X-Force #1 – Review

by Simon Spurrier (Writer), Rock-He Kim (Artist)

The Story: Getting together a new outfit, Cable gets on track with the shady side of the world with a new X-Force.

The Review: We have been spoiled by Uncanny X-Force. The Remender version, for good or ill, effectively made it so there has been a certain modicum of quality attributed to the franchise that not anyone can actually reach. While not, in retrospect, the best run in comics history, this previous iteration did leave a lot of potential for characters and the franchise in general in terms of legacy and importance.

Of course, to compare a new series with one that has attained a certain respect among fans would be unfair, yet it is almost unavoidable in this case. To compare is something that is basic in anyone’s mind, whether it is meant or not. With this regard, there are some things that unfortunately don’t really work with this new version of X-Force.

One of the problems of this book is its identity. While Spurrier makes sure readers do understand what is at stake, there is a certain repetition of some of the elements that is a bit undesirable, while some other important elements are left on the side. The Alexandria incident, for one, is the event that supposedly kicks off the team and gives a certain purpose for the team to be put together by Cable. However, it is merely mentioned in terms of importance as well as repercussions, yet not in any ways that are descriptive or entertaining. Considering the fact that this is an immensely important event, it seems like a waste to not actually show what happened and delve a bit more on the details of this tragedy.