Joss Whedon

Pretty good - very classic, Claremont X-Men, but using some of themes from Grant Morrison's run, immediately preceding Whedon's. If anything this was more satisfying story-wise than the first half, wrapping things up pretty well. It was _very_ fast paced, to the point that I wasn't sure that some bits really made sense (so possibly a touch too convoluted, which can be a weakness of Whedon). I think it's worth, and would repay, a re-read. The actual, very final ending seemed a little needlessly overly-tragic. I didn't quite buy that, but whatever, that's okay. It wouldn't convert anyone to the supes, but for those who have a bit of nostalgia for some of those classic, space epic stories it hits the spot.… (mere)

Good fun X-Men, with a nice classic Claremont feel. This was definitely deliberate, as it references those books directly, through Kitty Pryde's flashbacks as she returns to Xavier's. Pleasantly surprised to see Lockheed back too! It doesn't feel as crazy or creative as Morrisson's take, which preceded this one, but at the same time it's a little more consistent. The whole 'cure-for-homo-superior' thing feels like it's been done before. Also found some of the aliens and their motivations and stuff a little confusing, but suspect that'll get clearer in volume 2.

[Confused about what edition of this I read - should be this one http://www.amazon.com/Astonishing-Whedon-Cassaday-Ultimate-Collection/dp/0785161... but can't find it on GR]… (mere)

1.5 stars

There were a few bits here and there that felt like the "old" Runaways, but overall this was really disappointing. One of my favorite characters was missing entirely and there was little-to-no plot or character development, because the entire volume is pretty much just a compilation of battles. Other comics were thrown in when the Runaways were featured in them and the art style changes... ack. And if this is really where the story ends (there is no volume 4, to my knowledge), then what the heck? There was no closure.… (mere)