Uncanny X-Men: Nation X, Book 1 [Hardcover]

Matt Fraction (Author), Greg Land (Illustrator), Mike Allred (Illustrator), Alan Davis (Illustrator), Terry Dodson (Illustrator), James Harren (Illustrator), Becky Cloonan (Illustrator)

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Publication Date: June 2, 2010

Magneto's return has stunned the X-Men, but that's not the only surprise they're in for as a herd of Predator X's come hungry for mutant tar tar. The hits just keep coming, but can the X-Men, still nursing their wounds from UTOPIA, deal with this? Collects Uncanny X-Men #515-518, Dark Reign: The List - X-Men and Nation X 1-4.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 360 pages
• Publisher: Marvel (June 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785138730
• ISBN-13: 978-0785138730
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 0.8 x 11.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #465,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Nation X: Can I Apply For Citizenship?, June 2, 2010

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Michael Mullins "X-Fan 81" (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uncanny X-Men: Nation X, Book 1 (Hardcover)

The most recent trade of the Fraction run on Uncanny X-Men, Nation X collects 515-522 and Nation X 1-4 as well as The List. Now I know that Fraction's run on my favorite comic has gotten less than stellar reviews but these come from people, I think, that want to see the X-Men from the late 70's and early 80's. THESE X-MEN ARE GONE! It's a fight for survival for the mutant race with their general Cyclops leading the last dregs of mutantkind. These 8 issues as well as Nation X deal with the day to day running and hi-jinks that happen on Utopia. It's not an easy ride, what with Predator X showing up to shake things up. And if that wasn't enough, a repowered Magneto has come to Utopia and is ready to serve as a soldier in Cyclops' army. Amidst the hunt for the Predators and who sent them, who should turn up but Fantomex, one of my favorites from Morrison's run on X-Men, and finally, the return of the beloved Kitty Pride, aka Shadowcat. All in all its a great read. There are some weak points, such as the whole Void/Emma/Scott thing, but one can look over it as they watch the X-Men prepare for Hope's return in Second Coming.

4.0 out of 5 stars Really Fun Read, December 26, 2010

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Brandon Daniels - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uncanny X-Men: Nation X, Book 1 (Hardcover)

This trade is defiantly worth checking out!

The main story was pretty cool. The group of engineered mutants storyline seams to have the most potential, especially now that it seems to be related to Sublime from Morrison's run. Fantomex from that run also shows up which is awesome. I'm glad some of Grant's story lines are finally being brought back from under the rug. Martha the floating brain and Quentin Quire even have a small but fulfilling part. The storyline with Magneto was also incredibly smart and entertaining. The low part of the book was really only the void storyline which I didn't hate, just kinda meh. The nation x issues were fun and really helped shine light on some of the smaller characters (Martha as mentioned and even Doop). Highly Recomended!!!

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Place Marker, September 15, 2010

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HistoryInABox "T.S." (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Uncanny X-Men: Nation X, Book 1 (Hardcover)

Matt Fraction's run on Uncanny X-Men has received mixed criticism ranging from applause to boisterous disapproval. Admittedly, I am in open approval of Fraction's fortuitous run as the beleaguered X-Men were really starting to look tired and in disarray after a series of unwavering pens had steered them awry. Even the most disgruntled bunch will have to admit that despite the imperfections Fraction's direction is a galaxy-length improvement from the rickety road his predecessors had drove the X-Men down -- at least in recent years.

With that said, "Nation X" showcases many of Fraction's strength and moves the X-Men/Mutant universe into a very interesting direction. The various stories work well to highlight Fraction's notable strength for characterization. It's been a while since a main X-Men scribe has been able to carve "good" characters out of the X-Men cast. Fraction has been doing this well in his tenure thus far and continues it through "Nation X." Fraction particularly handled Cyclops and Namor well. The Emma/Void/Scott drama was interesting but weak compared to the rest. If anything it was a few pages too long for its own good. The one-shots at the end are a mixed bag and thus hits or misses. Moreover, they do not feel out of place and work as appropriate accompaniment shedding light on everyday life on Utopia. At any rate these mini-stories afforded the minor characters some face-time.

Overall the art was solid. Greg Land and Terry Dodson are the main artists (Land penciling the first arc, Dodson the next, and so on) so whatever beef you have with those two will likely manifest here. I didn't find anything visually offending but on a more opinionated note, Land's work may be initially pleasing to the eyes but his mannequin-like figures lack a certain depth when tossed into the fray...

In sum, "Nation X" is a place marker for the X-Men. It roots them into their new lives under the reign of Osborn and borderline extinction of the mutant species. Secondly, "Nation X" grounds them for whatever tribulations - or "hopes" - "Second Coming" may bring. All of this strung together by Fraction's rough but directed and delightful pen.