Written by: Fabian Nicieza/Yanick Paquette Art by: Yanick Paquette/Dan Green
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Plot: Teleported to another dimension by New Sun, Gambit has to face up to the devastation his powers could do if left unchecked.
I think that the main problem publishers can encounter when they run a spin off of a largely successful group heroes series is that the character which is splitting off from his buddies does not always prove as popular as previously thought. Gambit is a prime example of this, his loveable roguishness obviously isn't that loveable since the series is being canned (this is the penultimate issue).
Although, Gambit himself is undeniably groovy AS ONE OF THE X-MEN, he doesn't quite stand as tall on his own. Something seems wrong somehow, perhaps it's the fact that Gambit the character lacks any particular depth and seems a little two-dimensional.
Even so, Gambit #24 is quite entertaining. The art is up to the usual Marvel standard with no real problems. At times, it is a little unclear what is happening, but as these times are so few and far between, they are, therefore, excusable.
Issue 24 picks up from where 23 left off. Remy (Gambit) has been transported into an alternative reality by New Sun, who is him in that dimension. Apparently, the other reality's version of him has destroyed his world through his immense powers, and is going to kill Gambit to stop him doing the same in his own world.
Gambit #24 is quite well written and easy to read. Ok, it's not exactly intellectual, but then again, that isn't the expectation. It's quite mindless fun and often you need that in a comic. It's entertaining and not too taxing, if a little too quick to read.
I have to say that Gambit #24 didn't quite blow my head off, nevertheless it is a fun read with lots to recommend it.
