Wells continues to find a way to take this band of rejects and makes them highly enjoyable. Zeb Wells continues to show off his expertise and creative juices as characters that should never work together and filled with such baggage somehow seamlessly gel together after only four issues. Moreover, his story is clear, direct, fast, and filled with relentless action. Plus, whether you completely know the backstory for each character or not, Wells still sets up the narrative to be easy for anyone to enjoy. This reviewer is thoroughly excited to see what this team has in store next, especially from Sinister, Pryor, the Legacy Marauders, and even the Quiet Council. Pick up this issue and add HELLIONS to your pull list. It's still not too late to get all four issues and hop on board this crazy train before it leaves the station! Read Full Review

The Hellions try to escape the clutches of Madelyne Pryor and the Quiet Council makes a controversial decision. Read Full Review

Hellions is the surprise contender in the X-Men line nobody saw coming, and coincidentally that's exactly what this super-team is all about. Hellions #4 delivers on the decompressed previous two chapters, and makes for a promising first step for the next chapter. This series leans into the absurdity of its characters, somehow making the hot mess stick and making you want so much more. Read Full Review

Hellions #4 makes some strange plot decisions to do some character work that is arguably better than any demonic invasion. While it is weird not to get the cliches, what readers get is more compelling than what they may have gotten if Wells made more run of the mill decisions. Segovia's art works for the issue as well. Hellions #4 closes out the first story arc in fine fashion. Read Full Review

Hellions ends its first arc in a traumatic but bonding conclusion, combining bloody and raw art with dark coloring with an issue in which everyone has their heart a little tore apart. The story clearly calls back to Louise Simonson and Chris Claremont's Summers drama in "Inferno," and the tribute and themes it takes focusing in Havok, the ignored brother, and Madelyne, the unreal girl, is bittersweet and perfect.In the middle of a Krakoan reboot era that makes it impossible to tidy all loose ends or explore all characters, Zeb Wells makes sure we understand this team's growing bond deeply, and that Madelyne's loose end is tied closely, even showcasing the Quiet Council's hypocrisy and imperfection.The dysfunctional-but-clear-bond between these characters finally explodes when they all laugh together as they are "a bunch of crazy sons of %$!&!". There's a certain joy here for me as someone with a mental illness and survivor of systemic mental health abu Read Full Review

Segovia gets a chance to really shine in the action scenes, in which Psylocke and Greycrow in particular stand out. This is a team of incredibly kinetic mutants, and Segovia's energetic line work " bolstered by some beautiful coloring work by David Curiel " adds extra oomph to what is already a pretty impressive set of powers on display. But even more than the powers, it's the strength of the character work that puts Hellions on the right path to where I'm excited to see what Wells has planned from here. Read Full Review

Overall this issue hits an emotional close to a great first arc. The issue wasn't perfect but it still was a thrilling read. Read Full Review

This is a series fueled on ultraviolent action, black humor, and Coen-esque characters; it's a joy to read. Read Full Review

I originally picked up Hellions because of Psylocke and Havok with an "I'll give it a try" attitude, but DAMN - four issues later, and I'm hooked. The art and the story have been consistently on point. Any creative team that can actually make me be interested in 1980's "throwaway" villains like Nanny and Orphan-Maker are masters of their craft. Hats off to Zeb Wells, Stephen Segovia, and crew.

I have no idea where the fuck this came from, but this was excellent. I was really wrong about this series. Maybe I'm just warming up to it, but I think the art has really improved too.

A near perfect ending to the Hellions’ introduction arc. The key story elements were neatly dealt with and the overall arc felt satisfactorily completed (i.e. no irritating loose ends).

I was a bit shocked by what happened to Maddie, but it made sense. Zeb Wells did “right” by her. He honored her complexity and made me sympathize with her pain.

Zeb Wells’ storytelling and Stephen Segovia’s art (spectacular again) has made Hellions my favorite X-Book.

A satisfying finale to the Hellions' first mission. Though I do hope this isn't the last we see of Madelyne Pryor.

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Shadow Jacker - Sep 16, 2020

I hope Maddie isn't gone for too long either...

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Great stuff here in the conclusion of the first arc. I feel like I would be repeating myself aside from that comment, though. Segovia puts out some nice art and Wells provides a super engaging story, this time with more emotional moments, such as Alex grieving over the death of Madelyne. I love when a book can balance comedic moments and more serious/emotional moments well, and this was an awesome case of that. Plus, the line from Nanny on the last page was crazy.

This is good

I actually ended up liking this a little more than usual, though it was still a little scattered for me.

Against all odds, the Hellions pull out a qualified win. The survivors emerge scarred but ready to continue, and there's some fascinating foreshadowing about next steps. Quality writing and drawing pull me in even though I'm still at odds with the brutal tone.

For a monster-demon lady who wants to see Krakoa burn, Madelyne Pryor earns a surprising amount of sympathy as she goes down.

Story 4/5
Art 4/5