X-FACTOR by Mark Russell & Bob Quinn

[nx01a]

I agree with you that she's great, but I think some redemption arcs have been pretty shallow considering the gravity of the crimes commited. Same goes for Greycrow. I liked his role in Hellions, but he got off way too easily. Even so, in his case they actually made a point to show his victims reacting to his presence in Krakoa. I've never seen Frenzy directly address the joy she felt killing two innocent humans (mutant allies to boot).

That's what sours me on Frenzy. It's the worst thing we've seen her do but she hasn't addressed it after so many years of getting the reformed villain push.

[Johnrevenge]

That's what sours me on Frenzy. It's the worst thing we've seen her do but she hasn't addressed it after so many years of getting the reformed villain push.

Let's not forget when she and the other Acolytes were in favour of murdering an innocent mutant child for having authism. I really hated Frenzy's redemption story. I felt it forced and undeserving for all the crap and bad things she had done.

[Exodus]

uff, another book I sadly cannot get excited about. :-/ I don't feel this character selection at all.

Right now I will only read "Phoenix". The entire revamp after Krakoa turns out to be a very dull affair so far in my eyes.

There is also something about the overall new costume aesthetic, I really cannot get into. It feels all so retro but not in a good way. More like: been there, done that.

also, what a weird decision to put Angel, Havok, and Pyro front and center.

Havok's storyline in Limbo with Madelyne would have made a more compelling storyline going forward...

[Frobisher]

Actually a pretty neat concept, and finally a good use for himbo x-men Angel and Havok, who are perfect for a majority blond PR squad.

[kevlon]

Part celebrity?

Could easily add Firestar (they won't because of Pyro), Dazzler (famous pop star) or even Justice (one of the few mutants loved by the public).

[Nicoclaws]

Actually a pretty neat concept, and finally a good use for himbo x-men Angel and Havok, who are perfect for a majority blond PR squad.

Yeah, to be fair to the "I don't understand representation, writers should chose the right characters" squad, three aryan boys work perfectly for the gouvernement sell-out squad.

I honestly don't understand the premices though. Why make a PR squad with at least three FAMOUS mutant terrorists ? Mixing "mercenary army" and "Patriotic PR team" is a WEIRD choice (and would have fit better with the X-force title. Actually, X-force and X-factor should have been switched)

[razzmatazz360]

No Monet!

[WarrensForgottenMemoryLoss]

Okay, that was the book I was more curious for besides the Emma and Kitty special, let's see....

Feral, I'm not certain I ever read ANYTHING with her, so can't judge, but I like the rest of the rooster.

The synopsis is giving me bordeline Helldivers vibes, I agree with Nicoclaws. Three blond-blue eyed is perfect for what sounds like satire.

Pyro makes a lot of sense, and even with the tattoo he looks better than Feral. Also, I have a problem with Alex's look but I can't say why. The 90's jacket and 2000's Starjammer headpiece combo, maybe? Might just be Land's art.

[Master of Sound]

No Monet!

Gail said in an interview she will use Monet, so expect her to turn up elsewhere.