X-Men #17 Review

Writer: Jonathan Hickman / Artist: Brett Booth / Marvel You heard the news? Jonathan Hickman called up Brett Booth and said I want the 90s Jim Lee vibes BACKKKKKKK!! Booth hit the booth and stepped out with X-Men: The Animated Series ink dripping off the page! And this was the issue to bring it as three of the greatest mutants of all time are called on to help restore balance to the galaxies. And what Booth do?! He hit the team with the Hardwood Classics throwback X-Factor unis to stunt on every sentient being in a million light years. Oh and he gave us controlled space chaos to soak up as the X-Men do what they do best. It was glorious!!

This issue of X-Men starts off with a proper explanation of why society across all of space is in shambles and on the brink of further ruin unless the Shi’ar Magistrix is found, and the power of the empire is restored for all to see. With the X-Men firmly establishing themselves in the inter-galactic hero business following that first S.W.O.R.D. issue, it make sense why Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Storm are tapped to track down one of the most important beings alive. These three are supported by a few New Mutants by the name of Sam and Roberto, and actually helped by Smasher when the plot thickens like corn starch was just added to the stew. Deadbird and Oracle lend a hand here and there, but it was the OG X-Men show and everyone else was simply in attendance. But back to Sunspot and Cannonball. Hickman must really enjoy expa…