In the ever changing/ adapting/ retconning origin of the X-Men, we have Wolverine and Victor Creed playing the role of political advocate/ frontline warrior in the coming war on mutant-kind. Having a kinder, gentler Wolverine is kinda odd and despite his protests, he’s really like a teddy bear for most of this book. We also see some of Prof. X’s earliest forays into his discovery of becoming a mutant. But, for the most part, this book is Wolverine’s show.
I was having trouble placing where in the X-Men’s history this takes place. By miniseries end, you could say this is what the final act of Wolverine Origins would be like.
My biggest problem was the art. I love Neal Adams and think he drew the definitive Batman. But, his work in this looks more embellished, like that of EC Comics artist, Jack Davis. I’m not sure if the art was intentional in this style or if Adams in his later years just isn’t able to draw in that crisp, commercial style of his of the early 70s.
Worth Consuming.
Rating: 7 out of 10 stars
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