In a world where the X-Men never existed, and mutantkind has been hunted to extinction, the few remaining mutants have banded together to make their last stand. They spend each day securing the walls of their stronghold, Fortress X, beating back the anti-mutant forces that would see them wiped out. But when a conspiracy is discovered within Fortress X itself, could it be that mutantkind's last bastion will crumble from the inside out? When the dust settles, no one will be left unscathed. Collecting AGE OF X ALPHA, X-MEN LEGACY #245-247, NEW MUTANTS (2009) #22-24, AGE OF X UNIVERSE #1-2 and the AGE OF X HISTORICAL LOGS.
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Age of X is not for children. It presents a bleak alternate reality where mutants are killed on sight and parents who produced mutant children are forcefully sterilized. Basilisk (Known in the mainstream Marvel universe as Cyclops) doesn't have eyelids and was used as an executioner due to his powerful optic blasts. The Avengers are a mutant kill team. The Fantastic Four are dead. And all this is told in the prelude issue.
The main series itself is about Legacy (Rogue) discovering a startling secret and being pursued by the Magneto in result. The New Mutants are a strike team who also pursue her. Also, the humans relentlessly assault Fortress X, where the last remnants of mutantkind live. This all leads to an epic conclusion full of twists that I didn't see coming.
This story has ramifications in the regular Marvel 616-Universe. It's not just an alternate reality that is quickly forgotten.
The Age of X storyline is unique and refreshing. The characters are familiar, yet pleasantly different. the whole feel of the miniseries is dark. I would recommend this for 13 and older.
Overall, this is an excellent miniseries. I would recommend it for newcomers, casual fans, and hardcore X-fans.
The main series itself is about Legacy (Rogue) discovering a startling secret and being pursued by the Magneto in result. The New Mutants are a strike team who also pursue her. Also, the humans relentlessly assault Fortress X, where the last remnants of mutantkind live. This all leads to an epic conclusion full of twists that I didn't see coming.
This story has ramifications in the regular Marvel 616-Universe. It's not just an alternate reality that is quickly forgotten.
The Age of X storyline is unique and refreshing. The characters are familiar, yet pleasantly different. the whole feel of the miniseries is dark. I would recommend this for 13 and older.
Overall, this is an excellent miniseries. I would recommend it for newcomers, casual fans, and hardcore X-fans.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Mutants have been outlawed. One thousand days ago the United States passed legislation making it a crime to be born a mutant, the rest of the world soon followed. The few remaining mutants in the world have locked themselves within Fortress X where everyday they must battle human armies to stay alive. The mutant gene is something these refugees have been born with but now they are being persecuted to the point of extinction. Age of X is the latest story in the saga of the X-Men from Marvel Comics. Written by Mike Carey with art from Steve Kurth and Clay Mann the X-Men have been twisted and changed in this new reality for the mutants of the Marvel Universe.
In the tradition of past X-Men stories such as Days of Future Past and Age of Apocalypse, Age of X shows an alternate reality where the X-Men did not exist and their battle for mutant acceptance was never fought. This story asks all of the what if questions and shows different possibilities and paths the X-Men could have taken that could forever change their destinies. There are new relationships, new names and a new mission as the X-Men must strive just to exist.
The story is a mystery built around the protection of Fortress X. When the story opens Legacy, who is the X-Man Rogue in the real X-Men reality, discovers something that makes no sense and this starts her on a path of questioning everything when none of the pieces of the puzzle fit the way they should.
Writer Carey excels in plotting this six part story. The pacing is outstanding. He allows for the pieces to be put in place and he keeps the story moving forward at a tireless pace. The story does not drag in any part and the buildup quickly moves to the denouement with lots of details and action built into each part of this story.
The art of Kurth and Mann is stunning. The art hits home that this is a dystopian society where the mutants must fight wave after wave of invading forces just to stay alive. The artists keep a consistent look through out the book as they alternate art duties in the main Age of X story. The designs are innovative with the characters looking more rugged than the traditional super hero flashy. There is a lot of detail on each page with the backgrounds being as interesting as the main images in each scene.
This collection is available now in hardcover with the paperback edition due out in October. There are many extras that enhance the main story with short stories about some of the key characters and how their lives were shaped by this reality. There is also the bonus of seeing some of this world's Marvel heroes and their reactions to the events. It is interesting to see how Captain America, Iron Man and Spider-Man deal with the genocidal world these characters live in.
The decision: This is a great read. Mike Carey has really put a new spin on the alternate reality world of the X-Men. It reinforces why the battles the X-Men fight are so important. Without acceptance their lives could turn into a world of concentration camps and torturous battles. Kurth and Mann exhibit amazing artwork and keep a consistent look throughout while still maintaining their own styles.
In the tradition of past X-Men stories such as Days of Future Past and Age of Apocalypse, Age of X shows an alternate reality where the X-Men did not exist and their battle for mutant acceptance was never fought. This story asks all of the what if questions and shows different possibilities and paths the X-Men could have taken that could forever change their destinies. There are new relationships, new names and a new mission as the X-Men must strive just to exist.
The story is a mystery built around the protection of Fortress X. When the story opens Legacy, who is the X-Man Rogue in the real X-Men reality, discovers something that makes no sense and this starts her on a path of questioning everything when none of the pieces of the puzzle fit the way they should.
Writer Carey excels in plotting this six part story. The pacing is outstanding. He allows for the pieces to be put in place and he keeps the story moving forward at a tireless pace. The story does not drag in any part and the buildup quickly moves to the denouement with lots of details and action built into each part of this story.
The art of Kurth and Mann is stunning. The art hits home that this is a dystopian society where the mutants must fight wave after wave of invading forces just to stay alive. The artists keep a consistent look through out the book as they alternate art duties in the main Age of X story. The designs are innovative with the characters looking more rugged than the traditional super hero flashy. There is a lot of detail on each page with the backgrounds being as interesting as the main images in each scene.
This collection is available now in hardcover with the paperback edition due out in October. There are many extras that enhance the main story with short stories about some of the key characters and how their lives were shaped by this reality. There is also the bonus of seeing some of this world's Marvel heroes and their reactions to the events. It is interesting to see how Captain America, Iron Man and Spider-Man deal with the genocidal world these characters live in.
The decision: This is a great read. Mike Carey has really put a new spin on the alternate reality world of the X-Men. It reinforces why the battles the X-Men fight are so important. Without acceptance their lives could turn into a world of concentration camps and torturous battles. Kurth and Mann exhibit amazing artwork and keep a consistent look throughout while still maintaining their own styles.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I have been out of comics for years. The last comic story I read was The Messiah Complex. Afterwards I felt that the comics especially the X-Universe just fell off. I stumbled onto this book during a search for my minimates and figured why not. I've been in a mood to read some X-Men stuff. I can honestly say this book was pure solid. The way it played out more of a mystery than some action storyline it could have devolved into. I was disappointed in the ending a little as it was very much like another big X-men storyline. The biggest thing that sold me and I absolutely love. Cyclops/Basilisk. This character was/is the best part of the storyline. Never been a huge fan of Cyclops but the way they did him here was pure gold. I'm hoping they do more story lines this well put together. It'll make getting back into the X-Universe a lot easier. :D
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X-Cellent....
Not since the Age of Apocalypse storyline of the mid '90's has there been such an epic feel to an X-Men story. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Damon M. Cole
Mike Carey does it again with this Alternate World Story
Like the notoriously famous Age of Apocalypse story, the Age of X provides a What If? style look on an alternative universe in the X-Men World. Read more
Published 4 months ago by jmudude20
An excellent story
I've been reading the various X-men books on and off for years. The age of X stands out as an excellent read. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Scott Ziesmer
My husband loved the book
Got this book for my husband as part of his birthday present. He loved the illustrations and the story line. Great price, great book.
Published 6 months ago by P. Documet
FINALLY A INCREDIBLE LOOK FOR RACHEL SUMMERS !!!
NOT ONLY WAS AGE OF X POWERFUL AND SHOCKING, LEGACY AND REVENANT CLAIM NAMES AND ROLES THAT ARE BOTH TRAGIC AND BEAUTIFUL. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Patrick Dino Vannucci
Potentially good
I was very excited with this book coming out, but after reading it I was not satisfied. I can withstand bad story in comic books but not the artwork, this is the opposite... Read more
Published 8 months ago by storm
great continuity bender
This was the first (current) marvel story arc I've read in a long time and it certainly satisfied. It was a great tale, part sci-fi, part mystery and a healthy dose of... Read more
Published 8 months ago by andrew sumo
X-cellent Story!
I've been a fan of the X-Men for more than 15 years now, and while I don't have the time or money to read all the current X-titles and keep up to date, I would if I could! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Wade McGinnis
AMAZING BOOK
Been a big fan of X-men. They got this story really good. I love this book how X-men are put into this. I always hated Scott Summers. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Frank Amaro
Fresh Idea and thats it.
I bought this with high hopes maybe thats why I didn't enjoy it much. The characters redesign and roles are nice but the end is a bit lacking. Read more
Published 9 months ago by M. Farid
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