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The biggest event to hit the X-Men in ten years is here! Just when it looked like there was no possibility of a future for mutants, hope arrives. But the X-Men aren't there to meet it - the Marauders and Purifiers beat them to it. Now the race is on to get the first new mutant since House of M! Collects X-Men: Messiah CompleX One-Shot, Uncanny X-Men #492-494, X-Men #205-207, New X-Men #44-46, X-Factor #25-27, and X-Men: Messiah CompleX - Mutant Files.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you are a fan of the X-men comic book then this is truly required reading. First off, make sure you are reasonably up to date with the main X story arcs of the last few years, namely House of M, Decimation, Deadly Genesis and Endangered Species otherwise you are going to have a real problem in following most of the action. While I readily admit that Messiah Complex is by no means perfect, it is most definately the best Marvel crossover in a long time, with most story arcs fitting together quite neatly. This book is also important as it marks the moment when the X-groups are no longer Xaviers responsibility and become Cyclop's X-men.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Wow
Thats what i thought and still think after finishing 'Messiah Complex' the first X-men event for ten years. So what makes this so special then? How does it stand out from the crowd? Well the truth is because it changes the status quo. Now many events make claims that they will do this to a franchise but 'Messiah Complex' manages to meet this claim and more.
So whats the story? Well to sum it up its the 'conclusion' so to speak of 'House Of M', (a marvel cross-over event that happened 4 years ago.) the mutant population has new hope rekindled through the birth of a new mutant. This may just sound like an average idea on paper, but it also uses many other plot lines through out X-men lore to create an event that surprises with each of its twists and turns. Its because of this that you realise how much time has been spent to create this event by the creators as by the end of it you realise that so many old plot points have been tied up but so many new ones have been opened.
Also through the use of the constant rotation of artists through out the event it makes it constantly refreshing to be reading with a different style of art. It is also helpful that each artist is able to play on their strengths through out the event to deliver the best experince of the reader.
Although by the end you may be confused or maybe even agitated by not a definate answer from the writers because of the last three pages. (you will no what i mean when you get there) You just have to remember that so many new storylines have been opened from this story. And it shows that this event is the messiah for the X-men franchise as it has saved it and now guiding it in a new direction.
Thats what i thought and still think after finishing 'Messiah Complex' the first X-men event for ten years. So what makes this so special then? How does it stand out from the crowd? Well the truth is because it changes the status quo. Now many events make claims that they will do this to a franchise but 'Messiah Complex' manages to meet this claim and more.
So whats the story? Well to sum it up its the 'conclusion' so to speak of 'House Of M', (a marvel cross-over event that happened 4 years ago.) the mutant population has new hope rekindled through the birth of a new mutant. This may just sound like an average idea on paper, but it also uses many other plot lines through out X-men lore to create an event that surprises with each of its twists and turns. Its because of this that you realise how much time has been spent to create this event by the creators as by the end of it you realise that so many old plot points have been tied up but so many new ones have been opened.
Also through the use of the constant rotation of artists through out the event it makes it constantly refreshing to be reading with a different style of art. It is also helpful that each artist is able to play on their strengths through out the event to deliver the best experince of the reader.
Although by the end you may be confused or maybe even agitated by not a definate answer from the writers because of the last three pages. (you will no what i mean when you get there) You just have to remember that so many new storylines have been opened from this story. And it shows that this event is the messiah for the X-men franchise as it has saved it and now guiding it in a new direction.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the best X-men story in a long time am not going to give anything away but with all the x-men teams X-Factor and various villains and certain betrayal's within the teams this is well worth the read. I recomend this to any new fan or old. Messiah Complex rules.
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Worth every pound.
Nice big size so wont be able to finish off so quickly. Enchanting story coming out of the xmen universe and aiming to get the other two parts, but have to save up for em both..lol
Published 3 months ago by cjzon1
BEST X-MEN COMIC BOOK
I am not an X-Men fan, but I borrowed this one from my friend when I had run out of Wolverine, Iron Man and Moon Knight books to read. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Matt
Lovely
After not receiving my product within 2 months I contacted the store and told them it had not arrived. Read more
Published 13 months ago by NatashaD
Incredible
even though that i like DC comics more than Marvel ( i still read Marvel though and still really like it),this is the best crossover I've ever read, it has like... Read more
Published 16 months ago by KB
Great event
Really good cross over event, showcased a good amount of the x-men with some great art. Wasn't sold on one artist but the rest of the book made up for it. Read more
Published on 24 April 2010 by That Lad
The mutant crossover of the century
After M-Day, the world's population of mutants went from the millions to barely numbering in the hundreds, and instead of the usual credo of fighting to protect a world that hates... Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2010 by Random Hero
xmen review
have not read xmen comics now for over 10 years but this collection is really good and reminds me of the good old days of xmen stories. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2009 by A. A. Palejwala
The best X-Men event in a very long time
This book is truly a return to the big time for the X-Men. After a few good but ultimately forgettable crossovers, this story raises the bar and provides a very interesting concept... Read more
Published on 19 May 2009 by Kevin Allan
Classic
This is just brilliant. I like the artwork, is't well writen. Just a classic comic!
Published on 8 May 2009 by Josva Ervill
First big X-men crossover in ages and it's great.
What can I say about this, the art is a mixed bag aside from a few chapters it is pretty consistant in style. Read more
Published on 11 July 2008 by genejoke
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