X-MEN #28 (MARVEL COMICS)

The Danger Room has separated the X-Men and has them on the verge of defeat. As the X-Men fight for their very survival, they still haven’t figured out who they are fighting against. Will the Danger Room eliminate the X-Men once and for all?

X-Men #28 - Written By Jed MacKay - Penicils By Netho Diaz – Inks By Sean Parsons & John Dell - Colors By Arthur Hesli - Letters By VC’S Clayton Cowles - Edited By Tom Brevoort - Published By Marvel Comics

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STORY OVERVIEW:

Maxine Danger’s plan is playing out perfectly. The X-Men are separated and fighting for their lives. Psylocke and Xorn have been shot out of the sky in Wisconsin and are believed dead. The attempt on Glob’s life has Quentin and Temper ready to hunt the humans responsible for it, well Magneto tries to calm them down, and make them realize there is something bigger at play. Meanwhile, the rest of the X-Men are trying to not be eaten by the living ship they find themselves in. The outlook looks bleak for our heroes, and the Danger Room is all ready to celebrate their great victory. However, is the celebration a bit premature?

WRITING:

The third part of this Danger Room arc takes an already bleak outlook and somehow makes it bleaker. Jed MacKay does an excellent job of putting the X-Men in peril and making their future look hopeless. The separation of the team gives the reader three different focal points which helps the story look even more desperate for our heroes. MacKay delivers some great action scenes, well at the same time teasing what may be next for our heroes. The anticipation for what’s to come builds a great deal of suspense for this arc. MacKay also keeps the hope alive for the X-Men with a great final page reveal that sets up the next issue perfectly.

ARTWORK:

The artwork featured in this issue demonstrates meticulous attention to detail in conveying the narrative. Scenes depicting conflict across diverse environments are rendered with clarity and vividness. The character designs remain consistent with their original depictions, facilitating immediate recognition by audiences. Dynamic color choices contribute vibrancy to each panel, enhancing the overall impact. Collectively, these elements are integrated by the creative team to deliver an outstanding visual presentation.

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Final Thoughts:

X-Men #28 continues to ramp up the story in this arc. The peril the X-Men find themselves in builds up the anticipation of the reader as the story plays out. The uncertainty of the future of the team, mixed with the hope we get at the end of the book, takes that anticipation to a fever pitch. This main line story for the X-Men has been consistently good and is delivering with every issue. If you haven’t been reading this series, you should reconsider and pick up a copy at the shop this week.

FINAL GRADE: 9.4/10

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