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This volume is an improvement upon the last one. The plot is less absurd than those contained in Volume 2, and the nature of the threat that the X-Men face is more traditional. One may argue that another rehashed Phoenix story may be a tad too traditional, but the thrust of that plot is in the core event miniseries. These five issues, off to the side as they are, are more driven by the characters than the “cosmic event” of the Phoenix’s coming. The context of the issues, however, is set around the fallout from events in the main AvX series.

The first issue (#9) stars Wolverine and focuses on his collaboration with the Avengers when news of the Phoenix event hits. Wolverine is also at the center of #10; this issue relitigates the necessity of the Schism when Cyclops arrives at the Jean Grey School for a talk. It prompts a “schism within the Schism,” as certain members from Wolverine’s fold are tempted to cross the aisle and support Cyclops’s team with regard to its decision about how to handle the Phoenix. Number eleven at first glance seems to be about Hope, and it appears, out of the five issues collected here, to be the one most closely tied to the direct events of the AvX series. Upon further consideration, it has more to do with Wolverine, as it sets up a parallel between, on the one hand, his perceived obligation to kill Hope before she is corrupted, to his failure, on the other hand, to kill Jean Grey when she in fact succumbed to the Phoenix’s darker side. The villains for this issue are the Shi’ar Death Commandos from Claremont’s End of Greys storyline several years back. The penultimate issue (#12) finally focuses on one of the book’s characters other than Wolverine: it spotlights Rachel Grey, former Phoenix and former Hound. It does justice to the character, who seldom takes central stage, and integrates the diffuse elements of her backstory to make them both resonate within the context of AvX. The last issue (#13) is about the current Warbird, a character who has been rather generic up to this point in her role as Kid Gladiator’s bodyguard, perhaps with the exception of her previously stated affection for Iceman. This issue gives her a complete origin story. While it is not the most original origin, it does finally give her a personality, and Aaron recounts it in flashback alongside current events, which does manage to dress and freshen it up somewhat. Aaron, throughout this collection, shows his skill in long-term plotting, as the characters not mentioned above are nonetheless at work amid shorter subplots that transpire along the fringes of each issue’s action. These, I suspect, will bud into full-fledged stories of their own in issues to come.

This does still have some of the “jokey” feel to it that I noted my dislike for in my review of the previous volume. The humor is toned down, though, as the Phoenix’s arrival is supposed to be a Grim and Serious Affair. One problem, though, is that, in going the traditional route, Aaron appears to have simply run through the Rolodex of every Phoenix-related character or known quirk that he could think of. Thus we have references to the Phoenix’s penchant for destroying inhabited worlds, and we’re given a recollection of Wolverine’s inner turmoil at feeling mandated to stab fiery redheads (both dating back to the classic saga). Two prior Phoenix vessels (Rachel Grey and Quentin Quire) are also rolled back out, out of obligation, to cue readers to their personal connections to the entity. The Shi’ar Death Commandos, again from the End of Greys story, trot back onto the scene, to be followed by Gladiator himself, who memorably fought Jean Grey on the moon in the climax of the original saga and knows what a Big Deal the Phoenix is supposed to be. And so every note that a longtime reader might expect a Phoenix story to hit is dutifully sounded. I do not know whether I am supposed to feel rewarded by this obsessive compulsive nod to the past, or if I should be demoralized by the sheer routineness of it all.

The good news is, the collection editors (or perhaps the original series editors, I don’t know) have discontinued the obnoxious, “in-character” letters pages and “Live Tweets” sections. I always found those to be a slog, and way too self-consciously comedic.

Rated a high three.


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Wolverine and the XMen Vol 1 Jason Aaron Chris Bachalo Books Reviews

this book was an awesome beginning to the series, if you had not had the chance to read it, I honestly suggest picking it up and giving it a shot. it is an awesome series.
I really enjoy this title...kinda feels like the X-men I knew and loved as a kid. It's quirky, fun, and a lot like I remember school being!
Awesome series - written and drawn very well
This is a great run of Wolverine and the X-men. I didn't know who Jason Aaron was before this, but after reading some of these trades, I picked up other comics written by him, and so far they're all very good.
This is where wolverine founds the school and it explains many things about the school generally in its current incarnation. Great starting point and great book!
Collecting Wolverine and the X-Men #9-13

The war between the Avengers and the X-Men kicked off in Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 3. Time is of the essence in these issues as the Phoenix force hurtles towards Earth destroying everything in its path. With mankind and mutantkind at war and with the Phoenix on its way to Earth events were naturally going to pull Wolverine and his school into the drama. Will Wolverine and his senior staff side with their besieged former team mates on Utopia? will the dream of keeping the Jean Grey School's students off the front lines force Wolverine to stay out of the fray? Or will Wolverine's history with the Phoenix and membership in the Avengers put him at odds with the X-Men?

Wolverine's decision will probably stir up many emotions. This reader had serious problems with Wolverine's logic (not to mention his whining). Jason Aaron's script works, but Wolverine seems almost out of character He's weak, mewling, and when one considers Wolverine's sense of honor, attachments to Japanese warrior codes, loyalty, etc etc Wolverine's decision just seems not believable. To be fair Aaron does take the time to allow characters to voice why they pick sides. With our planet's heroes at each others' throats Aaron takes the time out of what could be a non-stop battle plot to draw on each characters' motivations as they choose Avengers or X-Men and that is a laudable editorial decision.

While the characters have plenty of opportunities to voice their positions, this novel also contains plenty of battle scenes. There is a particularly epic battle between Red Hulk and Iceman (Iceman's powers are increasingly more interesting in this series). The Phoenix-infused X-Men are also frightening. These super-charged X-Men also make it much more difficult/more nuanced for readers the "right" choice is not very obvious despite where readers' loyalties may lie.

This novel complicates the AvX fight as some of the X-Men appear to become under the influence of the Phoenix force (it is not explained in this novel). Without this complicating factor, Wolverine's part in the AvX show would have been abysmal.

Moreover the Shi'ar enter the scene in a big way. The Shi'ar commando soldiers are sent to kill Hope and everyone who gets in their way. Gladiator and Warbird are also trying to get Kid Gladiator off earth just in case the Shi'ar soldiers fail to kill the Phoenix's host. The final issue collected here (#13) provides a lot of material about Shi'ar society functions.

I was behind the AvX crossover at the beginning. I felt that this issue was a bit of stumble (Wolverine was really horribly characterized). But I am willing to give the X-over a chance. So far AvX is shaping up to be a Marvel cross-over event that has been relatively enjoyable. It is an emotional roller coaster for longtime readers. I am looking forward to reading Avengers vs. X-Men
This volume is an improvement upon the last one. The plot is less absurd than those contained in Volume 2, and the nature of the threat that the X-Men face is more traditional. One may argue that another rehashed Phoenix story may be a tad too traditional, but the thrust of that plot is in the core event miniseries. These five issues, off to the side as they are, are more driven by the characters than the “cosmic event” of the Phoenix’s coming. The context of the issues, however, is set around the fallout from events in the main AvX series.

The first issue (#9) stars Wolverine and focuses on his collaboration with the Avengers when news of the Phoenix event hits. Wolverine is also at the center of #10; this issue relitigates the necessity of the Schism when Cyclops arrives at the Jean Grey School for a talk. It prompts a “schism within the Schism,” as certain members from Wolverine’s fold are tempted to cross the aisle and support Cyclops’s team with regard to its decision about how to handle the Phoenix. Number eleven at first glance seems to be about Hope, and it appears, out of the five issues collected here, to be the one most closely tied to the direct events of the AvX series. Upon further consideration, it has more to do with Wolverine, as it sets up a parallel between, on the one hand, his perceived obligation to kill Hope before she is corrupted, to his failure, on the other hand, to kill Jean Grey when she in fact succumbed to the Phoenix’s darker side. The villains for this issue are the Shi’ar Death Commandos from Claremont’s End of Greys storyline several years back. The penultimate issue (#12) finally focuses on one of the book’s characters other than Wolverine it spotlights Rachel Grey, former Phoenix and former Hound. It does justice to the character, who seldom takes central stage, and integrates the diffuse elements of her backstory to make them both resonate within the context of AvX. The last issue (#13) is about the current Warbird, a character who has been rather generic up to this point in her role as Kid Gladiator’s bodyguard, perhaps with the exception of her previously stated affection for Iceman. This issue gives her a complete origin story. While it is not the most original origin, it does finally give her a personality, and Aaron recounts it in flashback alongside current events, which does manage to dress and freshen it up somewhat. Aaron, throughout this collection, shows his skill in long-term plotting, as the characters not mentioned above are nonetheless at work amid shorter subplots that transpire along the fringes of each issue’s action. These, I suspect, will bud into full-fledged stories of their own in issues to come.

This does still have some of the “jokey” feel to it that I noted my dislike for in my review of the previous volume. The humor is toned down, though, as the Phoenix’s arrival is supposed to be a Grim and Serious Affair. One problem, though, is that, in going the traditional route, Aaron appears to have simply run through the Rolodex of every Phoenix-related character or known quirk that he could think of. Thus we have references to the Phoenix’s penchant for destroying inhabited worlds, and we’re given a recollection of Wolverine’s inner turmoil at feeling mandated to stab fiery redheads (both dating back to the classic saga). Two prior Phoenix vessels (Rachel Grey and Quentin Quire) are also rolled back out, out of obligation, to cue readers to their personal connections to the entity. The Shi’ar Death Commandos, again from the End of Greys story, trot back onto the scene, to be followed by Gladiator himself, who memorably fought Jean Grey on the moon in the climax of the original saga and knows what a Big Deal the Phoenix is supposed to be. And so every note that a longtime reader might expect a Phoenix story to hit is dutifully sounded. I do not know whether I am supposed to feel rewarded by this obsessive compulsive nod to the past, or if I should be demoralized by the sheer routineness of it all.

The good news is, the collection editors (or perhaps the original series editors, I don’t know) have discontinued the obnoxious, “in-character” letters pages and “Live Tweets” sections. I always found those to be a slog, and way too self-consciously comedic.

Rated a high three.