This is actually starting to improve, or maybe its just because my expectations couldn't get any lower. Although they were pretty low to begin with.

At this point its a bit like the X-Men movies in that its a ‘version’ of the x-men but it rarely focuses on any of what i would consider the true x-men characters.

On the other hand in tone its super-DCEU, with an infinite number of deaths and other attempts at shock value but purely in a PG-13 sort of way, and without much effort (or success) at emotional engagement so all the death means nothing much.

I think the best thing at this point in the story is that its been so long since it started that i can’t remember much of the state of the x-universe before age of apocalypse so it no longer has that knowledge of better characters weighing it down.

Overall a bit more consistent than previous and the characters have had enough time now to start to become more solid even if few of them are my X-Men of choice. ( )

Book three is the rising of the climax. And thus far in the series, it's the been the most interesting, page-turning, on the-seat's-edge collection. Housing X-Calibre #2-3, Astonishing X-Men #2-4, Generation Next 2-3, X-Man #2-3, Factor X #3, Amazing X-Men #3, Weapon X #3, Gambit & The X-Ternals #3 and X-Universe #1, it brings to light the battle that's looming upon Apocalypse's doorstep - not to mention the one he dropped on the High Human Council and the X-Men.

The theme is choice, of course. Isn't that the most case with these superhero graphic novels? How the choices we make affect the outcome of a series of events? We're asked to what degree would we allowed to stay human when the power is given in our hands? What would we sacrifice in order to save a loved one? What are we willing to give up in order to make a difference in this world and in the lives of the people we love? How much farther are we willing to go? And are we willing to die for what we believe in, for what we believe is right? For a dream? ( )

A fan favorite of the 90s that doesn't hold up as well as one would hope. Although part of my problem is that the some (but not all) of the art hasn't aged well. Following the storyline is a bit problematic as well, which shouldn't surprise in these multi-author crossover events. ( )

Piece of shit. ( )

Our hereos are trying to fight their way to victory. Scott Summers is finding less and less in common with his masters. Several other Marvel heroes feature and many of the characters are trying to work with what they have to create a better world, but without Professor Xavier things aren't as easy as it might seem.

It's an interesting series. You would need a fairly decent knowledge of the Marvel universe to understand some of the character motivations and changes. ( )