Author: Jonathan Hickman, Gerry Duggan, Tini Howard
Artist: Flaviano, Michele Bandini, Joshua Cassara, Szymon Kudranski, Marcus To, Leinil Francis Yu
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Released: March 24, 2020
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Issues: X-Men #3, X-Force #3, Marauders #3, Excalibur #3, Fallen Angels #3, New Mutants #3
Summary:
House of X/Powers of X reforged the X-Men, creating a utopia for all mutants to cherish, regardless of their history. This opened the door to many adventures, as the X-Men and other teams work to keep the peace, protect mutants, and forge alliances.
Dawn of X Vol. 3 compiles multiple series into one cohesive reading order: X-Men #3, X-Force #3, Marauders #3, Excalibur #3, Fallen Angels #3, New Mutants #3.
Review:
I hate how far behind I am in reading the Krakoan era, but hey! At least I’m finally getting through it, and I’m likewise enjoying many of the twists and turns that have taken place thus far. I know it won’t last, but nothing good ever does in the comic book world.
You can already see the cracks in the foundation. Maybe that’s hindsight, though, since I’ve also been reading through From the Ashes. As always, there are some series I’m finding myself more invested in than others.
X-Men #3: I remember these three er, Gardeners, for lack of a better description, so I must have previously read this issue. It’s tongue-in-cheek and puts the X-Men up against a very different kind of foe. It’s funny, but I feel like they could have done more with it.
X-Force #3: I love this team. No, really. I’ve never hated Kid Omega like some others, and seeing him with Domino and Wolverine is quite the change-up, but in a chaotic and fun way.
Marauders #3: Ugh. Sebastian Shaw. Can I just leave it at that? No? The sudden change in pacing is jarring, so I can only assume that the series is setting up for something more. That or this issue has strong filler vibes.
Excalibur #3: I’ll confess that Excalibur is probably my least favorite of the set, thus far. It feels disconnected from the rest, minus the mutants who keep running through the pages. I’m sure it’ll all make sense to me soon, but I’m not there yet.
Fallen Angels #3: Okay, so I’m also not wild about Fallen Angels. I don’t love the art, and the story just isn’t grabbing me. Does it have potential? Sure. But we’re not there, as far as I’m concerned.
New Mutants #3: I know the shift to a different group of younger mutants is probably a bit jarring, but this story has so much heart! It made me happy to see. This issue follows up on an AWOL X-Men character.
Highlights:
- Groundbreaking Krakoa Era
- Superheroes & Drama
- X-Men Compilation
- Continues House of X/Powers of X
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