About Heroes

Author: Chris Claremont
Penciler: Scot Eaton
Inker: John Dell
Colors: A. Crossley

Chris Claremont returns to New Excalibur after some sick time off. After reading this issue I was really glad to have him back on the book. While Tieri did a good job handling the characters (It was great seeing the Black Knight) now we can move on with the story.

The first half of the book is very Superhero cliché with a tussle between the team and some bank robbers. Dazzler ends up biting the dust again and while it is really annoying that they haven't given any clues about that mystery, a totally unexpected twist with another team member makes you forget that right away. It really brought a sense of realism to see the doctors have a hard time with the anatomy of Nocturne. I believe Claremont is going to try and explain why Nocturne has been acting different since her Exiles days. Speaking of Exiles; I have a strong feeling Nocturne will be making a return to the Exiles team after reading this and the last issue of Exiles. One last thing that I like to point out, but is it just me or is Claremont the only writer that acknowledges other stories in the other X-books?

Scot Eaton and John Dell are completely amazing. I am very impressed with what they did with a story that wasn't mind blowing or off the charts in your face. The detail that Eaton can put on his faces makes this so much more enjoyable to read. I believe these artists have found a new home. Although the first half of the story is slow paced and stereotypical it’s still good to see Claremont come back home. B