X-Force is heating up this week as we start a new story arc, have two new members on the team, and continue to see how far Beast will go for total domination. “The Ghost Calendars” also reintroduces Kid Omega to the team, but he’s no kid anymore. No, as we saw last issue, he’s very old and clearly time-jumping, but to where and why?
X-Force #40 opens where we left off with the newly dubbed Old Man Omega claiming everyone is doomed. After some fairly good cracks at Deadpool — who naturally dishes right back — the X-Force is zipped off to another time, and it’s not looking good for humanity or mutants, for that matter. Writer Benjamin Percy has dropped readers into an event-caliber moment, and it’s up to Colossus, Wolverine, Domino, Sage, and Domino to sort things out.
The horror visuals continue in this issue while balancing good action. Colossus fast-ball specialing a character is a highlight, but really all the action brings the heat from Paul Davidson and Robert Gill. There are also some interesting new characters that pop up with a new version of Logan you won’t want to miss.
Deadpool always knows it’s a comic.
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A couple of things are made clear by the end of this issue. Firstly, Omega Red is one badass mutant. Another is that Beast must be stopped at all costs. Judging by the cliffhanger, it looks like Percy is going to be exploring every possible iteration of how far Beast will go if he’s not stopped. We see an ultimate godly form in this issue, and the next issue takes things to a technological place. It’s an exciting idea since Percy seems to take us through every possibility.
I can’t say Old Man Omega adds a ton to the issue, however. He’s basically old, forgetful, and weaker than ever. He’s an unreliable leader for the team, which means Sage might get to take charge eventually. There isn’t much planning in this issue, although there’s some economic planning, thanks to Wolverine’s quick thinking. Unfortunately, it’s a bit too easy to win the day in this issue, though it’s nice that there’s a beginning, middle, and end to this issue.
X-Force #40 is a compelling look at how far Beast will go to win and how the ragtag crew of the X-Force can solve problems on the fly. It’s nice there’s a resolution to the issue, but it’s a bit too easy. That said, this series continues to take big swings, and for entertainment value, there’s plenty to enjoy.
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