Exiles #19

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• 4.0

  Comics Bulletin - Jason Cornwell

  Nov 12, 2002

  The Longshot fan in me is rather annoyed with this issue, as I got the sense that Judd Winick didn't care much for the character, and he was quite eager for the reader to share in this collective dislike, as he presents Longshot as a goofy looking, spineless wimp. However, I will concede that I'm probably reading too much into this issue, and I really shouldn't have gone in expecting Longshot to ride in to save the day given this is the Exiles book, and as such they have first chair when it comes to being heroic. In any event the disappointing use of Longshot aside, this issue also suffers from a rather weak finish, as we're effectively cheated out of the big finish, when the Timebroker shows up to restore the book's status quo. Now I'll admit there's some funny moments in this issue, and this visit to the Mojoverse has been the best use of this setting I've ever come across. However, this issue came up short given the opening chapter had me entering this issue with such high expectati Read Full Review