GENERATION X-23 #2 – “A Numbers Game” part 2

Last we saw Laura Kinney, and her sister/clone, Gabby Kinney, they had found themselves up against a time altering mutant with a familiar smell. This led them to a group of mutants in awe of Laura. Also known as X-23.

Creative Team

Writer: Jody Houser;

Artist: Jacopo Camagni;

Color Artist: Erick Arciniega;

Letterer: VC’s Ariana Maher;

Cover Artists: Partha Pratim Sarkar; & Romulo Fajardo Jr.;

Variant Cover Artists: Simone Di Meo [Marvel Monsters]; Peach Momoko; Maria Wolf & Mike Spicer.

Check out the review for the last issue of GENERATION X-23

The Story for GENERATION X-23 #2

We’re dropped off right where we left off in issue one. Laura and Gabby are face-to-face with a group of mutants who seem in awe of X-23. As the stardom calms down, these new “mutants” explain how and why they came to be where they are. As well as why they’re so starstruck. All the while, younger sister Gabby (AKA Scout) acts in true younger sibling fashion, providing a few giggles during an incredibly dark origin story.

As Laura tries to learn more about this group, a little fun takes a bad turn, as Laura, Gabby, and the audience are left with more questions as to what all happened here.

The Art

Generation X-23 #2 continues to absolutely nail the art. From the unique characters to the action moments, and everything in between. There was not a moment that wasn’t absolute art. From the childlike art on the walls to the intense expressions on each character’s face, there wasn’t a single moment in which the art was lacking. All in all, the drawings, the colors, and the letters perfectly came together as we begin to learn what all happened at this facility for “mutants.”

Final Thoughts

Generation X-23 #2 gave us mystery, some fantastic characters, along with action and comedy. The dynamic between Laura and Gabby provides such a perfect balance for telling a story that is traumatic, yet insane. You can always rely on a younger sibling to lighten the mood.

Any and all Laura Kinney fans should absolutely grab Generation X-23. To those who only know her on the big screen alongside Hugh Jackman, there has never been a better time to get to know her comic book counterpart.

Overall Grade: 9.5/10

I was at MEGACON Orlando this past weekend, and I saw so many Laura Kinney cosplayers. While Dafne Keen is amazing in Logan and Deadpool & Wolverine, it was clear many of these were X-23 Comic Book fans. It’s a true testament to how good these Laura stories are, and Generation X-23 has already proven to be another amazing X-23 story. SNIKT!

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