Now we see that on a remote island, off the coast of a rogue nation, this very incident is occurring. This time, however, it is for the entertainment of internet viewers and anti-mutant types. The prey being hunted are mutants charged with factual or trumped up crimes, and then set loose into the jungle to fend for themselves against hunters who are to act as judge and jury. Naturally, the X-Men are none too happy about this.

Now Professor X, being the methodical, slow to anger type, suggests that a team of X-Men who can pass for normal go to the rogue nation to see if they can discern whether these mutants are actually guilty of the charges against them or not. He doesn’t want to go in guns-blazing to save the life of a murderer. Others at the mansion see things differently, and so, the set-up.

Ultimate X-Men #54 “The Most Dangerous Game” is an excellent book written by Vaughan, and penciled by Immonen. The story is great and its inspiration is well chosen. Isn’t it only natural for such things as this game to come about in a world where mutants are seen as sub-human? I would like to thank Vaughan, personally, for inserting this bit of awesomeness into the Marvel U. I should say that the story is sometimes fogged over by teen-age drama, and soap-opera nonsense, but it doesn’t matter. These things are filler so that time passes and the reader is forced into a state of suspense. The art by Immonen is pretty well done, but sometimes gets a bit inconsistent. Overall this is a quality book, which despite its goodness, did not sell out. I give it a big fat NMM recommendation for all of you who love a good tale; those who buy for the art only, probably not.