Grade: D
I am a big fan of Chuck Austin's opening salvo in Uncanny X-Men: Hope, but the magic fades quickly in this collection.
I enjoyed his use of Nurse Annie Ghazikhanian as an outside (human) viewpoint into the lives of a mutant superhero team and new school. Established characters seem slightly off (mostly on the rude side), but I can see how that might be from the perspective of a brave yet scared mother (who is secretly in love with her now-awake comatose patient, Havok -- ok, that part is creepy).
We also see Juggernaut and Northstar grow as characters as they integrate into the team. Juggernaut bonds with Squidboy in a touching story. Northstar becomes a little more likable without losing his arrogant attitude.
In the midst of all this, however, the X-Men find yet another mutant evolutionary offshoot that are, um, werewolves? Really? It is an overused plot point that feels forced and especially uncreative.
Manga artist Kia Asamiya joins the title as the regular artist as Marvel continues their attempt to introduce more Japanese art. Kia's unique style adds to the "slightly off" feel of the characters which makes this run feel less like a different perspective and more like an entirely different and less interesting book.
[5-Stars] Uncanny X-Men (1963) #416
[4-Stars] Uncanny X-Men (1963) #417
[4-Stars] Uncanny X-Men (1963) #418
[3-Stars] Uncanny X-Men (1963) #419
[3-Stars] Uncanny X-Men (1963) #420
Collected in Uncanny X-Men (Vol. 2): Dominant Species
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