Peter David X-Factor

X-Factor 71-82

The pre-X-Cutioner’s Song issues of Peter David’s run.  As the cover of the first issue (71) says, this is indeed an all-new, all-different X-Factor.  After a former lineup that’s as classic as it gets (the original five X-Men), David follows it up with a seemingly random mishmash of C-list mutants - Havok, Polaris, Guido, Wolfsbane, and Multiple Man.  

On top of that, Marvel enlisted Larry Stroman to do the pencils.  Talk about a unique style that runs counter to traditional superhero art.  Stroman appears to have an aversion to attractive faces:

The whole run starts off with Guido's ugly mug.

Val's looking like the Joker.

I don't even with Lorna's face there.

But despite all that, I’m actually a fan of his art.  It may be off the beaten path, but there’s a confidence in it that’s won me over.  And past me already cut most of the non-Stroman issues. Present me’s continuing the job, getting rid of issue 82.  

That's a great Stryfe tug of war by Stroman.

The stories themselves are nothing special, but David brings his excellent sense of humor to the party, and that keeps things from getting stale.  

Regret buying: No (Yes for 82)

Would buy again: No

Would read again: Yes (No for 82)

Rating: Fine (Boring for 82)