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X-Force (2019)
X-Force, Vol. 2
MISS FORTUNE STRIKES! Domino's luck seems to be changing... Can she find the source of her misfortune before it costs lives all over the world? And has Colossus healed enough to help her...or even himself?
COLLECTING: X-FORCE (2019) 7-12
COLLECTING: X-FORCE (2019) 7-12
160 pages, Paperback
First published December 22, 2020
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Benjamin Percy
797 books1,208 followersBenjamin Percy is the author of seven novels -- most recently The Sky Vault (William Morrow) -- three short fiction collections, and a book of essays, Thrill Me, that is widely taught in creative writing classrooms. He writes Wolverine, X-Force, and Ghost Rider for Marvel Comics. His fiction and nonfiction have been published in Esquire (where he is a contributing editor), GQ, Time, Men's Journal, Outside, the Wall Street Journal, Tin House, and the Paris Review. His honors include an NEA fellowship, the Whiting Writer's Award, the Plimpton Prize, two Pushcart Prizes, the iHeart Radio Award for Best Scripted Podcast, and inclusion in Best American Short Stories and Best American Comics.
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February 4, 2025
The X-Force is really showing that it doesn't matter who is in charge, power and corruption go hand in hand.
Beast is doing all the awful things and somehow telling himself that it's ok because he's doing it to protect mutants.
And who doesn't feel sorry for the downtrodden mutants?
A few volumes ago, I think most people did. Now? Not so much.
They're in charge, and they aren't about to let anything take that away from them.
This is going someplace dark very quickly if that ending is anything go by.
I'm still in but there seems to be a whole lot of plots happening and I'm hoping this doesn't get too convoluted.
Beast is doing all the awful things and somehow telling himself that it's ok because he's doing it to protect mutants.
And who doesn't feel sorry for the downtrodden mutants?
A few volumes ago, I think most people did. Now? Not so much.
They're in charge, and they aren't about to let anything take that away from them.
This is going someplace dark very quickly if that ending is anything go by.
I'm still in but there seems to be a whole lot of plots happening and I'm hoping this doesn't get too convoluted.
April 23, 2021
With an anti-mutant/Krakoan conspiracy to a degree unknowingly X-Force's nemesis in this volume, the creative team focuses on the team interactions, missions and enemies through the lenses of Domino, Piotr and Logan, and to a lesser degree Jean and Beast. As Beast continues his path down his slippery slope, Jean questions X-Force's existence and Piotr just wants to farm and paint (heard that one before), events push them all towards the upcoming X of Swords event. In a weird way the 'baddies' characterisations, artwork and plots are more coherent and entertaining that than the teams'. The Krakoan racial elite issues takes a darker turn in this book as well. I will admit at least this Hickman era book is working on characterisations. 5 out of 12.
November 27, 2020
While I'm still enjoying this, it's not much of a team book. It mainly alternates focusing on Domino, Colossus, and Wolverine from issue to issue with Beast in the background acting shady. Percy seems to be steering Beast towards his Dark Beast doppleganger from Age of Apocalypse, continuously sending him down slippery slopes for the greater good. The plant monsters in Tierra Verde could be a cool counter to Krakoa. I'm surprised they didn't tie it all into the Cotati and Empyre. The last two issues lead into X of Swords.
September 28, 2020
X-Force stays interesting throughout in it's second volume as we go deeper into the mind of Domino.
This volume scales back some of the action and lets Domino deal with being kidnapped and tortured with her skin peeled off of her from the last volume. A traumatic event to say the least and she debates with Peter if both should kill themselves and be reborn without the memory of pain inside of them. It's a real interesting look at the death and revival thing they have going right now in the X-men universe.
Then we deal with some plant like god creature, which might have resulted in being a loose tie in to Empyre. Then the final chapters are basically deciding if Peter (Colossus) has done wrong after Beast puts together some evidence. All this happening while a certain mutant hating community gets a new weapon that might help them.
Overall, it remains highly engaging. Sure, I believe there's TOO many storylines going on at once and not all as interesting as the core ones (Domino's story being the best) But still plenty of emotional bits spread between high end brutal action. This is the best X-Force since Remender's hands down. A 4 out of 5.
This volume scales back some of the action and lets Domino deal with being kidnapped and tortured with her skin peeled off of her from the last volume. A traumatic event to say the least and she debates with Peter if both should kill themselves and be reborn without the memory of pain inside of them. It's a real interesting look at the death and revival thing they have going right now in the X-men universe.
Then we deal with some plant like god creature, which might have resulted in being a loose tie in to Empyre. Then the final chapters are basically deciding if Peter (Colossus) has done wrong after Beast puts together some evidence. All this happening while a certain mutant hating community gets a new weapon that might help them.
Overall, it remains highly engaging. Sure, I believe there's TOO many storylines going on at once and not all as interesting as the core ones (Domino's story being the best) But still plenty of emotional bits spread between high end brutal action. This is the best X-Force since Remender's hands down. A 4 out of 5.
February 4, 2025
This was pretty good
April 12, 2021
Coming into the roles.
I am really enjoying Benjamin Percy's run on X-Force. Great stories and lots of action. I also like the character development of Beast, I am not sure about Jean and the hippy style of of the X-MEN's home island.
The first couple of stories/issues of Domino reclaiming a piece of herself were great. After what happened to her at the begining of the series these were "super necessary". I also like the questions raised about her, after these issues as well. Very interesting of sonethingvtge mutants have come to take for granted.
The next couple of stories are I think for me where Beast really comes into his own as the director or the Mutant CIA. The way he carry's himself always believing he is the smartest man in the room, hiding things from is team, always for the greater good. In the last case downright political. I don't like the character but it is interesting watching the changes. All this and a declaration of war. One of the main antagonists is revealed.
This is another great volume that leads right into the X of Swords. All the characters need to be watched. I they get red of all the hippy stuff it would be perfect for me.
I am really enjoying Benjamin Percy's run on X-Force. Great stories and lots of action. I also like the character development of Beast, I am not sure about Jean and the hippy style of of the X-MEN's home island.
The first couple of stories/issues of Domino reclaiming a piece of herself were great. After what happened to her at the begining of the series these were "super necessary". I also like the questions raised about her, after these issues as well. Very interesting of sonethingvtge mutants have come to take for granted.
The next couple of stories are I think for me where Beast really comes into his own as the director or the Mutant CIA. The way he carry's himself always believing he is the smartest man in the room, hiding things from is team, always for the greater good. In the last case downright political. I don't like the character but it is interesting watching the changes. All this and a declaration of war. One of the main antagonists is revealed.
This is another great volume that leads right into the X of Swords. All the characters need to be watched. I they get red of all the hippy stuff it would be perfect for me.
May 14, 2021
Otro número con muchas historias pero relativamente interesante. Por un lado tenemos las historias de Dominó y Coloso, quienes habiendo sido vapuleados hace poco se enfrentan a sus fantasmas. En el caso de Dominó quizás algo peor pues fue despellejada viva por la agrupación extremista XENO quien usó su piel y su material para perpretar atentados contra Krakoa, la nación de los mutantes.
De otro lado hay una aventura en Terra Verde, país ficticio que se encuentra cerca a México, donde pondrán en aprietos al grupo. Y de otro lado un viejo conocido de Coloso empieza a hacer algunos desastres capturando a alguno de los X-Men. Este volumen plantea abiertamente las relaciones sentimentales de Jean. No fue de mi gusto y para mí termina con una vieja tradición en los X-Men.
De otro lado hay una aventura en Terra Verde, país ficticio que se encuentra cerca a México, donde pondrán en aprietos al grupo. Y de otro lado un viejo conocido de Coloso empieza a hacer algunos desastres capturando a alguno de los X-Men. Este volumen plantea abiertamente las relaciones sentimentales de Jean. No fue de mi gusto y para mí termina con una vieja tradición en los X-Men.
December 5, 2020
X-Force battle evil plants, a Domino doppleganger, and Beast being a shady dude in this second volume of their latest adventures.
I think this volume might read better in collection? The momentum died down between issues because of the pandemic delays, so I think that might have lessened my enjoyment. The focus on Domino and Colossus for this volume feels reminiscent of the older X-Force runs, but I'm much more interested in what Beast's up to. I also love the running joke of killing off Quentin Quire every chance we get, which will never not be funny.
The art is a bit more all over the place as well, as Josh Cassara only pencils a few of the issues here. Jan Balzadua fills in instead, but he has some odd perspectives going on at times - I'm sure Colossus isn't actually 12 feet tall, even if he is a big boy.
Not a bad book, but not the best of the myriad X-books either. Middle of the road's not a bad place to be, but it could always be better.
I think this volume might read better in collection? The momentum died down between issues because of the pandemic delays, so I think that might have lessened my enjoyment. The focus on Domino and Colossus for this volume feels reminiscent of the older X-Force runs, but I'm much more interested in what Beast's up to. I also love the running joke of killing off Quentin Quire every chance we get, which will never not be funny.
The art is a bit more all over the place as well, as Josh Cassara only pencils a few of the issues here. Jan Balzadua fills in instead, but he has some odd perspectives going on at times - I'm sure Colossus isn't actually 12 feet tall, even if he is a big boy.
Not a bad book, but not the best of the myriad X-books either. Middle of the road's not a bad place to be, but it could always be better.
March 25, 2022
I didn't like this volume as much as the first one, a step back both storywise and artwise, this title needs to be more team-focused. I'd explore more of that body/veg horror, and Jean Grey needs to be removed from the team, seriously, she adds nothing here.
February 24, 2021
This series continues to tread the middle ground between the main X-Men title's bonkers worldbuilding and The Marauders more intimate interpersonal stakes.
Domino's handling of her trauma via the Krakoa resurrection protocols was an interesting touch, and Hank's (somewhat) heel turn was interesting in light of how the Dark Beast persona has been utilized in the past.
The weird nesting doll body horror? Not my cup of tea, but fair enough...
Domino's handling of her trauma via the Krakoa resurrection protocols was an interesting touch, and Hank's (somewhat) heel turn was interesting in light of how the Dark Beast persona has been utilized in the past.
The weird nesting doll body horror? Not my cup of tea, but fair enough...
October 30, 2020
I didn't find this as interesting or compelling as the first volume. We continue the storyline about the central American nation of Terra Verde, which has now gone completely off the grid, so Beast sends in a small team to investigate. They discover that the entire country has been overtaken by an invasive plant species that now threatens Krakoa. I didn't find this storyline particularly interesting, and I'm quickly losing interest in this XENO group that kidnapped Domino and spliced her DNA to create a bunch of super lucky anti-mutant soldiers. The reveal of who is behind the whole XENO group was disappointing, as I've never found this character to be particularly interesting, and it looks like he will be heavily involved in the upcoming X of Swords crossover event.
The best parts of this volume came from Domino and Colossus connecting over their similar trauma and seeing how they were each coping with it. Domino ended up having her trust betrayed in a really terrible way and I will be interested to see the fallout from that when it eventually comes out. Unfortunately these moments were too few and far between to be explored in the depth that they deserved. I also really enjoyed some fun scenes of the mutants relaxing at the new tiki bar Black Tom created on Krakoa, especially seeing how Logan and his family spend their recreation time together.
I was excited about this team roster in the beginning but so far it's been way too much Domino and Wolverine. Beast has had some interesting moments that explore how far towards the dark side he is willing to go to protect his fledgling Krakoa. Jean Grey hasn't really contributed much (aside from some vague mentions of her being the moral compass of the team that haven't amounted to much thus far), and Colossus hasn't officially joined the team and in fact seems to be doing everything he possibly can to avoid being involved with them at all.
The art by Jan Balzadua and Joshua Cassara is pretty different, but not enough so to be distracting, and their quality is comparable, both with a high attention to detail and a good eye for action. Definitely a very pretty book.
I'm not as enthusiastic as I once was but I still plan to continue reading for now. What this team could really use is the injection of an unlikely new member to spice things up a bit, and I'd like to see different members interacting with each other more rather than "oh, here's Wolvie, Domino, and Kid Omega out in the field again while Jean, Sage and Beast stay back and monitor things". The dynamics are already getting a bit stale for me.
The best parts of this volume came from Domino and Colossus connecting over their similar trauma and seeing how they were each coping with it. Domino ended up having her trust betrayed in a really terrible way and I will be interested to see the fallout from that when it eventually comes out. Unfortunately these moments were too few and far between to be explored in the depth that they deserved. I also really enjoyed some fun scenes of the mutants relaxing at the new tiki bar Black Tom created on Krakoa, especially seeing how Logan and his family spend their recreation time together.
I was excited about this team roster in the beginning but so far it's been way too much Domino and Wolverine. Beast has had some interesting moments that explore how far towards the dark side he is willing to go to protect his fledgling Krakoa. Jean Grey hasn't really contributed much (aside from some vague mentions of her being the moral compass of the team that haven't amounted to much thus far), and Colossus hasn't officially joined the team and in fact seems to be doing everything he possibly can to avoid being involved with them at all.
The art by Jan Balzadua and Joshua Cassara is pretty different, but not enough so to be distracting, and their quality is comparable, both with a high attention to detail and a good eye for action. Definitely a very pretty book.
I'm not as enthusiastic as I once was but I still plan to continue reading for now. What this team could really use is the injection of an unlikely new member to spice things up a bit, and I'd like to see different members interacting with each other more rather than "oh, here's Wolvie, Domino, and Kid Omega out in the field again while Jean, Sage and Beast stay back and monitor things". The dynamics are already getting a bit stale for me.
September 6, 2021
Mostly a reread, because I've been reading the Dawn of X trades, however, I don't remember issues 7 and 8. These two issues conclude the initial storyline involving Domino which I enjoyed. Colossus' desire to abstain from any missions has been done before so I'm not sure what new will come from this.
Beast continues to be a wildcard and future problem. His character has become so distorted and inconsistent over the years I can't even cry foul that his behavior isn't him. He's always been used as a catalyst for internal conflict, which allows writer to morph him into anything they want to fit their needs.
I love the idea of the "nesting dolls". That out of the ordinary/horror idea is what sets this book apart from the other X-Titles. It's quite clear who the conflict is with by the end of this volume, which also leads into X-Men: X of Swords.
A little closer to 3.5 stars, but I'm reading enough stuff I like to bump it up.
Beast continues to be a wildcard and future problem. His character has become so distorted and inconsistent over the years I can't even cry foul that his behavior isn't him. He's always been used as a catalyst for internal conflict, which allows writer to morph him into anything they want to fit their needs.
I love the idea of the "nesting dolls". That out of the ordinary/horror idea is what sets this book apart from the other X-Titles. It's quite clear who the conflict is with by the end of this volume, which also leads into X-Men: X of Swords.
A little closer to 3.5 stars, but I'm reading enough stuff I like to bump it up.
August 12, 2021
Still very good, though starting to lose a bit of focus. And the storylines aren't that well-developed (would like to see more detail about the plant takeover of that South American country, for example). It also seems like the mutants' foes are upping their game, too (yuck--the "nesting dolls" sequence), so X-Force continues to be a necessary evil. Though Beast better rein himself in. The writing is strong, the artwork, though variable, is also good. I just wish this was a bit less episodic in nature.
August 11, 2023
Good sequel
I'm A big fan of Domino and its good to see her in a starring role. Collossus is also playing a big role. I'm not fond of Beast destroying an entire country, though and hope they reveal he's Dark Beast.
I'm A big fan of Domino and its good to see her in a starring role. Collossus is also playing a big role. I'm not fond of Beast destroying an entire country, though and hope they reveal he's Dark Beast.
June 18, 2023
Domino domino domino. That be one badass.
But Henry? I’m not sure that he isn’t Dark Beast, what with his spyware and many-before-one rationalisation and shit.
Any why is Forge such an alpha-bro douche? Has that always been a thing? It’s hilarious, but I sure wouldn’t want to be trapped in an elevator with him.
This comic is batshit, unrepentant, and absolutely worth reading. The words are just enough to support the art in making me *feel* the insanity they’ve foisted upon us, and it’s going to make reading other comics feel thin by comparison.
One question remains: who’s this Mikhail bastard, should I be reading more X books to remind myself what his damage is, and is he the main protagonist of the X of Swords event?
But Henry? I’m not sure that he isn’t Dark Beast, what with his spyware and many-before-one rationalisation and shit.
Any why is Forge such an alpha-bro douche? Has that always been a thing? It’s hilarious, but I sure wouldn’t want to be trapped in an elevator with him.
This comic is batshit, unrepentant, and absolutely worth reading. The words are just enough to support the art in making me *feel* the insanity they’ve foisted upon us, and it’s going to make reading other comics feel thin by comparison.
One question remains: who’s this Mikhail bastard, should I be reading more X books to remind myself what his damage is, and is he the main protagonist of the X of Swords event?
December 24, 2021
Fuck Beast
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 17, 2022
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I was ready for this to just be another mediocre character assassination of every mutant I've ever loved, but oh boy. OH BOY. It sure did take that to a whole new fucking level with Beast.
This story is so lame that I don't actually understand who the main baddie is supposed to be, only that it has something to do with Russia, so NATURALLY, Beast believes it's for the best to ROUND UP AND ARREST ALL THE RUSSIAN MUTANTS ON KRAKOA.
INCLUDING COLOSSUS.
SURE.
FUCKING WHY NOT.
WHY NOT? WHY FUCKING NOT. JUST GO AHEAD. DO THAT.
There's even some bullshit text page of Hank's rationalization using the Panopticon as an example, etc etc blah blah blah HE'S ROUNDING UP RUSSIAN MUTANTS LIKE MAGNETO DIDN'T FUCKING SURVIVE THE HOLOCAUST!!!!!
Wolverine when Hank parades the arrest of Colossus in front of all the mutants: HANK, WTF?
Wolverine at the end of the volume: Jeanie, you gotta mind rape the shit out of one of our oldest and most trusted friends to find out if they have any secrets
Also, Cerebro is like. In a sword now? Cerebro. The mutant database. Is in a sword. A fucking sword. Is this what X of Swords is going to be about?
I don't even know what this is anymore. Any of this. Hickman is ruining the mutants more than Wanda ever did.
At least Black Tom is featured and as loony as ever. I love every single one of the Cassidy family.
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July 8, 2021You might think Domino's luck powers were self-evidently on the blink if she got captured and used as a source of living tissue in the first place, but now someone is pulling off impossibly lucky assassinations of pro-mutant humans, and she needs to reclaim her abilities by taking down the killer clone. The outlandish hits are fun, and I love the Domino/Colossus dynamic running through the story, but I never felt it really dealt with the consequences of a character who's always been able to rely on luck suddenly being stripped of it – there should have been more trips, misfires, consequences. Still, that's where this run sets itself apart from previous X-Force books; the dirty tricks and grubby compromises remain, but set against the upbeat background of the Krakoan era of mutant ascendancy, rather than the usual torrential gloom. Then it's down to South America with Logan and Quentin Quire to check in again on the small country which was trying bold experiments in plant symbiosis – experiments that seem to have taken a distinctly body horror turn. Turns out that when the mutants last tangled with Terra Verde, Beast may have made a "minor miscalculation", and I do enjoy what a dubious figure he's become lately, all those questionable choices back to Schism now fully integrated into the treatment of him. And that despite the resurrection protocols meaning characters can now be tweaked for legitimate in-world reasons, so Domino can say of her nightmare recent past "But it doesn't feel over, it feels like it's still happening. The memory feels like it will never die" - and then be fine again once she's brought back fixed. Would that we mere flatscans had the same leeway as regards the past 16 months.
Bought in the last Marvel BOGOF on Comixology, not read until the new one – but I've been rationing my Dawn Of X stash, and now I need to get this one down before I can embark, with some trepidation, on the ginormous X Of Swords.
Bought in the last Marvel BOGOF on Comixology, not read until the new one – but I've been rationing my Dawn Of X stash, and now I need to get this one down before I can embark, with some trepidation, on the ginormous X Of Swords.
October 26, 2023
While I loved the first volume this follow-up took a sizeable step back. Notably, Joshua Cassara's art was missed during the 4 chapters he didn't do. His work is always dynamic. The story, mostly involving Domino and Colossus, seemed tame by comparison to last volume. Domino's still dealing with the transgressions against her and I enjoyed her turmoil dealing with it but the story's continuation wasn't that good. Colossus and Beast acted off but I'm hoping its just to set up what's coming next. The main antagonists most likely will end up done well but here it was lacking. The book was still good but the bar in my mind was very high. Overall, a decent mutant book with a bright future if Percy steps on the gas.
October 24, 2020
I read these in singles as they were released and just re-read as I'm making my way through X of Swords.
This one was alright, X-Force has its moments but is a little uneven. A few disparate story threads are running forward here, but none of the threats are all that compelling to me. Beast has always been a terrible arrogant asshole but even with that background some of the choices in this volume read out-of-character to me.
I'll keep reading X-Force, but I'll probably wait for it to hit Marvel Unlimited.
This one was alright, X-Force has its moments but is a little uneven. A few disparate story threads are running forward here, but none of the threats are all that compelling to me. Beast has always been a terrible arrogant asshole but even with that background some of the choices in this volume read out-of-character to me.
I'll keep reading X-Force, but I'll probably wait for it to hit Marvel Unlimited.
July 5, 2021
A little boring and a little rushed though I still like the narrative focus (admittedly I’m growing unclear on who actually makes up X-Force as these go along though). Some moments of hilarity are marred by some moments of really flat humor in issues 9/10, as well as some noticeably bad art (Domino’s open mouth looks SO strange in those issues). I’m not a huge fan of the cliffhanger ending for this six issue volumes either — this seems like the result of getting the collection out fast without thinking about overall pacing.
October 10, 2021
Diffrent
Unlike any previous x force iteration I've read in the past, this one feel like an x men book with dark edges, and not just a dark story. The way it deals with ptsd is nice, and we do get to see the toll being a covert hero has on some member.
Also, turn out some beloved character is actually an a hole.
Unlike any previous x force iteration I've read in the past, this one feel like an x men book with dark edges, and not just a dark story. The way it deals with ptsd is nice, and we do get to see the toll being a covert hero has on some member.
Also, turn out some beloved character is actually an a hole.
April 1, 2023
This volume of X-Force took a different approach to the story in focusing in most heavily on Domino and Colossus, and I loved it! The Wolverine and Beast involvement with the team continued on in this volume and is setting up a very intriguing dynamic that had me very excited to see where this continues.
July 27, 2021
The plot's interesting but none of these characters are people I want to root for, which is weird because Domino, Quentin, and Beast have all been lovely under other authors at other times. Sage is the one thing that saved this from being a two-star for me.
December 26, 2023
This is for Beast, you big fat, blue nasty, smelling fat bitch.
February 2, 2025
Just fine, this probably the best vol 2 of them all because it’s setting the next event up. However please give Beast something else to do in comic books fuck
March 31, 2024
How many times has Kid Omega died in this run? These X-Men certainly aren’t lasting as long as they used to.
There’s a lot going on and no answers, but overall interesting.
There’s a lot going on and no answers, but overall interesting.
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December 3, 2020I need more mccarthyism in my X-Force.
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