Ultimate X-Men Vol. 16: Cable (Paperback)

~ Robert Kirkman (Author), (Author), Ben Oliver (Author)

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Product Description

If one man is capable of disrupting the carefully controlled world of Charles Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters, it's this one: Ultimate Cable! He comes from a tragic future to wreak havoc on mutantkind today, and his sinister secrets will shock the X-Men to their very core. It's a huge event in Ultimate X-Men history. Get in on the ground floor. You've been warned. Plus: Delve into the secret life of the X-Men's rivals, Emma Frost's Academy of Tomorrow, in a special bonus story! Collects Ultimate X-Men #75-80.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Marvel Comics; Direct Ed edition (June 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785125485
• ISBN-13: 978-0785125488
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #237,033 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This is item 16 in The Ultimate X-Men Series.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Trying a new direction, July 11, 2007

By	Caramel Crusader (USA) - See all my reviews

Kirkman's run on ultimate x-men has left me feeling very disappointed. His other books are well known for great plot lines and superb character development, but he seems to have lost his magic in this title. The twist on ultimate cable is one that no one will see coming and the ending could potentially, if developed properly, lead to very interesting story lines in the future. The book itself is a decent read but nothing that is truly ground breaking or innovative. If you have been reading the series thus far you will buy this book regardless of what I thought of it....however if you are a first time reader looking to give Ultimate X-Men a try I recommend you pick up one of the earlier volumes.

4.0 out of 5 stars Everything good except...one...twist..., May 7, 2008

By	C. Gallo - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Loved most of the novel and the twist on cable. But man did one twist really make me go "What the ****" But still an enjoyable volume, good art, ok dialog, could be better but it had a good story so it's forgiven.

4.0 out of 5 stars A Surprise Inside, April 20, 2008

By	T. Hooper "thdizzy" (Osaka, Japan) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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This volume is packed with action from the start to the finish. It starts off with the introduction of Cable to the Ultimate Universe, as he busts into Xavier's looking to kidnap someone. In the course of the battle, a big surprise is revealed that will change the course of the X-men. While Cable is not successful in his first attempt, it sets up a second attempt that climaxes at the end of the book. Overall, I felt that the story was exciting, and the pace of the action kept the book lively. I'd like to read more action oriented stories in comics, and if you're looking for action, this volume will satisfy.