Comments on: Comic Book Alphabet of Cool - X

By: Mary Warner

Mary Warner — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:34:20 +0000

Peter David may be the best writer around. I still haven't been able to get into X-Factor yet, though-- none of the odd issues I've checked out have grabbed my attention. I still intend to buy one every now and then, though, because it's got to get into a good storyline sooner or later. It took me awhile to get into his recent She-Hulk, but I really started to enjoy it just before it ended. Same with Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man. If I do start enjoying X-Factor, it won't be immediately cancelled, will it?

Why do I bother leaving comments on posts this old? Is anybody besides me reading this?

By: wwk5d

wwk5d — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:49:22 +0000

Love David's X-factor (both versions). Apart from, as you said, the crappy redesign of Rahne in her wolf form, it's still a great book (too bad she got sent to the shitfest that is X-force, tho). I love many of the mutant C-list characters, so it's great that David too Rictor, Siryn, and M and added them to the cast, imo they are great, underutilized characters. Longshot should be an interesting addition. And given that David took a plot device like Layla Miller and fleshed her out and made her an intriguing, interesting character as well, gives him extra points also. Easily the best X-book on the market now, and one of the better ones ever.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:10:31 +0000

I just began reading this mag since I heard that one of my favorite Marvel characters (Longshot) will be joining it in July and I didn't want to start reading in the middle of whatever storyline he's introduced in. Needless to say, I am already enjoying the series and am eagerly anticipating Longsjot's arrival.

By: yo go re

yo go re — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:04:04 +0000

As far as crossovers go, though, Messiah Complex was pretty darn good. And Peter David is doing a great job of using the plot threads he was left with...

By: jaythe1letterwonder

jaythe1letterwonder — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:29:36 +0000

X-Factor is also one of my favs, though I did have to stop buying it because of messiah complex (god,I hate crossovers).But,know I'm back even though Rahne's gone : (

By: buttler

buttler — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:05:50 +0000

I'd just like to say that Xemnu the Titan was robbed for the X-slot. Robbed!

Also, at a glance I thought you were giving it to madroX, which would have been reaching a bit.

By: Stephane Savoie

Stephane Savoie — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:41:48 +0000

It IS a sad statement that you can predict which series will get cancelled.
On a positive note, it's really nice when they don't! Blue Beetle, Iron Fist, Avengers Initiative, Manhunter (kinda)...

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:24:44 +0000

Damn, that Marvel Knights cover is beautiful!

By: Dan Felty

Dan Felty — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:52:45 +0000

I really enjoyed X-Factor. Is it safe to come back after all the Messiah Complex stuff?

By: Tomer S

Tomer S — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:12:40 +0000

I'm afraid I never finished reading the Madrox mini-series (only 2 or 3 issues) and didn't plan on buying X-Factor. Heard good praises, so eventually I read the first trade and it was excellent.
Then months ago I started reading the book - for free - due to my "job" (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/041608xmenroundup2.html) and I'm now in love with it. No doubt the best and most entertaining X-book out there, generally too.

By: Teebore

Teebore — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:43:20 +0000

This is one of my favorite books, month in, month out. I dread the day when it's gone.

By: Andrew Collins

Andrew Collins — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:58:27 +0000

Just read the new issue and it was superb as always. Really enjoying X-Factor, it's one of my favorites each month as well. A little unsure of what to think about Larry Stroman returning as the book's regular artist though. His old stuff never did much for me.

And what a beautiful cover by Sook for issue #1. The artists, like Calero and Raimondi, have done a solid job, but man, I wish Sook could have stayed on the book longer AND gotten his issues out on time...sigh...

By: Jeff Ryan

Jeff Ryan — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:57:50 +0000

The biggest X-factor in the game of life is NFL SuperPro.

By: BDaly

BDaly — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:02:32 +0000

Thank you Brian. X-Factor is one of the few books that I really look forward to each month.