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Wanted by the Russians for violating Russian airspace. Strapped to a dissecting table, getting ready to be filleted open by a very nasty looking scapal and an even nastier looking Skrull. Plus, the whole world’s quickly falling into chaos. Things are starting to look kinda bleak for ol’ James “Rhodey” Rhodes! Get ready for some all out Skrull blasting action in the conclusion to War Machine: Weapon of S.H.I.E.L.D!

Awesome, awesome issue! Writer Christos Gage and artist Sean Chen have delivered a solid winner with this book! From the opening page, the story takes off and doesn’t let up until the last panel! Gage’s script features some absolutely fantastic dialog, especially with the character of Crimson Dynamo. There is one scene in particular with Dynamo receiving orders from his superiors and he’s trying to decide whether to follow the orders or go with what he believes is the right thing to do that I really thought was terrific. The whole moment just felt very real and believable. As far as I can remember, this is the first time I have ever read anything with Crimson Dynamo before, but I definitely want to see some more of him! As far as Rhodey goes, I loved his portrayal in this book. From giving a Skrull a laser labotomy to using himself as a human missle to take down Skrull battle cruisers, I was really digging his pull no punches, full throttle attitude!

The art from Chen, inker Sandu Florea, and colorist Jay David Ramos was absolutely top notch. There were some wonderful splash pages scattered throughout and all the battle sequences were wonderfully detailed. Plus, the cover from Adi Granov of War Machine diving into battle with guns blazing is just spectacular!

In all, this was just a really fantastic issue all around. From the writer to all the artists involved, everyone delivered a top notch read. This issue has really got me fired up to check out the upcoming War Machine series coming this December!

COVER BY: ADI GRANOV
WRITER: CHRISTOS GAGE
PENCILS: SEAN CHEN
INKS: SANDU FLOREA
COLORED BY: JAY DAVID RAMOS
LETTERED BY: VC – JOE CARAMAGNA
EDITOR: BILL ROSEMANN
Rated T+ …$2.99

X-Factor and She-Hulk Take on the Skrulls in “He Loves You!”

Longshot has returned — but he’s a Skrull! Join Jamie Madrox and the rest of X-Factor as they get caught up in the chaos of Secret Invasion in X-Factor #34! After last issue’s Skrull revelation, Darwin, the Evolving Boy, X-Factor and She-Hulk must battle their greatest threat yet! With fan favorite and Award-winning writer, Peter David (She-Hulk, Dark Tower: The Long Road Home), She-Hulk and Jazinda, daughter of the infamous Super Skrull, are going to lend a helping hand! Legendary X-artist Larry Stroman delivers stunning interiors as X-Factor and She-Hulk learn to put their differences aside and combine their forces! The sold-out “He Loves You” storyline concludes right here, but don’t miss out on your chance to discover where it all began in X-Factor #33 Second Printing Variant and She-Hulk #31 Second Printing Variant.

Michael Colber of ComicsBulletin.com had this to say about X-Factor, “There is more than enough reason to hang around because Peter & Co. consistently deliver a book that is engaging, entertaining and masterfully crafted.”

Bryan Joel of IGN.com raves, “If you haven’t tried what’s arguably the best X-book on the stands, you probably aren’t going to get a better opportunity than this.”

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on X-Factor, She-Hulk and all Secret Invasion tie-ins as they continue to sell out quickly at Diamond and fans continue to ask, “Who Do You Trust?”

Will X-Factor and She-Hulk be able to work together without any altercations? And what does a certain Skrull have planned for the team? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this Secret Invasion tie-in… X-Factor #34!

He Loves You Part 3
X-FACTOR #34 (JUN082364)
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by LARRY STROMAN
Cover by BOO COOK
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—7/31/08, On-Sale—8/20/08

He Loves You Part 1
X-FACTOR #33 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY088372)
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by LARRY STROMAN
Cover by LARRY STROMAN
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—8/14/08, On-Sale—9/3/08

He Loves You Part 2
SHE-HULK #31 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY088371)
Written by PETER DAVID
Art by VINCENZO CUCCA
Cover by VINCENZO CUCCA
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—8/14/08, On-Sale—9/3/08