Graphic Novel: Joss Whedon’s X-Men Run
I’m a fan of Joss Whedon. I’m a fan of the X-Men. So imagine the lovely chocolate-peanut butter hours I spent with the Joss Whedon penned issues of The X-Men.
I’ve covered other graphic novels here. Some are political. Some are artistic. Some are genre twisting.
But these X-Men issues? They are just rip-roaring fun.
These provided the quintessential comic book experience—just at the highest levels.
Thanks to Joss’s ability to tell a story, write characters, make a funny, and give sparkling dialogue, these X-Men arcs shine.
The adventure was high. I can’t believe how many times I turned a page and reacted (gasped, shouted, swore) out loud at the revelation on the other side.
The characterizations were so strong. (He sure can write young women.) The societal issues were classic X-Men, and I loved every second of it.
Joss may be great, but he is not always kind. If you’re familiar with his TV work, you’ll know that heroes don’t always get the happy ending in Whedon’s world.
You can try to prepare yourself, but the end is still breathtaking and amazing.
