Thoughts

After last issue’s cliffhanger, the action picks up and the level of threat is raised. We learn the nature of the threat, but things are still only building when it comes to the threat itself.

There’s something strikingly cinematic in this story that I’m surprised its been passed over in all the movies. Maybe it doesn’t have the fame of “Dark Phoenix” or “Days Of Future Past” but it seems much more suitable for the Big Screen.

In the villain, we have a Mutant that reflects the worst nightmares that humanity might have about Mutants – literally replacing every single homo inferior they encounter in their hunger to survive. Chilling scenes straight from a horror film as new victims get possessed.

He spends time stalking his victims, leading to numerous scares when the heroes encounter each other while trying to find the enemy. Proper cinematic jump scares.

And this issue escalates their powers, as they manipulate reality – full on CGI blow out.

The character is also tied Moira McTaggart-Highlander-Born-And-Bred, which links them to the family dynamic of the X-men. An early mutant – too dangerous to live. Connected to one of their own. Oh, the family and friends drama.

Seriously – X-men:Proteus. The makings of a great movie.

Fun Panel

The art in this issue is great across the board.

Firstly another one to add to the collection of absolutely fantastic team shots.

I also love how the art is beautifully simple it is

Plus it captures the perfect balance of craziness with danger. This image looks silly, but reading it feels like the stakes are serious.