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X-Men/Avengers, Bloodties

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Synopsis: Genosha is in a state of chaos. The former slave class of mutates riots on the verge of full scale civil war following post-X-Tinction Agenda Genoshan government's apathy towards the onslaught of the legacy virus that threatens to wipe them (the mutates) out. In the midst of this madness, Magneto's captains, Fabian Cortez (fallen from grace after his failed assassination attempt of Magneto) and Exodus, seek to bring the situation to critical mass.

As expected, the X-Men will enter the conflict, as it was their efforts that brought down the Genoshan government that enslaved and mutilated the mutate-caste (see the X-Tinction Agenda). As for the involvement of the Avengers, their motivation hits closer to home as Cortez has kidnapped Luna, daughter of the Inhuman Crystal and Quicksilver, thus making her the granddaughter of Magneto (note: Crystal was an Avenger at the time). The X-Men and Avengers struggle to save Luna and Genosha from the forces of Magneto's ambitious underlings, and find themselves caught in the middle of a brutal and ugly battle in a nation already mired in bloodshed.

Final Analysis: Although the story has a good premise and is somewhat relevant to the ongoing world of the X-Men due to it being a pseudo sequel to the X-Tinction Agenda and another dark chapter in the Genoshan saga, the practical elements of the undertaking are severely lacking. Also, as other reviewers have stated, the artwork in the Avengers chapters is poor to the point where the story itself, already as chaotic as Genosha itself, is painfully difficult to follow as a result. Also, the Avengers' presence is fairly gratuitous and unnecessary.

I have sympathy for the writers and the artists however, because it seems that the failings of the story were not their fault in the least. It seems as though it was the fault of their being forced to throw together an Avengers/X-Men crossover that deviated from the current plots in their respective titles and was simply uninspired. There is little reason I can give for why this should be purchased, or explain why it was even collected into graphic novel format. I am convinced that the cabal in charge of marketing at Marvel does not read their product, and are not nor have they ever been fans of the genre.
Exhibit A: Avengers/X-Men Bloodlines the graphic novel...

This trade paperback takes place recently after the events in FATAL ATTRACTIONS. Magneto is braindead and The X-Men and the Avengers rush to Genoshia where other mutants take the "dream" of Magneto and twist and turn it into a terrorist type plan.

The story is average and not a lot of the popular Avengers or X-Men are in attendance (Missing in action is Iron Man, Thor, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Colossus ).

The art is somewhat good. The best art coming from Mr. Kubert. If your bored or if this is on a 50% discount rack, is the only time its worth to pick up.

In here Exodus is the trouble maker while Magneto is recovering from the loss of his mind, and colossus feeling kind of guildty for leaving the X-men, THis book is great, it has a lot of heroes in it and you can keep track of all the heroes. If you love The avengers, avengers WEst Coast, The X-Men, Exodus, or even Fabian Cortez, this is the book to read.

This book has an interesting crossover Avengers/X-men(X-factor and X-Force), it also contains what happens after Xavier hits Magneto's mind, the plot it is very interesting but a little long, the art it is really good.

The story was great, but the art in the sections that were from Avengers books reminded me why I didn't buy those books at that time. Compared to the art in the X-men books at that time, the Avengers books had amateurish (at best) art. The contrast from section to section is disruptive. The transition from marginal art to excellent makes me wish I hadn't spent the money on this. Find a different graphic novel, something that doesn't involve the pathetic art that the Avengers books were saddled with during this period.

Agreed the art isn't great in the Avengers pieces, but if you like a lot of variety and a fun, fun book with a lot of adventure and a good ending that is a surprise till the end, this may be for you.

A good story with Avengers tension, mutant vs hero tension, mutant vs mutant tension and a great "Mageneto's Family" suffering for Magneto's sins storyline.

I would reccomend it.

The greatest superheroes of all times are those that people like. The Avengers and the X-men are the two most popular superhero groups of all times. and allthough the art is styleless, the characters are timeless.

An excellent story, showing a darker side to the marvel universe. The tragic story of war in the island nation of Genosha, the gritty realism of the story along with the excellent artwork, makes for a great read. I would strongly recommend this, for it is truly, one of the few classic storys produced by Marvel.