GRAPHIC NOVELS

Gambit

by James Asmus
Clay Mann & Diogenes Neves (illus.). Vol. 1: Once a Thief…. Marvel. (Now!). 2013. 152p. ISBN 9780785165477. pap. $18.99. SUPERHERO
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Written by Asmus (X-Men; Deadpool: All in the Family), this volume is another attempt by Marvel to put one of its favorite characters out of his normal environment, and, it seems, here Gambit has slipped into a James Bond film as he is transported to the jungles of Guatemala in search of a lost temple. The writing of Gambit is spot on; his large ego is in place, as is the focus on his background as a (former) thief. Hinging purely on Gambit, the book doesn't quite portray the character as a great solo hero as does the current "Hawkeye" series by Matt Fraction and David Aja. The art is serviceable but reminiscent of the flashy, gaudy fight scenes of the 1990s.
VERDICT Reading as an X-Men comic of the 1990s golden era, only with the added Cajun, this collection is recommended for readers who enjoy Nineties-era comics, tales of spies and intrigue, or superheroes out of their element. It brings back the fun albeit shallow style of the comic stories of 20 years ago.
Reviewed by Ryan Claringbole, Chesapeake P.L., VA , Sep 20, 2013
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