Gambit Classic, Vol. 1 by Howard Mackie

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This book collects Issues 265-267 of Uncanny X-Men along with Gambit's first mini-series.

Gambit's first appearance is Uncanny X-Men #266. The biggest annoyance in this book was Issue 265, the inclusion which was unnecessary. It didn't really set up Gambit's appearance and most of the book was about other things. Before the mini-series, the editor summarized two years of Gambit being on the X-men. The relevant of #265 could be summarized in a paragraph or less.

However, the actual initial appearance of Gambit is pretty good. It establishes who he is as a character, and he's both instantly cool and likable. The art is mostly okay, with a few iffy moments, but also some great ones.

The mini-series finds Gambit returning to New Orleans with Rogue when he finds out his ex-wife was alive. This story is chocked full of character development and drama. Gambit is a man trying to do the right thing. He was raised dealin with the warring guilds of thieves and assassins. He's stepped outside that world so he sees somethings more clearly than his family, but he can't escape it entirely. It'a a story with a lot of conlfict that really serves to flesh out Gambit's character.

Overall, this is a good read for Gambit fans.



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