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THE X-FILES # 6 (2009 WILDSTORM Productions & DC Comics)

“ The X-Files”  Written by Doug Moench. Art by Brian Denham & Carlos Badilla. Cover Art by Brian Denham & Kelsey Shannon

“ Killapalooza # 1” Preview  Written by Adam Beechen. Art by Trevor Hairsine; Wes Abbott; & Jonny Rench. Cover Art Preview by Trevor Hairsine & Jonny Rench

SUMMARY:

Published by DC’s WildStorm Productions for June 2009, this 32-page issue is split between a 23-page “X-Files” story and an 8-page preview of Killapalooza # 1 for a six-part mini-series.  In the concluding “Dante’s Muse, Part II: Netherworld,” FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder and a kidnapping victim are trapped deep beneath South Dakota’s Badlands.  Their sole hope of survival fleeing from subterranean cannibal demons dubbed ‘The Pale People’ is a suspected serial killer.  The culprit’s dark secret is exposed, as FBI Agent Dana Scully and a local sheriff search for a missing Mulder. 

Sampling Killapalooza # 1, its title is “A-One-Two-Three-Four!”  At a hotel in Trieste, Italy, the Clap commando squad engage foreign terrorists in a bloody firefight.  On the late night flight out, the team has multiple arguments simultaneously re: its cover as a touring rock band.

REVIEW:

Veteran writer Doug Moench pens an okay “X-Files” script, but its icky substance is forgettable.  The art squad’s likenesses of actors Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny deserve applause, particularly as they’re better than what appears on the unremarkable cover image.  Yet, the story’s other sci-fi/horror visuals range from reasonably good to downright kiddie-cartoonish.  It’s a bizarre mishmash for whatever reason, making this “X-Files” tale imminently skippable. 

As for Killapalooza, the high concept of a high-tech, black ops commando unit posing as a nasty rock band might merit some potential.  Yet, per the eight pages seen here, neither the profane scripting nor the crummy visuals suggest anything of value.  The best compliment is that the worst profanities are bleeped out.  Suffice to say, this zero appeal preview is merely an excuse for ultra-violent carnage and plenty of foul-mouthed banter.   

What’s head-shaking is why WildStorm/DC didn’t bother with a parental advisory label.

ADDITIONAL CONTENT:

The last page is Jim Lee’s “The Storm Front” column, including a list of WildStorm issues released that month.  

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                   3½ Stars

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October 2020