Written by Sean McKeever
Art by Emma Rios; Matthew Wilson; & Kristyn Ferretti
Cover Art by Stephanie Hans
SUMMARY:
Published by Marvel Comics for June 2010, this one-shot is entitled “My New Life.” The story is poignantly conveyed through Angelica Jones’ first person point-of-view. Per the first-page synopsis, she has resumed her collegiate studies after her engagement to Vance Astrovik has ended. Worse yet, a recovering Angelica is coping with chemotherapy for breast cancer caused by her mutant powers.
Despite the same ex-classmate dubbing her ‘Freak Girl,’ Angelica thwarts Cassie Sandusky’s reckless under-the-influence driving. Angelica later confides to a sympathetic Cassie that she wears a wig. The two girls realize that they are both struggling as young adults. Angelica has a heart-to-heart discussion with her father, feeling as though she is squandering her second chance at life. A familiar friend calls upon Firestar to join Marvel’s new Young Allies monthly series.
REVIEW:
Definitely well-played! Angelica’s realistic plight and her inspirational outlook is superbly conveyed by writer Sean McKeever and supported by Emma Rios’ finely tuned artwork. The cover image is excellent.
Note: Though the diminutive Angelica should by now be in her mid-twenties, the artwork oddly depicts her as a teenager.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
There is a single-page interview with novelist and Marvel writer, Marjorie Liu, who had started a monthly Black Widow series.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars
Another McKeever one-shot worth finding is X-Men Origins: Jean Grey # 1.
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