(2002) Marvel Comics. Written by Karl Boilers. Art by Peter Ferguson & Sam Salgood
Muties is a 6-issue miniseries of stand alone stories. Each issue is a tale of mutants that aren't fortunate enough to become members of the Xavier School. The premiere issue tells of a Columbine-like incident with a gut wrenching shocking ending you won't see coming.
I'm actually surprised that this issue was allowed to be published. I'm not calling for censorship of it. It's just that in this day and age, such stories as the Changling are frowned upon. The master of horror himself, Stephen King, won't allow his book Rage (penned under the name Richard Bachman) to be released anymore due to several school shootings that sought to mirror events in the book.
That all being said, I am also very surprised that this book doesn't get more recognition or praise. It's quite powerful and it doesn't glorify violence. The horrific ending just happens to be a result of countless years of bullying and abuse.
The book bears some great interior art. But I hate the disjointed collage cover by Ferguson.
Worth Consuming.
Rating: 9 out of 10 stars.
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