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Review: X-Men #121

The X-Men face off against Alpha Flight at the Calgary Stampede, with Wolverine’s freedom at stake. The motivation driving this story doesn’t make much sense, but the team of Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin still deliver the goods.

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Review: X-Men #120

The X-Men’s return flight from Japan is mysteriously rerouted to Canada for a showdown against a new superteam – Alpha Flight. This debut outing for Marvel’s heroes from the Great White North is a good one, from the creative team of Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin.

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Review: X-Men #119

The X-Men and Sunfire infiltrate Moses Magnum’s island fortress in a desperate effort to save Japan. Inker Terry Austin rejoins Chris Claremont and John Byrne to deliver another strong X-Men adventure.

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Review: X-Men #118

Returning from the Savage Land, the X-Men soon team with Sunfire in an effort to save an earthquake-stricken Japan. Guest inker Ricardo Villamonte has a notable impact on the usually strong work of regular X-artist John Byrne.

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Review: Fear #20

After a brilliant rabbi biochemist fails to help Morbius, the living vampire clashes with a demon-priest. Though Morbius’ Fear debut isn’t that well executed, Mike Friedrich and Paul Gulacy’s work with the character shows potential.

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Review: Frankenstein #4

Stranded by an arctic shipwreck, Frankenstein’s monster ponders his back story while trying to assist his dying colleagues. Gary Friedrich’s story isn’t the most engaging, but the work of artist Mike Ploog and colorist Glynis Wein is top shelf.

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Review: Ms. Marvel #1

Who is Ms. Marvel? Not even she knows – but that doesn’t stop her from battling the Scorpion! Carol Danvers gets promoted to superheroine status in this substantial-feeling debut from the team of Gerry Conway, John Buscema and Joe Sinnott.

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Review: Marvel Feature #1

Red Sonja investigates an ancient temple within the Darkwood and soon finds herself battling an “unhuman horde.” The lead feature by Roy Thomas and Dick Giordano is good, but the reprint backup – featuring art by Esteban Maroto, Neal Adams and Ernie Chan – is the real treat.

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