This
edition contains a series of one-shots that take inspiration from the X-Men:
First Class series. Some stories are prequel tales like Magneto’s first visit
to the Big Apple and a glimpse into the trauma that haunts Jean Grey. A couple
of tales are ‘untold’ tales of the original X-Men, including Iceman and Angel’s
spring break adventure and Cyclops learning how to have fun by trailing Batroc
The Leper and his merry band of misfits throughout Manhattan who are on a sort
of working vacation. The last couple of tales aren’t even under the ‘First
Class’ imprint but taken from Marvel Adventures publications.
Both of those stories guest star Spider-man.
In the first story, Peter Parker and Bobby Drake race through Queens in hopes
of snagging the last open table at a chic sushi restaurant for their valentine’s
dates. In the second story, SHIELD has recruited Spider-man and Marvel Girl into
babysitting Bruce Banner during a day out in the big city. But with a host of
calamities getting in the way will Banner be able to stay calm or will he
unleash the beast within?
Speaking
of Beast- other than a couple of panels in the Cyclops story, he is noticeably absent
from this book. Why? He’s such a great character and I think it’s a crime
against mutant-kind that Marvel didn’t do a one-shot starring him! I even think
Professor X should’ve gotten a one-shot other than Magento but I can understand
that so much has been revealed about his origin that maybe Marvel decided to focus
on a villain instead. But to slight Hank McCoy- I cry foul!
Worth
Consuming, but I want a Beast one-shot!
Rating:
8 out of 10 stars.
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