GENERATION X VOL. 2: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

I wanted to like this more than I did because I like Strain's characterization and I like watching X-books being opened up from a repetitive myopic focus on classic Claremont era characters. Nathaniel, Benji, Quentin and Husk are all well-treated by Strain's characterization, yet Quentin's character development seems rushed due the the announced cancellation of series.It leads to a major development for Jubilee, but ultimately the rush hurts the pacing and left this feeling like it could have been so much more. Marvel has been struggling with recent x-titles and thus seemed to be moving in the right direction, but apparently never caught on with readers.

A real shame Marvel cancelled this series. Fantastic character interactions and pacing. The art might take some getting used to but I think it fit the tone very well.The ending, although much too soon, was very well handled. Here’s hoping we see the characters again soon.

Plot a bit tidiest

Strain's Generation X is still muddled but we do get to see more development with Hindsight, Morph, and Roxy. Plus some from the staff. I still have lots of issues with who is on this team, why this team exists, and more. The team is essentially boring and unnecessary. The art was a little better here than last volume. Sadly, I can see why the series didn't survive.

the first trade was a slow start, but this one really pays off. a lot of character arcs come through to fruition and each character finally seems to serve a purpose. what christina strain faltered with in the first few issues of the series, she really makes up for here with these issues. it's a shame the series ends here, just as it was getting good.