Cable #17 is a slightly disappointing book due to its lack of variation from the other books in the series. That being said, it is still a decent read and certainly a comic book worth at least giving a try. There also is a slight change as well, as Hope and Cable can no longer easily travel into the future.
Story: The story is definitely not the best ever written, but it still makes for an interesting read. Duane Swierczynski at least does a good job of keeping the tension up and making the plot rapidly progress. However, that being said, the plot has a few major holes in it where events don’t quite seem entirely plausible, even in the comic book world. By then end of the book though, it is clear that these plot holes will most likely be patched up in the next editions of the series.
Art: Paul Gulacy, the artist behind the Cable series, has a very unique style that nicely matches the style of the books. He utilizes differences in shades to match the emotions of the story very well, such as using all darker shades and colors in a tense action scene and then using all lighter colors and shades in a lighthearted emotional scene. His artwork is really something to look at, because of how different it is from other comic books’, but it also is a style that some might not like.
Overall: Cable #17 is by far not the best one in the series, but it is still good enough to warrant a read.
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