Part 4: X-Force 16 and this is why you try mediation first.

Credits: Written by Fabian Nicieza, pencilled by Greg Capullo, inked by Harry Candelario and edited by Bob Harras. Plot: Surrounding the X-Men/X-Factor team (Havok, Wolverine, Wolfsbane, Polaris, Gambit, Strong Guy, Rogue and Multiple Man) and trying to look as mean as possible X-Force (Cannonballl, Feral, Boom Boom, Rictor, Sunspot, Siryn, Shatterstar and Warpath) stand their … Continue reading Part 4: X-Force 16 and this is why you try mediation first.

Spectacular Scarlet Spider 1: This guy needs a better CV.

Credits; Written by Todd DeZago, breakdowns by Sal Buscema, finishes by Jimmy Palmiotti and edited by Eric Fein. Plot: Doctor Octopus II has put together a trio of cybernetically enhanced superhumans to get a job done. Aura (has a forcefield thing) and Override (controls machinery remotely) are joined by Norton G Fester (used to be … Continue reading Spectacular Scarlet Spider 1: This guy needs a better CV.

Part 3: X-Men 14 – The issue where everyone catches up on their messages.

Credits: Written by Fabian Nicieza, pencilled by Andy Kubert, inked by Mark Pennington and edited by Bob Harras. Notes: In the infirmary at his home, Charles Xavier is dying and Dr Henry 'the Beast' McCoy and Dr Moira MacTaggart are struggling to be hopeful. Present with them are Val Cooper (X-Factor liaison to the US … Continue reading Part 3: X-Men 14 – The issue where everyone catches up on their messages.

Scarlet Spider 1: Well it was nice Gil Kane was still getting work

Credits: Plotted by Howard Mackie, scripted by Todd DeZago, pencilled by Gil Kane, inked by Tom Palmer and edited by Bob Budiansky. Plot: Ben 'Scarlet Spider' Reilly starts the issue by dropping Seward at the hospital where it's determined that he's physically fine, but there almost no brain activity. Given the unusual circumstances the police … Continue reading Scarlet Spider 1: Well it was nice Gil Kane was still getting work

Part 2: X-Factor 84 – I don’t think these writers were talking to each other.

Credits: Written by Peter David, pencils by Jae Lee, inked by Al Milgrom and edited by Kelly Corvese. Plot: Charles Xavier has been shot and is being rushed into surgery, already at the hospital are the members of X-Factor (Havok, Polaris, Quicksilver, Wolfsbane and Multiple Man ) because of a Genoshan mutant who was beaten … Continue reading Part 2: X-Factor 84 – I don’t think these writers were talking to each other.

Part 1 Uncanny X-Men 294: It’s a little suspect when the assassin name-checks himself isn’t it?

Credits: Written by Scott Lobdell, pencilled by Brandon Peterson, inked by Terry Austin and edited by Bob Harras. Plot: Central Park is hosting a world harmony concert. As one of the guests Lila Cheney is able to invite Charles Xavier to speak to the crowd to help further his goals of human/mutant co-existence. Warren 'Archangel' … Continue reading Part 1 Uncanny X-Men 294: It’s a little suspect when the assassin name-checks himself isn’t it?

Web of Scarlet Spider 1: I’ll be honest with you, this does not bode well.

Credits: Plotted by Tom DeFalco, scripted by Todd DeZago, pencilled by Paris Karounos and edited by Eric Fein. Cast: Going to knock this on the head, it'll make sense later. Plot: After Ben Reilly (as the Scarlet Spider) breaks up a mugging, hearing a comparison to Spider-Man. After the bad gays are either stung, or … Continue reading Web of Scarlet Spider 1: I’ll be honest with you, this does not bode well.