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Wow -- so apparently "X-Factor" #1 has sold out! Good going David/Sook!! Who'dathunk a book fronted by The Multiple Man would be big? Now if only Sunfire could get his own title...
From: New York, NY | Registered: Jul 2003
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This might be my pick for tightest script/best written piece of work PAD has produced in ten years--and trust, I'm a PAD fan.
Totally awesome. I can't wait for me. Talk about hooking in readers!
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quote:Originally posted by Polar Rhino: also I think this team needs husk (does she still have powers?)
If anyone needed to be "deciMated" it's Paige Guthrie. Stupid, nonsensical powers wasted on an otherwise decent character (or at least she was before they paired her up with Warren of all people -- the heck was that all about-- talk about nonsense).
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From: ATL, fool!!! WHAT!!! | Registered: Aug 2003
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I finally got to my local comic shop yesterday after being a way for a month-and-a-half, and X-Factor #1 and #2 were waiting for me in my pull box.
Truly awesome, probably the best comics I've read since I returned to comics back in March of this year (and how fitting that I read them just before the year ended.) Even better than Peter David's early-90s stories with some of the same characters! Now I've gotta look for the Madrox mini-series TPB!
If Peter David wasn't working for Marvel, I would read even fewer Marvel books than I already do. If his dropping Hulk helped X-Factor turn out this good, then I'm no longer upset that his second Hulk run ended so quickly.
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I picked up issue #2 yesterday. I also noted that Sook is sharing the art chores already. The second artist (I can't recall the name dagnabbit) managed to maintain Sook's style for the rest of the book. It wasn't distracting, just discouraging.
As for the story, a fun read to be sure. Rictor's fall from the building ended as expected... And Jamie faced off against his delinquent dupe. Siryn and Guido talked with Layla Miller. Monet made her appearance, with a quaint joke about her codeletter.
I liked the tone of the book. It's not jokey, but still has a lighthearted feel to it. PAD really got across how arrogant Monet is, and I liked her relating to the rest of the crew.
The case Siryn worked on, and our sneak peek at Singularity (I'm sorry, but that name has to have something to do with Jamie being the Multiple Man,) have me hooked. I want to know more.
My only complaint is Layla. I'm not sure who suggested using her, PAD or the editor; but her constant "I know stuff" bugged me.
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From: Denver, CO | Registered: May 2004
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I liked Layla, but agree that the "I know stuff" will get annoying if used constantly. I hope that once the character gets established in the office, that line will be dropped.
Is she from another book? I thought she was a new character, although I am not up on all the mutants Marvel had.
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From: Boston | Registered: Aug 2003
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Layla Miller is the dues ex machina character. She was created (literally) during "House of M" -- she's the personification of the side of Wanda that realized what she was doing was wrong and helped the heroes set things right. What she really is and what she's doing here needs to be addressed soon because her function as instigator and know it all bugs me and screams "lazy writing" to me. I'm sure David has something in mind...
This book is reminding me a lot of "Angel". Layla functions as Cordy's visions, Jamie's newfound lack of trustworthiness is akin to Angel/Angelus, Guido is Gunn - the muscle, Rictor is Wesley - fired from the council with nowhere to go, M functions as the standard Joss Whedon "team member whose selfishness and lack of genuine concern for what's going on allows her to say inappropriate and funny lines". And I almost expect David to make Rahne a lesbain a la Willow. This isn't a bad thing per se, it's just something I noticed (oh yeah, and Singularity = Wolfram & Hart)
From: New York, NY | Registered: Jul 2003
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X-FACTOR #2 Rictor, with his gas station heroics, is the star, for me thus far. I already knew that PAD had Jamie Madrox down cold, and now the ex-(?)mutant can be added to the list. A lot of thought appears to have gone into Siryn, but as yet I'm not sold on her take here. Same for Rahne. Layla is too much associated with HOUSE OF M (not a good thing, for me). M I think will be a good fit for PAD. Strong Guy gets funny lines and is obviously a character that PAD is fond of writing.
I really wish Polaris, Havok and Quicksilver (the rest of the 'old' PAD X-Factor) could be freed up to appear in this title. I guess they're a generation removed from the cast, as it is. Truthfully, I can't quite imagine Alex as a private eye-- though I can see Pietro and Lorna working for XXX.
From: Knoxville, TN | Registered: Jul 2003
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Another great issue. I've been reading about Rictor since New Mutants and no one's ever made me care about him as much as I have in these two issues.
I'd like to see the rest of PAD's first X-Factor, too, but maybe not as cast. Some references now and then they're keeping in touch would be nice.
Still not crazy about Layla Miller, but I may be able to put up with her as long as they're not sending her on missions or letting her get kidnapped every few issues.
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From: Canada | Registered: Jul 2003
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Definitely agree about Rictor Archane! He's never been more than a blip on my radar. I mean, seriously, the guy had a mullet. Need I say more...?
quote:Originally posted by Arachne: I may be able to put up with her as long as they're not sending her on missions or letting her get kidnapped every few issues.
Then she'd be the new Jubilee! (Kidding, I kid... mostly...)
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From: Sunny Cali-- er, Planet Earth? | Registered: Jun 2005
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I was never a big Peter David X-Factor fan. Still I liked #1. Ofcourse, Rictor was a fave of mine and seeing him lose his powers I didn't care for. But atleast he is being used!
First issue was pretty good. I like when Peter doesn't do too much comedy.
Rictor started off as a Vibe rip off it seems. Then he had the Lifeld mullet. Then it got interesting when rumors of something going on between him and Shatterstar. Now he is powerless...the character is a survivor. Now I hope he sticks around.
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