Ben 10 Alien Force Volume 2

Max out!

It's been 5 years since Ben last wore the Omnitrix, but when Grandpa Max goes missing, Ben must go hero once again. Now it is up to Ben, Gwen and Kevin to find new half-aliens and stop a secret Highbreed invasion!

Includes Episodes 6 - 8
WARNING SPOILERS TO FOLLOW!

6 "Max Out" May 17, 2008 106
Gwen's older brother, Ken, is missing and Gwen asks for Ben and Kevin's help to find him. In their search, the gang stumbles upon a Highbreed base that manufactures Xenocytes: facehugger-like parasites that mutate humans into DNAliens. Ken has been infected by one of the Xenocytes, but Ben is able to remove it with the help of the now-talking Omnitrix. With Ken in tow, the gang finds Grandpa Max inside the base. He explains that the Xenocyte eggs will be shipped across the country, and asks the gang to destroy them. While they comply, he sets about destroying the factory while searching for the egg-laying machine. The gang finds Max locked in battle with a Highbreed commander upon their return. In an act of self-sacrifice, Max uses a unfocused Null Void warp projector to destroy the Highbreed base. With his last words, he tells Ben to "Take it from here". In the aftermath, a group of disguised DNAliens are shown gathering surviving Xenocytes from the wreckage of the base.

7 "Pier Pressure" May 31, 2008 107
Ben goes on a date with Julie at the local fair, but it is ruined when a dog-like Galvanic Mechomorph named Ship (Similar to Upgrade, one of Ben's old aliens) takes control of the rides and kidnaps Julie. Ship kidnaps Julie, and Ben must rush to save her, accidentally revealing his secret to her. Julie, however, finds Ben's secret impressive, and assures him his powers are unique. Ship manages to lead Ben back to his ship, where its wounded parent is trapped. After freeing the Galvanic Mechomorph, it decides to leave Ship with Ben. On their walk home, Ship takes off after a passing truck.

8 "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" June 7, 2008 108
Gwen learns where her powers come from when she meets her alien grandmother Verdona. Verdona offers to take Gwen back to her home planet, where she can learn to fully control her powers. When Gwen refuses, Verdona decides to destroy Gwen's body, releasing the energy being inside. After a short battle, Gwen firmly tells Verdona that she wants to stay on Earth and stay the way she is. Verdona accepts this and leaves, though she promises to check up on Gwen occasionally.

9 "The Gauntlet" June 14, 2008 109
After Ben stands up to JT and Cash, making a fool out of Cash in the process, the two decide to wreck Kevin's car to repair their reputation. After pushing it down a cliff, the trunk is knocked open, and they make off with a laser-firing glove from a robot the group had defeated the previous night. When Cash puts the glove on, it begins to reform into the original robot around his body, compelling him to fight Ben. Using Chromastone, Ben is able to overpower Cash, and JT manages to convince Cash to fight the robot's influence, reverting it back into the glove. JT reconciles with Ben and walks away with Cash.


Review: Highly addictive Ben 10 is now growing up, discovering girls and facing new aliens. As Ben Tennison starts to understand the the new Omnitrix aliens; Swampfire, Chromastone, Humungousaur, Jet Ray, Echo Echo, Spidermonkey & Vacant Chill, he also uncovers the DNAliens secret and what they are trying to achieve. Although Ben 10 is aimed at young boys, it has huge appeal for your girls with his cousin Gwen and her 'magic' powers.

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