X-Force - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:12:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://i0.wp.com/comicsxf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-orange-favicon-2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 X-Force - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 X-Force’s new strike team misses the mark https://comicsxf.com/2024/07/31/xforce-1-2024/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=49742 The world is fractured. Forge uses his powers of invention to devise the only fix: an all-new, all-different X-Force — Askani, Captain Britain, Sage, Surge and newcomer Tank — in off-the-books missions so dire, so integral to the fate of the Marvel Universe, there’s no time to stop for permission. X-Force #1 is written by...

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]]> 49742 Double The Force With X-Force #27 and X-Force Annual https://comicsxf.com/2022/04/06/double-the-force-with-x-force-27-and-x-force-annual/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=39945 It’s a new era on Krakoa but X-Force’s job remains the same: do what needs doing to protect this sacred land. First, X-Force is on the offensive to stick a blow at Orchis in X-Force Annual #1 by Nadia Shammas, Rafael Pimentel, Carlos Lopez, and Joe Caramagna. Then they pivot to defense against an attack...

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]]> 39945 X-Force #26: Have We Reached Peak Invasion? https://comicsxf.com/2021/12/16/x-force-26-have-we-reached-peak-invasion/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:05:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=36035 DOMINO, KID OMEGA and WOLVERINE head back into the thresher to recover the precious cargo stolen from Krakoa!

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]]> 36035 X-Force Killshot Anniversary Special #1 Exposes Liefeld’s Feet of Clay https://comicsxf.com/2021/11/24/x-force-killshot-anniversary-special-1-exposes-liefelds-feet-of-clay/ Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=35399 Cable gets the old team(s) back together to take on a deadly future threat the future in X-Force Killshot Anniversary Special #1. Featuring story and pencils by Rob Liefeld, script by Chad Bowers, Bryan Valenza, Federico Blee and Mirza Wirawan on colors; Joe Sabino is on letters. If you wanted to celebrate the 30th anniversary...

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]]> 35399 God Loves, Dudes Rock In X-Force #25 https://comicsxf.com/2021/11/17/god-loves-dudes-rock-in-x-force-25/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=35298 An Inferno rages on…in another title. While Colossus is roped into the machinations of the Quiet Council, relationships fizzle, romances begin, and waves get ridden. All this and a baby heist in X-Force #25 by Benjamin Percy, Robert Gill and Guru-eFX, and Joe Caramanga. Kenneth Laster: I’m not going to lie–I did not realize that...

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]]> 35298 Our Actions Are Not Our Own In X-Force #24 https://comicsxf.com/2021/10/13/our-actions-are-not-our-own-in-x-force-24/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=34558 We return to our Russian retreat as the Chronicler weaves a wicked tale! What do Mikhail and his weaponized reality-warping writer have in store for Colossus and Kayla? And back on Krakoa, will Black Tom escape the Beast’s innards? All this and more in X-Force #24 by Benjamin Percy, Martin Coccolo and Guru-eFX, and Joe...

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]]> 34558 X-Force #23: The Man with the Peacock Tattoo https://comicsxf.com/2021/09/08/x-force-23-the-man-with-the-peacock-tattoo/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:05:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=33406 We traveled all the way to Russia and boy, are we chilly. That's okay because the embers of INFERNO will keep us warm as Mikhail Rasputin returns. Plus, tiny men travel inside Hank McCoy. Don't miss our breakdown of X-Force #23.

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]]> 33406 Man-Slaughter Teams Up With The Mutants In X-Force #22 https://comicsxf.com/2021/08/30/man-slaughter-teams-up-with-the-mutants-in-x-force-22/ Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=33171 Remember Man-Slaughter? Us neither! But he’s back for more plant shenanigans in X-Force #22 by Benjamin Percy, Robert Gill, and Guru-eFX and Joe Caramanga. Ari Bard: The plants are everywhere! There are different strains and they’re infectious and they all matter EXCEPT Black Tom Cassidy and his veg. Percy has made it very clear that...

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]]> 33171 Man-Slaughter Leads A Floral Arms Race In X-Force #21 https://comicsxf.com/2021/07/07/man-slaughter-leads-a-floral-arms-race-in-x-force-21/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=30625 In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. But in this world, a succulent can KILL. X-Force, Man-Thing and everyone’s favorite War Criminal, Hank McCoy are ready to plant their roots in a new investigation in X-Force #21 by Benjamin Percy, Joshua Cassara, Robert Gil, and Guru-eFX, and VC’s Joe Caramanga. Kenneth Laster: The Gala...

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]]> 30625 Appetizers Are Served As The Hellfire Gala Begins https://comicsxf.com/2021/06/02/appetizers-are-served-as-the-hellfire-gala-begins/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=28852 You are cordially invited to The Hellfire Gala featuring Marauders #21 by Gerry Duggan, Matteo Lolli, Edgar Delgado and Cory Petit, X-Force #20 by Benjamin Percy, Joshua Cassara, Guru-eFX and Joe Caramanga, and Hellions #12 by Zeb Wells, Stephen Segovia, David Curiel and Ariana Maher. Best pay attention, there will be fireworks like the world...

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]]> 28852 Psychic Horror Fills X-Force #19 https://comicsxf.com/2021/04/21/psychic-horror-fills-x-force-19/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=25458 In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. And in a perfect world, an angry Kid Omega would be able to internally reflect on his shortcomings and grow as a person without having to confront a murderous and deranged version of himself harnessed by Xeno. It’s okay, we’re not mad. Can X-Force put a stop...

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]]> 25458 Krakoa Is Under Assault From Within In X-Force #18 https://comicsxf.com/2021/03/17/krakoa-is-under-assault-from-within-in-x-force-18/ Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=23031 In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. And in a perfect world, a psychic menace wouldn’t be gunning for the shores of Krakoa. Can X-Force survive these Brain Blasts? Find out in X-Force #18 brought to us by Benjamin Percy, Garry Brown, Guru-eFX and Joe Caramanga. Ari Bard: So… it seems like Kid Omega...

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]]> 23031 Kid Omega Gets Busy Living In X-Force #17 https://comicsxf.com/2021/02/10/kid-omega-gets-busy-living-in-x-force-17/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=15007 In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. And in a perfect world, Quentin Quire wouldn’t have died so much. Kid Omega gets a new lease on life in X-Force #17 brought to us by Benjamin Percey, Joshua Cassara, Guru-eFX and Joe Caramanga. Kenneth Laster: So the mad lads have finally done it…given us a...

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]]> 15007 See What Lurks In The Briny Depths Of Krakoa In X-Force #16 https://comicsxf.com/2021/01/20/see-what-lurks-in-the-briny-depths-of-krakoa-in-x-force-16/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=13233 In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. Krakoa pooped a parasitic sea monster and our Mutant CIA have to clean it up as Benjamin Percey, Joshua Cassara, Guru-eFX, and Joe Caramanga bring us X-Force #16. Ari Bard: Well Kenneth, it looks like it’s time for a relaxing day at the beach in the middle...

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]]> 13233 Which Articles Of The Geneva Convention Does Beast Break In X-Force #15? https://comicsxf.com/2020/12/16/which-articles-of-the-geneva-convention-does-beast-break-in-x-force-15/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=10050 In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. And the perfect world of X of Swords has concluded and our band of morally malleable mutants are back right where we left them. Beast abusing the powers of the state, Colossus rebranding to be a pillar of morality, and Forge just vibing. All that and sea...

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]]> 10050 Can Krakoa Recover From Such A Devastating Start? X Of Swords Barrels Towards Its Conclusion In X-Force #14, Hellions #6 & Cable #6 https://comicsxf.com/2020/11/18/can-krakoa-recover-from-such-a-devastating-start-x-of-swords-barrels-towards-its-conclusion-in-x-force-14-hellions-6-cable-6/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=9554 Ten swords, ten champions, ten nearly forty battles for the fate of the world. The soul still burns as the tournament continues. Kenneth Laster & Ari Bard lead us through Saturnyne’s whims in X-Force #16 by Benjamin Percy, Gerry Duggan, Joshua Cassara, Guru-eFX, and Cory Petit. Then Liz Large & Austin Gorton try something completely...

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]]> 9554 X Of Swords Advances As Storm And Wolverine Take Centerstage In Wolverine #6, X-Force #13, & Marauders #13 https://comicsxf.com/2020/10/07/x-of-swords-advances-as-storm-and-wolverine-take-centerstage-in-wolverine-6-x-force-13-marauders-13/ Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=8777 Ten swords, ten champions, ten battles for the fate of the world. X Of Swords continues this week with three comics about two heroes. First Pierce Lightning & Tony Thornley set the stage with Benjamin Percy, Viktor Bogdanovic, Matthew Wilson, and Cory Petit’s Wolverine #6. Then Ari Bard & Kenneth Laster keep things moving with...

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]]> 8777 A Tale Of The Beefy And The Beast As X-Force #12 Charges Towards X Of Swords https://comicsxf.com/2020/09/09/a-tale-of-the-beefy-and-the-beast-as-x-force-12-charges-towards-x-of-swords/ Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=8185 In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. Unfortunately, we aren’t so lucky. Mikhail now has the Cerebro Sword containing all of Krakoa’s secrets, a (supposedly) Omega Level mutant at his disposal, and an uneasy relationship with the evil organization who used Domino’s body parts for villainous deeds. Will Beast be able to get to...

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]]> 8185 A Matryoshka Doll Of Plots As Russia Squares Off Against Krakoa In X-Force #11 https://comicsxf.com/2020/08/12/a-matryoshka-doll-of-plots-as-russia-squares-off-against-krakoa-in-x-force-11/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=7533 In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. Unfortunately, we aren’t so lucky. The team tries to perform another autopsy without their Omega Level mutant, because their last one went soooo well. Oops, now they have to deal with little skinless Russian gremlins everywhere. Will Beast or Piotr ever learn to feel remorse? Will Quentin...

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]]> 7533 Return To The Teleflornic Terror Of Terra Verde In X-Force #10 https://comicsxf.com/2020/07/08/return-to-the-teleflornic-terror-of-terra-verde-in-x-force-10/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=6826 In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. Unfortunately, we aren’t so lucky. In X-Force #10, the team revisit the threat of Terra Verde. Will X-Force ever be the same? Will Beast’s morally grey decisions come back to bite him in his furry, blue, bottom? Does Kenneth even remember what Beast did because it’s been...

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]]> 6826 Learn The Secrets Of The Green Lagoon In X-Force #9 https://comicsxf.com/2020/03/18/learn-the-secrets-of-the-green-lagoon-in-x-force-9/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=6189 In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. Unfortunately, we aren’t so lucky. In X-Force #9, we take a load off and have a little fun. It’s a tiki bar party and everyone’s there except our old pal Colossus. On an unrelated note, Domino is suddenly feeling a lot better after her resurrection, almost as...

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]]> 6189 Big Boys, Big Emotions, And Big Battles In X-Force #8 https://comicsxf.com/2020/02/26/big-boys-big-emotions-and-big-battles-in-x-force-8/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=6025 In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. Unfortunately, we aren’t so lucky. In X-Force #8, we continue following the tale of Domino and her lost luck. Domino, Sage, and Colossus tackle the big questions of death, trauma, and trains. Also, can Kenneth and Ari cope with just how BIG Colossus is? All this and...

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]]> 6025 Domino Pushes Her Luck And Works Through Her Trauma in X-Force #7 https://comicsxf.com/2020/02/12/domino-pushes-her-luck-and-works-through-her-trauma-in-x-force-7/ Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=5879 In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. Unfortunately, we aren’t so lucky. In X-Force #7, we see the lengths people will go to disrupt the Krakoan status quo, this time using mutant abilities against them. Will Domino, Sage, and Colossus be enough? Is Forge’s Fanfiction getting out of control? What would Kenneth and I...

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]]> 5879 Beast Conducts Some Carnage And Questions His Morals In X-Force #6 https://comicsxf.com/2020/01/29/beast-conducts-some-carnage-and-questions-his-morals-in-x-force-6/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=5784 In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. As Beast says himself, he’d “Prefer to avoid trouble altogether.” Unfortunately, trouble always finds its way into Krakoa and in X-Force #6, The team is in full force trying to stop the plant monsters. How well do they work together? Do we get to see more of...

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]]> 5784 Forge Shows Us A Bloody Good Time In X-Force #5 [X-Forced Into It] https://comicsxf.com/2020/01/08/forge-shows-us-a-bloody-good-time-in-x-force-5-x-forced-into-it/ Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.xavierfiles.com/?p=5604 In a perfect world, X-Force wouldn’t be necessary. But mutants keep dying so this world is far from perfect. In X-Force #5 by Ben Percy, Josh Cassara, Dean White, and Rachelle Rosenberg, Kid Omega and Wolverine are in pieces after rushing to stop a break in at one of Professor Xavier’s facilities. Now with two...

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