Click Here If You Want to Know What X-Books to Pick Up

**PastePotPete** · 02-24-2009, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by HouseSolo

Hm, well I had planned on trying to start picking up an X-title or two, but Will.S mentioned on the marvel board that now might not be the best time. Low quality, and lots of cancellations. Any agree or disagree? Recommendations if you disagree?

I disagree with what people are saying here about Uncanny. I think it's a great book. Fraction injects some FUN into the X-men which is long overdue. In the past I could never read the X-books (except for Peter David's X-factor) because they were too angsty and took themselves way way way too seriously. Fraction strikes a great balance and shows great love for the characters.

If you want to give it a try I'd say now is the time to jump on because he's still building the foundations of what looks to be a really big story.

One of my favorite things about the new run is that the team roster this time includes: EVERYONE! Any mutant might show up at any time and Fraction has already had the A-listers and the D-listers side by side in a couple issues.

We haven't gotten closure on any of the plots he's setting up, so it may be too early to ring all the bells and whistles, but I like what I'm seeing so far.

**Pixie_Solanas** · 03-09-2009, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Un0

So Wolverine's always been one of my favorites, but I've never really dug into his history and such. But with all this movie stuff (which I'm surprisingly excited for) I was wondering if anyone can recommend to me some good Weapon X stories or even just some good Wolverine trades to pick up. Thanks a bunch.

The original Chris Claremont/Frank Miller "Wolverine" mini from 82? 83?

Never surpassed in terms of absolute quality.

**fitditz** · 03-09-2009, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by PastePotPete

I disagree with what people are saying here about Uncanny. I think it's a great book. Fraction injects some FUN into the X-men which is long overdue. In the past I could never read the X-books (except for Peter David's X-factor) because they were too angsty and took themselves way way way too seriously. Fraction strikes a great balance and shows great love for the characters.

If you want to give it a try I'd say now is the time to jump on because he's still building the foundations of what looks to be a really big story.

One of my favorite things about the new run is that the team roster this time includes: EVERYONE! Any mutant might show up at any time and Fraction has already had the A-listers and the D-listers side by side in a couple issues.

We haven't gotten closure on any of the plots he's setting up, so it may be too early to ring all the bells and whistles, but I like what I'm seeing so far.

I really, really hope that this is what Fraction is doing (ie. setting everything up for a big story). Right now Uncanny is really boring and I would hate for it to be anti-climatic. If it weren't for Dodson's art, I'd probably be taking a rest with the current arc.

**Pixie_Solanas** · 03-09-2009, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by fitditz

I really, really hope that this is what Fraction is doing (ie. setting everything up for a big story). Right now Uncanny is really boring and I would hate for it to be anti-climatic. If it weren't for Dodson's art, I'd probably be taking a rest with the current arc.

Im only buying it because of the title. If it was any other book, i'd have dropped it.

**Mr. Palmer** · 03-18-2009, 05:32 PM

I'm ready to dip into the X-verse. I've added Uncanny, Legacy, and X-Force to my pull list.

I'm interested to know if X-Factor is worth picking up. And, if so, with which issue should I start?

**pariah-1972** · 03-18-2009, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Palmer

I'm ready to dip into the X-verse. I've added Uncanny, Legacy, and X-Force to my pull list.

I'm interested to know if X-Factor is worth picking up. And, if so, with which issue should I start?

X-factor is great and i would start with the Madrox mini series that kick started things.

**Prodigy55** · 03-18-2009, 07:38 PM

edit. nothing.

**timbox** · 03-18-2009, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Prodigy55

edit. nothing.

Stupid question.

**Mr. Palmer** · 03-20-2009, 11:03 AM

Simple question: Is CABLE worth reading?

**AlphaE** · 03-23-2009, 06:51 AM

What is a good starter comic, I'd like to start reading before the new movie comes out. ;0)

**Prodigy55** · 03-23-2009, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Palmer

Simple question: Is CABLE worth reading?

First read Messiah Complex and if you are interested in following the Cable/Bishop/Messiah Baby story, then you should read it.

Originally Posted by AlphaE

What is a good starter comic, I'd like to start reading before the new movie comes out. ;0)

X-Force is only at issue 13 right now, and it's the best book featuring Wolverine.

**pariah-1972** · 03-23-2009, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Palmer

Simple question: Is CABLE worth reading?

Well the art is lovely, but the story has been dragging a bit largely i think because there are big plans for Cable when he gets to the end of this story.

**Jimmy'sFriend** · 03-30-2009, 06:08 PM

Check out my review of X-Factor 41 and get hooked on this incredible title...
http://www.jimmyinthegarden.com/2009...tor-41-review/

Let me know what you think!!!

**Mr. Palmer** · 04-01-2009, 12:30 PM

Is WOLVERINE FIRST CLASS worth checking out?

**Seres** · 04-01-2009, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Palmer

Is WOLVERINE FIRST CLASS worth checking out?

Yes. Especially if you are canny enough to know that Wolverine on his own is pretty boring, and thus needs to be made interesting through use of fantastic blonde cameos.

There are two TPBs out there at the moment, if I recall, and both are good. The second one is slightly better, however.

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