[Captain Nash]

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

I found a library that has the two Inferno volumes, so I checked them out. I've read the first four issues in it, which are a Power Pack issue, two X-Factor ones, and an X-Terminators issue and so far, I've found this to be well above convolution to the point of mediocrity. It doesn't help that I just don't give a damn about the Power Pack characters, especially the selfish little sister, but I am completely lost on the X-Factor stuff. Cameron Hodge hates the mutants, but is working with demons, who then up and abandon him? WHAT?!! How does that make any sense. I also found the whole battle between Archangel and Hodge to be way too quick and Candy's death feels like a stupid gimmick. Beast is also blue and furry again, cool I guess, but it would be nice if the writers would make up their damn mind on what they want to do with him.

As for the X-Terminators issue, it wasn't terrible, but the writing is subpar. I did get a few laughs from Boom Boom and her friend though, especially when she blew up their uniforms. Nevertheless, the whole aspect of whatever the hell the demon's name is (N'Astrite or something) is what really brings this down as it feels out of place for X-Men. Sure, they have fought demons before with Belasco and the N'Gari (what is up with the creatures in this series having an N' in the name of their demons?), but it didn't seem this vexing before. Who is this demon guy and why should I care about him? Where did he come from? Why is he working with Hodge? What does he need mutant babies for? And why am I four issues into this and I still haven't had an X-Men issue??? Last negative comment for now, the art kind of sucks...




Spider-Man - The Steve Ditko one or Noir
Cap - I don't think they can outdo the Wolf Cap figure, so none.
Iron Man - The costume he had in Annual 10 (the one with Rogue)
Thor - Jack Kirby's costume
Wolverine - Dave Cockrum's Giant Sized costume

*Gasp!* Blasphemy on speaking negatively of Inferno! I kid, I kid. Some of the non-main story tie-ins were dribble. But the main story is probably my favorite crossover Marvel has ever done. But I do understand where the confusion sets in, it is a crossover that is extremely steeped in continuity and familiarity with the characters. I admit the demonic theme is a bit out of place, but the way I look at it and enjoy it, is less about that, as it is about the Cyclops/Maddie/Jean story, which does require some catching up on some books you're missing. I wish they would reprint the original X-Factor book in trades. Even I have only read sporadic issues of stuff prior to fall of the mutants. Though if it helps the firste 9 issues are supposed to come out in a trade next year.

Bringing it back to Legends talk this is another opportunity for me again express my want for an Armored Psylocke.