Welcome back to what I think is going to be The Churn, because wow.

So we last left our Exiles (Nocturne, Morph, Mariko, Sasquatch, Mimic and newly joined Magyk) having watched Blink nearly die then be sent "home" (thus beinf replaced by Magyk). Fun story the issues AFTER that preceded to then follow Weapon X (led by Gambit, with Storm, She-Hulk, Spider-demon, Vision and Deadpool) for some gods awful reason. So did the Exiles do any missions between then and now?

No clue. Maybe? Let's go with that.

I was going to give this volume a 2, since the backcover says this is a crossover...which um I got no clue what it crossed over with (storywise) from X-men so the "lasting consequences" mentioned means nothing.

I gave it BACK a star however because the Nocturne/Nightcrawler stuff was cool.

I was trying to remember what this reminded me of, comparatively with DC, and the closest I can come up with is the Kingdom Come/The Kingdom stuff from the 90s, but even that's not really fitting.

Oh I forgot the whole first reality is THE WORST. For some reason the whole team (aside from Magyk) decides to defy Tallus and try to make things right. Which historically works so well. And while I sided with Magyk, she made some good points, her absolute WHINING about it made it hard to want to listen to her.

Also was it just me or did these issues lean a bit...racist against Asians? During the first arc it was a feeling moreso then concrete points, but in the second one Morph makes a couple cringe jokes that surprise me as passing through edits. ( )

Of course it figures I was missing the book before this one, so that this one starts with a freaking DEATH. Yep, missed something. Anyway, another good and enjoyable Exiles. There are two lengthy stories and one short at the end that stands out as bizarre. It's not the best offering of the group, but it was enjoyable. There's a new blonde chick who I dislike - too abrasive.

The first story is lengthy and so-so, Morph being the best thing about it as usual with funny lines but not used nearly enough.

The second features Wolverine and a crossover with the modern day, in our world, X-Men. I have to wonder about the art with the "tucked tail" werewolves. There is a moral to the story that's more obvious and simple than most of the previous stories. That doesn't quite work to fit into the theme, but it was interesting enough.

The third is a bizarre and creepy little thing. Completely different kind of artwork, very cartoonish, but I liked the style for some reason. I also thought the short tale was intriguing. Nothing complex about it and it was certainly shorter than the rest, but the dark tones and throwbacks made it enjoyable. ( )

I love everything Marvel. The storylines are incredible! They have everything you could want: action, adventure, comedy, romance, political intrigue, allegories, metaphors, etc. Some stories drag, some end too soon. ( )

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