X-Men #197
By Scott K. ReeseMar 29, 2007 - 14:40
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| X-Men #197 |
Mike Carey has really impressed me with his crazy, sci-fi, Grant Morrison-esque run on the X-Men. This issue shifts the focus from the crazy to the intimate, as this book sets up the next arc. In my opinion, he has put together the most interesting and unique team in the three main X-books. The relationships between the members are handled very well, especially with Iceman and Mystique. He has also kept up the thought-provoking science elements without it becoming too confusing.
Bachalo’s art however is a different case. While I do like Bachalo’s stylized art his panels become very muddy. Some of his lines are too thick and detail gets left behind in wide shots. It seems the only way that to really see what is going on is in an extreme close-up. If he could reign in the style just a little bit he could definitely be a top tier artist.
Rating: 7/10
Last Updated: Jan 7, 2012 - 7:41
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