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X-23: Innocence Lost

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First of all, I am new to the X-Men, so I can't very well judge what the seasoned fanatics will think of this. After all, the X-Men themselves don't even appear- except for a flashback showing Wolverine.

But make no mistake- this story is brilliant.

Here's what you should note:

1.) The drama is very real here. It is a highly emotional plot that works so well that it would probably make a darn good movie.

2.) There is plenty of action, all of which is wonderfully illustrated- and note that there is more than a little bloodshed.

I hope this is enough to help you make a judgement. But please, even if you don't read it now, read it SOON. The story is absolutely engrossing and I believe that the character X-23/Laura has the potential to become exceptionally popular among fans.

To me, this is an X-Men-ized & far darker version of `GunslingerGirl.' (which is already quite dark) of the age-old question, `Who is really the monster?' & the reverse of an age-old question, `At what point does a man become a machine?'

I've never been one for super heroes; nothing against them, they simply aren't my genre of interest. However the X-Men have always been an exception for me, with their captivating villains, back stories, & genuinely complex social explorations. & with its thick science-fiction atmosphere, heavy subtext, & rich emotional honesty, I can sincerely claim that X-23: Innocence Lost is a must read for all X-Men fans, maybe even for all comic book fans in general.

Dr Sarah Kinney has been called to a science institute to assist with the assembly of a new `weapon X', a clone of the escapee human-engineered super mutant `Wolverine'. But Sarah's been numb for a long time now, emotionally detached from humanity, & doesn't realize it until too late--she is creating a child, not a weapon.
The story's backbone is of parental love & loss of freedom; with perhaps the most monstrous villain I have ever seen for the fact that we watch him grow from an envious & arrogant doctor into something not human who doesn't even realize how truly evil he has become--& even more chilling is that he is not an over-the-top villain but someone who you could actually & unfortunately meet; & is aided by a grimly black climax & surprisingly upsetting ending.
There is a potent emotional & disturbing power behind this work & it haunts you long after closing its covers.
Despite some flaws in the art (occasionally odd body proportions), the unnatural yet vivid color palate somehow intensifies the cold, lonely feeling of isolation, & the characters are given soul-filled eyes that pierce.

So what is the answer to this question...?

4.5 stars rounded up.

I would also recommend the rare-to-find series 'NYX: Wannabe', the first 2 exhilarating volumes of `New X-Men: childhood's end', as well as 'X-23: Target X' by the same authors, though all pale in comparison to this inspired gem.

If you love X-Men then you will love X-23! Great backstory to Wolverine and what the mutants undergo.
Graphics are very well done and interesting.

I learned about x-23 back in 2004(ish) when she appeared on X-Men evolution(hate the show btw), i thought she was interesting, but since the show was not really meant for an adult audience, i felt her background was simple and bland, they could have done a lot with her story, but the end result back then for me was "meh".

I think Mr.Craig Kyle and Mr.Yost did a great job fixing this, they gave her meaningful story, that actually grows on you. You sort of get attached to Laura, and feel sorry for all her misfortune. The story is great, and the writing is perfect, Kyle and Yost did a superb job and the end result made me a huge fan of Laura.

The art goes perfectly well with the story, since the tone here is a bit "darker" then the typical marvel story, Billy Tan was able to make things fit.

All in all its a great story, comic books deserve this kind of quality both in art and story more often.

btw get X-23: Target X

I bought this because I hardly knew anything to X-23's background and the character has always appealed my interest, especially now that she was included in Marvel vs Capcom 3. I went through the comic in less than 40 minutes and I want to know more about what happens after this one.

The story has a very good narrative and the art is excellent as well. I am not a comic critic, but I can say that I did enjoy this comic pretty much.

Good Stuff!

X-23:Innocence Lost is the origin story of Laura Kenny (AKA X, Wolverine's Clone or Daughter,Laura X and X-23). This Consolidation of the 6 comics really shows how she was bread to be killing machine. Mission Mission after Mission she gets sent on after to futher see her expertiess on killing.
For the most Part its a Must Read for those who are intrested in Laura Kenny's Past, and how she was created and bread to kill.

What a story. Ugly & brutal and yet heart-wrenching. This is truly an extraordinary graphic novel. If I had one complaint, it would be that the artwork definitely follows the anime tradition, and I personally prefer more a realistic style.

fan of wolverine, this is a great story about the female clone. can't wait to see what other graphic novels come from x-23, wolverine, and daken.

I love this book. The origin of X-23 is a much better story than I was expecting - better than Target X. There were several plot twists that I didn't see coming, and the death of Sue, X-23's "mother" at the end is one of the more poignant moments in comics. As for NYX, I'm not sure what I was expecting, but as a teenage mutants on the loose in Alphabet City discovering their powers, I found the Runaways-esque feel of the book to be right up my alley. The main character is a great blend of street smarts and just plain cuteness. Some very adult themes in both stories. I loved every page and will definitely read it again.

...Would be soo good. I mean, Wow! that was a pretty stupid idea to make a Wolverine's daughter. But ut actually came out great! don't believe it? Just try it out!

A must for every X-Men fan.