X-Factor # 8 - Mobile Edition

Marvel Comics
X-Factor # 8
By Hervé St.Louis
Jul 9, 2006 - 21:53

Marvel Comics
Writer(s): Peter David
Penciller(s): Dennis Calero
Cover Artist(s): Ryan Sook

The members of X-Factor are asking themselves what to make of the X-Men’s Cyclops’ warning to be watchful of Quicksilver, the mutant that is the source of much turmoil in the Marvel universe these days. Can X-Factor trust Cyclops or are they left purposely out of the loop. As the protector of the mutants who have lost their powers, X-Factor could use more information. But perhaps they will have to find out when Quicksilver finally arrives.

David takes a quiet approach to tell this story while integrating it fully within the setting of Marvel’s civil war. Hearing how a character feel about Quicksilver is interesting, especially as he was once one of them. Each character has a voice of his own which is a great thing. The best way to describe David’s handling of this issue is the word intimate. Everything is spoken quietly with a calm voice, even when action is involved. It’s calmer than other X-Men books, but it’s very enjoyable and mature.

Guido doesn’t look as cartoony as he used to but that’s ok. The artwork is clean and nice although thicker lines would have helped in some drawings. Everything is dark and the pacing is slow. But it fits perfectly with David’s narrative.