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Uncanny X-Force: The Dark Angel Saga, Book 1 (Uncanny X-Force, Vol. 1 #3)
by
Rick Remender,
Jerome Opeña , Billy Tan , Mark Brooks , Dean White
Apocalypse's heir, Archangel, has picked up where his predecessor left off, amassing an army of En Sabah Nur's greatest servants! The only hope X-Force have of saving Warren Worthington from the dark entity that inhabits his soul rests in a dimension where Apocalypse, and his technology, took over the world: the Age of Apocalypse! However, before X-Force can obtain the thi...more
Hardcover, 120 pages
Published
December 7th 2011
by Marvel
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Read in its original published form as monthly floppies.
With all the killing Wolverine’s X-Force has been doing lately, Warren Worthington’s Archangel persona has begun to subsume his mind. In order to cure him, X-Force must travel to a dimension where the being that gave Warren his metal wings has conquered the world, the Age of Apocalypse!
Rick Remender placated the 90’s era comic fan in me by revisiting the Age of Apocalypse, a bleak world where Apocalypse has instituted his Darwinian mantra o...more
With all the killing Wolverine’s X-Force has been doing lately, Warren Worthington’s Archangel persona has begun to subsume his mind. In order to cure him, X-Force must travel to a dimension where the being that gave Warren his metal wings has conquered the world, the Age of Apocalypse!
Rick Remender placated the 90’s era comic fan in me by revisiting the Age of Apocalypse, a bleak world where Apocalypse has instituted his Darwinian mantra o...more
I'm reviewing Book 1 and Book 2 at the same time, as reading one without the other makes no sense. Basically, I think this is a terrific culmination of the previous story arc. The characters are thrown hard against the greatest dilemma of their time in X-Force, whether to kill their friend or not as his Apocalypse side takes over. They choose to try and save him, a course which throws them into their hardest battle yet, taking them into the AoA Universe and pitting them against some of the worst...more
Rick Remender seems to be the kind of comics writer who can really remember and build off what's been done before to make for a quality story. Good for him. On the surface, a "Dark Angel Saga" doesn't sound all that threatening. Archangel, even with the metal wings, doesn't seem like much of a threat compared to some of the really heavy-hitters in the Marvel universe, even within the mutant section of it.
But this first book doesn't get into that yet. Mostly it deals with the rest of X-Force recr...more
But this first book doesn't get into that yet. Mostly it deals with the rest of X-Force recr...more
I have been reading X-men comics since I was a boy, and I have to say that Rick Remender's writing really reignites my love for the ongoing saga of mutants. I was very entertained by this graphic novel, with only a few reservations. The art is excellent (although I appreciated Tan's darker, more angled pov's in the frist half-it seemed to fit the mood better for this dark book). The character of Archangel is so interesting and the mythos of Apocalypse is a gold mine. Remender really explores thi...more
Reprints Uncanny X-Force (1) #8-13. Wolverine and Angel’s secret X-Force is faced with the Shadow King. When Shadow King unleashes Warren’s dark side the Archangel, Archangel will do whatever he can to prevent from being caged again. Subdued by X-Force, X-Force learns that the only hope of curing Warren could be a Celestial life seed. Learning that Warren could become the next Apocalypse, X-Force must return to the Age of Apocalypse and team with the X-Men to recover the life seed needed to save...more
It's mostly X-Men and Age of Apocalypse as usual. Wolverine pines for the dead Jean Grey, and so lusts for this universe's still-living one. The Age of Apocalypse world is still a miserable dystopia, one we're said is worse, but nothing in the art or story seems grimmer than when the old king was in charge. In fact, nothing really seems to be changing. We quickly come to terms with this being a story of flash rather than substance. The only meat is Archangel's fall from grace, leaving the entire...more
I read a lot of graphic novels, but few superhero ones. So when I say Uncanny X-Force is one of the better books being released right now, I mean it as high praise. I also believe this series will be recommended to people for years to come, especially the Dark Angel Saga. One of strengths of this book is the team of superheroes are all interesting and fit together well. Fantomex and Psylocke are both characters I've grown to like a lot from reading this book. The dialogue is snappy and funny in...more
More of the excellent standard delivered in the first two volumes of the series. Again there is a shifting art team, but again Remender (the editors?) keep things on the same tracks as far as tone and feel. The action is again exciting and masterfully told, and Remender takes it up a notch with higher stakes and . This would be a five star for me but to a far greater extent than the last two volumes I think this one relied on x-lore for some of it's punch. I've spent zero time in the Age of Apoc...more
$#@! yeah!- The Shadow King! The Age of Apocalypse!
I was just thinking not too long ago that I wanted to see the Shadow King again. Hasn't had a great arc since The Muir Island Saga (since Psi War wasn't any great shakes). Although he is completely under-utlized in this arc, I'm glad to see him resurface in Remender's capable hands.
Its also like a trip down memory lane seeing the Age of Apocalypse again, the Bizarro X-Men world, where Sabretooth is Wolverine and Wolverine is Apocalypse. Remende...more
I was just thinking not too long ago that I wanted to see the Shadow King again. Hasn't had a great arc since The Muir Island Saga (since Psi War wasn't any great shakes). Although he is completely under-utlized in this arc, I'm glad to see him resurface in Remender's capable hands.
Its also like a trip down memory lane seeing the Age of Apocalypse again, the Bizarro X-Men world, where Sabretooth is Wolverine and Wolverine is Apocalypse. Remende...more
I really, really like AoA stuff, first of all. Second, I love stories about people going to absurd lengths to save their friends. Third, I love Angel/Archangel/whatever at pretty much all times. Angel + Psylocke = even better. Hell, even Wolverine had some awesome moments and didn't bore me to tears in this...
Except when he was chasing after AoA Jean. Ho hum.
Wasn't that into the art on this one -- not just the pencils but the actual page layout was kind of weird for me. But it wasn't distracting...more
Except when he was chasing after AoA Jean. Ho hum.
Wasn't that into the art on this one -- not just the pencils but the actual page layout was kind of weird for me. But it wasn't distracting...more
I was really looking forward to this one, but I found myself disappointed. After X-Force being so very important to Second Coming, how can this be totally happening in a vacuum? I'm hoping by Schism it ties back in... otherwise this is just a love letter to people who liked AoA, and, if the covers of the later Trades are any indication, an excuse to bring Nightcrawler back into the mainline Marvel universe (via the AoA version).
I'll probably still get the next trade, but it's definitely fallen d...more
I'll probably still get the next trade, but it's definitely fallen d...more
After the events of Uncanny X-Force: Deathlok Nation, Deathlok has joined the team, and we see Psylocke trying to help Angel keep Archangel at bay, as the latter is getting ever closer to gaining full dominance over Warren. But, through the Shadow King's involvement & machinations, Archangel does end up taking over Warren.
Fixing him is easy (Not!): Simply procure a Life Seed & use it on him. Now, to keep things interesting, the team must travel to The Age Of Apocalypse dimension with Dar...more
Fixing him is easy (Not!): Simply procure a Life Seed & use it on him. Now, to keep things interesting, the team must travel to The Age Of Apocalypse dimension with Dar...more
X-Force is a spin-off of the X-Men title.
They were quite a part of the whole Messiah Complex event which I loved. On the comic site I frequent, this recent event "The Dark Angel" saga was getting a lot of amazing reviews so I earmarked it to read once it came out in volumes.
Let me get the bad out first...this volume is overpriced especially since there are actually only two volumes for the whole arc. At $25 a pop, that is potentially $50 you are spending for a saga that could easily be put into...more
They were quite a part of the whole Messiah Complex event which I loved. On the comic site I frequent, this recent event "The Dark Angel" saga was getting a lot of amazing reviews so I earmarked it to read once it came out in volumes.
Let me get the bad out first...this volume is overpriced especially since there are actually only two volumes for the whole arc. At $25 a pop, that is potentially $50 you are spending for a saga that could easily be put into...more
This is exactly why I started reading X-Force in the first place. I've always been fascinated by Archangel as a character and a big fan of Betsy and Warren as a couple. This book is the beginning of the story arc that ties together everything else that has happened so far in Remender's run and does a fantastic job of it. There are new dynamics as the group travels across time and it's always incredibly fascinating to watch the teams enter the Age of Apocalypse. This is just another notch in this...more
Things kick into gear when Angel loses control to his Archangel persona, and the only way to stop him from becoming a new Apocalypse is a jaunt to the Age of Apocalypse. Have to love the bizarrely random combinations of two Marvel heroes into another dimensions' psychopathic singular being. The interaction between our realities characters and the AoA characters play off each other nicely, both in dark jokes and tragic 'reunions.'
I'm beginning to suspect my love of Uncanny X-Force vol.1 was due to Jeremy Opena's art. This volume has a mix of stories and artists that fail to make any impression on me. From the Nazi-hunting, to returning to Age of Apocalypse (why the characters in the story call it that is beyond me), to the return of Nightcrawler, all fall flat. Dialogue ranges from useless to cringe worthy.
First part of an arc pitting the black ops mutant team against the rising evil within one of their own. This sends them off into an alternate dimension, with some familiar faces. The art is good, and Remender's always fine as a writer, but I still don't get the point to this series... and my profound dislike for Wolverine is another strike against it.
I don't read comics often, since high school anyway.... as much as I'd like to. Of the bound versions I've read in the past year or so, Uncanny X-Force has become one of my favorites. I'm in love with the general idea of the team, and the combination of characters. This (and Book 2) was a very enjoyable read, and even brought in the Age of Apocalypse to excite the nerd inside. Looking forward to other stories from this series!
Exceptionally good stuff. I can see why everyone was raving about this series now, as this arc starts well and goes on to be even better. Thankfully I have Book 2 lying around so I can see what happens next. I also like how the book uses past continuity without being too heavy handed, so you can read it with the minimum amount of knowledge about the Age of Apocalypse.
Might be my favorite book to read currently. Any team combining the personalities of Wolverine, Deadpool and Fantomex (the must underrated character in comics) is worth reading, and I love the Age of Apocalypse stuff. Rick Rememder is really becoming a favorite writer of mine, and the art is awesome.
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I read this as a reward for getting the bulk of my research paper done. I'm not sure if it was the comic itself, or the fact that I was using it as a destresser, but this was a good, quick read. I liked the story line, and I eagerly await the next book in the series.
Wow! This was pretty good. I've not always been a fan of Rick Remender--his writing is sometimes too dark, sometimes too complicated. But here, it comes together with great art to create a pretty compelling storyline. Looking forward to Book 2.
Gahhhhh, cliffhanger! Luckily I don't have to wait that long for the next hardcover since it took me so long to finally start reading this series.
Remender clearly loves the whole Apocalypse mythos of the X-Men universe, and that is fine with me. If anyone can take huge, earth-ending baddies and write believable stories about them, I'm on board. This, the first half of the Dark Angel Saga, does that all over the place. Alternate worlds, the universe-shaping Celestials, unavoidable doom, it's all...more
Remender clearly loves the whole Apocalypse mythos of the X-Men universe, and that is fine with me. If anyone can take huge, earth-ending baddies and write believable stories about them, I'm on board. This, the first half of the Dark Angel Saga, does that all over the place. Alternate worlds, the universe-shaping Celestials, unavoidable doom, it's all...more
brillante. me duele un poquito que cambien tanto de dibujante --rompe un poco con el sentido de "unidad" de la obra, aunque por otro lado es un interesante apunte en torno a la figura del autor--. pero el guión es impecable.
The shorts that lead off this volume are all good stories with nice continuity, though ones without a lot of depth [7/10]. The final 3-parter is a great return to the Age of Apocalypse and has a dynamite ending [7.5/10].
This series gets better as it goes along. The Magneto story was a little weak, but the Age of Apocalypse stuff is pretty decent, if you don't mind being a bit depressed (if you've read the original storyline).
Really liked these. Annoyed at myself because I seem to be finding these in reverse order, so I'm reading them backwards. But I'm enjoying this storyline, and I'll be reading more.
I'll write more later but for now, this was a fun X-comic, probably the most fun I have had reading a Marvel mutant comic book since first picking up the Mutant Massacre arc off of the comics rack at the local 7-11 when I was a kid.
Brilliant, brilliant arc! This is my favorite arc out of the X-force Remender run. Glad that Opeña was back for this arc.
La mejor saga de Uncanny X-Force hasta la fecha. Recomendadísima.
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Rick Remender is an American comic book writer and artist who resides in Portland, Oregon. He is best known for his work on Marvel Comics' Punisher series, Fear Agent and The End League.
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Mar 19, 2012 07:54pm