X-Men: Misfits # 1 - X-Men: Misfits 1
is a comic book published by Del Rey & released on 8 / 11 / 2009User Rating - 15 votes, 2.3 avg.
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Plot Summary
Kitty Pryde was an average school girl with a secret. Her parents weren't sure how to handle her 'quirks', and the other girls at school called her a mutie freak. However, when Mr Lehnsherr arrived offering Kitty a scholarship to Xavier's Acdemy for the Gifted, Kitty's life soon changed.
If life in an exclusive school in New York wasn't scary enough; she soon discovered that all the pupils there were mutants, and that she was the only girl! The only other women were the teachers; Storm who was an outrageous punk, and Ms Grey had been away all semester recruiting other new students.
Almost as soon as she arrived she received an icey reception from Iceman, and a warm welcome from Pyro, Angel & the other members of the Hellfire Club. The exclusive group of high-achieving young mutants took Kitty into their club and she quickly started dating Pyro. Although scared of Physical Education, she was buddied up with Nightcrawler who was impressed with her phasing powers. Iceman remained frosty with her, but appeared shocked when Kitty remained inside an iceblock for over 5-minutes during Phys-Ed. In the middle of the night she found Gambit cooking delicious snacks, and as a 'thank you' he stole a kiss on the hand. She also formed a sibling-like friendship with Forge, which Pyro was jealous of. The Hellfire Club spent many hours hanging out in the Danger Room, and would turn it into their private beach, park, or night club. They preferred to party and would chase Kitty around the Academy instead of letting her study.
However, Pyro became possive of Kitty. Any of her non-Hellfire Club friends like Cyclops or Blob were quickly be chased away. On a school outing to New York City, Kitty wanted time alone with Pyro, but instead they were trailed around by Longshot & Havok. Trouble stirred up when they came across a small anti-mutant protest in the park. Kitty wanted to leave, but the Hellfire Club boys aggrevated the situation with their powers. Cyclops fought with his own brother, but Havok appeared to become possessed. His powers raged out of control and destroyed a bandstand. Although Kitty's powers helped to save Iceman, Professor Xavier was caught underneath the bandstand. Storm & Colossus rescued him from the wreckage, but Professor Xaver was severly injured and remained hospitalised for the rest of the semester.
Kitty & Pyro's relationship ended, but as she was leaving for the holidays Kitty found a present; a crystal-like ice sculpture of a heart.
What will the next semester bring when Kitty meets more new students? How will she cope when she's no longer the only girl in school?
If life in an exclusive school in New York wasn't scary enough; she soon discovered that all the pupils there were mutants, and that she was the only girl! The only other women were the teachers; Storm who was an outrageous punk, and Ms Grey had been away all semester recruiting other new students.
Almost as soon as she arrived she received an icey reception from Iceman, and a warm welcome from Pyro, Angel & the other members of the Hellfire Club. The exclusive group of high-achieving young mutants took Kitty into their club and she quickly started dating Pyro. Although scared of Physical Education, she was buddied up with Nightcrawler who was impressed with her phasing powers. Iceman remained frosty with her, but appeared shocked when Kitty remained inside an iceblock for over 5-minutes during Phys-Ed. In the middle of the night she found Gambit cooking delicious snacks, and as a 'thank you' he stole a kiss on the hand. She also formed a sibling-like friendship with Forge, which Pyro was jealous of. The Hellfire Club spent many hours hanging out in the Danger Room, and would turn it into their private beach, park, or night club. They preferred to party and would chase Kitty around the Academy instead of letting her study.
However, Pyro became possive of Kitty. Any of her non-Hellfire Club friends like Cyclops or Blob were quickly be chased away. On a school outing to New York City, Kitty wanted time alone with Pyro, but instead they were trailed around by Longshot & Havok. Trouble stirred up when they came across a small anti-mutant protest in the park. Kitty wanted to leave, but the Hellfire Club boys aggrevated the situation with their powers. Cyclops fought with his own brother, but Havok appeared to become possessed. His powers raged out of control and destroyed a bandstand. Although Kitty's powers helped to save Iceman, Professor Xavier was caught underneath the bandstand. Storm & Colossus rescued him from the wreckage, but Professor Xaver was severly injured and remained hospitalised for the rest of the semester.
Kitty & Pyro's relationship ended, but as she was leaving for the holidays Kitty found a present; a crystal-like ice sculpture of a heart.
What will the next semester bring when Kitty meets more new students? How will she cope when she's no longer the only girl in school?
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X-Men, as a Manga?
Reviewed by Fuzzy Dudette on Sept. 4, 2009. Fuzzy Dudette has written 1 review. His/her last review was for X-Men: Misfits 1. 3 out of 6 users recommend his reviews. |
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I waited so long for this you wouldn't belive it, but, here's my review. I found this very good - as a girl and a Manga reader. The story line was good, with Iceman as the mystirous boy and Nightcrawler as the best friend. Kitty has a love intrest which is Pryo, even if it does go down hill. ANZU did a good job designing all the charcters, execpt Beast, he looks like a gaint blue hamster. But one thing I would have like to of seen was more girls, the thing is Kitty is the only girl at the school. Even though there will be more in volume two, I would have like to of seen more like Husk, Blink, Polaris or some others like that. Oh well, we'll just have to wait and see!
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Manga X-men stands up without being too gimmicky
Reviewed by John_Martone on Nov. 3, 2009. John_Martone has written 1 review. His/her last review was for X-Men: Misfits 1. |
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Vital Stats
Title: X-Men: Misfits Volume #1Created by: Raina Telgemeier, David Roman, Anzu
Published by: Del Rey Manga
Release Date: August 11, 2009
The Review (video)
The Plot:
Kitty Pryde is a girl who has a problem fitting in. One could even say she's out of touch with those around her. This is one part because of her tender age, and another because her mutant power makes her intangible. She excitedly transfers from her local high school to the prestigious Xaviers School for the Gifted, but finds out her problems are only starting. See, back home she was a freak for being a "Mutant," but at Xavier's... she's the only girl.
The Summary
Loved it, but then again slap a pretty looking cast of a X-child misfits and I would be game.
The art is comfortable to any shojo fan, or at least passable enough to get to the real meat of X-Men Misfits... Hot Kitty Pryde action. She's pretty stock in terms of her foibles and awkward belief that she's ugly and unlovable, but that doesn't maker her any less enjoyable. I actually really enjoyed Kitty's awkwardness from her powers, her fear of falling through objects (she wears helmets and other safety gear.)
Her shy antics do get a little trying, as does the Hellfire Club's motivation for wanting her (She's the only girl, and thus coveted,) but all and I enjoyed reading through it. X-men classic Magneto gets a good amount of screen time, performing his role as Xavier's greatest and worst ally, leading the elitist Hellfire Club in their Mutant supremest beliefs.
Recommended for the bored X-Fan or anyone looking for a solid-trashy Original English language Shojo.
