The Death Of A Dream is another of the alternate future tales with some surprising twists.
Onyx has boldly taken the elements of the PSI War raging in the pages of X-Men and has
taken a unique view of the piece. The story shows the development of a writer from early
stages to a more polished and confident work. The mix of X-Men dealing with the minions
of the Shadow King and various traitors is something of a backdrop for a more personal
and compelling story about the way the X- Men would be forced to handle completely
different dynamics. Rogue and Gambit are major players in the story, with the X-traitor plot
re-worked into the piece. This is the one area were things falter slightly. It is very difficult to
not only to see Remy is the new traitor and will change his heart and redeem himself, but
that he and Rogue will tip the scales at the opportune moment. Still, the characters are
written with a great deal of depth and care, especially coming into sharper focus around
part four or so. The story itself goes through a noticeable change in skill level at that point,
as if the writer suddenly realized exactly what they were doing and how to do it. For that
catharsis alone, it is worthwhile to read. There are some moments of brilliance in the later
sections, and some deftly woven sequences, adding to the tone of the story without
overpowering the central plot. The story is one of dark betrayal and a chilling final
reckoning between the Shadow King and they tattered remains of the X-Men. Gripping,
dark and very tasty...
