Comic Book Review - X-Men #9
Rob reviews X-Men #9... The current X-Men series has been a bit of a tough read. While the series seems to be working towards something, just what this something is, is still unclear. Granted there have been some pretty heavyweight issues, but for the majority, X-Men acts as if it's a companion to an unreleased series. X-Men #9 is more of the same, although it doesn't stop trying to push us towards the unknown. At its heart, X-Men #9 is a more political issue than its predecessors. We see delegates from Krakoa, Phobos, and Arrako, attempt to deal with the Orchis threat whilst attempting to push their agenda. That's not to say that there aren't any standout moments, and to be fair this issue has a few of them. Seeing Nimrod essentially break M.O.D.O.K. out of Area-51 is nothing but a visual feast. Not only does it work to advance the Orchis plot, but it also works to add strength to the organisation. The image of a snarling M.O.D.O.K. standing defiant be...