On one hand, this is a parody of the X-Men, skewering the classic X-Men characters most effectively. Emma Frost gets taken apart for her “fake” British accent and huge breasts. While this tack might turn off many fans, I find the comedy dead on and most enjoyable (Emma having to drape her breasts over the back of the seat as she talks to Wolverine is quite funny).

On the other hand, Ellis gives a fascinatingly brutal history lesson of Africa, one that is quite accurate, but not exactly politically correct. Not something I expect to see in a Marvel Comic, so more kudos for that.

In the end it is the plot that I find lacking, but I expect that to kick into gear next issue.

And I for one, can’t wait.