cheap crutch to validate them. Didn't really make an sense to me.
The story lines, one about some kind of human experimentation, the other about the Marauders, were kind of vague and poorly explained. I think while reading them I followed along, but looking back I have no idea what was going on. Nothing was explained, it was all just this rambling internal monologue from Magneto as he tried to justify his needless violence. Honestly, there isn't much to say about the plot because it was so lacking and confusing. I think it's great to walk the line with Magneto, he's sort of an anti-hero but I just feel like using WWII experiences living under the Nazis is a bit of a crutch and not really...good. I didn't really enjoy the voice.
I'm a little conflicted about the art. As I've said I had some problems with the art, but there was some stuff I liked and even loved. There was too much going on, and I don't think it was articulated well in the art sometimes. I also found that the art was too dark, like there were places with the details just completely disappeared because there wasn't enough light used.
I don't think I would continue to read this series. I found it confusing and poorly explained and it just made me want to go reread some of the other comics that I've read recently which I enjoyed. I was just kind of disappointed in this one.
mjfmjfmjf's review
4.0
At this point Magneto is about as much of a hero as Scott Summers. Pretty much a meeting in the middle. And Magneto is apparently wandering the country like a Dr. Banner, but in his case looking for enemies of mutant-kind to kill. And yet it's done pretty well and isn't just about the plot. With good enough art and good enough writing.
storm_'s review
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Gore, Antisemitism, and Blood
renatasnacks's review
3.0
HMMMMMMM I do love Magneto in all his tortured, complicated glory, and I was excited to read this. It was fine? I think basically I'm totally on board with him as a lone wolf mutant-defending vigilante, and the parts focused on that--and his fallen mutant memorial--were my favorite. I don't think I'm quite as sold on the latter part of this volume?
Also I think I get what the art was going for, it's like, tumultuous and shit, but it kind of stressed me out to look at it.
Spoiler
It just seemed sort of arbitrary that he would decide to go after the Marauders as his next move and I don't think it got set up in a way that quite made sense to me? Like IDK don't you have other shit to do, Magneto?Also I think I get what the art was going for, it's like, tumultuous and shit, but it kind of stressed me out to look at it.
magneto's review
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
tgjames's review
3.0
I was excited about this comic conceptually but the writing and plot left something to be desired. I felt overall the story left things vague and unsatisfying.
everyotherpageorso's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
woodenpersonality's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Violence
chantaal's review
3.0
I'm not sure what to feel about this book. It's great to see Magneto be dangerous again, in a way that is truly scary. As much as I love the idea of Magneto joining forces with the X-Men (or just Cyclops & Emma, I guess), I've forgotten his past and where his heart truly lies when it comes to the protection of the mutant race. So, you know.
Thank you, multiple and varied panels of Magneto brutally killing people, I won't forget that is a part of who he is for a long, long time. (The scary thing is, I get it. I see your side of it, Erik. But I also see the brutal killings and terrorizing you do.)
Thank you, multiple and varied panels of Magneto brutally killing people, I won't forget that is a part of who he is for a long, long time. (The scary thing is, I get it. I see your side of it, Erik. But I also see the brutal killings and terrorizing you do.)
skylarprimm's review
2.0
In theory, this should have been right up my alley. I've always liked Magneto's moral ambiguity, and I've enjoyed Cullen Bunn's work for DC and Marvel alike. However, it just fell flat for me. Too much violence, not enough thinking, I guess.