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Wolverine & The X-Men, Vol. 2 (2012)

by Jason Aaron(Favorite Author)

3.91 of 5 Votes: 3

languge

English

genre

Graphic Novels & Comics

publisher

Marvel

review 1: I'm really liking this series. Sure, this volume has a little less madcap action than the first, but it has enough of the same elements to be successful. The formula of mutant school colliding with real-world problems seems to be working, because now Wolverine is up against that most dreaded foe of education: the budget. Naturally, Wolverine decides to make up the shortfall by gambling in a space casino and taking hilariously surly Quentin Quire with him to psychically count cards. As you do. Meanwhile, back at the school, there's an invasion of microscopic Brood. Plenty of zany to go around, and lots of fun.The last issue is rather more serious, and actually spotlights Henry McCoy. I've always liked Beast, and he often gets glossed over. I guess it's hard to write for a c... moreharacter like him. Aaron does a great job of highlighting him, and even gives Abigail Brand a few good scenes. I like her, and I like seeing her now and then.The title gives the impression that the book is mostly about Wolverine, but it's not. It's a true ensemble book. And that's more than fine by me, because it's a great cast. There are more students and teachers at the school than get real page time, but that's ok. The ones in the spotlight are ones that I like, and they're used effectively. I'm actually getting attached to some of these new-to-me students, which will make reading the rest of the series a lot more fun.
review 2: Too much of too different, for my tastes. The concept of Wolverine and Beast trying to run a school for young mutants is great, but so much time was spent on weird comedy starring the dozen or so teenagers failed to interest me, and the willy-nilly space jaunt to a Las Vegas from another galaxy was ridiculous. I guess I am not the intended audience for this title, since it offered me very little of what I want or expect from an X-men comic. less

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