Inglorious X-Force #4 – A New Enemy Emerges!

Inglorious X-Force #4

Writer – Tim Seeley

Artist – Philip Tan

Colorist – Romulo Fajardo Jr.

Inker – Joe Caramagna

Cover – R. B. Silva & David Curiel

The Story:

The team is caught in a tough spot after Boom-Boom’s incident at the end of last issue left her on death’s door. All fingers are pointing to Archangel as the guilty party. But, is he really to blame or just a pawn in a larger game?

The Writing:

Tim Seeley really ramped up the stakes in this issue. While the rest of the series has been dealing with smaller threats in order to discover the future assassin, this issue brought out the big guns and Seeley’s script delivered that reveal perfectly! The characters and team dynamic is so wonderfully handled in this book, with every member given complex motives and ideals. With a team book, it is easy to allow one character to be the focus while letting the others fade into supporting players. However, what has been so fantastic in this book is Seeley’s ability to give every member of the team time to shine and develop within the team dynamic.

The Art:

Philip Tan steps in on art duties this issue and, while I enjoyed it I have to say that the change in style was a bit jarring. Tan’s artwork harkens back to the early days of X-Force and there is something timeless and nostalgic about it. The action and set pieces looked wonderful and Romulo Fajardo Jr.’s colors popped with Tan’s line work. However, having been used to Michael Sta. Maria’s work on this series, the art style in this issue took a little getting used to. One thing I can say for certain is that the cover to this issue is absolute perfection!

Overall Grade: 9.5/10

While the story is going in places I did not expect it to go in, the change up of artist threw me for a loop. I enjoyed the art and I’m loving the story overall and I cannot wait to see where this book goes next!

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