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X-Factor Complete Collection #2
X-Factor by Peter David: The Complete Collection, Volume 2
As X-Factor unloads their hopes, fears and darkest secrets to Doc Samson, Jamie Madrox decides to gather up his stray dupes. The trouble is, two don't want to go quietly: the married priest and the agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! And when Hydra comes calling, will Jamie become their secret weapon? With Mutant Town under siege thanks to the terrorist X-Cell, X-Factor races the clock to keep every former mutant from being imprisoned...what an awful time for the Isolationist to strike! Then, after the events of Messiah Complex, X-Factor is a shambles. COLLECTING: X-Factor (2006) 13-24, 28-32; X-Factor: The Quick and the Dead One-Shot ; X-Factor Special: Layla Miller One-Shot
464 pages, Paperback
First published June 3, 2008
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About the author
Peter David
3,570 books1,359 followersaka David Peters
Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
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November 7, 2018
Probably the last great X-event... as a multitude of ongoing storylines are brought together as humans, villains, time travelers and all six (nudge, nudge, wink wink) of the X-teams search the messiah who will save the human race. At times ruined by manga-style art (*cough* Ramos) it's a lavish, complex and truly fulfilling event, that we'rem unlikely to see the likes of again... I mean, it's on par with Secret Invasion, Dark Reign, Siege etc. if not better!
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A humdinging 9 out of 12 for me, which alas, means I have to five star this!
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A humdinging 9 out of 12 for me, which alas, means I have to five star this!
November 12, 2017
Another excellent read. Peter David has made Jamie Madrox infinitely more interesting. Having each duplicate being only a specific facet of his personality, and thus unpredictable, makes for some fascinating stories. David also goes into detail about just what happens when he absorbs the memories of each one: Can you keep them straight in your head? Are they really yours? Asking these questions, and more, merely multiplies the themes and plots available to this book.
This volume is slightly more disjointed than the previous, having to deal with the results of the Messiah Complex and other X events. There isn't much in the way of informing the reader of just what happened to fill them in. There are a couple parts that are supposed to be filled in with two specials, also included, but only the Layla one helps to fill in the gaps.
The interpersonal actions as well as the personal thoughts of Jamie are the real stars of the book. This volume is both an ending, wrapping some things up and also a beginning.
This volume is slightly more disjointed than the previous, having to deal with the results of the Messiah Complex and other X events. There isn't much in the way of informing the reader of just what happened to fill them in. There are a couple parts that are supposed to be filled in with two specials, also included, but only the Layla one helps to fill in the gaps.
The interpersonal actions as well as the personal thoughts of Jamie are the real stars of the book. This volume is both an ending, wrapping some things up and also a beginning.
April 5, 2018
”Maybe in the end, what makes heroes into heroes is that we’re just too stupid to quit.” - Madrox
Val: Where’s the rest of your team?
Madrox: Helping people. That’s what we do.
Val: You mean when you’re not getting them killed.
Madrox: That’s not fair—!
Val: I know. Now tell me it’s not accurate.
Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing; Chris Claremont’s Uncanny X-Men; Walt Simonson’s Thor; Frank Miller’s Daredevil.
It doesn’t happen often, but every so often, the stars align and a writer gets paired with characters so perfectly suited to their strengths that the two become inextricably linked forever after. Peter David’s run on X-Factor is one of those moments.
Val: Where’s the rest of your team?
Madrox: Helping people. That’s what we do.
Val: You mean when you’re not getting them killed.
Madrox: That’s not fair—!
Val: I know. Now tell me it’s not accurate.
Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing; Chris Claremont’s Uncanny X-Men; Walt Simonson’s Thor; Frank Miller’s Daredevil.
It doesn’t happen often, but every so often, the stars align and a writer gets paired with characters so perfectly suited to their strengths that the two become inextricably linked forever after. Peter David’s run on X-Factor is one of those moments.
October 3, 2024
Let me take a crack at this as a TV show. You would not regret it.
February 12, 2017
Issues 13-17: 3.5 stars,
Issues 18-24: 3 stars,
Issues 28-32: 4.5 stars,
Specials: 4 stars
Issues 18-24: 3 stars,
Issues 28-32: 4.5 stars,
Specials: 4 stars
March 4, 2021
Hodnotím první dvě sbírky, dohromady prvních 32 čísel.
X-Factor mě kdysi nadchlo a i při druhém čtení moje nadšení přetrvává. Tohle se Peteru Davidovi fakt povedlo. V lecčem to připomene mnoho jiných marvelovek, ale liší se od mainstreamu opravdu vyvedenými postavami, na které se komiks soustředí. Je to poměrně temné, občas to má vynikající dialogy, které jsou někdy cool, někdy dramatické a někdy i pěkně vtipné.
Jamie Madrox zakládá svoji vyšetřovací kancelář, jejíž členové jsou především mutanti a těch se taky obvykle jejich případy týkají. Velmi brzy je ale zasáhnou různé marvelovské eventy.
Nejdřív tu máme Občanskou válku, kde se nejdřív snaží být X-Factor neutrální a poté jsou otevřeně proti registraci superhrdinů, což jim prochází jen díky jejich výsadní pozici. Poté Scarlet Witch zbaví Zemi většiny mutantů, což hodně změní "mutantskou čtvrť", kterou chránili. Ráj na zemi ale nenastává, protože se například lidi rádi mstí bývalým mutantům, z nichž někteří přišli o schopnosti, ale ne o svůj atypický vzhled.
Drama velkých rozměrů ale přichází ve chvíli, kdy v rámci eventu Messiah Complex chce každý najít malý mimino, co se má stát mutantským mesiášem, který může zachránit všechny mutanty, anebo jim také přivést temnou budoucnost. Skoro každý ji chce dostat, ale různé skupiny s ní mají různé plány. Jamie Madrox a především Layla Millerová (která je jednou z mých nejoblíbenějších komiksových postav vůbec) se kvůli tomu přenesou do koncentračního tábora pro mutanty v budoucnosti, kde zažijou dost drsné chvíle.
X-Factor je komiks na opravdu vysoké úrovni. Některé příběhy jsou o něco lepší, některé jsou trochu delší a spíše o atmosféře. Taky mě nebavily tolik některá čísla z eventu Messiah Complex, který nepovažuju za příliš dobrou věc. Jinak ale pořád super.
8/10
X-Factor mě kdysi nadchlo a i při druhém čtení moje nadšení přetrvává. Tohle se Peteru Davidovi fakt povedlo. V lecčem to připomene mnoho jiných marvelovek, ale liší se od mainstreamu opravdu vyvedenými postavami, na které se komiks soustředí. Je to poměrně temné, občas to má vynikající dialogy, které jsou někdy cool, někdy dramatické a někdy i pěkně vtipné.
Jamie Madrox zakládá svoji vyšetřovací kancelář, jejíž členové jsou především mutanti a těch se taky obvykle jejich případy týkají. Velmi brzy je ale zasáhnou různé marvelovské eventy.
Nejdřív tu máme Občanskou válku, kde se nejdřív snaží být X-Factor neutrální a poté jsou otevřeně proti registraci superhrdinů, což jim prochází jen díky jejich výsadní pozici. Poté Scarlet Witch zbaví Zemi většiny mutantů, což hodně změní "mutantskou čtvrť", kterou chránili. Ráj na zemi ale nenastává, protože se například lidi rádi mstí bývalým mutantům, z nichž někteří přišli o schopnosti, ale ne o svůj atypický vzhled.
Drama velkých rozměrů ale přichází ve chvíli, kdy v rámci eventu Messiah Complex chce každý najít malý mimino, co se má stát mutantským mesiášem, který může zachránit všechny mutanty, anebo jim také přivést temnou budoucnost. Skoro každý ji chce dostat, ale různé skupiny s ní mají různé plány. Jamie Madrox a především Layla Millerová (která je jednou z mých nejoblíbenějších komiksových postav vůbec) se kvůli tomu přenesou do koncentračního tábora pro mutanty v budoucnosti, kde zažijou dost drsné chvíle.
X-Factor je komiks na opravdu vysoké úrovni. Některé příběhy jsou o něco lepší, některé jsou trochu delší a spíše o atmosféře. Taky mě nebavily tolik některá čísla z eventu Messiah Complex, který nepovažuju za příliš dobrou věc. Jinak ale pořád super.
8/10
April 2, 2021
Amazing. Brilliant. Absolutely spectacular.
This team is amazing, I love their chemistry. I think this series is finding its way to my #1 spot for comics... we’ll see.
The drama is a lot of fun, I think it adds so much to the characters and narrative. At first, I found Monet really obnoxious, but I’m starting to really like her. Despite my dislike for obsessively religious people, I found myself liking Rahne before she left. Though, Rictor deserved better, just saying. I’ve liked Theresa since I met her, but the more I learn about her, I like her more and more- and her relationship with Monet is also wonderful. Rictor is always brilliant next question. Jamie is also great, though he’s been more serious as of late and taking on a more mature leader role, I miss his immaturity but it’s a necessary change. Layla is a good character, I like her a lot. I know she grows up, which I feel weird about because her being a kid who “knows things” works so well. Maybe I’ll like her in when she’s grown up too- it’s still her after all- so we’ll see. The character I care about least of all is Guido- at this current point, I just don’t think there’s enough there. I like him enough, he makes me laugh a lot, but other than that not much. I’ve never been one for my favourite being the big strong guy (no pun intended) of the team.
Really damn good series.
This team is amazing, I love their chemistry. I think this series is finding its way to my #1 spot for comics... we’ll see.
The drama is a lot of fun, I think it adds so much to the characters and narrative. At first, I found Monet really obnoxious, but I’m starting to really like her. Despite my dislike for obsessively religious people, I found myself liking Rahne before she left. Though, Rictor deserved better, just saying. I’ve liked Theresa since I met her, but the more I learn about her, I like her more and more- and her relationship with Monet is also wonderful. Rictor is always brilliant next question. Jamie is also great, though he’s been more serious as of late and taking on a more mature leader role, I miss his immaturity but it’s a necessary change. Layla is a good character, I like her a lot. I know she grows up, which I feel weird about because her being a kid who “knows things” works so well. Maybe I’ll like her in when she’s grown up too- it’s still her after all- so we’ll see. The character I care about least of all is Guido- at this current point, I just don’t think there’s enough there. I like him enough, he makes me laugh a lot, but other than that not much. I’ve never been one for my favourite being the big strong guy (no pun intended) of the team.
Really damn good series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 22, 2019
Bueno, la primera parte de la etapa David fue maravillosa, y la segunda mantiene el ritmo de la primera en todo, sin decaer en ningún momento. Y lo que es una auténtica maravilla es cómo Peter David consigue participar en en todas las sagas que fueron surgiendo en la Marvel de esa época y hacer que sumen para su propia historia y no vayan en contra o resten. Y eso que fueron unas pocas sagas y afectaron en bastante a las tramas de David (y a sus personajes, que se llevaron a Rahne justo después de Complejo de Mesías para incorporarla a la nueva X-Force en plan salvaje de Lobezno).
No quiero decir mucho más... pero es que es de lo mejor que existe en la historia del cómic.
No quiero decir mucho más... pero es que es de lo mejor que existe en la historia del cómic.
August 9, 2021
The soap opera melodrama continues to be the highlight of the book, with the trademark psychotherapy issue and a bunch of reaction shots to various people joining or leaving the team. The collection suffers from not including the Second Coming issues, not even a recap page, so there's some whiplash halfway through. The villain of the week is also pretty boring and disposable, making for some relatively flat content, redeemed by a heaping helping of jokes and jokey villains. These adventures are still good fun, and the characters are actually growing and changing, which is worth 4 stars in my book.
June 1, 2025
Enjoyable and devastating in equal measure. The thrown together team are so fun here and as a huge lover of Madrox it’s great to get so much of him.
From nowhere Layla Miller became my favourite character and the post Messiah Complex volume was tough to read.
A lovely conclusion to Peter David’s work on the run.
From nowhere Layla Miller became my favourite character and the post Messiah Complex volume was tough to read.
A lovely conclusion to Peter David’s work on the run.
April 16, 2022
Winding down with other stories going on, we get into more of the team falling apart in different places after more crossover stories take Jamie to the future and Layla's premonitions aren't the same. The future of mutants are against them.
July 4, 2017
Or more aptly titled "The Madrox Show Starring Madrox (and some other characters)". Very enjoyable nonetheless, and as always I am happy to find out what happened to New Mutants cast members.
October 25, 2015
Wow. I mean just like wow. And Layla Miller rocks. I read a lot of graphic novels and they are pretty inconsistent in quality though to be fair they are relatively consistent in not especially good quality. So when I run into something that just doesn't suck it comes across as impressive. And then there's this book.
I have not attachment to any of the characters. And I don't really know them. The story is basically starting in the middle on the edge of the Marvel Universe and it goes kind of nowhere. And its just fantastic.
It's got good use of characters and the characters are actually different. There is not a whole lot of back-story but there are loads of hints that show you who these characters truly are both as people and powers. Jamie Maddox in particular I know a whole lot more about who he is. Guido not really. And Monet not so much but she's pretty intriguing.
The book was freaking long. And yet it never dragged. It kind of felt more like connected short stories but they really were connected.
The art was good but not so good to be intrusive.
This is not a graphic novel to pick up as an introduction. But when you are tired of the rest of the crap in the Marvel Universe, this is a damn fine change. 4.5 of 5.
I have not attachment to any of the characters. And I don't really know them. The story is basically starting in the middle on the edge of the Marvel Universe and it goes kind of nowhere. And its just fantastic.
It's got good use of characters and the characters are actually different. There is not a whole lot of back-story but there are loads of hints that show you who these characters truly are both as people and powers. Jamie Maddox in particular I know a whole lot more about who he is. Guido not really. And Monet not so much but she's pretty intriguing.
The book was freaking long. And yet it never dragged. It kind of felt more like connected short stories but they really were connected.
The art was good but not so good to be intrusive.
This is not a graphic novel to pick up as an introduction. But when you are tired of the rest of the crap in the Marvel Universe, this is a damn fine change. 4.5 of 5.
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