The All New X-men issue #2 picks up where we left off in issue #1. The Beast of the present is trying to convince his past self that the X-men of the past need to come to their future, Beast’s present. It seems confusing, and at times it is but Beast hopes that Cyclops can talk some sense into Cyclops. Meanwhile, while Beast is away, Kitty and Bobby are trying to find out where he disappeared to and realize that something isn’t quite right.
The X-men of the past agree to go with Beast only to be in shock and awe when they arrive. Before Beast can explain what’s going on, they are surprised by Wolverine. He smelled Cyclops and went in attack mode. Luckily, Jean was able to stop him before he killed the wrong Cyclops. One of my favorite scenes happens in this “battle”, Iceman confronts the Iceman of the past and they are both startled at what they see. Beast’s mutation is getting worse causing the present X-men to “ignore” the past X-men. The original 5 take this opportunity to find the present Cyclops and confront him on what he has done.
Issue #3 begins with Cyclops showing Magneto and Magik their new HQ. Their new base of operations is none other than the Weapon X facility. Fast forward a couple of days and they are on a mission to free Emma Frost. With her release some inner turmoil arises causing a little discussion between Magneto and Scott. For those of you who did not read the Avengers vs. X-men series, when Scott had control of the phoenix force, he did something to Magneto which caused him to lose his powers to a certain degree. The only reason Magneto is along for Cyclops’s crusade is to get his powers back. Well, Cyclops and his team go after another mutant sighting only to be confronted by his younger self and his old team. Which Cyclops will win? Tune in to issue #4 to find out those results.
I gladly give both issues a perfect rating of 10 out of 10. The writing is remarkable and the artwork is amazing. This title has brought joy back to this X-men fan. I hope it continues on this journey. I am just waiting for that time Magneto rises again, you know he will. :)
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Penciler: Stuart Immonen
Publisher: Marvel
