Comic Book Review for X-Men 2021 Vol. 2
Collects X-Men (2021) #7-12.
Comic book review written on January 26, 2022
What Happens in X-Men 2021 Vol. 2?
How is the Writing in X-Men 2021 Vol. 2??
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.
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.