<< 1 >>
Rating: 
Summary: Just plain good X-reading!!!
Review: I have enjoyed the Ultimate X-Men title as a reader of the Graphic Novels only. I started with the first two books in paperback form, but after this edition of books 3 and 4 in Hardcover I wouldnt buy or recommend anything else! In fact, if I could I would buy the first Hardcover edition of the series.The book itself is beautifully made and very sturdy. Not to mention looking pretty good on a bookcase. And it's just really cool to have so many pages of good reading in one place. The stories themselves are pretty good two. Mark Millar's writing page by page (as opposed to just the plot) is really bloody good and I'm getting more into the characters that aren't Wolverine more than ever before. The artwork is mostly good tho I wish Andy Kubert would have done more issues. Needless to say it was a page-turner and tho I'm not an age-old fan who was dissapointed with the Phoenix intro - I was a fan from the start of the second X-Men series and I really like the return to just plain adventure stories with a writer who has the courage to mix everything up (for the better). And also, in combination with the previous Hardcover (or Vols 1 & 2 of the Trade Paperback) it's a great read for any new readers.
Rating:
Summary: Not as good as the second book, but still good.
Review: I really enjoy the Ultimate X-Men books, but I thought this one was the worst so far for two primary reasons:
One Kaare Andrews should stick to doing Disney cartoons and quit the comics buisness. The third and fourth parts to this book look like rejected cells from Atlantis: the Lost Empire.
Two, they try to do too much in the fith section, introducing both the Helfire Club (something I feel the series could probably have done without anyway) and the dark phoenix, as well as ressurecting Magneto all in one issue.
That being said this is still a great comic, infact the whole series is really inspired. I liked the second and fifth books the best (I thought Wolverine switched sides way too fast in the first book and proteus as a plotline is kind of blah).
Rating: 
Summary: This volume is terrible!!!!!!
Review: I've been reading comics since I was in my pre-teens and am now in my mid-30s and this has to be one of the worst graphic novels I've ever read! The story is weak but the worst part is the art-work, which is absolutely terrible, especially the switch in styles mid-volume for issues 23 - 25. Marvel should be embarrased for releasing this extremely sub-par piece of work. I would highly NOT recommend this volume.
Rating:
Summary: The Phoenix Saga Begins...
Review: Story: I loved the story of the fourth Ultimate X-Men story arc. Although it is rushed into only five issues (with the final a double-length), it is one of the best. The novel starts innocently enough: Kitty Pryde joins the X-Men. But soon Jean begins to see terrible visions of the Phoenix. It is revealed Jean has been chosen to be the host of the Phoenix Force. Meanwhile, Cyclops and Wolverine (who earlier tried to kill each other) journey to the Savage Land to fight a computer being only to find Shadowcat is tagging along. I like the idea that the Hellfire Club funds Xavier's operation. The ending is horrible though. Art: Ya' have to love the art style of issus 21, 22, and 25. But Kaare Andrews art in issues 23 and 24 almost made me gag. It looks like rejected material from a G-rated animated movie. This is probably the only reason this book is rated 5 stars. Character: Like most of this book, the best of the best. The X-Men's attitudes are much better than theirs in "World Tour" where they seemed addicted to killing. Cyclops and Wolverine got more aggresive than ever when they tried to murder each other. The conflict between Beast and Storm is great, especially when Beast is responsible for Magneto's return at the end. What Iceman does when the whole world is expecting him to blame Xavier for his concusion is great. Ultimate Shadowcat's personality is the same as the old, but it's still great. The new Brotherhood is very daring and stupid, and Sabretooth, Taod, Jagguranut, and Rogue have all left. I don't really get what's with this Prosimian person though- good thing Magneto kills him off. Although this book is not good for people that do not know mch about the Phoenix Saga, it is a good read for fanatics.
Rating: 
Summary: This book destroyed the Phoenix Saga!
Review: The Phoenix saga is in my opinion in the top 3 most important events in any X-men incarnation. This story is SOO good, that it has become one of a few storylines that is and forever will be in every X-men incarnation (of course the incarnation would have to have Jean Grey in it). Unfortunatley this book makes a mockary of the Phoenix saga. First off, the Phoenix is a god is immense power, no change there. But the thing that [...] me off is how easily Xavier managed to stop Jean(Dark Phoenix). As I recall, the original Phoenix saga lasted many issues, this book turns it into like 5 pages. Dark Phoenix is made into a wuss. I dont care how strond Xavier is, he cannot stop the Dark Phoenix in 5 minutes, OK! This book took one of my favorite characters, spat on it, crapped on it, pee'd on it, buried it alive and fed it to the dogs. I hope that the phoenix will be better percieved in future stories. Other than that, it was a pretty good book... hehe...
Rating: 
Summary: still going strong
Review: This contains New X-Men #21-25. And it is still going strong. The story is well written with great characters. The art is a little spotty here, but it is such a great story that that can be forgiven.
Rating:
Summary: welcome to the jungle
Review: this is a great buy. This volume shows the apperance of pheonix and shadowcat. it has the return of magneto and the lawsuit of ice-man against the school. Wolverine and cyclops go to the savage land to defeat a killer batch of cyborgs. read this book.
Rating:
Summary: The Ph
Review: This volume captures several interesting stories of the Ultimate X-Men series, and paved the way for more anticipated action for future issues. The introduction of Shadowcat, Cyclops and Wolverine at the Savage Land, the ambush at the Hellfire Club (which was done with great tribute to the Dark Phoenix saga), the manifestation of Phoenix, the return of Magneto, etc. you get them all in this volume. Once again, excellent art work on the Ultimate X-Men series. I'd love to see a better rendition on the Phoenix manifestation part, but I'm inclined to believe there'll be more to come after the Magneto return saga. Too bad we didn't see the rest of the Hellfire Club members, and Sebastian Shaw's showtime was drasticially cut. Nevertheless, still a great read. Highly recommended.
<< 1 >>
| 
