Post by Marvel Boy on Oct 11, 2013 18:03:41 GMT -5
Once more, some talking but with some action tossed in as well! ;D
The highlight of this issue is the conversation between Wanda and Simon, as she tries to enlist his help to realize the Twins' plan of a new mutant world. Honestly, throughout her portrayal this last decade or so, I don't know whether to hate Wanda, pity her, or root for her redemption. But her words carried a heartfelt tone of sorrow and pain and wanting to redeem herself and in doing so, may have permanently earned the undying love of Simon (The Twins' response as they watch them talk was especially warm and touching)
Cap, Havok, and Jan begin their infiltration in order to destroy the temporal barrier the Twins have set up (doing so will allow Immortus to bring his forces to bear against the Twins). But they meet up with the Horseman Banshee. Again, Remender shows a particular knack for dialogue as Banshee quickly admonishes Steve for his long-standing dismissal of mutant plight, using Steve's own immigrant family history as an indictment. It's another insightful look of the mutant/hero divide that, really, has been mostly overlooked or underdeveloped by Marvel over the years.
Meanwhile, we learn some more of the Twins' history and Kang's manipulative behaviour. The mutant camp scenes were brutal (as was seeing Rachael Summers as a Hound again) but Kang soon learns of the Twins' betrayal as he literally starts to see his empire crumble around him due to their altering his plan.
Yes, it may be a lot of talking, but it's so in-depth, so full of meaningful characterization, UA is one of the few titles that I actually take the time to read an issue two, three times just so I can try and catch all the nuances.
The highlight of this issue is the conversation between Wanda and Simon, as she tries to enlist his help to realize the Twins' plan of a new mutant world. Honestly, throughout her portrayal this last decade or so, I don't know whether to hate Wanda, pity her, or root for her redemption. But her words carried a heartfelt tone of sorrow and pain and wanting to redeem herself and in doing so, may have permanently earned the undying love of Simon (The Twins' response as they watch them talk was especially warm and touching)
Cap, Havok, and Jan begin their infiltration in order to destroy the temporal barrier the Twins have set up (doing so will allow Immortus to bring his forces to bear against the Twins). But they meet up with the Horseman Banshee. Again, Remender shows a particular knack for dialogue as Banshee quickly admonishes Steve for his long-standing dismissal of mutant plight, using Steve's own immigrant family history as an indictment. It's another insightful look of the mutant/hero divide that, really, has been mostly overlooked or underdeveloped by Marvel over the years.
Meanwhile, we learn some more of the Twins' history and Kang's manipulative behaviour. The mutant camp scenes were brutal (as was seeing Rachael Summers as a Hound again) but Kang soon learns of the Twins' betrayal as he literally starts to see his empire crumble around him due to their altering his plan.
Yes, it may be a lot of talking, but it's so in-depth, so full of meaningful characterization, UA is one of the few titles that I actually take the time to read an issue two, three times just so I can try and catch all the nuances.
