crookedtreehouse's review against another edition
3.0
The conclusion to the O*N*E/Decimation/198 storyline in the X-Men books is fairly dull, but it puts the sentinel story to rest for a while, and moves the mutant players to new places on the Chinese Checkerboard of continuity.
The art is lazily house style. Paquette tells the story he's given, but often doesn't bother giving background characters eyes or distinctive facial features, and there's a really poorly executed pinup page of many of the characters standing around for no reason after the big fight, but he has a few good action sequences, and occasionally draws Bishop like he were a Chris Bachalo character, and I enjoyed that.
Apart from happening during the Civil War, and showing the X-Men interact with both Iron Man and Captain America's camps, this is much more of a Decimation book than a Civil War story. There's no need to pick it up if you're looking for more Civil War stories, but if you're keeping up with the post House Of M X-Men shenanigans, this is a perfectly servicable story. Not Hines's best, but not terrible, either.
The art is lazily house style. Paquette tells the story he's given, but often doesn't bother giving background characters eyes or distinctive facial features, and there's a really poorly executed pinup page of many of the characters standing around for no reason after the big fight, but he has a few good action sequences, and occasionally draws Bishop like he were a Chris Bachalo character, and I enjoyed that.
Apart from happening during the Civil War, and showing the X-Men interact with both Iron Man and Captain America's camps, this is much more of a Decimation book than a Civil War story. There's no need to pick it up if you're looking for more Civil War stories, but if you're keeping up with the post House Of M X-Men shenanigans, this is a perfectly servicable story. Not Hines's best, but not terrible, either.
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
Not a bad book, but not awesome. Good enough writing and art. Pretty good use of characters, but not exceptional. Lots and lots of fighting. Not a lot of characters being characters. 3.5 of 5.
pickett22's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. I loved that Scott wasn't a douche, I loved that they actually worked together and achieved something for once, and I loved that Tony got to be a good guy for a change. I did not like that both Kitty and Emma got left behind, but I LOVED the knee-capping chick. She was so hardcore. It was a good time all around, and if I ever see it, I'll buy it.
jennykeery's review against another edition
3.0
A fine tie-in to an event that's also fine. Very X-Men 'boys club'.
renatasnacks's review against another edition
3.0
Augh too confusing for a mere dabbler in the Marvel Universe :/
williamstome's review against another edition
2.0
This was... okay. Not terribly interesting or inspired.
remigves's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sunseas's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
nutti72's review
3.0
Scary....yes this can be read as a comic book, or as a warning for all those who think people who are "different" then them should be somehow confined & labeled.