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Despite what other reviews have said about Volume 1 of the Age of Apocalyse series, this first installment is not a rip off designed by the businessmen at Marvel. I foolishly listened to them and started with the 2nd volume. I have to admit I was somewhat lost through most of the series because I didn't catch on to what was going on. If I had the information introduced in the first volume (which while it doesn't feature the character of Apocalyse, it does act as a prequel and introduce all the main and axilliary characters that will figure in the later volumes) the reading would have been simpilar and much more enjoyable. OK, the Blink mini series was included inappropriately, but they probably felt they needed to build up the pages for the product offering.
Most fans would rather they made this book vol. 2 and the second vol. sould have been first. But this is because everyone likes the other issues (and for good reason) more. However, If you are a true fan of the AOA series then you should have no problem accepting this as the first vol. Yes, some of the issues in vol. 1 really art exactly the most important for readers to start with... but like I said if you are a fan then you will appreacate their attempt to lay down some backstory to the characters before you get to the issues. The most obviously unnecessary series is the 4 part mini Blink series... however, since she is a more recently added character it is, I feel, important to lay down her character before moving on. And other back points are important too. Like the death of the Scarlet Witch, or the examples of the Gambit-Rogue-Magneto love triangle. In conclusion, if you are a casual reader... then buy Vol.2. But if your a true AOA fan... this is a Must!Read full review
bought this to finally know the whole story of the age of apocalypse. thoroughly enjoying the read and have no complaints.
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