As stated in the last issue, the inclusion of Fantomex and Cluster does feel like a distraction, though it's hard to argue with their problems given that it's key to Psylocke's troubled past between the conclusion of the previous Uncanny X-Force book and now. Read Full Review

Humphries' characterization is a bit sporadic this month. His Psylocke still fares better than she did in the early issues, even if her annoying potty mouth and foul temper rear themselves now and again. Ultimately, I enjoyed Humphries' depiction of Betsy as the conscientious objector amid the ongoing war between Wolverine and Cyclops' factions. But other than establishing that fact, this issue really doesn't accomplish much. It doesn't establish a clear purpose for the team. It doesn't explain what ongoing role characters like Spiral or Bishop will serve. The niche for this series is vanishing now that Brian Wood's X-Men is on the stands, and Uncanny X-Force can't waste any more time in finding its purpose. Read Full Review