The Good
Talking about one specific scene, I have to say that the principal's speech to the emergency PTA meeting was powerful stuff. The "mutant prejudice" metaphor has been thoroughly explored, many a time, already but Bendis broached it again in such a way that really felt true. It was definitely a memorable scene. Even though this is set a high school and some people think it's the "kids stuff" version of Spidey, I have to say I was impressed by the sheer amount of twists and turns covered in just one issue. The reveal of the mysterious "red cloak" was a dramatic surprise and there was actually a great amount of complexity to Kitty Pryde's characterization here. Not only does she become a formidable antagonist, but you're always sympathetic to both her and Spidey's side of the conflict. Not once did it feel forced.LaFuente's art is really appealing, capturing right range of "high school drama" with superheroic action. With some trace manga influence, he's got a unique style. And I have to say that splash of Kitty crying in the sewer was really striking.
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