Post by brentlambert on May 10, 2011 12:47:18 GMT -5
X-FACTOR 2010: Year In Review
(#5-8) by Brent Lambert
Cast: Polaris, Speedball, Quicksilver, Songbird, Sage, Strong Guy, Quentin Quire, Thunderbird, Slipstream, Wash Out, Proto-Goblin, Genoshan Council, Crystal
Guest-Stars: Dr. Doom, Black Panther, Andromeda, Silver Sable, Emma Frost, Xavier, Peter Wisdom
Antagonists Faced: None
Standout Character: Polaris
Best Moment: Discussion of decisions a Monarch must make between Pietro, Doom, Andromeda, and Black Panther
Overall: One of the things that intrigues me the most about this series is the infusion of the politics of running a nation like Genosha surrounded by the idea of X-Factor as Genosha’s X-Men/Avengers team of protectors. Politics and current events of the world intrigue me greatly yet I don’t prefer to read or watch about them too often as it can be depressing or boring in some regards. Normally stories that focus on such things are not in my reading choices, yet Brent is able to make each and every issue more than interesting. I found myself wanting more and more to see the next issue to find out where things would go with the Genosha Compact or how the Genoshan Council would deal with certain things.
Action is only one part of comics in most cases. Character and plot/story are paramount to a story feeling whole or complete. There was not much action in the traditional super hero fight going on within the issues because action of the character and plot building was the focus. Each and every character is different and has different desires for Genosha’s new direction and government. Polaris and Dr. Doom stood out the most because this is a new area for Lorna in a way and a great one at that. Doom is always more intriguing to me when used outside of the guy trying to take down the Fantastic Four or just the usual ‘bad guy’ area. While he does things that are ‘bad’ or in a moral gray area the man has a nation and people that are okay with his rule. Brent did a nice job of showing the duality of Doom, and nicely showed more of the Silver Sable/Doom relationship that also expands his character to more than just a classic villain.
(#5-8) by Brent Lambert
Cast: Polaris, Speedball, Quicksilver, Songbird, Sage, Strong Guy, Quentin Quire, Thunderbird, Slipstream, Wash Out, Proto-Goblin, Genoshan Council, Crystal
Guest-Stars: Dr. Doom, Black Panther, Andromeda, Silver Sable, Emma Frost, Xavier, Peter Wisdom
Antagonists Faced: None
Standout Character: Polaris
Best Moment: Discussion of decisions a Monarch must make between Pietro, Doom, Andromeda, and Black Panther
Overall: One of the things that intrigues me the most about this series is the infusion of the politics of running a nation like Genosha surrounded by the idea of X-Factor as Genosha’s X-Men/Avengers team of protectors. Politics and current events of the world intrigue me greatly yet I don’t prefer to read or watch about them too often as it can be depressing or boring in some regards. Normally stories that focus on such things are not in my reading choices, yet Brent is able to make each and every issue more than interesting. I found myself wanting more and more to see the next issue to find out where things would go with the Genosha Compact or how the Genoshan Council would deal with certain things.
Action is only one part of comics in most cases. Character and plot/story are paramount to a story feeling whole or complete. There was not much action in the traditional super hero fight going on within the issues because action of the character and plot building was the focus. Each and every character is different and has different desires for Genosha’s new direction and government. Polaris and Dr. Doom stood out the most because this is a new area for Lorna in a way and a great one at that. Doom is always more intriguing to me when used outside of the guy trying to take down the Fantastic Four or just the usual ‘bad guy’ area. While he does things that are ‘bad’ or in a moral gray area the man has a nation and people that are okay with his rule. Brent did a nice job of showing the duality of Doom, and nicely showed more of the Silver Sable/Doom relationship that also expands his character to more than just a classic villain.