What makes this issue surpass the others in the run is its central focus to what makes all X-Men stories great: the necessity of friendship. Kurt reminds us that it's this love that allows us to be brave, to let go of who we aren't anymore, and challenges us to be better, and shape a better world for who is left. Read Full Review

Introduction of the villians felt forced. Like their inclusion was only so the that the issue could end 'too be continued.' This would have been an excellent one-shot between arcs had the main story not been interrupted.