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------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Yahoo! Domains - Claim yours for only $14.70 http://us.click.yahoo.com/Z1wmxD/DREIAA/yQLSAA/bGIolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> CBEM 478 rolls on . . . ------------------------------------------------------------------- [10] ComiX-Fan Reviews Eric J. Moreels X-Fan Editor-in-Chief x-fan@bigpond.net.au From ComiX-Fan: http://www.comixfan.com/xfan NEW X-MEN: ACADEMY X #2 Reviewer: Kenneth J. Galati, ScribingSkye@yahoo.com Quick Rating: Great! Story Title: Assembly: Choosing Sides 2 of 6 Wearing the white and gold. Written by: Nunzio Defilippis & Christina Weir Penciled by: Randy Green Inked by: Rick Ketcham Colored by: Pete Pantazis, Soto and Chu Lettered by: Dave Sharpe Assistant Editors: Stephanie Moore & Cory Sedlmeier Edited by: Mike Marts Editor-in-Chief: Joe Quesada Publisher: Dan Buckley New X-Men: Academy X #2 picks up right after the events of the first issue. The dialogue is very much real and in the moment for these young kids trying to figure out if they get to remain as a group or not. This issue is chock full of character development and underlying plot points bursting to come forth in later issues. New X-Men: Academy X #1 had us get reacquainted with Sophia Mantega, Josh Foley, David Alleyne, Laurie Collins and Noriko Ashida. We also got a tour of the facilities as well as a little not so safe round in the danger room. Lastly we met with the new headmaster and headmistress Scott Summers a.k.a. Cyclops and Emma Frost respectively. The issue came to a dramatic conclusion when David announced that Cyclops is about to break the student body up into teams. In this issue of New X-Men: Academy X we see the reactions the kids have to David's announcement. It then quickly fades as Julian Keller, the resident punk, gets mixed in with our little band of mutants. I just love to not to like this character. I was also pleased to see the return of Dani Moonstar as the mentor of these kids. She seems more in control and confident then when she was in the New Mutants brief run and I like it. Dani's always been a favorite character of mine. She's a strong, independent and intelligent young woman whose never been given that much spotlight. It's about time that someone gave her the respect she deserves. Back to the issue at hand we get a little secrecy on Dani's part about a new recruit. Although all one needs to do is look at the cover to guess who that is. We are also treated to the return of Sooraya Qadir or better known to most as Dust from Grant Morrison's New X-Men run. Until this issue, if my memory serves me well, we never actually saw Sooraya's face. Sooraya and her roommate get acquainted with each other and I'm already enjoying their interaction. The next segment of the comic has Noriko having a chat with Headmaster Cyclops and I must admit her closing line to him gave me a big smile. The bulk of the issue has a Basketball game taken to a more fun level and a cameo from everyone's favorite frosty hero. The ending was great with the introduction to some of the squads most specifically three; one of which is run by Emma Frost, another by Cyclops (although we are not told who they are) and the squad run by Dani. As the students were announced we get to see them in costume. Which overall was enjoyable but a few of them have the same shoes with gold straps (bands?) on them and I'm just not digging. Although that's because I find it hard to wear anything gold period, but overall the costumes are great. Dani's costume looks a little too formal but it does have that teacher feel. Randy Green's pencils are again wonderful and seemed even better then issue one. He has nice details to the backgrounds giving a realistic school yard vibe. Pete Pantazis, Soto and Chu's colors are energetic and vibrant. The art team perfectly matches the fabulous writing team of Nunzio Defilippis & Christina Weir who make me wish I was going to this school especially because Julian Keller would have had two or three black eyes by now. (Note: this reviewer is not a violent person but boy that kid is just trouble.) In closing New X-Men: Academy X #2 is such an enjoyable read for any age group. It has a level of sophistication for adults (sort of like me) and kids alike. It's about kids dealing with being away at school. It has kids dealing with bullies. It has kids dealing with strange powers with a world that fears what they are. It's all of the above and without the need for big bad villains. It's school and that my friend is villain enough. New X-Men: Academy X #2 is on sale now. What are you waiting for; you finished reading my review now go get your copy! ART: 4.0 STORY: 4.0 OVERALL: 4.0 DISTRICT X #2 Reviewer: Erwin Rafael, erafael@globalpinoy.com Quick Rating: Excellent!!! Read it!!! Story Title: Mr. M Part 2 (of 6) Now this is the reason why I bought this book... Written by: David Hine Cover by: Steve McNiven Penciled by: David Yardin Inked by: Alejandro "Boy" Sicat Colored by: Avalon's Andy Troy Lettered by: Richard Starkings and Comicraft's Rob Steen Assistant Editors: Cory Sedlmeier and Stephanie Moore Edited by: Mike Marts Editor-in-Chief: Joe Quesada Publisher: Dan Buckley What a great development. After feeling that #1 was just fairly standard, Hine and company totally won me over with this issue. The X-Men Reload event has been quite retro so far, as the books try to hearken back to the classic X-Men feel. District X, however, has been progressive, building on the foundations of Morrison's run and exploring uncharted territory. This issue, in particular, shows the tremendous storytelling opportunities of having a mutant town in the center of New York City. Do not be carried away by the Marvel marketing hype that District X is a solo series starring Bishop, because it is not. It's more akin to Fables and Astro City in that it is more about a place and the group of people that reside in it. There were about twenty characters that were featured at one time or another in this issue, and David Hine wonderfully presented these characters, no matter how briefly, in a very fascinating light. It's a nice piece of "ensemble acting", with each character adding color to the District X concept while not hogging away the spotlight from the other characters. I can't remember having fond memories of so many characters after reading just 22 pages. Hine's exploration of mutant powers as a random phenomenon and as a "burden" for a lot of people is a very refreshing take. The classic X-canon mostly portrays mutancy as problematic because of the discrimination that comes with it. In this issue, there were no bigots/racists/geneticists around, but Hine still effectively showed how being a mutant can be a thorn in someone's life. SPOILERS AHEAD! I can't help but feel sympathetic towards the plight of the Falcone family, who has earned the ire of their neighbors for Mr. Falcone's unflattering ability to birth rodents from his body. Then there's Ms. Hamilton, whose webbed hands and feet has disqualified her from becoming an internationally renowned swimmer. Who would ever forget the disturbing scene of a mother getting addicted to the "juice" secreted by her Toad-like son? But the ultimate heart-wrencher came at the final scene, where we see Officer Ortega denied of enjoying love because of her wife's unfortunate condition. I am a sucker for a well-written drama, and this is drama at its finest. David Hine's superb script has a lot of heart. Hine, however, did not just hit the low-notes. He celebrated mutancy as well, making for an interesting contrast that showed that mutant powers may be a boon, or at the very least, may not be a hindrance to one's success. SPOILERS AHEAD! Take for instance the case of Hanna Levy, whose mutation has not hampered her from becoming a successful social scientist. Or how about Mr. M, who makes himself useful to the neighbors for his amazing ability to..ehem...fix toasters. One of my favorite scenes was Mrs. Falcone's fond remembrance of her husband's mutation during their wedding day. These light moments which peppered the story made me feel more for the unfortunate plight of the characters. Hine's writing, though, did not just rely on excellent characterization. He used excellent technique as well. I was wondering at first why Hine used a lot of mid-page scene transitions until I realized that there was a very smooth flow from one scene to another. This may seem to be a trivial element, but the transitions gave a sense of interconnectedness among the different characters. Each of them may be preoccupied with his/her own situation, but Hine tells us that they're all playing an important role in a bigger drama. Like most of you, I thought that the "Mr. M" title referred to Bishop, who has this infamous M-shaped tattoo over his right eye. Apparently, I was mistaken, as Hine introduced a different Mr. M this issue. I'm really curious as to what role Mr. M would play in this series. He hasn't done much, but interestingly, he has this uncanny point-of-view from his apartment wherein he gets to see almost all of the characters involved in the story. I'm really interested to see what Hine has in store for Mr. M and why he gets top billing in this story-arc. David Yardin and Alejandro Sicat delivered on the art side of things with their impressive storytelling. Their realistic and laid-back art style exuded a grounded atmosphere which fits the story and shows how mutation can be a very ordinary thing for the people residing in this side of Manhattan. However, what stands out for me was the art's ability to convey emotions. SPOILERS AHEAD! Whether it be Mrs. Falcone's sad smile as she remembers her wedding day, or the disturbing image of a mother on a high while licking Toad juice, the emotions attached to the scene could be seen in the artwork alone. I particularly would never forget the image of SPOILERS AHEAD! Ortega despairing over his frustrating situation with his wife. That final page was very powerful. Again, while I do not have any problems with the interior art, it's the cover art that irks me. While McNiven's art is a thing of beauty, it just sends off the wrong message about what the book is all about. This book is not about Bishop. This book is not action-oriented (so far). I am all for iconic covers as long as they don't mislead the reader. I hope there would be better covers for this title in the future. There has been a growing buzz about District X from fans and reviewers alike, and the book certainly deserves it. This is the best thing to come out of the X-Men Reload event, and I hope you won't pass the opportunity to enjoy a great book. Pick it up and read it!!! ART: 4.5 STORY: 4.5 OVERALL: 4.5 ULTIMATE X-MEN #47 Reviewer: Daniel M. McNea, d_mcnea@hotmail.com Quick Rating: Good Story Title: The Tempest: Part 2 "hmm, six more you say?" Written by: Brian K. Vaughan Penciled and Inked by: Brandon Peterson Colors by: Justin Ponsor Letters by: Chris Eliopoulos Assistant Editor: Nick Lowe Editor: Ralph Macchio Editor In Chief: Joe Quesada Publisher: Dan Buckley A special thanks to: C.B. Cebulski It would seem that many people who comment in the review threads do so simply based on the ratings system as opposed to actually reading the review and taking in every aspect and view point beforehand. So with that in mind, I immediately direct those people who felt I judged last issue too harshly to the ratings below. You may now set your worries at ease. Ultimate X-Men #47 picks up immediately after the cliffhanger last issue, revealing the fate of Jean-Paul Beaubier. The stuttering Sinister (yes, that's right) has arrived to thin out the mutant population and Jean-Paul was number five on his hit list. The first four murdered are seen in one brief glimpse. The mostly recognizable victims, all teens, warrant an initial twinge of sympathy for the loss but that passes once you soon realize "Hey, better them than the X-Men eh?" Don't take comfort with any false sense of security though, Sinister is apparently contracted by an even bigger bad to take down TEN mutants. You do the math. While the police half-heartedly investigate the case, Wolverine does his own silent snooping at the scene. Unfortunately, even he comes up empty-handed. This prompts the senior members of the team to hit the streets after a very reluctant Xavier agrees to letting his "children" get involved. As I previously stated, I wanted to wait until the new creative duo settled in before sealing the final verdict and it looks as though they are both finding the comfort zone. We could have a fun, involving murder mystery with this mutant massacre and it is a safe bet that Vaughan relishes in stressing out fans in wondering which little Indian is next to go. Personally, I hope his disdain for the 616 version of a particular character doesn't mark them for death here. The dialogue and story overall felt more enjoyable and real this time around, though I am still not 100% certain he has everyone's voice just yet. Professor's worrisome demeanor seems an about face from last issues icy visage. Of course that could have also been for Emma's benefit. Also, Peter's snap reaction to an inquiry on his behalf felt like yet more ambiguous play from the boys at Marvel. Vague it up a little more fellas? Was he flattered, interested, appalled, what?! Enough tiptoeing around the topic of his sexuality because you know fans have been wondering and after three years it is no longer intriguing, it is annoying. I am not sure of the reasoning, but Peterson's work seems more relaxed and fluid this issue. While there are still inconsistencies and I do wince at heavily crosshatched faces, the characters appear overall softer and appealing. Some segments feel reminiscent of J. Scott Campbell (which isn't a bad thing) but this issue is more akin to the Brandon Peterson work I had fond memories of. I am curious to know if the rounded ears of the infamously pointy-eared Jean-Paul were a conscious decision or not. Justin Ponsor's colors definitely make the scenes pop. They are alternately vibrant and moody in the precise moments needed. Ultimate X-Men was not a title in danger of my dropping and I am overall thankful with the creative team, but as with any reviewer who loves the medium he or she critiques, it frankly sucks to have to review crap. If Ultimate X-Men accelerates along it's current course, I will be there for some time to come and enjoying the ride. Besides, Dazzler's gotta comeback sometime! ART: 3.5 STORY: 3.5 OVERALL: 4.0 EMMA FROST #12 Reviewer: Mitch Brown, mitchbrown@comixfan.cjb.net Quick Rating: Above Average Story Title: Mind Games, Part 6 of 6: Going Mental You mean, Emma's got powers?!? Writer: Karl Bollers Penciler: Carlo Pagulayan Inker: Dennis Crisostomo Colorist: Pete Pantazis Letterer: Virtual Calligraphy's Cory Petit Cover Artist: Greg Horn Assistant Editors: Cory Sedlmeier & Stephanie Moore Editor: Mike Marts Editor In Chief: Joe Quesada Publisher: Dan Buckley For the past six issues Emma Frost readers have been dragged through an incredibly gruelling, agonizingly slow-paced storyline that seems designed for no other reason than to sap every last cent out of its audience's wallets. Mind Games, a six issue storyline that--even being generous--could've been condensed down to four, is finally, mercifully over. So, was the conclusion actually worth the wait? Well, sort of. Ever since she left Frost House, we've seen tiny pieces here and there of Emma's abilities. The untrained and unsure Emma's attempts at using her telepathy constructively have so far been less than successful. This issue, Emma finally manages to turn that around and get some use out of those great big telepathic muscles in her cranium. Only problem is that now she seems to be using them altogether too well, showing a level of control and creativity that seems to have no basis in her actual experience. Turning her mental powers against her kidnappers, one-by-one Emma delves into their thoughts and fears, exploiting and manipulating them in an attempt to undermine and ultimately defeat Lucian and his crew. Its certainly welcome that Karl Bollers allowed Emma to remember her abilities, but where did this sudden expertise come from? I could be wrong but even with Xavier's tutelage it took much longer for Jean Grey to gain such a level of control. Perhaps its adrenaline or gut instinct, but the level of Emma's telepathic prowess in this issue just seems totally inconsistent with what we have seen so far. On the upside of this, the creativity and manipulative talents that she displays this issue go a long way to linking present day Emma Frost with the younger incarnation seen in this series. One of the problems that this series faces is that just about every reader knows that by story arc's end, no matter the danger she faces Emma will get away most unscathed. This being the case, I found that I really didn't care about her predicament at all this issue, and care even less about the fates of Lucian and his cronies. The cover itself completely gives away a major plot development at the end of this issue - not that we didn't all see this destination in the pipeline anyway. The unfortunate part about this issue is that Emma Frost #12 is once again, actually quite a good individual read, accompanied by some more-than-capable artwork, that has been marred by the horrendous pacing of this story arc. Had the events of this issue happened one or two issues ago, I would be cheering for Emma's triumph. As it is though, the conclusion of this arc felt more like finally getting to use the bathroom after an eight hour car drive, the last hour and half being spent nursing an unthinkably full bladder. Take that how you will. This will be my last issue reviewing Emma Frost, with a new reviewer joining the fray with #13, who I hope can get more out of this series than I have been of late. ART: 3.0 STORY: 2.5 OVERALL: 3.0 WOLVERINE: THE END #4 Reviewer: Brian Wilkinson, bewilkinson@yahoo.ca Quick Rating: Good Story Title: The End: Part 4 Ah, so THAT'S why he's been talking to himself.... Written by: Paul Jenkins Pencils by: Claudio Castellini Colors by: Paul Mounts Editor: Axel Alonso Editor In Chief: Joe Quesada Publisher: Dan Buckley I want to glory and revel in this series as much as I did with Origin which is both a fair statement and brutally cruel to the creators at the same time. Origin, for all of its many shipping flaws, broke a lot of new ground in a character many said was best left in the shadows. My own fears were quickly set aside once Paul Jenkins was announced as writer and disappeared completely once I got into the story. It was just that good. Each issue coming out was like Christmas. Unfortunately, I don't feel that same happy glow with Wolverine: The End. The writer remains at the top of his game and the art here by Castellini is good, but somehow the magic that filled the first outing just isn't here. It could simply boil down to an asthetic appreciation. The cardstock covers loving put together by Joe Quesada are gone, the interiors by Andy Kubert and Richard Isanove are missing and rather than a brilliant look at the world of tomorrow as Logan's demons finally come calling, we get a dark tale that brilliantly explains a lot of the mysteries of Origin but the artist execution is somewhat lagging. This may not be the fault of the artist as it seems more lacking due to the colorist. Here entire panels are shades of the same color with lots of murky backgrounds and effects that leave me wanting more definition rather than less. Logan and his brother don't look much alike and it's that minor attention to detail that bugs me about this issue (then again, I don't look a thing like my brother which is a good thing. Ugly bugger.) The most credit for this book goes to Jenkins for taking a few left turns as well as some obvious ones. John's connection to their mother's scars was explained as many had guessed when Origin came out, but the most shocking surprise was that Logan hasn't been talking to himself at all (which is what Jenkin's purposely made it look like) but rather an old and unexpected friend. The main confusion from this issue comes from what John was asking Logan to become. There are many things you can infer from the conversation, but the motivations and past connections he alluded to aren't explained properly enough. Certainly not enough for my tastes given Logan's reaction at the end of the issue. What makes me the most curious is that this tale seems to have come to a close in a way. There are a hundred questions that readers could still ask, but that's nothing new when it comes to this character. How Jenkins handles these final issues will determine how well it will stack up against all of his previous work. My impression is that these issues are critically important both to Jenkins career, Marvel's reputation, and to cement a lore for a character that has become one of comicdoms most beloved characters. ART: 3.0 STORY: 3.5 OVERALL: 3.0 X-MEN #158 Reviewer: Anthony Zisa, anthonyzisa@hotmail.com Quick Rating: Good Story Title: Day of the Atom, part 2 of 4: Immortals "Day of the Atom" continues as the X-Men investigate the mysterious mutant signature in China. Writer: Chuck Austen Penciller: Salvador Larroca Inkers: Danny Miki Colorist: UDON Letterer: Virtual Calligraphy's Rus Wooton Assistant Editors: Stephanie Moore & Cory Sedlmeier Editor: Mike Marts Editor in Chief: Joe Quesada Publisher: Dan Buckley Last month in X-Men, the Reload event mandated a certain amount of exposition to be dumped on newer readers, in an effort to catch them up on the happenings of what is really the least accessible book to Marvel's idea of these "new" readers, those coming fresh to the X-Men with perhaps only a movie knowledge of the franchise. That being said, with four titles sharing the word "X-Men" in some variation, and with three of those focusing on established characters, there is going to be some degree of drain on the characters that have become well-known thanks to the movies; even the flagship Astonishing X-Men contains only two movie-characters, so exposition is in order to dump all the necessary information onto the reader at these periodic and editorially-mandated points. "Black Holes," the first part of "Day of the Atom," was not necessarily the most graceful way to get that information across, but with it out of the way, writer Chuck Austen is free to position his book and distinguish it from the other twenty-plus titles in the line, and the two other books with the main X-characters. To a large degree, he is quite successful with the positioning aspect. "High adventure" and "soap opera" are X-Men buzzwords, but Austen provides enough of both that it does not seem like lip service. "Immortals" is a fun X-Men book in the traditional vein, and while it is not really anything groundbreaking, it has enough developments that it cannot be dismissed as servicing the trademark over telling its story. "Day of the Atom" as a whole is shaping up to be a traditional X-Men story, and Austen takes advantage of the audience's favorite tropes in such a tale. As for setting itself apart from the pack, the book is less successful, as the story Austen seems to be telling is not particularly different in tone from, say, "The End of History," currently running in Uncanny X-Men, which is probably a minor issue for most. It is not doing anything new, or startlingly different, but it does what it wants to do well. Picking up where last issue left off, the X-Men have discovered "Xorn" at the heart of a major catastrophe in China. Naturally, they remain wary, considering what happened last time a "Xorn" was brought back to the mansion. Furthermore, this Xorn just destroyed an entire city before his helmet was clamped back on, which stopped his power from further warping the gravity around him and, as a side effect, destroying larger areas of land and killing more people. The sensible thing would seem to be leave Xorn here, and call for backup, rather than bringing him to the mansion. Austen's script is smart enough, however, to deal with this problem in a manner (invoking dubious ideas of responsibility) that is just human enough to empathize with, as bad a decision as it may be. Plot points such as this one do not need explanation, but it is nice to see that Austen thinks highly enough of his reader that they will spot the flaw in logic and not be fully content. Not that this decision to take in Xorn comes to fruition this issue, as eight immortals sworn to protect the Chinese homeland do not take kindly to the removal of the man who just destroyed a swath of land of considerable size and who just killed a large number of Chinese citizens, nor to the presence of a foreign superhero team in their territory. As is par for the course in this sort of story, they fight, and the X-Men are kicked around like novices. As a conceit of the genre Austen is writing in, it works. There is no explanation for who these characters are; they're a collection of similar powers and traits to the respective X-Men they pair off against. And, as such, the plot moves along briskly without worrying too much of the inherent silliness of the whole affair; this is how things are done in this sort of story, and Austen realizes that overthinking the premise will just draw attention to the superhero tropes he is utilizing. His script finds its voice somewhere between smart and too smart for its own good. Meanwhile, as the high adventure aspect occurs on the other side of the world, the soap opera aspect takes root at home, as Jay Guthrie and Sammy bond over Jay's recently lost love. "She Lies With Angels" was one of Austen's less than stellar efforts, and bringing the affair over into this story could backfire. The script, however, utilizes "She Lies With Angels" to further advance Sammy's character, rather than trying to wring more pathos out of Jay. It has been hinted that Sammy is being fast-tracked to the main team power-wise, so Austen balances it out by fast-tracking him to main team personality-wise. Sammy is a quintessential X-character, good at his heart, and the interaction between Jay and he is extremely well-done. Nicely pacing the issue, Austen also uses the Jay/Sammy sequences to foreshadow future events, as some presence stalks the Xavier grounds. Just as Xorn's return last issue was sure to spark controversy, Austen further invites anger and recrimination by severely injuring fan-favorite X-Man, Gambit. Gambit's injury makes sense, and is borne out of a throwaway idea presented earlier in Reload. Unfortunately, that idea was presented in a different book, and not hinted at well- enough in Austen's setup issue. It is a minor issue, because the injury works regardless, but it would have given it an additional level of resonance is Austen, and not Claremont, had implied Gambit was rushing back to combat-readiness despite not being entirely sure his powers were ready. Either way, it should provide some interesting drama in the next few issues, and Austen, to his credit, shows the danger and sacrifice implicit in the superhero life without resorting to a less reversible injury. It will be interesting to see where Austen goes with this development, and how it will affect the Gambit/Rogue relationship that has just gotten back on track. Obviously, whether or not one likes the script will likely hinge on how they feel about Xorn's return and Gambit's injury. Being rather ambivalent to both, I found this issue extremely entertaining plot- wise. The dialogue, while not perfect (Iceman and Havok's tension does not work all that well), has some extremely good moments (Sammy and Jay's conversations). In addition, Juggernaut's characterization continues to be enjoyable, providing a perfect foil to a group of X- Men who have been doing the job for so long that they may have become a little too sure of themselves. All in all, a surprisingly strong story package in light of last issue's less-than-stellar setup. Salvador Larroca's art, however, continues the high quality of last month. Austen's script, with more action, is perfectly suited to Larroca's action-oriented style, though Larroca captures the slower school scenes well. The storytelling is strong, though there is one notable flaw in the art, relating to Gambit's injury. The way it is drawn, it is not clear how only one part of his body was damaged; whether this will be cleared up next issue is important, but as a free-standing plot point, Larroca's rendering of this crucial scene is problematic. A small flaw in an otherwise stellar effort, but a small flaw at a major juncture in the plot that really disrupts the flow when it is revealed what Gambit injured. A real shame, because Larroca nails many of the other sequences, particularly those between Sammy and Jay. "Immortals" is a straight-up traditional X-Men story. It does not aspire to be anything more, and it succeeds in what it wants to do, entertain. Austen and Larroca display a nice understanding of how traditional superheroics work in the context of a more modern audience, and despite a few flaws throughout the book in both script and art, deliver a pretty nice package this month. There is real potential for "Day of the Atom" in light of the honestly interesting, if controversial, plot developments of the storyline. A clear shift in Marvel's thinking about how the X-books should function, but a well-done example of what the franchise's return to superheroics can be--smarter than expected, without overthinking the concept. ART: 3.5 STORY: 3.0 OVERALL: 3.5 CBEM 478 continues . . . Thanks for subscribing to the Comic Book Network Electronic Magazine (CBEM) --------------------------->Disclaimer<--------------------------- This is an ANNOUNCE only mailing list, only the Editor can send messages to the list. No one else has access to the subscriber list. 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