Collecting the groundbreaking first year of the Ultimate X-Men in one colossal trade paperback The world stands on the brink of genetic war, Manki...
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Nov 16, 2011
Ronyell
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When I first heard about Marvel making a separate X-Men series entitled “Ultimate X-Men,” I was a little hesitate in reading it at first because it was going to be a totally different version of the classic X-Men series that I grew up with. But when I read this small collection of “Ultimate X-Men” stories written by Mark Millar along with artwork by Adam Kubert, I was actually blown away by how interesting and exciting this collection really is!
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When I first heard about Marvel making a separate X-Men series entitled “Ultimate X-Men,” I was a little hesitate in reading it at first because it was going to be a totally different version of the classic X-Men series that I grew up with. But when I read this small collection of “Ultimate X-Men” stories written by Mark Millar along with artwork by Adam Kubert, I was actually blown away by how interesting and exciting this collection really is!
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Aug 01, 2010
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beli buku ini jam 23.15 saat menjelang pulang ke rumah, dimana malam telah hitam pekat dan dunia mulai sepi dari hiruk pikuk keramaian. komik hardcover itu tergeletak begitu saja di suatu lapak pinggiran kota metropolis ini, dimana pemiliknya sedang berkemas barang dagangan, sebelum senyap menguasai keadaan.
melayanglah semua sisa uang di kantong, setelah terlebih dahulu disisihkan buat ongkos nightrider dropping ke rumah. tapi saya senang dan tidak takut, walau kantong kosong, ada para mu More...
melayanglah semua sisa uang di kantong, setelah terlebih dahulu disisihkan buat ongkos nightrider dropping ke rumah. tapi saya senang dan tidak takut, walau kantong kosong, ada para mu More...
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Jan 31, 2008
Dufour
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awesome reinterpretation of X-Men for fans who wanted to get into it but were afraid of the history
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Jun 27, 2011
Josephine
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So, wow. Really cool. I didn't read all the extra stuff at the back, I was too itchy to get onto the second collection...
Alright, part one is Tomorrow People, which is such a great story because I love Magneto against Professor X. (I saw First Class prior to reading this, so I was primed for good chemistry, and even though they only meet face to face for a short time, you know these guys have history. It's different than the movies, but they're killer, for sure.)
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Alright, part one is Tomorrow People, which is such a great story because I love Magneto against Professor X. (I saw First Class prior to reading this, so I was primed for good chemistry, and even though they only meet face to face for a short time, you know these guys have history. It's different than the movies, but they're killer, for sure.)
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Sep 20, 2011
amelia
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This book is a retelling of the X-Men story and I enjoyed it. Although I can't say that I ever quite got used to the new character designs, and whoever thought that 'Marvel Girl' was a good codename for Jean Grey, needs to think again!
The three stories included are:
The Tomorrow People, which sees Professor Xavier bringing together the X-Men to fight Magneto. Magneto sends Wolverine to kill the Prof but things do not go according to Magneto's plan!
Burial Serv More...
The three stories included are:
The Tomorrow People, which sees Professor Xavier bringing together the X-Men to fight Magneto. Magneto sends Wolverine to kill the Prof but things do not go according to Magneto's plan!
Burial Serv More...
Aug 30, 2007
Vince
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Millar has a knack for creating rich characters and engaging dialog, with just enough humor to keep it fun. After meeting Mark at Wizard World Chicago 2007, I can say that his writing is most definitely a mirror of his personality.
If you've ever wondered where to start with X-Men, but were concerned you'd encounter flat, stereotypical hero archetypes, this is the book for you. Millar will suprise you. And the art is simply amazing, to boot.
If you've ever wondered where to start with X-Men, but were concerned you'd encounter flat, stereotypical hero archetypes, this is the book for you. Millar will suprise you. And the art is simply amazing, to boot.
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Jun 19, 2010
Nicolas
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Dans ce premier cycle, on découvre encore une fois le professeur Xavier, Magnéto, et évidement les X-Men : Cyclope, Marvel Girl, Colossus, Iceberg, le Fauve et Tornade. Ils seront évidement rejoints (sans quoi l'équipe ne serait pas déséquilibrée) par un Wolverine forcément tourmenté.
Dans ce premier tome, leurs aventures les mettent aux prises avec un Magnéto rajeuni (par rapport aux films) et du coup nettement plus inquiétant, je trouve. Je ne dis pas qu'ils soit tendre dans le film, je d More...
Dans ce premier tome, leurs aventures les mettent aux prises avec un Magnéto rajeuni (par rapport aux films) et du coup nettement plus inquiétant, je trouve. Je ne dis pas qu'ils soit tendre dans le film, je d More...
Sep 05, 2010
Myles
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It's only in the past year that I really began to dig into the back history of the X-Men, reading all of the Astonishing issues up to the early 1990s, and reintroducing myself to characters I'd only known through the cartoons and the new issues.
Here is the giant reset button for the regular series. I'm wondering what happened to cut Angel out of the opening cast, but I love the modern take on the x-men and it was a relief to escape from a lot of that cluttered, awkward continuity that More...
Here is the giant reset button for the regular series. I'm wondering what happened to cut Angel out of the opening cast, but I love the modern take on the x-men and it was a relief to escape from a lot of that cluttered, awkward continuity that More...
Dec 17, 2011
Justyn
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I kind of loved this!
It certainly has come the closest to the kind of X-Men story I want to read. I like that the characters are written and (somewhat) drawn as teenagers. The interactions and relationships make much more sense as well as the drama. Some of my favorite characters are there: Nightcrawler, Ice Man, and Storm. The story is wonderfully complicated and there is some great early artwork by the Kutberts. I will definitely continue reading this series!
It certainly has come the closest to the kind of X-Men story I want to read. I like that the characters are written and (somewhat) drawn as teenagers. The interactions and relationships make much more sense as well as the drama. Some of my favorite characters are there: Nightcrawler, Ice Man, and Storm. The story is wonderfully complicated and there is some great early artwork by the Kutberts. I will definitely continue reading this series!
Aug 13, 2011
Holden
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Super great introduction the Ultimate X-men. My only complaint about this volume (and in a way it could be applied to all of the ultimate X-men series) things at time seemed to rushed. In this volume especially the first 20 pages or so. I wish they would have taken more time easing into things and introducing people and things one step at a time instead of bing bang boom here's the x-men lets fight.
Apr 29, 2010
Robyn
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I forget how much I enjoy a good graphic novel... it's fun to read somthing completely different than what I've been into recently. And this one has great graphics and a good story line. It was a great read! I liked the concept of reinventing the X-men and following a new story line, allthough I am a huge fan of the original x-men this one was very well done and I really enjoyed it.
Jun 20, 2009
Dave
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Pretty good X-Men reboot. I'm finding I have no tolerance anymore for shit dialogue. People just don't call other people 'mister' and 'bub' unless they are reproaching three year-olds. Ok, so you can't cuss, but why add in retarded stuff like this? What does it say about our culture that kid-friendly books can have mass murder, but can't say 'asshole' or 'bastard'?
Sep 19, 2010
Laura
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I like how I was able to get into and be introduced to characters. It was fun and intense. One little minor note, I was annoyed when everyone kept using "boys and girls". I wish they chose alternative "cool" saying. 1-2 times fine after that, it was like, really?
Apr 15, 2011
Ronald
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It is a comic book so your milage may vary. But this compilation of the first 12 issues of Ultimate X-men actually started out really good. But soon the story quality fell to the traditional sloppy writing of most comic books. Reading the afterword was really entertaining where they talk about how the Ultimates was Marvel reconnecting to todays kids.
Jan 07, 2012
Mare
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I loved this retelling of the X-Men universe. Great from beginning to end.
Jun 13, 2007
LARRY
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It's hard enough to keep track or stay on top of the plethora of alternate timelines in Marvel or DC comics. The Ultimate X-Men is another alternate timeline series.
It's hard for me not to think what's the real origin of each characters as I read along. However, the Ultimate X-Men is somewhat easier to follow. This particular series seems to be popular with gay comic freaks because there are some gay characters, such as Colossus. I mean, who would've thought of that!
It's hard for me not to think what's the real origin of each characters as I read along. However, the Ultimate X-Men is somewhat easier to follow. This particular series seems to be popular with gay comic freaks because there are some gay characters, such as Colossus. I mean, who would've thought of that!
Oct 23, 2008
Lucas
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Decent I guess. Unlike some of the other graphic novels I've been reading the X-men are a lot more familiar because of the movies. It would be more interesting if the story were self-contained rather than just a reboot- it's hard to generate excitement when it's a given no major characters will be killed because they need to be around for years to come.
I wish the artists would stay consistent over an entire six issue storyline.
I wish the artists would stay consistent over an entire six issue storyline.
Aug 15, 2007
Michael
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This is a great intro into the Ultimate x-men universe. a very differnt take on these comic icons.
Great art, Excellent story telling and a new approach to some classic stories.
Great art, Excellent story telling and a new approach to some classic stories.
Jul 06, 2011
Bowing to boyfriend pressure and reading up on the Ultimate universe before the Avengers movie comes out.
Feb 08, 2012
