
As an ardent fan, I must confess that the return of “The Age of Apocalypse” has left me with mixed feelings. While many fans might view it as untouchable perfection, this inaugural issue seems to deviate somewhat from that standard. Jeph Loeb’s later works have had their share of ups and downs, and some of those inconsistencies seem to be present here.
One immediate issue I noticed is the disregard for the established timeline of the “Age of Apocalypse” universe. The 2005 miniseries, the aftermath as portrayed in “The Dark Angel Saga,” and the subsequent series post-“The Dark Angel Saga” – all considered some of the finest X-Men tales of the past decade – appear to be non-canonical. This new take on the “Age of Apocalypse” universe can be a bit perplexing, especially when the story begins with a battle against a character who should have perished in previous events.
However, if you’re new to these sequel stories, you might not find this confusing at all. For long-time fans like myself, it’s an adjustment, but I remain hopeful that the series will eventually align more closely with our beloved original “Age of Apocalypse” timeline.