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Cable #25

Rock — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:26:26 +0000

If you haven’t noticed as yet Cable #25 is actually Deadpool and Cable #25. The title isn’t the only thing that they’ve changed, we see a new story writer as well as an arter, wait… artist! Duane Swierczynski being the story writer and Paco Medina being the artist. They bring together something really special in this issue, making it a really fun to read comic.

Story: Duane Swierczynski does a good job with this one, a really good job I must say. Surprised? Absolutely! This issue is an absolutely hysterical issue and can it not be with Deadpool around? This is probably one of the funniest comics I’ve read in a long, long time. Swierczynski has done what many people fail to do, bring humour to Deadpool’s character and do it well. Cable is his stern old self which brings some sanity to this issue. The only qualm I have with this issue is that there is no concrete story line in this whole issue and humour takes center stage with the issue ending on a bit of a serious note.

Art: In short, I would love to see more of Paco Medina. You’ll probably remember him from the “New X-men” issues. He not only does fine job in this issue, he nails it. He goes with the flow of the story line and keeps up the tempo. He’s very vibrant with his work if you’ve noticed. He gives the whole issue a very vivacious and spirited feel making the comic an enjoyable one to read.

Overall: You wouldn’t want to miss out on one of the very few comics that I actually found funny. Duane Swierczynski and Paco Medina do a fine job as a pair and brought out the best in themselves. As I said, Duane Swierczynski surprised me and it was a pleasant one at that. This book is wonderful if you want to get de-stressed. Go grab yourself a copy of this issue, sit back and enjoy yourself. If you’re a Cable fan, this is one book you’ll want to keep in your collection.

Cable #17

Rock — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:53:00 +0000

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.

Cable #11

Rock — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:17:00 +0000

In this issue, Cable continues to time slide forward only to be met with more desolation; Hope develops a voice of her own and begins to discover what she really is.

Story: Cable #11 is a pretty bland issue. It doesn’t knock you out of the park, but does just enough to advance the story while keeping you wanting issue #12. I really didn’t care about Cable while reading these pages, but cared more about Hope. She really develops in this issue, due to the power aging process and I am looking forward to seeing what she turns out to be.

Art: Ok, the artwork in this issue really bugged me. Ariel Olivetti continues to do a bang up job on this series, and he is quickly becoming one of my favorite artists. But, he only does pages 1-7 in this issue. The remaining pages, 8-22, were given to Jamie McKelvie, and I personally wasn’t a fan. Jamie has talent, but he brings a more cartoony style to the table. It wasn’t something I was ready for and when I turned to page 8 was unpleasantly surprised. I thought it was TOO drastic of a style change, but it is also quite possible that my admiration for Olivetti’s work is just blinding me.

Overall: If you haven’t been following Cable recently then I wouldn’t worry about picking this issue up. It will not draw you in to the series, but it is a decent continuation of the story leaving consistent readers wanting the next issue. The art starts off phenomenal, but then switches styles and ruins the flow of the issue in my opinion. Just wait and pick up the trades when everything is all said and done.