X-Men: The Complete Onslaught Epic, Book 1
by Jeph Loeb, Mark Waid, Peter David, Scott Lobdell, Terry Kavanagh
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Author: Jeph Loeb, Mark Waid, Peter David, Scott Lobdell, Terry KavanaghBrand: Marvel
Illustrator: Andy Kubert
Illustrator: Pasqual Ferry
Illustrator: Joe Madureira
Illustrator: Adam Kubert
Illustrator: Mike Deadato
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-12-20
ISBN: 0785128239
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Marvel
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Book Review: Ultimate Example of the Generation Gap
Summary: 4 Stars
Here is the first of 4 X-Men books, chronicling the Onslaught Saga from the late 90's. Many people will praise it. Many people will hate it. This is one of the those books that marked the beginning of a downward trend for Marvel.
I grew up in the 80's/90's. I was in Elementary school when the X-Men cartoon first aired. To me and my generation, that was our X-Men. We bought the toys, watched the show, read comics like "X-Cutioner's Song" and loved every minute of it. I think Onslaught marks the end of our era. "Fatal Attractions" was the highpoint, and "Onslaught" was the swan song. There was a lot that I remember and liked about this story. For my generation, Onslaught is a quiet classic.
However, for those who grew up in the 60's/70's, Onslaught is one of those moments that burns them. They can't stand the bizarre, ridiculous plot twists, and cheap shocks. From an unbiased standpoint, I can see their point. This is not the X-Men they grew up with. This is not their style. It was our style.
Essentially, the X-Men are facing a mysterious threat known as Onslaught that has been haunting them since the end of the "Age of Apocalypse". In this book, Onslaught is revealed and his plans for evolution and domination are set in motion. The story brings in the entire Marvel Universe and this was essentially the prelude to the Heroes Reborn series that relaunched Captain America, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, & the Avengers.
At $30, the price is a bit high and should only be considered by people who know what they're getting into. My only disappointment with the book is the lack of material from the months of build-up to the story. In the original trades, the book starts with the Juggernaut story where he first utters the name "Onslaught". I think that would have been a nice addition to this new release.
This really is a nostalgia book. Those who grew up with this era, should have a lot of fun remembering this story. Those who were already adults when this came out will loath it. Those who recently started reading comics recently will find it simplistic and lacking depth. Choose your path!
Summary of X-Men: The Complete Onslaught Epic, Book 1
It begins here! The saga that literally remade the Marvel Universe of the 1990s is collected in chronological order across four volumes! The psionic force of nature known only as Onslaught sprang forth from the fractured psyche of mutant mentor Charles Xavier and the genetic terrorist called Magneto. Powered by his progenitors' rage, Onslaught laid siege to humanity - touching off a catalysmic conflict destined to deprive a world of its most revered icons! Collects X-Men #53-54, Uncanny X-Men #334-335, Avengers #400-401, Onslaught: X-Men, X-Man #18, X-Force #57, Cable #34 and Incredible Hulk #444.Superheroes Books
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