Blogs Tagged “X-Men”

• (Strand)om Stories: X-Men Epic Collection: Lonely are the Hunted Review—Nathan, 07.19.2021
  This volume artfully builds upon its predecessor, balancing out goofy science-fiction narratives with strong character-driven moments and arcs
• Spider-view: “Atlantis Attacks”—Nathan, 07.06.2021
  Though an improvement over Marvel's 1988 crossover, this event arc still struggles to find solid footing as it bobbles some important plot points
• (Strand)om Stories: X-Men Epic Collection: Children of the Atom Review—Nathan, 06.14.2021
  Based on a somewhat ridiculous premise, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's marvelous mutants nevertheless provide unique characterization and engaging conflicts
• Spider-view: “Demon Night”—Nathan, 06.05.2021
  This "Inferno" crossover allows Gerry Conway the chance to inventively create tie-in issues that aren't weighed down by the event's unfolding narrative
• Spider-view: “The Evolutionary War”—Nathan, 05.18.2021
  Strong standalone issues don't add up to an excellent narrative overall, but several backup stories weave together for a fantastic background tale
• (Strand)om Stories: The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus (Vol. 4) Review—Nathan, 05.10.2021
  This fourth installment is packed with standalone stories and narratives connected to the wider Marvel Universe...for better or worse
• (Strand)om Stories: The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus (Vol. 3) Review—Nathan, 03.02.2021
  This next chapter in Chris Claremont's run features powerful, character-driven story arcs and a marvelous host of artistic talent
• (Strand)om Stories: Wolverine: Origin Review—Nathan, 02.13.2021
  Logan's early days are explored in a wonderful limited series that crafts the man behind the claws
• (Strand)om Stories: Weapon X Review—Nathan, 01.31.2021
  Barry Windsor-Smith's seminal tale successfully explores how the man named Logan became the berserker called Wolverine
• (Strand)om Stories: The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus (Vol. 2) Review—Nathan, 01.24.2021
  Chris Claremont continues his stellar run in a near perfect collection of stories, hindered only slightly by small errors
• (Strand)om Stories: The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus (Vol. 1) Review—Nathan, 01.03.2021
  Chris Claremont's stunning run on Uncanny X-Men begins strong with this wonderfully entertaining tome
• Spider-view: “'Tis Better to Give” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 27)—Nathan, 01.01.2021
  Marvel Team-Up comes to a bittersweet ending with a Spidey/X-Men pairing that successfully builds upon the past
• Spider-view: Marvel Fanfare #1-4—Nathan, 05.19.2020
  Chris Claremont kicks off a 1980s series with a near perfect take on Spider-Man