Published On: 2022-09-28 by Marvel
Catch-up on Last Issue
Doctor Stasis makes his deadliest move yet – and Captain Krakoa is born! But what secrets lie at the heart of the newest mutant hero? Then, M.O.D.O.K. takes aim! The X-Men have faced many foes over the years, but few have had a face as big as this one. And as the Quiet Council of Krakoa, the Great Ring of Arakko and the Central Column of Orchis each make vital decisions that will affect their people for years to come, the X-Men find themselves caught in the crossfire – with an old enemy waiting to strike! Plus: On a rare day off, the women of the X-Men head out for the hottest action in the galaxy: Gameworld! But if it’s true that the house always wins, our X-Ladies might be in over their heads.
How's X-Men 2021 Vol. 2's Writing?
The Dialogue
The dialogue is a 1. If Marvel paired him with an X-men historian or a dialogue writer, things would improve. There’s a panel where Rogue refers to Nightcrawler as ‘mah friend.’ ‘Friend’ is a strange way to describe your brother. Laura doesn’t typically think or talk like a female Logan, but she does in X-men.
Showing Versus Telling
There’s a fight scene at the end between Cordyceps Jones and the X-men. It was an opportunity for a big throw-down between Rogue and Wolverine. That didn’t happen. Laura threatens Cordyceps with claws around his neck. He’s alien and a fungus. Even if she cut his head off, would it hurt him?
The Vibe
The writing on X-men by Gerry Duggan is a 4 at best. It’s the little things that pull you out of the moment.
Comic Art Review
The art on X-men is a 10. Pepe Larraz and Javier Pina draw amazing comics. Their styles are so similar that you may not notice which issue is drawn by Javier.
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- Xmen Vol2 Cover
Who's In This Issue of X-Men 2021 Vol. 2
- Polaris
- Rogue
- Wolverine
- Cyclops
- Mr. Sinister
Should You Buy This Comic Book?
Buy this collection. It's a deal. Be prepared to adjust for writing inconsistencies and be wowed by the best art in the comic book marketplace.