Honestly, I didn't really have high expectations when I started this issue, since it sort of felt like a filler issue. But, Bendis made a believer of me. This sort of character-driven issue is exactly what we need when it comes to exploring the various members of Scott's version of the New Mutants. Eva and Fabio have gotten most of the attention so far, to the point where I honestly couldn't even remember what Deeds' power was when he first appeared. But, Bendis takes that power and runs with it; I can't think of a better place for a polymorph with empathic abilities to hone his craft than a casino in Atlantic City. But, Bendis doesn't limit himself to focusing just on Deeds and his powers in a vacuum. Emma is at her absolute best here; beyond her biting humor, we're reminded that she's also an excellent teacher. After all, Scott dismisses Deeds because of his inability to throw a punch; it's Emma who takes a second look at him. Moreover, Bendis ties this exploration of Deeds' powers into the ongoing plot, having him deliver a message to S.H.I.E.L.D. that the X-Men know that they're building Sentinels. Honestly, it was a great issue.
***** (five of five stars)
No comments:
Post a Comment