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Summary: X-Men are slumming in this book
Review: As if poor characterization and dull plotting aren't bad enough, with this installment Marvel saddled the X-Men with some truly bad artwork. Kia Asamiya, I understand, is a superstar in Japan, but his style simply does not fit the X-Men. Characters are blocky, noses are pointy and costumes are simply ugly. Archangel goes through a transformation and gains a new "power" that makes absolutely no sense in the context of the character and his sudden, inexplicable attraction to Husk is just weird. That's another of Austen's weaknesses on this title -- every female character seems to serve no other purpose than to pine over one of the male characters. And the mutant "werewolves"? Seen it before. Call me back when a new writer starts bringing this series back up again.
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Summary: Great X-men Book
Review: Chuck Ausitn continues his great storytelling in the dominant species story arc. Also Kia Asamiya matches the great story with amazing artwork. The X-men Have never before loked so good. This book is a must have for x-men fans.
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Summary: Great X-men Book
Review: Chuck austin continues his great storytelling during the dominant species stroy arc. Also Kia Asamiya provides amazing artwork. The x-men have hever looked so good. Great characterization only adds to this book. A must have for x-men fans.
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Summary: uncanny x-men #416-420
Review: First of all, the artwork is pretty weak. That being said, I liked the story. We've got werewolves here that give the X-Men a good run. There are some great little twists and turns in here. And it is interesting to watch the Juggernaught fight on the side of the X-Men. Other than the art, it's pretty great.
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Summary: Worse than Draco
Review: Popular opinion says that Draco is Chuck Austens worst Uncanny XMen arc, which is saying alot since his whole run has been terrible. But the truth of the matter, according to me at least, is Dominant Species is his worst. Vaguely defined villains (are they werewolves, are they mutants, both?) take over some office building that Warren Worthington owns. Its really as exciting as the premise makes it out to be. Its terrible. Bad characterization, nonexistant motivation, and poor artwork to further obscure any sense of whats going on (for some reason fog takes the place of backgrounds through most of the arc, which makes even less sense because as i said it takes place in an office building). If you want to read good X-Men stories go read some of Grant Morrison's New X-men books, or go read Essential X-Men 1 and 2. This crap by Chuck Austen gives the X-Men brand a bad name.
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Summary: Worse than Draco
Review: Popular opinion says that Draco is Chuck Austens worst Uncanny XMen arc, which is saying alot since his whole run has been terrible. But the truth of the matter, according to me at least, is Dominant Species is his worst. Vaguely defined villains (are they werewolves, are they mutants, both?) take over some office building that Warren Worthington owns. Its really as exciting as the premise makes it out to be. Its terrible. Bad characterization, nonexistant motivation, and poor artwork to further obscure any sense of whats going on (for some reason fog takes the place of backgrounds through most of the arc, which makes even less sense because as i said it takes place in an office building). If you want to read good X-Men stories go read some of Grant Morrison's New X-men books, or go read Essential X-Men 1 and 2. This crap by Chuck Austen gives the X-Men brand a bad name.
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Summary: Not Worth Reading
Review: These issues contain some very poor characterization, plotting, dialogue and art. The story involves extremely uninteresting mutant werewolves, who, defying logic, are involved in Warren Worthington's corporation. The characters do not act like themselves. They are completely changed to fit the plot and to add unneeded melodrama to the story. The dialogue is embarassing to read and the art does not flow with the story.
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Summary: Worse than anything before it.
Review: This is the story where Austen really shows us what he can do. It seems as if he made it this bad on purpose.
Essentially, his point is that groups that mutate similarly have to stick together for some reason. And he illustrates this point with a group that has no personality whatsoever. Aside from Maximus Lobo, not one of them says anything that they aren't just repeating.
And as if it isn't bad enough, there's Kia Asamiya redesigning the costumes. It's like being stabbed immediately after someone shoots you in the lung.
These costumes are bizarre. Lorna's has two sets of black wings (one on her head). Archangel's has a red loincloth.
If a copy falls from the sky, I still say that you should set it on fire immediately, and be glad.
Or, simply put: DO NOT READ.
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Summary: The real X-men
Review: You can extreme X-men, new X-men, ultimate X-men, and yuppie all you want but the real X-men are, were, and always will be the original guys like Angel and Iceman. Of course having Juggernaut in the story with potential to finally be an X-man makes it a 5 star. Remember the Juggernaut is in the Hulk and Thor's league. He's traded punches with both and done more than hold his own. With Colossus gone they need a heavyweight. Great multiple storylines going. Sqiud boy is cool too. He saves Juggernauts hide. So does Angel. O.K. so juggie isn't at full power anymore but he still packs a major punch. it's great to see a human side to him after all these years. Maybe he and Xavier will eventually make up. All in all it's great seeing the old guys with new potentials like Husk. Of course Wolverine is in it as well. Not one of his finer moments. his overconfidence gets him knocked for a loop. All the more reason for juggy to join. It's great to see the Angel looking like the original Angel. The metal wings are long gone. The blue face as well. He has a new Wolverine like power. You'll have to read to find out. Can't give it all away. Highly recommended. Glad marvel is giving the X-men title back to the X-men. It's about time.
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