One of the biggest advantages to reading stories in the Marvel Ultimate Universe is the chance to see well crafted and emotional "What If"?"-type stories with our favorite characters. Brian Wood does exactly that with his run on "Ultimate Comics X-Men" and turns this book around dramatically with a clear vision in the few short months he's been on board. Read Full Review

I'd been looking forward to Brian Wood making his presence felt on this series, as his talent for giving a voice to the disenfranchised always seemed like such a great fit for this book. I'm glad to say that this issue is the best evidence yet that he's taking the Ultimate X-Men, who often seem to inhabit the most overlooked corner of the Ultimate Universe, in the right direction. He's shaped Kitty Pryde into an iconic leader for a new generation of X-Men who find themselves in world where there's nothing to lose, and everything to fight for. Read Full Review