I think Cullen Bunn is one of the most confusing writers
currently working in comics. Some of his work is just average; I can’t get
excited about it. But his work on his creator-owned Sixth Gun is excellent. I’m
happy to say that this title shows Bunn’s strengths. This is a fantastic comic.
Seemingly drawing influence from the “Nazi-hunter” concept
in X-Men First Class, this series follows Magneto as he hunts down threats to mutant
kind all over the world. Now, Magneto is always sort of an angry guy, but he’s
on a whole different level here. He is totally dedicated to eradicating threats
to his people. This is the same character from Uncanny X-Men, but he’s much
more compelling here on his own.
I absolutely love the way he overcomes his current power
troubles purely through force of will. (Mags’ powers have been a bit iffy ever
since Avengers vs. X-Men.) From sentinel nanotech to smaller and more targeted
mutant racism, Magneto really gets things done. And I’d be lying if I said it
wasn’t thrilling seeing him kill small-minded and evil humans. Magneto has
never felt so much like the X-Men’s Punisher.
I know Kevin Walta’s work from his She-Hulk covers, but I
had no idea he was this strong at sequential art. The action is top notch, but the
facial expressions are tremendous too. I also love the way Walta shows Magneto
using his powers. It is clearly a drain on him, but that doesn’t stop Magneto
from using metal projectiles in aggressive, violent ways.
This is a GOOD comic. I don’t’ believe it will last a long
time, but I’m really enjoying it while it lasts.
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