X-Men: Messiah Complex [Paperback]

Ed Brubaker (Author), Mike Carey (Author), Craig Kyle (Author), Chris Yost (Author), Peter David (Author), Marc Silvestri (Illustrator), Billy Tan (Illustrator), Chris Bachalo (Illustrator), Humberto Ramos (Illustrator), Scot Eaton (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 12, 2008

The biggest event to hit the X-Men in ten years is here! Just when it looked like there was no possibility of a future for mutants, hope arrives. But the X-Men aren't there to meet it - the Marauders and Purifiers beat them to it. Now the race is on to get the first new mutant since House of M! Collects X-Men: Messiah CompleX One-Shot, Uncanny X-Men #492-494, X-Men #205-207, New X-Men #44-46, X-Factor #25-27, and X-Men: Messiah CompleX - Mutant Files.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Marvel (November 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785123202
• ISBN-13: 978-0785123200
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.8 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,853 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, May 9, 2008

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N. Durham "Big Evil" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: X-Men: Messiah Complex (Hardcover)

I really can't believe just how long it has been since there was a mega X-Men crossover. Back when Marvel had ump-teen X-titles, X-Men crossovers happened just about every few months it seemed; with a majority of which not fulfilling any promises of changing any status quos, or really amounting to much of anything in general. Well, things have changed apparently. X-Men: Messiah Complex is undoubtedly the best X-Men story you will read that doesn't have the names "Morrison" or "Whedon" attached to it, and it is undoubtedly the best X-Men crossover event since...well, maybe ever. Spanning over X-titles including Uncanny X-Men, X-Men, X-Factor, and New X-Men; Messiah Complex finds Cyclops, Wolverine and co. tracking a baby. This baby is the first new mutant baby since the events of House of M, and everyone is after the child. From Mr. Sinister and his crew of Marauders, to the mutant murdering Purifiers, to the warrior from the future Cable, and some surprises in between. Yes, there are events that take place in Messiah Complex that you WILL NOT see coming, and by the time this hardcover collection comes to an end, the status quo of many will have changed. Featuring a bevy of talent behind it, including writers Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Daredevil), Mike Carey (Hellblazer, Ultimate Fantastic Four), Craig Kyle & Chris Yost (X-23), and the great Peter David (Incredible Hulk); as well as artists Billy Tan, Chris Bachalo, Humberto Ramos, Scot Eaton, and legendary X-Men artist Marc Silvestri; Messiah Complex is a blast. If there are any downsides to Messiah Complex, and this is purely personal, the artwork of veteran X-artists Chris Bachalo and Humberto Ramos doesn't match up to the rest of the art here, and comes off as cartoony. Despite that one flaw, the rest of Messiah Complex is a fantastic X-Men event that does not disappoint one bit, and only promises for more intriguing developments to come.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Old Xmen Fun, August 2, 2008

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K J "JJ comic wanderer" - See all my reviews

This review is from: X-Men: Messiah Complex (Hardcover)

I haven't bought comics for a long time and only resort to buying Hardcovers or Trade Paperbacks for my comic book fix. I was reluctant to buy Xmen Messiah Complex because I've heard that most crossovers have not lived up their billings. But after reading this at one sitting, I must admit that the art, story,characterization, action, tone, and complexity was very very impressive and well-done.

I found the new X-teams hard to grasp,but after a few more pages, it wasn't that hard to follow. The backstories or what comic book enthusiasts call continuity was done so that we all can understand without a back history of stories. The art was fantastic to the max.

I'd recommend this hardcover if you enjoy a good "mystery" style story with tons of action, killings,and kids learning how to fit into being heroes. This is a good Marvel crossover and there's not that many out there.

Highly recommended.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite Possibly the Best X-Men Story of All Time, May 6, 2008

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Jacob Cowell "Christian Comic Stereophonic Fan" (Waterloo, IA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: X-Men: Messiah Complex (Hardcover)

The "Mutant Massacre" story is the only X-Men title that may even hold a candle to the "Messiah CompleX". We have it all here, folks! Destruction! Death! Lies! Betrayal! Compassion! Sadness! Action! Loyalty! Basically everything you could ever want in a comic masterpiece. Oh, and did I forget to mention the birth of the first mutant since M-Day? All of the story lines are great, and the only art that wasn't really to my taste was some of the stuff from New X-Men. For the quality of entertainment that you will get out of this series, the price is well worth it. Just one question for anyone out there. Can Sinister really be dead? I hope not. He may be one of the best of the detestable ever created. Peace and Love,Jake.