Ultimate X-Men #94

Hi Readers,

This issue of Ultimate X-Men definitely was interesting. The introduction of Alpha Flight and the mutant power-enhancing drug "Banshee" show promise of a great story arc. This is the first time where Colossus is really explored as a character, and the reader can see him as more than just the gay character... now he's gay and a drug addict LOL. This drug also explains why he is super-strong as a mutant. When you think about it, just because his flesh can turn into unbreakable metal, doesn't mean that he should be able to bench-press a buick. There has NEVER been an explanation to this specific aspect of his powers.

One thing I was a bit sketchy about, was the line up of members in Alpha Flight. I love mainstays like Vindicator, Snowbird, Shaman and Sasquatch but where the hell did Jubilee and Sunfire come from? I know Sunfire had a brief run with the team in the reality 616(normal Earth), but why would such a huge patriot of Japan be a member of Canada's premiere super-group? For the most part, the character designs are TERRIBLE, but I have faith that their looks will get better in the future.

As far as the end of this issue is concerned, I am very perplexed! Cyclops decides to aid Colossus in saving Northstar from Alpha Flight and possibly take mutant drugs, but not because it is the right thing to do, but because "she [Jean/Phoenix] scares me". What the hell is that? On the last page, we see that Angel, Nightcrawler, Dazzler and Rogue have taken "Banshee" and now want to aid Colossus, but why these specific X-Men? I guess we have to wait 30 days and find out!


@~~~~~~~}~~~~~~~~~~ Devin Peacock