tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917870048446264335.post8087471334452697122..comments2024-03-14T03:35:39.631-04:00Comments on X-men Supreme: X-men #1 - Mutants vs. Vampires Equals AwesomeJack Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04929572842990203873noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917870048446264335.post-64570254820238555372012-06-30T13:03:59.834-04:002012-06-30T13:03:59.834-04:00He's in later issues. He also shows up in a fe...He's in later issues. He also shows up in a few tie ins. Google it! I'm not bullshitting you.<br /><br />JackJack Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929572842990203873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917870048446264335.post-51618795835150453742012-06-29T20:29:27.782-04:002012-06-29T20:29:27.782-04:00if this book involes vampires wheres blade the vam...if this book involes vampires wheres blade the vampire hunter?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05370047333868164044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917870048446264335.post-57281365566953210302010-08-03T13:56:14.065-04:002010-08-03T13:56:14.065-04:00I dropped comics about 7 years ago I think, and wa...I dropped comics about 7 years ago I think, and was interested in this brand new #1 issue since I was around for the legendary Claremont/Lee#1 and I *wanted* to see a fresh new X-Men #1.<br /><br />Then I find this weird pixie girl, and a doctor who is NOT dear Hank and this woman who at first I guessed it was *maybe* Cecilia Reyes (is she still around?)but I saw she was probably Indian. None of these characters was introduced at all, their powers, their motivations; that's quite a turn off for a new reader or a long lost returning one such as myself. I don't even know their names and THIS is a No 1!<br /><br />And then, wolverine again, man. Sometimes the x-men universe feels like there is a black hole and in its center lies the wolverine, sucking everything to him. Could we get a rest from the furry Canadian?<br /><br />Also I decided to pick this issue (and consider going back to collecting) because Jubilee is in it; she was he reason for me to start reading comics as she was targeted to young teenage females back in the 90's (which I was) and she holds a soft spot in my heart forever, and I'll be utterly pissed if she turns out to be used as some kind of plot excuse. I can only hope for the best.Eressahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657870017409740503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917870048446264335.post-57322200827228188322010-07-12T22:09:57.485-04:002010-07-12T22:09:57.485-04:00I love Jubilee too and I'm glad she's back...I love Jubilee too and I'm glad she's back in the comics and all, but I agree that this was not an appropriate place to bring her back into the fold with an X-men #1. I also agree that #1's should be great jumping on points. That's how it was with the Claremont/Lee #1. This one doesn't even have much of a recap page. If you didn't read House of M or Second Coming or Utopia you would be lost. Plus, how many old school fans are going to recognize Pixie?<br /><br />I would have a lot less to complain about if this issue was not labeled X-men #1 or written by some guy who I only know as the Deadpool Corps writer. It just feels cheap and uncalled for. I'm still going to follow this story, but I really don't like how they billed this series. It feels bland if not contrived. This would work much better as a mini and leave the X-men universe that much more uncluttered.<br /><br />Thanks for your insights, Kevin. Your comments are much appreciated.<br /><br />JackJack Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929572842990203873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917870048446264335.post-4758510577278952872010-07-12T13:53:20.133-04:002010-07-12T13:53:20.133-04:00I am a huge fan of Jubilee, which helps in my appr...I am a huge fan of Jubilee, which helps in my appreciation of this issue. She is written pretty spot-on as far as her character is concerned, although I am upset that she is still described as a teenager. She should be in her mid thirties if aged real-time right now... in the comic verse, she should be around 20-24 years old. I did like the action and use of characters- however, I was upset that Logan didn't interact with Jubilee.. being her surrogate father and all.<br />Also, since the issue is labeled X-Men #1, I feel that it did a piss poor job at introducing any of the characters. #1 issues are supposed to be a jumping on point for new readers. There are no narrative bubbles, power descriptions, or information on any character histories at all within this issue. It felt as if it were written for people who already know all of the characters... when, in my opinion, should never be the case of the first issue in any series. Take, for instance, Generation X #1. It is a beautiful issue- I'd probably give it 5 out of 5- any new reader would instantly understand the background and powers of all of the main characters... that and the writing is just superb.<br /> I'm hoping that within the next few issues, this series develops a cast-breakdown page.<br />Thoughts?Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917870048446264335.post-44142287520281422622010-07-11T13:48:01.597-04:002010-07-11T13:48:01.597-04:00Oh I know all about being jaded. Have you seen my ...Oh I know all about being jaded. Have you seen my rants on the latest issues of Second Coming? If I were any more jaded, I would have a "handle with care" sticker slapped across my forehead. The whole Hope/Phoenix/Jean plot has really left me cynical about X-men comics and when someone has the audacity to make X-men #1 that barely feels any more than a mini, I take it a little more harshly than I probably should. Again, that's just me. The hype for this issue didn't bother me so much as how it was presented. It shouldn't have been given the title X-men #1 and it really doesn't flow well from the events of Second Coming. That only leads me to believe that both events are underwhelming at best and disappointing at worst. Lately with Marvel, it seems best to assume the worst.Jack Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929572842990203873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917870048446264335.post-69846427652681075302010-07-11T12:54:47.586-04:002010-07-11T12:54:47.586-04:00Agreed, it's just that to me, personally, it d...Agreed, it's just that to me, personally, it doesn't matter, I just don't find it relevant. I certainly noticed how much Mavel hyped the launch as well as the story with several previews and teasers. But I just take that for what it is - commercials. I guess I'm just a bit jaded in that department.Durandanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699356935783937519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917870048446264335.post-40260323027991634932010-07-11T09:01:07.693-04:002010-07-11T09:01:07.693-04:00No offense taken, my friend. But if this story was...No offense taken, my friend. But if this story was a miniseries as was the case in Deadly Genesis, I would give this a solid 4.5 out of 5. The problem is the label these stories carry DO matter. When you call something X-men #1 it has with it certain expectations. You can't call something the greatest book ever made and expect that to be enough. Same here with X-men #1. You can't call it that if it doesn't fit the context. You can try, but it certainly makes it difficult to score when it fails to live up to the label it's been given.Jack Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929572842990203873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917870048446264335.post-76545675008432623512010-07-11T04:05:58.475-04:002010-07-11T04:05:58.475-04:00Yes, I see what you mean, and I do respect your op...Yes, I see what you mean, and I do respect your opinion. But what I'm qurious about is: what if. What if this story _had_ been a miniseries or just an arc in one of the pre-existing titles? How would you rate the story on its own merits?Durandanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699356935783937519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917870048446264335.post-10611611541830701052010-07-10T20:19:09.825-04:002010-07-10T20:19:09.825-04:00I say it does matter. When you put a label like th...I say it does matter. When you put a label like that on a comic, it sets the bar pretty high considering how books like the Claremont/Lee X-men 1 did. It does hold significance in the sense that a #1 means that this is the beginning of something new. But all this began was some new arc that could just have easily been a mini like Phoenix Endsong or Deadly Genesis. Other #1's do something that really encompasses the breadth of it's universe. This did none of that. In fact, it barely used any major X-men characters. It's still a good story, but it's just wrong to give this title something like X-men #1.<br /><br />Thanks for your support. I do appreciate it and hope to review more in the coming days.Jack Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929572842990203873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917870048446264335.post-1878414940040372602010-07-10T18:56:04.373-04:002010-07-10T18:56:04.373-04:00Lovely review, it made me laugh at quite a few occ...Lovely review, it made me laugh at quite a few occasions.<br /><br />But concerning the issue of enumerating the book as #1: does the number on the cover really matter that much? As an example, if the common numeral system was base 8 instead of base 10, Uncanny X-Men #500 would have been Uncanny X-Men #764. The number one is just the common starting point for enumeration and holds no significance in this regard besides personal opinion. Wich, of course is what you expressed. So, ingore my previous question, what I'm actually interested to know is: how would you grade this issue if you completely disregarded the fact that it's a #1 issue?Durandanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699356935783937519noreply@blogger.com