Art of the Day: Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr (X-Men: First Class)

Artwork: X-Men: First Class by Pulvis

365 Days of Books of Interest: Day #11: Magneto vol #2 (Marvel Now)

I loved reading the first volume, it was one of those unexpected good reads. Since then I had been meaning to pick up the second volume but so far I haven't gotten around to it.

Magneto is one of those characters that can be hard to write sometimes. However a good writer can bring out all of his complexities because Magneto is neither good nor bad. And I found that those gray areas can make for an interesting story.

Book: Magneto volume #2: Reversals (issue #7-12) by Cullen Bunn with illustrations by Gabriel Hernandez Walta and Javi Fernandez

Description:

AXIS tie-in! Magneto was once arguably the most powerful mutant on the planet. But recently, his powers have been reduced to a whisper of what they once were. How far will he go to become the Master of Magnetism once more? When Magneto discovers that mutants are being hauled away to a re-education camp, he investigates...and discovers that the Red Skull is behind the operation! And worse, the villain possesses the brain and powers of Magneto's deceased friend, Charles Xavier! Taking this affront personally on many levels, Magneto vows to take down the Red Skull once and for all - but as the Skull sends the world into a spiral of destruction, will Magneto crumple before the maniac?

Book Review for A-Z Title Challenge: Magneto vol #1 (Marvel Now)

Book: Magneto volume #1: Infamous (issues #1-6) by Cullen Bunn with illustrations by Gabriel Hernandez Walta (issues #1-3) and Javi Fernandez (issues #4-6) with color by Jordie Bellaire

Edition: Read single print issues

Rating: 5 stars

Review:

Wow, now this was a good read. These first six issues left me in suspense as Magneto was taking out his revenge on those who have wronged mutantkind.

There were a few flashbacks shown throughout including one that showed how one incident when Magneto was young boy in Germany during the Nazi invasion and how it shaped his life. There was also a flashback of a more recent memory that showed the peaceful town of Genosha that he created and mutants who lived there being destroyed by sentinels.

Both of these flashbacks spoke to how Magneto has constantly had to deal with the harsh world that seems to allow bad things to happen to people for no reason other than being different.

This was a dark yet meaningful group of action packed issues. In issue #5, Magneto met a young woman while he was in a small town who seems to be trying to help him with his cause. But it left me wondering if she doesn’t have her own agenda for wanting to help him and if she can be trusted. Perhaps I’ll find out in the second volume which is something that I will be quickly added to my wishlist.

I really like the artwork, it had a gritty looks to it that complemented the story. Also, I couldn’t help looking at this version of Magneto and thinking he reminds me of Lex Luthor (well, appearance wise).

Lastly, I thought this was very well-written, fast paced and a thrilling adventure as Magneto's fixation on revenge takes him on a journey that may have him in the ultimate fight, especially as S.H.E.I.L.D. and other authorities are tracking him down. I am really looking forward to continuing on with this series.

Currently Reading for A-Z Title Challenge: Magneto vol #1 (Marvel Now)

It shouldn't take me too much longer to complete this A-Z Comic Book Title Challenge. It's definitely motivating me to finally read some of the books I shelved to read later.


Book: Magneto volume #1: Infamous (issues #1-6) by Cullen Bunn with illustrations by Gabriel Hernandez Walta (issues #1-3) and Javi Fernandez (issues #4-6) with color by Jordie Bellaire

Edition: Read single print issues

Description:

Once the deadliest, most feared mutant mastermind on the planet, Magneto is no longer the man he was. After allying with Cyclops and the X-Men, he became a pawn in another man's war. But now, determined to fight for mutantkind's survival on his own terms, Magneto sets out to regain what he's lost...and remind the world why it should tremble at the sound of his name. Magneto will safeguard the future of the mutant race by hunting down each and every threat that would see his kind extinguished - and bloody his hands that they may never be a threat again. But as horrors from his past loom large and S.H.I.E.L.D. agents pursue him, will Magneto soon become the villain he once was? And how will a mysterious woman from his past affect his mission?