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Mystique Vol. 1: Dead Drop Gorgeous (Mystique (2003-2005)) Kindle & comiXology

by Brian K. Vaughan (Author), Jorge Lucas (Illustrator, Artist), Joseph Michael Linsner (Cover Art) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
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Collects Mystique (2003) #1-6.

Mystique the sultry mutant shapeshifter, who has stood against the X-Men in battle after battle, is offered the chance at a new life when Professor X recruits her to complete a dangerous mission in Cuba. Can this former mutant-rights terrorist who can disguise herself as anyone on the planet be trusted? In this story of international intrigue and redemption, the sexy Mystique may surprise everyone, including herself.
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    Mystique (2003-2005)
  2. Print length
    142 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publisher
    Marvel
  6. Publication date
    April 22, 2021
  7. File size
    435524 KB
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Writer Vaughan (Y: The Last Man) deftly straddles the line between superhero story and spy thriller with this series. Bad-girl shape-shifter Mystique, who can look and sound like anyone, is forced into working for X-Men leader Professor Charles Xavier (her former enemy), in exchange for protection from the many governments and other groups that want her dead. Mystique serves as an agent for Xavier, carrying out missions with which he cannot be associated should they come to light. Vaughan stresses how little anyone trusts Mystique, and how little she trusts anyone else in return. He enlivens the basic premise with sharp dialogue, smart characterizations and innovative uses for a shape-shifter's powers (e.g., taking the form of a child to force soldiers into hesitating during a crucial firefight, or creating a pouch behind her stomach to smuggle illicit firearms through airport security). Mystique's handlers come in the form of longtime X-Man Forge, who can build anything, and tiny tough guy Shortpack, a six-inch-tall telepath who provides witty banter. Lucas's art is clean, clear and nicely depicts subtle emotions, which is handy, since Vaughan packs this thriller with dramatic tension. Don't let the pinup-worthy cover fool you: Mystique is a smart, engaging piece of espionage fiction that shows that the superhero story isn't dead yet.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08XN3YDP6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Marvel (April 22, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 22, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 435524 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Not enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 142 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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garv
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps the bar up
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2007
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If you are like other items by this author (such as Runaways, Ex Machina, or Y: The Last Man) you should like this one too. It's right up there. Good story, makes me interested in a character I otherwise wouldn't have cared that much about. Good art also.
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Bryen
3.0 out of 5 stars Library Labels Ruined the cover
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2022
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Love the book but the Library look is a turn off
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Benn Godbee
5.0 out of 5 stars Drop Dead Good
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2014
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How can you not love a blue skinned, yellow eyed, red headed, shape shifter, gun toting, tight pants wearing, double agent mutant ?
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sharyn eustace
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015
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great seller, great product
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spacedog
5.0 out of 5 stars forget the core titles. the fringe is where the quality is
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2004
of the past ten or so story arcs i've read among grant morrison's run on new x-men, chuck austen's on uncanny, and chris claremont's on x-treme x-men, not one of them even comes close to the first arc of the solo title mystique, centered on everyone's favorite x-men universe villainess. the core titles' writing has been consistently ridiculously farfetched, slow, or untrue to the characters, and oftentimes all of the above. but vaughan's take on mystique is of the quality of ultimate x-men: loads of great action with surprisingly fresh twists in plot and in characters' powers and personalities. the title has mystique working for xavier as his private 007, and in this first arc she is sent to cuba to avert an international mutant vs human crisis. vaughan's interpretation of mystique's personality is occasionally a bit off and his plot is a bit manipulative at times. he gets mystique's sarcasm and cockiness but doesn't quite successfully figure out how to deal with her sometimes conflicting emotions and motivations. but despite the wobbles on the emotional side (which hopefully will be smoothed out in future story arcs) this one is a definite winner, especially when coupled with some great artwork from jorge lucas. a must read, esp. if you've liked ultimate x-men.
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brent c. lilley
3.0 out of 5 stars Snooze
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2021
Boring. What am I missing?
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D. O'Regan
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2005
I loved this comic book, I am an x-men freak, I've been one since I was five so that's 14 years of reading those comic books. Yes some of the other verisons of x-men stink but this one sure doesn't come close to that. I was hooked from the start, Mystique is such a mysterious and in depth character. And I am a women by the way so this isn't just for men, trust me. Yeah there's a lot of boobage, big deal. It's a comic book, there's support to be boobies. My boyfriend loved this too and just because of the sexy blue woman in there, the polt was interesting and just a great change for me. I recomend spending the 14 bucks and giving this a try, you won't be disappointed.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Graphic SF Reader
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2007
Professor Xavier recruits Mystique to star in his own little private spy operation. Odd premise? It certainly is. This tale would probably transport ok to Wildstorm if you changed the characters.
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