Wait, is Colossus no longer a "wanted murderer and fugitive?" When did that happen? You can't just drop that information into the middle of the book like nothing happened. I mean, yes, from the minute that we started down the "Colossus is a wanted murderer and fugitive," it was unlikely to stick. But, we at least have to pretend like it's a big deal that he no longer is a wanted murderer fugitive, particularly if Emma, Illyana, and Scott are. Some explanation for those of us not reading "Cable and X-Force" is necessary.
That quibble aside, man, I'm excited about this arc. I love me some Alpha Flight, and a whole horde of crazed Wendigos seems like just the sort of Canadian free-for-all that will bring out the best in them. Moreover, this issue is fun. Sure, Kyle and Yost lay it on a little thick in making Bobby an idiot, but I have to admit that I loved his conversation with Storm. "Has [Logan] ever gone to Canada without being nearly killed?!" Indeed, Storm. Indeed.
I will say that the art is a little...off. The scene between Colossus and Nightcrawler doesn't look like McGuinness. I guess that it's one of the drawbacks of a clearly defined style, but it looked like he got an intern to draw it and signed his name to it. If McGuinness had been on his game a little more and the authors hadn't turned Bobby into an idiot, I probably would've scored this issue higher. As it is, it was at least an enjoyable romp.
*** (three of five stars)
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