Integration

Dr Kain · 09-15-2016, 09:03 PM

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...

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Originally Posted by Boy Blunder

Since Hasbro seems to use certain characters as 'lynchpins' for their waves, which versions (costume, continuity, adaptation, etc) of the following characters would you guys like to see, if they have to be included in a given wave?

Spider-Man
Captain America
Iron Man
Thor
Wolverine

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

09-15-2016, 09:03 PM	#21063
Dr Kain King of Nerdom Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 11,771	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... Quote: Originally Posted by Boy Blunder Since Hasbro seems to use certain characters as 'lynchpins' for their waves, which versions (costume, continuity, adaptation, etc) of the following characters would you guys like to see, if they have to be included in a given wave? Spider-Man Captain America Iron Man Thor Wolverine 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 __________________