Comic book reviews for Bravest Warriors: Volume 3, Deceivers, Diesel Sweeties Volume 3: There Is a Cat on the Internet!, Ghosted Vol. 3: Death Wish, HIT: 1955, The Killer Omnibus Vol. 2, Meteor Men, Midas Flesh, Nelvana of The Northern Lights, The Orphan Blade, Secret History Omnibus: Vol 3., The Walking Dead Volume 22: A New Beginning, X-Files Classics: Season 1, Vol. 1, X-Files, Season 10 Volume 3
February 2015 Comic Book Reviews
Comic Review
X-Files Classics: Season 1, Vol. 1
Chris Carter
IDW
Street: 10.21.14
I haven’t seen the X-Files, and I probably won’t see it in the future. I don’t have much patience for science fiction shows from the ’90s. But, thanks to the fine folks at IDW, I can read the first five episodes in comic book format. This volume isn’t a reworking or fan fiction in any way—it’s a direct adaptation of the television show, with artwork reminiscent of Michael Gaydos’ work in Alias. As a comic, the stories are intriguing, and I enjoyed them but most likely because I’ve never seen the original source material. Readers who have seen the show will miss the eerie music and the palpable sexual tension between Mulder and Scully (I’m guessing). Newbies to the X-Files will dig it, original fans may not. –Rebecca Frost
X-Files, Season 10 Volume 3
Joe Harris
IDW Publishing
Street: 12.02.14
Following the 2008 X-Files feature film, season 10 further explores the canon underlining the previous nine seasons. Entirely mythological, Volume 3 takes place in Saudi Arabia, features Scully wearing a Hijab, Mulder upset that his watch is missing two minutes, and a whole lot of nonsense being spouted off by some dude named Sheltem. I personally stopped caring about the mythological side of X-Files along time ago, so it’s no surprise that I found Volume 3 to be a tedious read that took too long to say too little, which is a warning sign that this series is maybe drawn out, with little answers for those eager with questions (specifically Scully and Mulder). With regard to the representation of characters, Mulder’s lines come in quick-jab jokes, which strays from actor David Duchovny’s dry-humor approach to Mulder, and the result is plainly uncomfortable. Visually, the only aspect the book can boast about is its representations of Scully and Mulder. The rest of the images are messy and plain at best. Skipping Season 10 and going home to watch a favorite “Monster of the Week” episode, and never trying to contemplate the story arc, is the best advice I can hand to someone struggling with issues of closure. –Andrea Silva
