This is an X-Factor issue that we picked up as it came out. X-Factor is a very odd series for us because it will have its great run with good story and artwork then fell into a slump and then back again to another spurt. This for us was the fourth spurt after the first opening two arcs, then 25th issue, then the killer Whilce Portacio run and the surprise is this with Quesada and team doing an unbelievable show
For this, what is cool SPOILER ALERT is that this is the Doc Samson exploring the mindset and thoughts and emotions of the team. So we do not get an all out villain slugfest but personal time and thanks to writer Peter David, it is engrossing as we see the team take turns to hang out with Samson
Example: the scene with Guido who used to be this huge oddly sized bodyguard of Lila Cheney interstellar (literally) rock star cum thief who joins them and turns out to be able to issue a quip or two. And we found out that he is actually in constant pain because of his power where in the past he absorbed kinetic energy without proper release thus making him misshapen
Other highlights would include Quicksilver finally letting everyone know why he is so short tempered. It is because he has to literally slowdown just to keep pace with the rest of the world. And Polaris from her long tenure under the influence of psychic entity Malice has a fear of being manipulated and mind-controlled. And on and on ... so you get the picture ...
If you just want another gigantic villain plot and slambang, skip this but if you want a character interaction and discovery journey especially if you have ever read anything by X-Factor and you like it ... then this is for you
Ratings: 8/10
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