After the first issue, it’s clear that Exceptional X-Men is a great teen mutant comic series. At the forefront of this is Kitty Pryde, who can’t help but support the children as she did back then. This teen drama follows “Exceptional X-Men #2” and will be highly relatable to teenagers and those who were bullied in high school.
If it wasn’t already clear, this issue confirms that Kitty is the main character of this series. Issue #2 begins with Kitty working at Lulu Tavern, but quickly quits for a date. Author Eve L. Ewing puts Kitty at the root of the problem, focusing on her doubts about dating and living a normal life. Her date may be pretty average, but can she pull it off?
Even if the date is for a soccer game, she can’t seem to do it. Trouble breaks out after the mutant bigots, and a mutant with a distinctly different appearance causes trouble in the stands. He enjoys the game and tries to support his friends, but bigots don’t let us do good. A commotion soon ensues and Kitty has to intervene to protect everyone.
Black grooves add depth to the page.
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Ewing and artist Carmen Carnero do an exceptional job with the fight in the soccer stands, subtly showing the powers of each mutant. They are powerful, but their power is deeply tied to their emotions. For teenagers, it is more difficult than ever and you will understand how they feel.
Kitty’s doubts and the new teen mutants trying to find their way collide in a clever and emotional flashback later in the issue. Storm and Kitty appear in this scene to remind readers that young people, especially those without families and rejected, need found families.
The character writing is exceptional throughout the issues. There’s so much to love, from Kitty’s little antics to the personalities of each new character introduced. Kitty’s date is also well written, with great character acting that captures the slight irritation of Kitty’s lack of attention, but also compassion. Alex and Tao are also memorable, with Alex’s downtrodden emo vibe working well.
So, is the manga perfect? Like many serialized articles, this issue feels like part of a whole, so it doesn’t have the punch of a one-off. The action is a bit limited and it feels like part of a larger story as Emma continues to appear in the book. However, these are minor questions and a great chapter.
Outstanding X-Men #2 is another home run issue, further showing that this teen-focused X-Men book has all the DNA of classic X-Men greatness. I am.
‘Extraordinary X-Men’ #2 packs a lot of character punch
Outstanding X-Men #2
Outstanding X-Men #2 is another home run issue, further showing that this teen-focused X-Men book has all the DNA of classic X-Men greatness. I am.
Strong character development from acting to dialogue
The new mutants are interesting!
Reduces punch in several different minor ways
