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Ahh, X-Factor. I've really enjoyed this series, barring the last trade and its hideous art and contrived plot to march in step with the Secret Invasion event. This one was much better, although it still isn't as good as some of the first trades. The art could have been better, but PAD's dialogue is wonderful and funny.

This trade collects two much talked about issues, which I won't go into detail about in case someone hasn't heard about them. But, I will say that the second such issue felt rushed, and it wasn't really didn't live up to the hype.

In case readers haven't already read the Layla Miller special, I'd recommend reading it before this trade. I think it's going to be included in the eighth trade in this series, but I read it as a single and I'm glad that I did - it gives an introduction to some of the other characters mentioned here. ( )