Exiles #3 Review

Writer: Saladin Ahmed / Artist: Javier Rodriguez / Marvel Comics Alternate Reality Villains In this issue of Exiles, our heroes are still submerged in an alternate dimension where Wolverine looks like a vending machine plushy. Each reality is packed with particular kinds of monsters with their own quirks and attitudes. With worlds ranging from “Prehistoric Jungle” to “Dr. Seuss Dream Land” it is hard not to fall in love with the present characters. A personal favorite, the “Sassy Dinosaur”, with the Rolf level insults.

Readers are able to notice how each character’s voice is distinct and purposeful. The dialogue is continuously playful and I love how it plays within the setting. Instead of just giving us the dark jokes in a serious environment, we get a little of both. The lines sometimes get blurry between comedy and genuine dark moments. I admired the ambiguity, even in the moments I felt guilty for laughing. Alternate Dismantling What left me a bit empty was the speed. Exiles #2 kept me wondering about the calibration of the series. At times it felt too slow. Other times it felt fast and then I got lost within the dialogue. What consistently bothers me in this issue is the feeling of anticipation. It felt like I was for them to do something. Yes, we understand, you’re stuck in an alternate reality, that could get confusing. How long will it take for you to stop asking the question: “We need to figure out where we are”? I could appreciate this as an artistic method to try …