Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} New X-Men Volume 5 Assault on by New X-Men Volume Five: Assault on Weapon Plus – Grant Morrison. This is a seven issue collection beginning with the three chapters of which is one of the finest parts of Morrison’s run. It is that most classic of genres the whodunit. And more importantly the whydunit. Like the “Who Shot JR” of the 1980’s (or who shot Mr Burns from the Simpsons if you are a younger reader) this is a gripping and thrilling tale following on from a tragic love triangle with some messed up participants. Phil Jimenez does most of the art and does a great job. It is mostly traditional square panels but he isn’t afraid to mix it up at appropriate points rather than being flashy for his own sake. The slightly longer Assault on Weapon Plus ends the book as we hook up with once again and dive into this perennial favourite (). It is quite action packed but the book ends before the plot does. Chris Bachalo is on art duties and his style is all his own. His work is incredibly busy and he seems to be on a quest to make every page unique, channelling MC Esher to lay out his panels. He isn’t afraid to use 12 panels per page or circular borders or anything that comes into his head. It’s kind of like it’s his last day at work and he goes crazy. There is some sumptuous colour at the beginning with an orange and black palette that has the majesty of an open fire and really exudes human warmth and passion. Assault on Weapon Plus. "Assault on Weapon Plus" is the title of a four-part storyline which ran through New X-Men #142 - #145 (September - December, 2003). It was written by Grant Morrison and pencilled by Chris Bachalo. The storyline involved , and Fantomex taking on the mysterious and sinister Weapon Plus program. In the course of their assault they learn that the Weapon Plus organization has been ultimately responsible for the original installment of the Weapon X Program as well as other government super-human programs such as Operation: Rebirth (the program which created the original Captain America, a.k.a. Weapon I ). The story starts by catching up with Cyclops, who has recently left the X-Men after his psychic affair with was exposed. Wolverine finds him drinking at the Hellfire Club, contemplating quitting the X-Men. Incidentally, is also dining at the facility. Wolverine is aggressive toward Sabertooth, but is unable to escalate an argument into a conflict because it is against the rules of the Hellfire Club for patrons to fight within the building. Fantomex arrives and convinces both Cyclops and Wolverine to join him in breaking into the Weapon Plus installation floating in orbit around the Earth. On entering the complex, they find the station to be deserted. Fantomex explains in detail the agenda of the Weapon Plus program, detailing the list of candidates used for each of the Weapons. Wolverine uses the computer systems to access his personal file. He indicates that the files contain detailed information about his life before and during the Weapon Plus program. After setting a series of charges to detonate the station, Cyclops and Fantomex prepare to leave the facility. The station explodes with Wolverine inside, and the story ends with a cliffhanger regarding whether Wolverine survived the explosion. Collected editions. The trade paperback New X-Men Vol.5: Assault on Weapon Plus (ISBN 0-7851-1119-0) reprinted the story ( New X-Men #142-145) along with the previous "Murder at the Mansion" storyline from New X-Men #139 -141 (July - August 2003). Assault on Weapon Plus. "Assault on Weapon Plus" is the title of a four-part storyline which ran through New X-Men #142 - #145 (September - December, 2003). It was written by Grant Morrison and pencilled by Chris Bachalo. The storyline involved Wolverine, Cyclops and Fantomex taking on the mysterious and sinister Weapon Plus program. In the course of their assault they learn that the Weapon Plus organization has been ultimately responsible for the original installment of the Weapon X Program as well as other government super-human programs such as Operation: Rebirth (the program which created the original Captain America, a.k.a. Weapon I ). The story starts by catching up with Cyclops, who has recently left the X-Men after his psychic affair with Emma Frost was exposed. Wolverine finds him drinking at the Hellfire Club, contemplating quitting the X-Men. Incidentally, Sabretooth is also dining at the facility. Wolverine is aggressive toward Sabertooth, but is unable to escalate an argument into a conflict because it is against the rules of the Hellfire Club for patrons to fight within the building. Fantomex arrives and convinces both Cyclops and Wolverine to join him in breaking into the Weapon Plus installation floating in orbit around the Earth. On entering the complex, they find the station to be deserted. Fantomex explains in detail the agenda of the Weapon Plus program, detailing the list of candidates used for each of the Weapons. Wolverine uses the computer systems to access his personal file. He indicates that the files contain detailed information about his life before and during the Weapon Plus program. After setting a series of charges to detonate the station, Cyclops and Fantomex prepare to leave the facility. The station explodes with Wolverine inside, and the story ends with a cliffhanger regarding whether Wolverine survived the explosion. Collected editions. The trade paperback New X-Men Vol.5: Assault on Weapon Plus (ISBN 0-7851-1119-0) reprinted the story ( New X-Men #142-145) along with the previous "Murder at the Mansion" storyline from New X-Men #139 -141 (July - August 2003). New X-Men Omnibus (collects New X-Men #114-154 and Annual 2001, 992 pages, December 2006 ISBN 0-7851-2326-1) New X-Men by Grant Morrison Ultimate Collection : Volume 2 (collects New X-Men #127-141, 360 pages, August 2008, ISBN 0-7851-3252-X) Volume 3 (collects New X-Men #142-154, 336 pages, December 2008, ISBN 0-7851-3253-8) References. Assault on Weapon Plus at the Comic Book DB. Uncanny X-Men. 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