Ultimate X-Men #44
| Writer | Brian Michael Bendis |
| Artist | David Finch |
NEW MUTANTS PART 5 Emma Frost, alongside the president of the United States, rolls out her new team of mutants when a surprise attack puts the original mutant team - The X-Men - on the offensive.
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Comics Bulletin - Jason Cornwell
May 07, 2004The various plot elements of this arc look to be pulling together just in time for the big climax, and while this arc hasn't exactly been a fast-moving, action packed reading experience, it has introduced about half-a-dozen new characters into the Ultimate Universe, and while we haven't gotten much insight into these new additions, they do bring some interesting ideas to the table that I want to see explored. I want to know more about Xavier's relationship with Emma, and what drove them apart. I want to know why Cyclops and his brother Alex don't look to be a speaking terms. The final page also offers up a solid little moment that I truly wasn't expecting, and if this moment is what it appears to be that a couple characters in the X-Men are going to be profoundly impacted, which is always a welcome sight as giving the team a good kick in the pants always makes for an interesting reading experience. I also have to say I love the idea that Warren's Ultimate counterpart is a bit of a cowa Read Full Review
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