This is a tough week, with some excellent titles available and some great honourable mentions (see below).
This week’s pick is a new beginning to a new mini-series - Cyclops #1 from Marvel Comics.
Cylops #1
THE ONE-EYED X-MAN UNLEASHED!
Scott Summers is a mutant who is always in near-total control of his powers and his emotions.
But what happens when he’s separated from the X-Men, lost in a mountain wilderness without the visor that keeps his devastating powers in check? And will he be able to stay alive when Donald Pierce and his cyborgs, the Reavers, are hunting him?
It’s a tale of the X-Men’s leader at his most savage core!
Author: Alek Paknadel, Artist: Roge Antonio
Cyclops has been gradually building. He’s always had a fascinating backstory, with links to Jean, Wolverine, Mr Sinister, Apocalypse, Cable and more. He’s always been part of a team, though, and I think that his character from House Of X and through to the Age Of Revelation has really improved his standing with fans and allowed the new mini-series to come out!
This initial issue looks at Cyclops's past, including his time at the orphanage and his brother's brief cameo, along with the threat of the Reavers. It does an excellent job in introducing his skills and his mannerisms, and then chucks him into the forest all alone!
As an initial issue, it does a grand setup job, with all the characters in place by the end. Combines with excellent art that shows flashbacks, different scenes, and action.
A great team on board and the perfect time for this character!
Get it at Forbidden Planet:
Honourable mentions:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #15
Building on the revelations about Splinter and looking at how good intentions can go awry!D’Orc #1
Humour and comic violence - I’ve been looking forward to this one, and it doesn’t disappoint!2000 AD - Prog 2469
A fascinating conclusion to the Judge Dredd arc.The Digger #1
Amazing art and a dark tale beginning.The Thing On the Doorstep #1
Dark and cleverly written, with a shocking beginning and end to this first issue!
