Lynx
Well-Known Member
So, we finally have the conclusion to the Shadow King subplot.
I'm not sure what to think. Part of me is underwhelmed since it was wrapped up in one issue. One little fight and bam? No more Shadow King? Seems kind of ridiculous, especially since it wasn't Xavier, Jean/Phoenix or even Psylocke fighting him.
However, I kind of like that it was wrapped up in one issue. It's a throwback to the Silver Age way of storytelling. Tell a complete story in one or two issues. His backstory is also neat, since it ties into Storm and Lady Deathstrike's. Also, I really liked how the Brood was utilized. Really clever way to keep them alien without actually making them extraterrestrial.
I guess with Apocalypse, Sinister, Onslaught, and Stryfe all on the horizon, Shadow King had to be pushed to the background. Which is disappointing because Shadow King could have easily carried an arc as the villain. Still, I'm beginning to wonder why Kirkman feels it's necessary to throw every X villain into the title within a short amount of time, especially when he's only utilizing some heavy hitters, like Shadow King, for a one-off.
I'd say 2.5/5. A good standalone issue, if a bit disappointing to see the end of Shadow King so quickly.
I'm not sure what to think. Part of me is underwhelmed since it was wrapped up in one issue. One little fight and bam? No more Shadow King? Seems kind of ridiculous, especially since it wasn't Xavier, Jean/Phoenix or even Psylocke fighting him.
However, I kind of like that it was wrapped up in one issue. It's a throwback to the Silver Age way of storytelling. Tell a complete story in one or two issues. His backstory is also neat, since it ties into Storm and Lady Deathstrike's. Also, I really liked how the Brood was utilized. Really clever way to keep them alien without actually making them extraterrestrial.
I guess with Apocalypse, Sinister, Onslaught, and Stryfe all on the horizon, Shadow King had to be pushed to the background. Which is disappointing because Shadow King could have easily carried an arc as the villain. Still, I'm beginning to wonder why Kirkman feels it's necessary to throw every X villain into the title within a short amount of time, especially when he's only utilizing some heavy hitters, like Shadow King, for a one-off.
I'd say 2.5/5. A good standalone issue, if a bit disappointing to see the end of Shadow King so quickly.