Uncanny X-Men #2 Review

After the first issue that did a nice job at setting up exactly what this series was going to be; I was very much looking forward to this instalment of the title. I was not let down either as Bendis continued to build the foundations of the story he is going to be telling. He is really fleshing out the characters here, especially the new ones who we are not aware of. So, if you guys ant to meet some new mutants, then I think this book is the place for you to be.

This issue, as mentioned, focused mainly on the new mutants being shown the new school in which they will be learning their trade. Although these children have names that are pretty forgettable for the time being, their own individual personalities came to the forefront in this issue.
Seeing as most of the issue focused on these new guys just talking to Cyclops and co, this issue really could have fallen flat on its face. Luckily for us Bendis had other ideas, and has really done a good job at helping us get to know these guys. Of course, we still do not know everything about them, which is just fine, but this issue has got me excited to read more about them for sure.

The start of this issue focused on Emma, and her getting used to the fact that her powers are nowhere near where they were. The conversation between her and Cyclops was interesting, and was something that really had to happen. I was getting quite confused at what point these two were at, and why Emma was even hanging around still. This issue has answered these questions, and also gone some way into explaining what kind of dynamic these two will have with each other.
The end of this issue nicely leads on to the next issue, and I for one can really not wait to see what will happen in the upcoming battle. I just hope that Bendis lets these guys duke it out, and doesn't just tease us. However, saying that, even if we do just get teased, I am sure Bendis will do it in a way that we will be desperate to pick up the next issue anyway.

All in all, this was a very good issue that is still laying down the foundations. Some people may not like the pace this series has, and I guess in some ways it may be best to read it as a trade, however I am loving the development of the story. I think it is always best to see these kind of things develop. Not only do I think it is more interesting that way, but you certainly get more value for money as the issues seem to be more wordy.
If you have been reading Bendis on All New X-Men, then jump on this too.

Rating: 7.8 / 10