True Believers: X-Men - Karima Shapandar, Omega Sentinal #1 (re:view)

Welcome to a whole new adventure with... a comic for your dollar! X-Men are bringing us a blended smoothie of love story/thriller and comedy as Neal Shaara tries and uncovers the mystery behind the disappearance of his brother. Let's dive in!

I vaguely remember Neal being in Xtreme X-Men many of a years ago but never really got to know him as I do now. The juxtaposition of the past and present nicely interweaves the genres of the thriller in the past and the comedy of the present which masterfully actually provides comic relief from the intense sensations that the past brings.

The comic is, of course, named after the titular character Karima Shapander who provides a thick layer of storytelling in that being taken over from a force higher than her in that her love for Neal transcends that of her ultimate demise. Breaks my heart! There is such a beautiful action sequence that becomes a repose in the middle of the comic which comes at a very nice surprise (particularly with the subdued ambient tone of the past).

The present offers great comedy genius with laugh out loud moments. I don't remember a single X-Men comic that disperses such laughter in such bursts and I'm living for it!

What I learned about the character of Neal: he's a lady's man and he has daddy

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It's been masterfully written and a blend of genres was beautifully done

True Believers: X-Men - Karima Shapandar, Omega Sentinal No 1 (originally printed as X-Men Unlimited #27)
Chris Claremont and Joe Pruett - story and script
Brett Booth and Ron Lim  - pencils
Scott Elmer, Michael Kraiger, Rich Perrotta, Cliff Rathburn, Rod Ramos and Vince Russell - Inks
Kevin Somers - colours
Sharpefont & PT - letters
Jason Liebig - edits
Bob Harras - chiefs