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X-Factor (2005) (Collected Editions)
X-Factor: Invisible Girl Has Vanished
X-Factor has relocated back to New York, and their first client is a Franklin Richards, whose mom has disappeared and who figures that the premiere detective agency in the Marvel Universe has the best chance of finding her. Except Reed Richards doesn't seem especially cooperative in helping them locate his missing wife. What is he hiding, and does it have anything to do with the coming Darkness? Meanwhile, Val Cooper has some bad news for Her ambassador father has been taken prisoner by terrorists, and she has less than 24 hours to find him before he winds up getting his head cut off on video. Collects X-Factor #200-203.
112 pages, Hardcover
First published May 19, 2010
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Peter David
3,566 books1,363 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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October 2, 2023
Possible one of the best named volumes, but not as good as most of Peter David's x-Factor. The Fantastic Four's kids come to X-Factor, suspecting that their mum (the Invisible Woman) is missing, and that their dad (Mr Fantastic!) may have something to do with it! A 7 out of 12, Three Star read.
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2018 read
January 25, 2019
Another great volume, what a surprise!
X-Factor is everything I want in a series. Noir, crime drama, investigations, with Mutants, and lol moments scattered throughout. This time we have Val and her brother coming to the X-Factor investigations to find out what happened to Sue, Invisible Woman. When Jamie and the crew go to talk to Mr. Fantastic they are right away thrown off balance. Something is not right here, there is EVIL around, and now the crew has to figure out how to save Sue and even the kids at the same time by traveling to new dimensions!
Good: The humor is spot on, so damn good, and so human-like that I can't help but love it. The art is also pretty good here, and consistent, which is nice. The storyline is easy to follow despite dimension jumping (thank god) and I also thought the fights were pretty epic. Monet grows as a character even more, and this series juggles so many storylines a issue really well it's amazing.
Bad: The fantastic four feel a little out of character. Val is pretty good but everyone else seems a little different, but that's pretty much it.
Overall, another fantastic volume (no pun intended). It's light at times but hits on heavy themes, which I love, and it's also really well told. I see now why Peter David is held to such a degree, he knocked it out of the park with this series to remain this fun this long. A 4 out of 5.
X-Factor is everything I want in a series. Noir, crime drama, investigations, with Mutants, and lol moments scattered throughout. This time we have Val and her brother coming to the X-Factor investigations to find out what happened to Sue, Invisible Woman. When Jamie and the crew go to talk to Mr. Fantastic they are right away thrown off balance. Something is not right here, there is EVIL around, and now the crew has to figure out how to save Sue and even the kids at the same time by traveling to new dimensions!
Good: The humor is spot on, so damn good, and so human-like that I can't help but love it. The art is also pretty good here, and consistent, which is nice. The storyline is easy to follow despite dimension jumping (thank god) and I also thought the fights were pretty epic. Monet grows as a character even more, and this series juggles so many storylines a issue really well it's amazing.
Bad: The fantastic four feel a little out of character. Val is pretty good but everyone else seems a little different, but that's pretty much it.
Overall, another fantastic volume (no pun intended). It's light at times but hits on heavy themes, which I love, and it's also really well told. I see now why Peter David is held to such a degree, he knocked it out of the park with this series to remain this fun this long. A 4 out of 5.
February 26, 2018
I'm still really enjoying my re-read of Peter David's X-Factor run. This is another excellent volume featuring a team-up (of sorts) with my beloved (and much missed) Fantastic Four (although Johnny doesn't make an appearance). There's also a b-plot featuring Monet's father being kidnapped by... well, no; that would be telling. Great stuff!
April 28, 2014
No tan bueno como la saga anterior pero mejor que la siguiente, que no llegué a terminar por un capítulo. Y mucho mejor que otros comics Marvel contemporáneos. Lástima la sub-trama de Monet y Guido en Sudamérica, que es bastante entretenida pero me molesta justamente porque transcurre en esa selva indefinida que es "Sudamérica" y que ni siquiera termina en este tomo.
December 6, 2010
A much tighter and better told story than the previous volume. X-Factor has relocated to NYC and taken back up its primary role of being a detective agency. of course how does one find an invisible woman? A combination of technology and psychometry enables the team to solve the case. Along the way very sharp dialogue is provided for Valeria Richards, and Victor von Doom (best portrayal of Doom since Warren Ellis).
June 10, 2021
My favourite X-Factor volume so far! As a massive fan Doctor Doom, The Fantastic Four and obviously X-Factor, this was the perfect book.
Valeria and Franklin (the Fantastic Four's kids) go to X-Factor to get some help finding their missing mother. On top of that, Monet's father is kidnapped by terrorists and Terry is still trying to cope with what happened to her baby. Most importantly, GUIDO GOT A NEW HAIRCUT!
There's so much happening in this story that there's really is not a single dull moment, and pretty much every panel has a really funny joke in it. This is quite literally the perfect X-Factor book.
With this volume acting as a bit of a fresh start for the series, I couldn't have asked for anything better. Also loving all the character's new outfits and uniforms, and the team's expanded roster works really well!
A must-read!
Valeria and Franklin (the Fantastic Four's kids) go to X-Factor to get some help finding their missing mother. On top of that, Monet's father is kidnapped by terrorists and Terry is still trying to cope with what happened to her baby. Most importantly, GUIDO GOT A NEW HAIRCUT!
There's so much happening in this story that there's really is not a single dull moment, and pretty much every panel has a really funny joke in it. This is quite literally the perfect X-Factor book.
With this volume acting as a bit of a fresh start for the series, I couldn't have asked for anything better. Also loving all the character's new outfits and uniforms, and the team's expanded roster works really well!
A must-read!
April 21, 2013
Is there a more tired, empty, and mined-out superhero team than the Fantastic Four? They long ago passed the divide between 'classic' and simply 'old', and teaming them up with the anonymous collection of third-stringers that comprise X-Factor Investigations makes for a story that not even a writer as good as Peter David can breathe life into.
It's the bog-standard FF conglomeration of Ben Grimm getting angry and flying off the handle, Reed Richards being replaced by a double and nobody noticing (and did anyone so supposedly intelligent ever have a worse sense of personal security?) and the Invisible Woman playing Bait-chick and having a Sub-Mariner 'moment'. Same as it ever was.
David's strength is, and always has been, his ability to give characters individual, snappy dialogue. But he's so constrained by the lack of personality possessed by the X-factor characters-- they're third-stringers for a reason-- that only Multiple Man comes across as anything more than a cypher. You can see the author pulling out his tricks, but nothing sticks.
In the end, it's just dull, and pointless, and there's not a single thing to care about.
It's the bog-standard FF conglomeration of Ben Grimm getting angry and flying off the handle, Reed Richards being replaced by a double and nobody noticing (and did anyone so supposedly intelligent ever have a worse sense of personal security?) and the Invisible Woman playing Bait-chick and having a Sub-Mariner 'moment'. Same as it ever was.
David's strength is, and always has been, his ability to give characters individual, snappy dialogue. But he's so constrained by the lack of personality possessed by the X-factor characters-- they're third-stringers for a reason-- that only Multiple Man comes across as anything more than a cypher. You can see the author pulling out his tricks, but nothing sticks.
In the end, it's just dull, and pointless, and there's not a single thing to care about.
October 30, 2015
This series gets better with every volume! :D This story is AMAZING and the art fits it well! It was great how they wove the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom into this story. Valeria is a fascinating and creepy child. Her and Layla Miller should hangout. Shatterstar's fight with the Thing was AWESOME! I reread it a few times it was so good! Longshot's power's get more and more interesting. Also, hungover Longshot is great. Monet, Shatterstar and the Thing going off to fight Doom head on was great! Rictor is becoming a really good detective. Invisible Woman being unable to get Namor out of her head was great! We all know they should be together. Guido's crush on Monet is interesting. Terry's storyline is interesting. I really want to see what happens next with Monet! She is such a wonderful character!
June 14, 2012
What David has going for him is his complete and total grasp on the characters in this book. That, and he has the best cast out of any current X-book being published. He's pile up all of the misfits with nowhere else to go and turned them into the most fun and entertaining read on the X side of Marvel Comics.
What pushes this volume up a notch is an artist who understands what it takes to tell a story. Although the art is heavy on Photoshop for the finished pages, it is light years ahead of the lazy work De Landro does.
Writing: A
Art: B
What pushes this volume up a notch is an artist who understands what it takes to tell a story. Although the art is heavy on Photoshop for the finished pages, it is light years ahead of the lazy work De Landro does.
Writing: A
Art: B
February 12, 2017
3.25 stars
May 4, 2020
Dividir en arcos la etapa de Peter David en Factor-X es, la verdad, una labor complicada, y supongo que los editores norteamericanos lo harán un poco al azar, porque la verdad es que David se pasaba bastante las directrices de arcos de seis números para las ediciones TPB por el arco del triunfo y escribió una gran historia río en la que las tramas se iban solapando unas con otras, creando una sensación de continuidad que en esa época se convirtió en una de sus señas distintivas. Y es que incluso su participación en Invasión Secreta se integró dentro de sus propias tramas. Después de su encontronazo con los skrulls, Peter David reharía la alineación de Factor-X para sustituir a Loba Venenosa, que se había incorporado a X-Force, y llevaría a su final la trama del embarazo de Syrin, con uno de los finales más sorprendentes de la historia del cómic... y más amargos también, la verdad.
Factor-X se enfrentaría en estos momentos a una corporación que quería sintetizar los poderes de Darwin y distribuirlos bajo demanda, a algo llamado Córtex que buscaba la muerte de una de las clientes del equipo y que sería más complicado de lo que esperaban desde el principio, y a uno de sus casos más extraños: ser contratados por Valeria y Franklin Richards para encontrar a la Mujer Invisible. Y todo esto, mezclándolo con las tramas personales de cada uno de ellos: el hijo de Syrin y Madrox, la presencia de John Madox (el doble sacerdote de Madrox al que este había decidido no reabsorber), la relación M/Darwin/Fortachón (por llamarla de alguna manera), el viaje al futuro de Madrox para unirse a la Rebelión Summers y recuperar a Layla Miller... Y además, la incorporación al equipo de dos personajes curiosamente relacionados y procedentes ambos del Mojoverso, Longshot y Estrella Rota.
Y en fin, tengo que ponerle cinco estrellas y porque no puede ponerle más. Peter David es brillante, sus diálogos son los mejores que existen en cualquier otro cómic, sea cual sea la compañía que lo edite, su tratamiento de los personajes es simplemente inmejorable... y encima, se trajo de vuelta a Longshot y a Estrella Rota, que son dos de mis personajes favoritos. Hay que leerlo, y punto.
Factor-X se enfrentaría en estos momentos a una corporación que quería sintetizar los poderes de Darwin y distribuirlos bajo demanda, a algo llamado Córtex que buscaba la muerte de una de las clientes del equipo y que sería más complicado de lo que esperaban desde el principio, y a uno de sus casos más extraños: ser contratados por Valeria y Franklin Richards para encontrar a la Mujer Invisible. Y todo esto, mezclándolo con las tramas personales de cada uno de ellos: el hijo de Syrin y Madrox, la presencia de John Madox (el doble sacerdote de Madrox al que este había decidido no reabsorber), la relación M/Darwin/Fortachón (por llamarla de alguna manera), el viaje al futuro de Madrox para unirse a la Rebelión Summers y recuperar a Layla Miller... Y además, la incorporación al equipo de dos personajes curiosamente relacionados y procedentes ambos del Mojoverso, Longshot y Estrella Rota.
Y en fin, tengo que ponerle cinco estrellas y porque no puede ponerle más. Peter David es brillante, sus diálogos son los mejores que existen en cualquier otro cómic, sea cual sea la compañía que lo edite, su tratamiento de los personajes es simplemente inmejorable... y encima, se trajo de vuelta a Longshot y a Estrella Rota, que son dos de mis personajes favoritos. Hay que leerlo, y punto.
July 31, 2019
This just became one of my favorite FF stories ever. Definitely my favorite since Marvel started fronting the FF with their kids instead of focusing on Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny.
The Invisible Woman has vanished, and, suspecting something is screwy with their dad Franklin and Val hire the X-Factor team to find their mother. An exceptionally amusing and well-written crossover ensues. Involving alternate dimensions, Doom, Latveria, Layla Miller and lots of other cool stuff.
The final issue gives us two beautiful character shorts, the first obviously to be continued in the next volume, the second a beautiful few pages focusing on Theresa in Ireland.
The main plot of the final issue picks up the dangling thread from earlier in the volume about the terrorists who took Monet's father. The best bits of this issue focus on Guido's attempts to follow Monet as she chases down the terrorists. Really nice moments here from a character who David allows to relentlessly deflect all meaningful interaction with either lame jokes or his massive fists.
The final few pages catch Theresa in Ireland visiting her father's grave. By sheer coincidence (supposedly) she encounters the series' favorite Madrox Dupe, Father John Maddox. Their conversation is some of the best few pages of character work in David's entire run, and I can give no higher praise.
The Invisible Woman has vanished, and, suspecting something is screwy with their dad Franklin and Val hire the X-Factor team to find their mother. An exceptionally amusing and well-written crossover ensues. Involving alternate dimensions, Doom, Latveria, Layla Miller and lots of other cool stuff.
The final issue gives us two beautiful character shorts, the first obviously to be continued in the next volume, the second a beautiful few pages focusing on Theresa in Ireland.
The main plot of the final issue picks up the dangling thread from earlier in the volume about the terrorists who took Monet's father. The best bits of this issue focus on Guido's attempts to follow Monet as she chases down the terrorists. Really nice moments here from a character who David allows to relentlessly deflect all meaningful interaction with either lame jokes or his massive fists.
The final few pages catch Theresa in Ireland visiting her father's grave. By sheer coincidence (supposedly) she encounters the series' favorite Madrox Dupe, Father John Maddox. Their conversation is some of the best few pages of character work in David's entire run, and I can give no higher praise.
May 31, 2021
This is more of a 3.5 star, not just a 3.
I loved seeing Shatterstar in action, I think his portal abilities are really badass, but I was expecting a bit more interaction with Rictor. Now Layla and Star are separated from the rest of the gang, I have no idea what’s going to happen with them, especially since they’re just hanging out with Doctor Doom?
This whole thing with Layla is really confusing me, but I bet it makes sense I’m just not paying enough attention. That being said, the plot in this one was lacking a bit for me. The first half of this volume was great, I thought the kids were quite funny, but the second half kinda lost me.
I just wasn’t very interested in Guido and Monet’s side story, Monet was just kind of frustrating to read about. She was so angry (understandably), but it got kind of annoying after awhile. I missed her sassy, fun self to lighten the mood, and Guido was also too serious. I needed more comic relief than I got.
I still love this series, mostly for the characters rather than the plot, so I can’t wait to keep reading. I know the next storyline is really good, so I’m quite excited for that. I also just love all things Shatterstar so I’ll honestly just continue the series for him if all else fails...
I loved seeing Shatterstar in action, I think his portal abilities are really badass, but I was expecting a bit more interaction with Rictor. Now Layla and Star are separated from the rest of the gang, I have no idea what’s going to happen with them, especially since they’re just hanging out with Doctor Doom?
This whole thing with Layla is really confusing me, but I bet it makes sense I’m just not paying enough attention. That being said, the plot in this one was lacking a bit for me. The first half of this volume was great, I thought the kids were quite funny, but the second half kinda lost me.
I just wasn’t very interested in Guido and Monet’s side story, Monet was just kind of frustrating to read about. She was so angry (understandably), but it got kind of annoying after awhile. I missed her sassy, fun self to lighten the mood, and Guido was also too serious. I needed more comic relief than I got.
I still love this series, mostly for the characters rather than the plot, so I can’t wait to keep reading. I know the next storyline is really good, so I’m quite excited for that. I also just love all things Shatterstar so I’ll honestly just continue the series for him if all else fails...
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November 27, 2019
Solid volume -- good crossover with the Fantastic Four, fun take on Doom, & loved the short at the end with Theresa and John. Iffy on some smaller points in dialogue here (lots of damsels in this volume plus some gay jokes from both Madrox AND Guido in situations that occasionally feel more like the author trying to be clever about it than the characters being uncomfortable with Rictor & Shatts) but overall it manages to tell a fun story largely contained in this one volume, with solid characterization that builds on what came before. (And it didn't require you to read any Fantastic Four to follow it, unlike most of the other 'crossover' items)
December 26, 2021
The art is still solid, but the dialogue in this series has gotten way out of hand - the jokes are far less funny than Peter David thinks they are, and there are so many of them on nearly every page. The consequence is that it takes much longer to get through the story than it should, and it also FEELS like the comic takes longer to read because you keep rolling your eyes.
However, the short story of Reverend Maddox and Theresa is really, really good, and it elevates this arc by an entire star. (Which, yes, means that without that short story this would be a two-star arc.)
However, the short story of Reverend Maddox and Theresa is really, really good, and it elevates this arc by an entire star. (Which, yes, means that without that short story this would be a two-star arc.)
August 15, 2021
Fantastic Four vs. X-Men this ain't. In this pointless crossover, we see one-dimensional versions of over a dozen heroes, and the only "character development" is telling the story of where Layla gets her powers. (You know, the ones that weren't explained in volume 8, which was also the story of where Layla gets her powers.) The villain gets some delightfully creepy moments, but this is otherwise eminently forgettable.
May 9, 2018
I'm still continuing my great x-read of 2017/2018 and I am WAY behind on reviews due to a move and limited down time. I will be updating everything I have read in the meantime with tiny (or nonexistent) reviews so I can catch up again...
Probably my least favorite volume of the series so far. Not bad but feels a bit more like filler.
Probably my least favorite volume of the series so far. Not bad but feels a bit more like filler.
July 5, 2024
This was okay, but I am done with all of these X-Men offshoots. I haven't really enjoyed the non-Uncanny X-Men stuff as a whole for quite some time, and am going to stick with the flagship title only from here on out.
December 31, 2018
Okay, maybe I'm getting a bit too addicted. I might try reading something else after that volume, because otherwise this is gonna consume my whole life! It's just too good!
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October 10, 2021Not the best Peter David, but fun to see him write Valeria.
I'd (mercifully) forgotten about Jamie and the "suddenly grown-up" Layla. That remains a hard-pass and where's-the-eraser No.
I'd (mercifully) forgotten about Jamie and the "suddenly grown-up" Layla. That remains a hard-pass and where's-the-eraser No.
April 9, 2022
Publicado en las revistas de Panini en los números 47 a 50 salvo el 49 (números USA #200-203).
May 17, 2025
A fundamental misunderstanding of Sue Storm I'm afraid.
March 21, 2017
Storyline with FF was pretty decent, but I'm still WTF with this Leala stuff.
May 29, 2017
I don't know if it's because it's been a year since I last read X-Factor, but I'm just not feeling this trade. Maybe it's because it has a lot of the Fantastic Four in it, and I'm just not a big fan.
So, Sue Storm-Richards has vanished, and the only people who seem concerned about this are her children. In fact, Franklin Richards seems to think that nothing is wrong, but X-Factor, particularly Jamie, can't get past this feeling that something is just not right. And it isn't, of course.
There are two deliciously awesome parts to this trade, and they both involve Shatterstar. Shatterstar and Rictor kissed in X-Factor #45, and they are a couple now. Shatterstar's sexuality really ticked off his creator, Rob Liefeld, who insisted that Shatterstar was not gay and was a "Gladiator." Cue PAD, who can be a jerk but still an amusing one, having Guido ask the pair what they're watching on TV. It's the movie Gladiator. Hilarious for anyone who remembers the bruhaha that was between Liefeld and PAD.
The second awesome part, in my opinion, was Shatterstar taking on the Thing (and totally owning him, which is awesome in itself). When he throws Ben through the window, Shatterstar leaps up and yells, "Are you not entertained?" That in itself is funny, but he's quoting Maximus from the Gladiator movie - yet another subtle jab at Liefeld, which made me laugh so loud that I woke up the cat.
So, Sue Storm-Richards has vanished, and the only people who seem concerned about this are her children. In fact, Franklin Richards seems to think that nothing is wrong, but X-Factor, particularly Jamie, can't get past this feeling that something is just not right. And it isn't, of course.
There are two deliciously awesome parts to this trade, and they both involve Shatterstar. Shatterstar and Rictor kissed in X-Factor #45, and they are a couple now. Shatterstar's sexuality really ticked off his creator, Rob Liefeld, who insisted that Shatterstar was not gay and was a "Gladiator." Cue PAD, who can be a jerk but still an amusing one, having Guido ask the pair what they're watching on TV. It's the movie Gladiator. Hilarious for anyone who remembers the bruhaha that was between Liefeld and PAD.
The second awesome part, in my opinion, was Shatterstar taking on the Thing (and totally owning him, which is awesome in itself). When he throws Ben through the window, Shatterstar leaps up and yells, "Are you not entertained?" That in itself is funny, but he's quoting Maximus from the Gladiator movie - yet another subtle jab at Liefeld, which made me laugh so loud that I woke up the cat.
October 25, 2011
iFanboy, my favorite podcast, always encourages people to just jump in and try new comic series. Since I've had an itch to get into X-Men with First Class being so good, I thought I would give X-Factor a shot. First off, Peter David can write some good dialogue. There are moments that are clunky, but for every one of those there is a killer piece of banter. As far as the story goes, I really enjoyed reading about the Fantastic Four and X-Factor together. Since I've seen the movies, I knew who the characters were and enjoyed seeing FF with an entirely new cast of characters. This was a fun detective type story and there was a lot of energy on every page. For me, Shatterstar is the coolest and most interesting character of the bunch. I also picked up the next volume so I'll pass judgement on this series after I review that.
September 8, 2025
This not crossover where the children of The Fantastic Four hire X-Factor to investigate their missing mother is an absolute blast. It's a nice follow-up to Doom's previous appearance in X-Factor (wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey), and it's a joy to see David write his versions of Reed, Ben Grimm, and the Richards children (I think this took place while The Human Torch was "dead".)
Again, David's dad jokes fit perfectly within his narrative, and are more smirky than eye-rolley.
I still recommend this David run to anyone looking for a great run of Marvel mutant comics that don't require you to read any ancillary stories.
Again, David's dad jokes fit perfectly within his narrative, and are more smirky than eye-rolley.
I still recommend this David run to anyone looking for a great run of Marvel mutant comics that don't require you to read any ancillary stories.
June 26, 2016
This was a pretty good story overall. I wonder what the Fantastic Four title was doing during this run.
Sometimes there was too much pop culture. And it's hard to tell where Guido's homophobia begins and outdated no-longer-appropriate laughs at Shatterstar end.
Also, it's weird for Madrox to think of Valeria as being like Layla for several reasons.
Double also, the Deadpool page/cameo is really troubling for anyone who cares about the character.
Sometimes there was too much pop culture. And it's hard to tell where Guido's homophobia begins and outdated no-longer-appropriate laughs at Shatterstar end.
Also, it's weird for Madrox to think of Valeria as being like Layla for several reasons.
Double also, the Deadpool page/cameo is really troubling for anyone who cares about the character.
January 2, 2017
What makes this a 4-star book? It isn't the story, although it's an intriguing little mystery. It's not the artwork, which is good but not great. It's not even the fact that, in one issue, Siryn totally gets sexy with Deadpool. What makes the book so good is Peter David's fantastic ability to write strong, funny dialog, and to put characters in fun situations - like, say, The Thing and Strong Guy getting into a brawl, and Shatterstar actually being the winner of the fight.
November 27, 2010
I'm only losing interest in this title because of the long wait between volumes. Id switch to online digital comics if Marvel would wise the fuck up and sell them that way at decent cost. X-FACTOR collections of late have also defied logic in their contents, breaking stories across multiple volumes and thus making it that much harder to remember what I was reading earlier.
August 25, 2012
Some nice characterization for the X-Factor team and for Valerie. However, there's too much crossover with other Marvel heroes for this volume to really stand out, and I'm pretty annoyed by the Guido & Monet story stopping in the middle after a pretty thin volume.
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