X-Men Origins Jean Grey
From the moment Professor Xavier arrived on her doorstep, young Jean Grey knew things would change forever. But she was never prepared for how strange life at the Xavier Institute could be - or just how dangerous she truly was. Will she be able to harness her budding powers in time to prove herself a hero? Or will the ghosts of her past haunt her forever? Sean McKeever and Mike Mayhew bring you the first adventure of the X-Men's mightiest mutant. Guest starring the original X-Men!
WRITER: SEAN MCKEEVER
PENCILS: MIKE MAYHEW
COLORED BY: MIKE MAYHEW
COVER BY: MIKE MAYHEW
Price: $3.99
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I've loved the art previews. I love Jean.
If the script sucks I'll totally make up my own.
I'm hoping we get good SMLMJ Mckeever writing and not so much the stagnant Teen Titans Mckeever.
The art in previews looks great.
Posted by adrian on 08/12/08 at 12:40 AM
I am getting this because of my newfound love of the original X-Men thanks to X-Men First Class -- still the only X title I read (and I dare call myself a fanboy, I know! <g>). Also, the art does look beautiful. I heard, however, that this is really just a Mythos book not branded as such -- so I guess we will not learn anything new about the character. I was so disappointed with Spider Man Mythos a few summers ago I haven't picked up another. Here's hoping this will be more pleasant, if only because I know going in what to expect.
Posted by BIbliomike on 08/12/08 at 09:40 AM
@Bibliomike Yeah, I don't think that they are really able to change much within these titles; they're just retellings. I'm actuallly a little anxious about what they do with Jean's origin because it's been told and retold in convoluted ways over the years. On the other hand, that could make it a more interesting story than yet another retelling of Spider-Man's origin which has been pretty much unchanged since the first issue of Amazing Fantasy. (In fairness, that's because it's a near-perfect story, but there's only so much to do with it).
And you know, honestly, if I were telling people just to read one X-title right now, it probably would be First Class. I like the majority of the titles right now, but First Class is nicely self-contained and shows a real love for the characters. Though the upcoming X-men: Manifest Destiny mini is going to be an Iceman story, and that might also be cool for original-five fans.
Posted by ohcaroline on 08/13/08 at 09:22 AM
Damn I missed this at the store. Maybe I'll trade wait :P
Posted by CAM on 08/14/08 at 10:33 AM
Seriously breathtaking art! Every page was gorgeous.
Posted by bansidhewail on 08/14/08 at 12:14 PM
Gorgeous, gorgeous art. As a new X-Fan, I never read an origin for any of the characters and this one was really good for a first impression. Did I mention that the art is gorgeous?
Posted by cylonpete on 08/17/08 at 05:28 PM
This is worth a look just for the amazing Mayhew art!
Posted by MrGlass on 08/11/08 at 07:50 PM