X-Men: Endangered Species | Mike Carey, Chris Yost, ... | Some of the best character moments in a...

X-Men: Endangered Species | Mike Carey, Chris Yost, ... | A worthwhile read.

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	X-Men: Endangered Species Mike Carey, Chris Yost, ... Marvel Comics, 2008 - 192 pages average customer review:based on 12 reviews view larger image
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With three little words, an entire race was nearly obliterated. Every mutant who dies is one number closer to zero. Now, the Beast races against the clock to save this once-thriving race. Collecting the X-Men: Endangered Species one-shot and Chapters #1-17.

Some of the best character moments in a very long time...

If you're looking for a book that promises "an all out action extravaganza" or to "forever changes the status quo," look elsewhere. Here you'll find more internal conflicts than external ones, more moral conundrums then explosions. Mike Carey is an extraordinary writer and uses these little vignettes to give real depth to Messiah Complex. Without it, the big crossover would seem pretty damn empty.

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A worthwhile read.

If your looking for a lot of action this is not the book for you. If you like Beast and are interested in just how dire things are for mutants in the times just before Messiah Complex then this is a fine graphic novel. Its a prelude to Messiah, and really puts Beast in the spotlight while showing some nice snippet with wolverine/cyclops (i always love seeing those two interact with each other) and a take on some of the villains perspective of "M Day". Also, if your a fan of Astonishing there is a cameo by Professor Rao. (i always wondered what happened to her) Its worth the buy in paperback. Hardcover might be a little steep for this one though. Its more a curiosity than anything. But the writing is good, and the art is up to snuff.

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Meh... Okay read that leaves you hoping there will be a stellar later crossover event that answers the questions in this TPB.

The X-Men line hasn't exactly endeared itself to fans lately. Frankly, it's hard to find that many interesting mutant tales after the House of M storyline. Speaking of House of M, Endangered Species is somewhat of a follow-up to the Scarlett Witch's fatal decision to eliminate the world of mutants. In this tale that crosses over many of the popular mutant titles, Beast takes it upon himself to solve the enigma of the missing mutant gene. After attending a funeral of the death of one of the world's remaining mutants, a funeral that reminds the X-Men they are now an "endangered species" with only 200 or so mutants left on the planet, Beast is determined to use his genius aptitude to repair the damage Scarlett Witch did to the DNA of mutants worldwide.

I wouldn't say Endangered Species is a poor storyline, but it's definitely not one of the more compelling X-Men tales. I might even be biased because I'm a big fan of Beast and he receives most of the face-time in this trade paperback. If you're a fan of the Age of Apocalypse alternate universe, you'll be thrilled to know that the "evil Beast" makes a return. The "good Beast" becomes so frustrated in this storyline, he's almost willing to sell his soul to make a scientific breakthrough. Besides teaming up with his twisted alternate universe version, he attempts to contact Mr. Sinister, The High Evolutionary, and other lifelong enemies of the X-Men so that he can gain their scientific expertise.

Unfortunately, this story leaves more questions than answers, and if you're looking for a satisfying ending, you won't find it here. If anything, this serves as a transitional storyline between House of M, Decimation and The Messiah Complex. The Scarlett Witch does make a surprise appearance when Beast tracks her down in Transia. It reminds readers of Hawkeye's visit in New Avengers, although I would say that Beast's visit provides far less closure. The Endangered Species storyline is not a necessity for any collector. Frankly, you can move from House of M directly to The Messiah Complex and not lose much. Only recommended for diehard mutant lovers, and those who would like to read about more of their favorite blue-haired mutant.

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