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Available
Call number
Publication
Marvel (2006), Edition: 1st Edition, 152 pages
Description
Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men with the express purpose of "astonishing" the world. But when breaking news regarding the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airwaves, will it derail their new plans before they even get started?
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LibraryThing member snat
Oh, X-Men, how do I love thee? I shall not bore anyone by counting the ways, but suffice it to say I love 'em. However, my introduction to the X-Men did not come in the form of a comic book, but instead from the Saturday morning cartoon show that used to run on FOX and, later, the big budget
What finally inspired me to begin reading this series is that it's written by Joss Whedon (oh, Firefly, how do I love thee?). Whedon plus the X-Men is an irresistable combination. There's definitely some trademark Whedon going on here, most notably in the snappy dialogue and the clever scenes (my favorite is when Ord breaks into the school, only to find the X-Men aren't there--just the students, thus leading to an amusing "would you like to leave a message" dialogue). However, overall, it didn't grab me. I think this is mainly because the X-Men involved (Cyclops, Kitty Pryde, Beast, Emma Frost, and, of course, the ubiquitous Wolverine) just aren't among my favorites. All in all, though, it was a pretty good book and I'll definitely read the others in the series.
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movies. I wasn't a comic book reader as a kid (mainly due to lack of access--there were no bookstores in my small rural town) and discovering that the X-Men had been around forever did not exactly encourage me to begin reading. I assumed that I would have to start at the beginning and the idea of doing so was overwhelming. What finally inspired me to begin reading this series is that it's written by Joss Whedon (oh, Firefly, how do I love thee?). Whedon plus the X-Men is an irresistable combination. There's definitely some trademark Whedon going on here, most notably in the snappy dialogue and the clever scenes (my favorite is when Ord breaks into the school, only to find the X-Men aren't there--just the students, thus leading to an amusing "would you like to leave a message" dialogue). However, overall, it didn't grab me. I think this is mainly because the X-Men involved (Cyclops, Kitty Pryde, Beast, Emma Frost, and, of course, the ubiquitous Wolverine) just aren't among my favorites. All in all, though, it was a pretty good book and I'll definitely read the others in the series.
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LibraryThing member hjjugovic
I'm a huge Joss Whedon fan, which is why I'm reading a couple of graphic novels at the moment. I also love the X-men. If all you know of X-men is the movies, then this graphic novel may feel confusing. It deals with a mutant cure, but in a totally different way than the movies did. Overall, I
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enjoyed the story and the sparks of Whedon's wit here and there. Show Less
LibraryThing member xicanti
The X-Men must deal with a recently-developed mutant "cure" that threatens their way of life.
I used to be a big X-Men fan, but I've been away from the series for a long, long time now. I don't think this was the right place to jump back in. It's the start of a new series, true, but it's pretty
Therefore, I don't think I'm the best person to judge this book as a continuation of the recent X-Men storyline. I still enjoyed the art and the one-liners, but I'll need a little more time to sink back into it before I can comment on how it fits into the mythos as a whole. Time to seek out volume two.
I used to be a big X-Men fan, but I've been away from the series for a long, long time now. I don't think this was the right place to jump back in. It's the start of a new series, true, but it's pretty
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clear that a lot has happened since I've been gone. (I stopped reading shortly after the whole thing with the Legacy Virus; interestingly enough, that cropped up again here).Therefore, I don't think I'm the best person to judge this book as a continuation of the recent X-Men storyline. I still enjoyed the art and the one-liners, but I'll need a little more time to sink back into it before I can comment on how it fits into the mythos as a whole. Time to seek out volume two.
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LibraryThing member Disquiet
I'd already read the Warren Ellis part of this series of X-Men. It comes later on. I read the first book after belatedly getting around to Joss Whedon via the films The Avengers and Cabin in the Woods, and then belatedly getting to Firefly, and then reading the comics, after all of which I was
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advised to check out Whedon's run on X-Men. I enjoyed this OK. It's much more of a comic, rather than a TV script in comics form, than were two of the three Firefly comics I read. There's a lot of wide-angle panels that suggest it as a movie, and as with The Avengers, Whedon proves himself adept at ensemble pacing. I'll be reading the full set. It plays on the part of the X-Men I particularly enjoy: a more modest vision of Wolverine, a conflicted Cyclops, an active Kitty Pryde, Jean Grey more as a background subject, and a missing Professor Xavier. Show Less
LibraryThing member tiamatq
I stink at trying to keep up with all the X-Men storylines, past and present. My knowledge mostly ends with the 1990s X-Men cartoon. Joss Whedon's storyline was recommended to me and I wasn't a Buffy fan but I did love Dr. Horrible, so I thought it was worth a shot. I really enjoyed the first
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volume, and I think that I've been filled in with enough past storyline that I'm not totally at a loss. I like that this a return to X-Men roots - somewhat goofy costumes, nods to Beast's change in appearance, the team getting out there and being seen by the public as protectors. I'm not particularly attached to anyone, and it's easy enough to pick the book up and put it down. If you're looking for a comic fix and like a little tongue-in-cheek humor without a lot of badassery, I'd suggest picking this up. Show Less
LibraryThing member ragwaine
I've been reading X-men off and on for about 35 years now but the last series I tried, Ultimate X-men, I didn't like enough to keep reading, this one, however, really makes me want to read more. Whedon's dialogue is smooth and real, the main idea is a nice, big, emotionally/ethically "meaty" idea
In this edition there's also the "motion comic" which I plan on checking out with my son to see if he likes it.
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and there's a lot of intrigue going on. In this edition there's also the "motion comic" which I plan on checking out with my son to see if he likes it.
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LibraryThing member shawjonathan
I've enjoyed the X-Men movies, and this collection of six comics was written by Joss Whedon, of Buffy and Firefly cult status (though when a cult gets that big it should probably be called a religion). Sadly reading it confirmed that I just don't get superhero comics. I found it visually repellant
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(digital techniques have not improved the look of comics IMHO) and almost completely uninteresting in its story and characters. If I hadn't seen the movies I wouldn't have had a clue what was going on, but having seen them I couldn't tell if anything new was happening. The existence of the X-men is under threat again because of widespread prejudice against mutants. They fight among themselves, spectacularly. They uncover a plot to destroy humanity. They foil it, but their victory leaves the alien villain alive to fight another day. With apologies to all Whedon/X-men fans: Ho-bloody hum! I've lent the book to a younger person who loves Buffy, and look forward to seeing whether she agrees or thinks I'm an illiterate idiot. Show Less
LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
Someone is offering a way out for mutants (again), there are tough decisions that have to be made and Scott Summers is trying to get a life. Also Kitty's back.
Fun stuff.
Fun stuff.
LibraryThing member dutchmarbel
Layers and hints like we're used too with Whedon. Pics are great, I like the stories but the steps between the pictures are sometimes rather big.
LibraryThing member Nikkles
I don't read that many comic books, but I do like X-men and I like Joss Whedon so I bought this book. I was not disappointed as the volume contains what I love about both the x-men and Joss Whedon. The artwork is also very good and worth the cost.
LibraryThing member fighterofevil
Still holds up over the years
LibraryThing member MickyFine
When Kitty Pryde returns to the rebuilt Xavier Institute as an instructor, co-heads Emma Frost and Scott Summers are keen to make the X-Men more of a presence on the world stage again. But when scientists announce a cure for the mutant gene, they find themselves in the midst of a controversy that
Really well-written entry into the X-Men universe with the ground work laid for some intriguing story arcs. If you've seen most of the X-Men movies, you should be able to jump in to this narrative with very little bumps.
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could turn the mutant world upside down.Really well-written entry into the X-Men universe with the ground work laid for some intriguing story arcs. If you've seen most of the X-Men movies, you should be able to jump in to this narrative with very little bumps.
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LibraryThing member shannonkearns
really enjoyed it. love the x-men stories and love joss whedon's take on it all.
LibraryThing member kmajort
I know almost nothing about Peter Rasputin/Colossus.
LibraryThing member quinton.baran
I really enjoyed this book - it hearkened back to the older days of the X-Men while still forging on to new material. The art is very complimentary to the story.
LibraryThing member bdgamer
Very interesting storyline. I like the ending, especially how it played SHIELD against the X-Men.
LibraryThing member nicolewbrown
A new school year at Xavier's Institute For Higher Learning has opened to new students and old. The Professor is away dealing with business. Jean, aka The Phoenix, is dead and Scott, the head of the school has taken up with fellow teacher Emma Frost the former enemy of the X-Men who can read minds
Meanwhile, a Dr. Kavita Rao announces that she has found a cure for the mutant gene. She prances out a small child she has cured on national TV. The students at the school are in an uproar with some thinking that they want the cure, others thinking that they don't need it, and the rest not knowing what to think. Around the world, people are starting to line up at centers to receive the cure. Hank, the Beast, breaks into her lab to get a copy, but she catches him and freely gives him a sample knowing that if the X-Men back the science it will go better for her.
Hank himself is considering taking the cure if it works since he is becoming more beast than human, which leads to a fight with Wolverine in front of the children. But there's more here than meets the eye. There's a mysterious alien named Ord from Breakworld who draws the X-Men out to fight by taking hostages at a party then fleeing into the night. What does he have to do with this? And what secret is Nick Fury keeping from them this time? You're not sure if you can trust Emma, but at times you do feel sorry for her because the ghost of Jean is everywhere. Joss Whedon lives up to his reputation and Cassady is an incredible artist, as is Martin a beautiful colorist. There are lots of surprises in store for this first book in the series that leave you wanting more.
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and has the ability to turn her body into solid nearly indestructible diamonds. The other teachers are Beast, Kitty Pryde, and Wolverine. Kitty makes it clear that she doesn't trust Emma and that she will be keeping an eye on her. When Wolverine shows up he and Scott get into it in front of the students which is a great start to the school year.Meanwhile, a Dr. Kavita Rao announces that she has found a cure for the mutant gene. She prances out a small child she has cured on national TV. The students at the school are in an uproar with some thinking that they want the cure, others thinking that they don't need it, and the rest not knowing what to think. Around the world, people are starting to line up at centers to receive the cure. Hank, the Beast, breaks into her lab to get a copy, but she catches him and freely gives him a sample knowing that if the X-Men back the science it will go better for her.
Hank himself is considering taking the cure if it works since he is becoming more beast than human, which leads to a fight with Wolverine in front of the children. But there's more here than meets the eye. There's a mysterious alien named Ord from Breakworld who draws the X-Men out to fight by taking hostages at a party then fleeing into the night. What does he have to do with this? And what secret is Nick Fury keeping from them this time? You're not sure if you can trust Emma, but at times you do feel sorry for her because the ghost of Jean is everywhere. Joss Whedon lives up to his reputation and Cassady is an incredible artist, as is Martin a beautiful colorist. There are lots of surprises in store for this first book in the series that leave you wanting more.
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LibraryThing member FosterYA
Pretty good, but I think people who know more about graphic novels than I do would enjoy it more than I did.
LibraryThing member David_Brown
I have these collected in their original issues somewhere, but picked up the graphic novel on a whim from my library because I've misplaced the originals. I wasn't well acquainted with Whedon when I originally read these issues, but this certainly is on par with the rest of his canon. The dialogue
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is superb, the action drawn incredibly well, and the story arc riveting. If you're an X-Men fan, and for some reason haven't read these, pick this up! Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2006-05-10
Physical description
152 p.; 10.25 inches
ISBN
0785115315 / 9780785115311