4.0

X-Factor continues to be the best X-men type of comic I've ever read.

So this volume finally talks about the moments that happened in the last book. Remember when Madrox slept with two ladies? Not at the same time silly, he just made copies of himself, and each slept with two of the major teammates on the X-Factor team. Pretty screwed up huh? We also deal with the fallout of a certain murder and how the character grows from it. Also the twist and turns with the Hydra plotline were interesting.

Good: I really do love the dialog. It's sharp, witty, and just overall really fun. The art remains extremely strong as well. A dark yet hopeful look into the world of the X-men. I love the prison scene, and of course the final issue, all really bring this series to light for me. Focusing on the injustice of mutants and that is always number 1 thing for me in a X-Men series.

Bad: It dragged a little with the Hydra storyline. While fun two issues worth can get a little grating. Also the fact everyone else had a more interesting plotline right now.

Overall X-Factor Volume 3, without giving spoilers, keeps out characters growing and going into new areas. I really loved the shit out of these characters and hope it continues to be very very solid.