Exiles, Vol. 11: Timebreakers

Exiles (2001) (Collected Editions)

by Tony Bedard, Mizuki Sakakibara (Artist), James Calafiore (Artist)

The story where all your questions will be answered Why is the Timebroker so evil all of a sudden? Who are the Timebreakers? Who's been pulling the strings all along? And when the heck is Beak going to make himself useful? You won't want to mist this one, folks This is the big one Plus: The bold new Exiles era charges forward as old teammates are buried, and the search for a way to heal another brings our heroes face to gruesome face with some of the fiercest mansters in Marvel Universe history Guest-starring Krakoa, the island that walks like a man Collects Exiles #62-68.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Marvel, X Men, Superheroes, Comic Book, Science Fiction

168 pages, Paperback

First published October 19, 2005

About the author

Antony J. L. Bedard is an American writer and editor who has worked in the comic book industry from the early 1990s through the present. He is best known for his work at CrossGen Comics, where he was under exclusive contract, and for his run writing Marvel Comics X-Men spin-off Exiles.

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now that’s more like it! After the rather lacklustre volume 10, volume 11 hits the ground running as we discover that everything (well, almost everything) the Exiles thought they knew about their dimension hopping predicament is a lie!

We then get a pitched battle with the true mastermind behind their recent missions taking a turn for the dark and (seemingly) nonsensical and it’s a doozy! Be warned: not everyone makes it out of this one alive... oh, and you’ll never guess who ends up saving the day. (OK, you might guess; it has been quite heavily foreshadowed).

To top things off, we see the team adjusting to their new status quo while winding up smack bang in the middle of a kaiju battle. SO much fun!

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally questions are answered, and there's no way I would have guessed who was behind the scenes. It was nice to see some returns of friends AND enemies that I figured were gone for good from this series. There's a loss of another character that I liked, a shame. Even if the exiles are no longer on a routine type of mission, they still have a lot to accomplish, including repairing team members that survived and setting out for another world or so. A lot of loose ends are tied up in a solid way, this was a worthy edition of the series. Wish I had the next one, but sadly only have the 13th and 12 is missing from my library. I loved the 'island monster', and Fin Fang Foom cracked me up.

[Quentin Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume featured the return of Hyperion, the biggest jerk in the history of the Exiles series. We also finally get the big reveal with the true story behind the Timebroker and the Exiles and the whole reality repairing deal. Then we get a story featuring some giant monsters, kaiju if you will.

Overall a compelling volume, although I'm curious to see what happens next as the whole dynamic of the series has changed, at least potentially.

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everything you know is wrong! The mystery behind the Exiles mission is revealed, as their old enemy Hyperion makes a return appearance. With Namora and Nemesis dead, Mimic in shambles, and former members returned home, the Exiles must start over with a new base and a self-directed mission statement.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

We finally find out why the Exiles are hopping across the multiverse. A good story that ties up many loose ends and explains a lot.

[Tym · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good stuff, writing is good and the art has recovered from its guest artist

[Adam Stone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bedard's run on Exiles improves with every issue, and his explanation for The Timebroker, the mysterious figure who's been running the Exiles missions since the first issue, is an interesting and satisfying take. Much of this volume feels like a coda to the Winnick/Austen/Bedard era of the series, as its about to get wrapped into a Major Marvel Event, and if this had been the finale of the series, it would have been a solid point to end on.

Both the writer, and the two alternating artists did a great job of rescuing this series from its convoluted middle portion.

I recommend this for any fans of alternate X-Men timelines.

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2023 Reread Update:

Nothing really to add. This was a fun volume that explained some of the seemingly off-character developments in previous volumes.

[C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now this is how you resolve almost all of the lingering questions in a narrative while still leaving people wanting to continue reading.

The series remains fun and interesting - one of my favorite discoveries of this whole x-read undertaking.

[Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

You know what? This was just about on par with the Winick stories.

Sometimes when a long-running show or book makes a major change the specifics to follow can be...questionable.

Bedard is taking this momentum shift in stride and making it his own.

And I totally approve.

[Fizzgig76 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reprints Exiles (Marvel) #62-68. This series is a guilty pleasure. It isn't great, it isn't bad, but it is fun since they have no rules. This storyline explains the basis of the series.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

That was actually a really good twist. I like it.

[Lexie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bloooooonnnkkkk So straight up, this was more of a 3.5 for me. Why? HYPERION. They gods damned brought back Hyperion which resulted in 4 issues of utter idiocy.

Let me get to it - so Timebroker was actually a fabric of their imaginations. Kinda. He was a hologram basically sent to make it easier for them to listen.

Hyperion, yes the one that was terrible and bald, found this out and took control (as you do when you're a psychotic megalomaniac).

So our Exiles had to stop him.

What really crossed my eyes was THAT was how they explained the Timebroker going evil? THAT WAS THEIR TWIST.

Surprisingly there's a couple genuinely moving moments later on, after he's dealt with.

Oh and for some inexplicable reason they had Jennifer flirting with Stephen Strange.

Interestingly they decided to unfreeze Deadpool so he could be the antagonist generating drama for a bit. I can't see Ryan Reynolds acting that way though so gonna ignore it.

[Allan Quinn · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

I liked this volume. Finding out about the time breakers was interesting.
But what made this volume fantastic to me, was the fact that beak finally showed his greatness!
Yes I know, beak was useful and the only exile who could think of a way to beat the evil Hyperion from weapon X
The way he beats him is great and just a great scene.

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found the big reveal about the Timebroker to be anti-climatic. but I suppose the book needed some focus vs. random stories with high body counts. I miss the somber, sad stories of the earlier volumes but maybe the book can go into the opposite direction now and be a bit more fun. We will see.

[Lillian Francis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Back to top form.

[Aaron Harvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5 Stars

[Centauri · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would much rather learn more about the buggies. where did they come from, really? how did they stumble upon the crystal palace? who built the palace? where did those guys go? instead, I watch evil-fake-superman (evil hyperion) nearly kill everyone. but instead of doing what he does, he gives a long monologue of "what happened before now"
I won't hate, it was not a bad read at all. just, predictable and forced. I mean, who is to stop the evil hyperion from breaking out of his dimension and back into the crystal palace? anywho, again, it was not bad. I am a harsh critic because I am tired of the same old, same old

[Brian Rosenberger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Timebreakers
The first 4 parter has the Exile is the lair of the Timebreakers where they see a display of collected fallen heroes, like an insect collection of capes and spandex. They quickly learn their old enemy Hyperion is running the show. I’m a big fan of Hyperion, regardless of the version although I do prefer when he’s a villain. He’s all villain here. Battle ensues and not all the Exiles survive this one. The survivors wind up in the next story arc called “Destroy All Monsters.” With appearances by Krakoa, the island that walks like a man, Fin Fang Foom, Red Ronin, She Hulk and even Deadpool, this collection is a fun read.