He could probably mix up the page layouts a little more because we have a LOT of rectangles in this issue, but it is a fine looking book. He’s one of those guys whose styles dip only slightly into the cartoony side of things, allowing him to have characters that look mostly normal, but can make the sorts of exaggerated gestures that help with the sequential storytelling. David Lafuente is really a beast and he’s almost showing off here. There is a lot of strong art in this issue. He also takes a pretty fun interest in Magma/Amarra what real devil wouldn’t use their powers to try to get the hot chicks? That characterization makes more sense to me because Mephisto does have all the time in the world to win our souls by offering us tantalizing treats.
Some writers make Mephisto more of a nasty or brooding presence, but I much prefer him as a sly and fun character that is always trying to trick folks into joining him willingly. But that gives Abnett & Lanning a chance to write a really delectable Mephisto. You’d think this sort of mistake would happen often. Gotta admit, that would be tricky: Having a Hel and a Hell. The B-Story is fun too as the rest of the New Mutants have accidentally landed in Hell-proper via a screwed up incantation of a spell. Being a Valkyrie also makes her more than just another depowered and helpless mutant. In the A-Story, we see Dani continuing her secondary role as a Valkyrie and I really enjoy this aspect for her given the character’s long association with Asgard (go read New Mutants Special Edition #1… Art Adams will make you weep). What’s Good: If you like your New Mutants undiluted by appearances of bona fide X-Men, this is your kind of comic. The Story: Dani Moonstar is trying to get some help from Hela, but Hela needs some help herself in this Fear Itself tie-in. By: Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (writers), David Lafuente (art), Val Staples & Chris Sotomayor (colors), Joe Caramagna (letters), Sebastian Girner (editor)
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