Yes, it's that time of the week again. That time where I talk to you people about what comics I've bought and read each Thursday, and whether or not you need to buy the shit out of them.
Today only two comics of interest came out. One of those was Dark X-Men #5 of 5...and it's shit. Such a worthless series and even if it does end on an interesting note (Nate Grey/X-Man being captures and used to power Osborn's mutant-power-sapping machine), it's too little too late for me.
So, that means it's just the one review today! Next week will make up for it as there are EIGHT comics coming out that I'll be buying. EIGHT, not even five and shit, but EIGHT!
With that said, let's get to this!
Prelude to Deadpool Corps #2 of 5.
With Deadpool going through alternate universes in order to recruit other versions of himself for some unknown task, it's Kidpool's turn to be inducted.
The story begins at Xavier's School for Troubled Youngsters. Unlike the real institution, this is a place where bad youngsters go when they can't handle their powers...or just don't want to. One of these students happens to be Kidpool, a child-version of Wade Wilson who goes by his name. Put on detention in the Danger Room by Storm for giving Cyclops a wedgie, with Cyke for company, they have a bit of a scuffle before Cyclops uses the Danger Room code to escape with Deadpool's manipulation.
There's a ball at the Xavier Mansion and Emma Frost is bring her female students over. Cyclops wants Jean Grey and that's how Kidpool so hilariously manipulates him into getting out:
"Jean's out there with Wolverine and he's smelling like Aqua Velva and Cool Ranch Doritos! She probably digs that!".
Kidpool creates a distraction so Cyke can steal Jean away. Wolverine, Angel and Colossus (Remember, all youngsters) all gang up on Kidpool while Cyclops gets rejected by Jean. The school members, staff and students alike, corner Kidpool and eventually just tell him to leave because nobody wants him. With this, Deadpool shows up through the portal and tells Kidpool he needs him for something super important. This pleases Kidpool who promptly tells his class members and staff to "suck on it".
They take off and the issue ends.
I...loved...this...issue. Oh man. What a fucking piece of hilarity. Such pinpoint Deadpool writing! It's just a shame it's not on Deadpool, but Kidpool. My initial worry with ANOTHER on-going was that if no current Deadpool writers can consistently write him great, why would you fill a book with Deadpools?
I enjoyed the dialogue last issue, but THIS time it was AMAZING. I really, REALLY loved this issue, seriously. The art is also really nice and very reminiscent of old-school Deadpool with a modern edge. Deadpool doesn't look like a joke when he finally does show up, he looks like a sleek badass. The art is SO nice and it's just a shame that there are people, like Whilce Portacio, who are capable of nailing Deadpool but only ever do one issue.
I'm probably crazy to say this...but I really can't wait to see what Deadpool Corps is like now. I mean, I have no doubt I'll have the same complaints as usual with Deadpool's character, but hopefully it makes me laugh as much as this did.
There's a dynamite bit of dialogue where Xavier is trying on wigs to impress Emma Frost and Storm says that a bald head can seem distinguished like "that guy from Star Trek: The Next Generation.". I thought that was pretty clever (Patrick Stewart, guys. Capt. Jean Luc Picard and also Professor X in the X-Men movies).
Wait until this comes out as a trade and pick it up if it's cheap!
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That's all I have for now, but NEXT week is HUGE! Next week we've got:
Realm of Kings: Imperial Guard #5 of 5
Haunt #6 (As well as the first volume of the trade, so get on it)
Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth #9
Nation X #4 of 4
Doomwar #2 of 6
Prelude to Deadpool Corps #3 of 5
Dark Avengers #15
Most importantly, next week brings the release of Siege #3 of 4 and Siege: Embedded #3 of 4! I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS I'M TYPING IN CAPS.
Ok, so that's nine comics, but I'm not reviewing Nation X because it's trash. EIGHT reviews next week, so be prepared!
Also, for those of you who STILL haven't checked out my interview with Vast Aire below, what's wrong with you? Go do that!
Stay safe, people.
Until next time, peace.
-The Mast
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