Exceptional X-Men #10 is a brilliant Emma Frost focused issue that demonstrates how far she is willing to go "for the children and prove that she is a bonafide hero. The tender moments in the issue between Emma Frost and Axo highlight Emma's humanity and empathy. Ewing perfectly captures what fans love about Emma: a fabulous and fashionable icon with cutting one liners and an icy demeanor, but beneath that impenetrable diamond form exterior lies a beating heart bursting with love and adoration of her students.

Magik #5 sees Illyana Rasputina confronting her trauma and reconciling with Darkchild in a healing and cathartic examination of coming to terms with and overcoming the painful parts of one's past.

Magik #6 is yet another shining example of the exemplary work that Ashley Allen is doing with Illyana Rasputina on this book. Each issue delves deeper and deeper into Illyana's interiority and explores what motivates and troubles the character. This book is by far one of the most definitive runs to feature Illyana Rasputina as Magik, and it is refreshing to see how Illyana is being characterized by a competent and capable writer who understands her the way that Ashley Allen does.

With its tenth issue, NYX coalesces with a satisfying ending that is a fitting and appropriate culmination of all of the thematic elements and grand moments that made NYX work so well as a title. Full of heart and warmth, this epic conclusion of thoughtful and impactful storytelling is deeply gratifying and richly rewarding to both readers of NYX and the Krakoan era.

As per usual, G. Willow Wilson writes a compelling and engaging Poison Ivy issue that explores the titular character's long-standing mission as well as the potential consequences that said mission will have on Isley's personal relationships.

Poison Ivy #34 is another enjoyable entry in a series that has throughout its publication consistently delivered exceptional storytelling and high-quality art. G. Willow Wilson and Marcio Takara have masterfully crafted a compelling, inspiring, and rousing narrative for one of DC Comics' most iconic female characters. This run is sure to go down in history as one of the finest Poison Ivy stories ever told.

Alyssa Wong's writing gives Kwannon a distinct voice and personality that further asserts that Kwannon as a fully autonomous individual with a unique backstory that sets her apart from Betsy Braddock. Psylocke is quickly emerging as the signature and definitive run for the character of Kwannon as she is finally able to truly come into her own as Psylocke without the burden of her past with Betsy weighing her down.

Masterfully written by Kieron Gillen with astonishing art from Casper Wijngaard, The Power Fantasy continues to deliver a compelling and unconventional approach to the superhero mythos. Much like previous installments in this series, Gillen once again manages to deconstruct the moral and ethical dilemmas present in traditional superhero comics while conveying these ideas in exciting ways that offer something new and totally original.

Once again Gail Simone's Uncanny X-Men perfectly balances gothic horror with high octane superhero action. "The Dark Artery is a dark and intriguing arc that seeks to uncover disconcerting secrets from the hidden recesses of mutantkind's history. David Marquez's art is representative of an artist at the top of his game, with each panel and page brimming with greatness and an overabundance of talent.