Post by goldenfist on Aug 7, 2008 7:41:15 GMT -5
Ign.com reviews Ultimate Origins #3.
Why couldn't this series have been released two years ago? Back then I was still in love with the Ultimate Universe, which was fresh and creative on almost every title. Unfortunately, now the best adjective to describe it is stale. It's still great that they're finally getting around to filling us in on the ominous back story of the main players in the universe, but the impact isn't quite the same.
Last issue, I complained about the lack of differentiation between Ulitmate Cap and regular Cap's origins, which were pretty much the same. I don't have that complaint with this issue, with Professor Xavier and Magneto as the stars. Professor Xavier is markedly different, in terms of how he uses his powers and even his concept of the relationship between mutants and humans. Bendis builds a strong dynamic between Xavier and Magneto, which will make the eventual falling out between them all the more effective. My one big gripe is where in the hell did all these new mutants come from. Issue #1 revealed that the mutant gene is artificial and that Wolverine was the first mutant. While Magneto is shown to have some connection to Wolverine, Xavier has no connection at all. Either Bendis decided to throw logic out the window, or the reveal at the end of the first issue has been severely cheapened.
I also found it a little disappointing how slowly the storyline occurring in the present is moving. What is most likely the Ulimatized version of the Watcher is still sitting around doing nothing. I understand that that is actually the role of the Watcher, but I'm not sure I can handle another issue of it just sitting there while the Fantastic Four keeps asking "what is it?"
Artistically there's nothing really extraordinary here. However, it doesn't hamper the storytelling - competent artwork is always fine by me. This series isn't perfect, but it's an intriguing nonetheless. If you're still a big Ultimate fan, then it's a must read. If not, the subject matter is still handled quite well and may be worth you time, as long as you don't contemplate the logical inconsistencies for too long.
Review Score: 7.9 Good
Why couldn't this series have been released two years ago? Back then I was still in love with the Ultimate Universe, which was fresh and creative on almost every title. Unfortunately, now the best adjective to describe it is stale. It's still great that they're finally getting around to filling us in on the ominous back story of the main players in the universe, but the impact isn't quite the same.
Last issue, I complained about the lack of differentiation between Ulitmate Cap and regular Cap's origins, which were pretty much the same. I don't have that complaint with this issue, with Professor Xavier and Magneto as the stars. Professor Xavier is markedly different, in terms of how he uses his powers and even his concept of the relationship between mutants and humans. Bendis builds a strong dynamic between Xavier and Magneto, which will make the eventual falling out between them all the more effective. My one big gripe is where in the hell did all these new mutants come from. Issue #1 revealed that the mutant gene is artificial and that Wolverine was the first mutant. While Magneto is shown to have some connection to Wolverine, Xavier has no connection at all. Either Bendis decided to throw logic out the window, or the reveal at the end of the first issue has been severely cheapened.
I also found it a little disappointing how slowly the storyline occurring in the present is moving. What is most likely the Ulimatized version of the Watcher is still sitting around doing nothing. I understand that that is actually the role of the Watcher, but I'm not sure I can handle another issue of it just sitting there while the Fantastic Four keeps asking "what is it?"
Artistically there's nothing really extraordinary here. However, it doesn't hamper the storytelling - competent artwork is always fine by me. This series isn't perfect, but it's an intriguing nonetheless. If you're still a big Ultimate fan, then it's a must read. If not, the subject matter is still handled quite well and may be worth you time, as long as you don't contemplate the logical inconsistencies for too long.
Review Score: 7.9 Good