Resurrection of Magneto #2 shows that this series is not just an all-timer Storm story but for the Master of Magnetism as well. Acknowledging the strengths and the flaws of its two leads, this issue expertly balances the plot with accepting Magneto and all of the multitudes that comprise him. Do not miss out on reading this book.

The last epic hurdle between Storm and Magneto and the land of the living is at hand in Resurrection of Magneto #3. The Shadow King and his legion of shadows have been defeated, but the definitive story that either character has had in years still has more in store next issue. Her name means Beauty. He is Power. Men call them Storm and Magneto.

In the Grand Finale of Krakoa, Resurrection of Magneto #4 is a can't-miss finish of a superb series. Rich storytelling is matched with artists at the top of their game to answer the question of who the Master of Magnetism has become in his return to the land of the living. It's the kind of comic that's great from start to finish and is more rewarding with each reappraisalgo get it now!

Full of heart and drama, Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain #5 is a fitting finale for the Braddocks and their assorted allies. Dark days may be ahead for mutantkind, but Captain Britain has found a happy place for her story to resolve for the time being. Telling a story this long, this queerly, this magically, in the state of current corporate comics creation is a thing worth celebrating, and this finale is a job well done.

X-Men Blue: Origins #1 is a triumph. It adds further development to Marvel's most iconic queer couple as well as harmoniously reframing decades of messy continuity disputes. Spurrier's previous work in the X-Men's Krakoan era has drawn fair criticism of late, in particular his treatment of women of color. This issue contrasts as a stark high note, one that Uncanny Spider-Man #5 hopefully sticks the landing on.

A one of a kind one-shot, X-Men: Before the Fall - Sons of X #1 is full of heart and dedicated to the value of hope over toxic faith.

X-Men Red #16 is the darkest hour of the Genesis War. In the midst of action and bombast, the drama remains intimately focused on Storm, and the choices she makes here will impact Arakko forevermore. The Fall of X has many battlefronts, but this may just be the most important one.

To call what Storm does in X-Men Red #17 Black girl magic would be an understatement of the highest order. After the battle has been lost, Ororo and Apocalypse's mutant sorcery grant our heroes one last chance to win the Genesis War. It may be the FALL OF X, but the mutants of Arakko might just rise stronger than ever before.

X-Men: Red #18 is a fond farewell to one of our favorite X-Men books in the last couple of years. It's packed with action and heart, capping off this Arakki epic while still leaving so much room to explore on the red planet. Hopefully, their rest is restorative but also quick because Storm and her fellow Arakki are some of the biggest assets to the fight for mutant kind as the Fall of X shifts to Fall of the House of X/Rise of the Powers of X. The people of Arakko do not fear a life that ends, and there is no fear in how this book ends either: only hope.

With a spotlight on the Maker, Hickman and Hitch consistently toy with the feeling of "Oh God, what is The Maker up to now?" expertly in Ultimate Invasion #1. The grandness of what's to come can be felt throughout The Maker's machinations, even as their purpose remains hidden. Though his success feels like a foregone end, not even The Maker can outplay all that Ultimate Invasion has in store.

Easily its best issue yet, the third installment of X-Terminators remains bombastic and fun while introducing new mystical and cosmic elements to the merry mutant mayhem. Dazzler, Jubilee, Boom-Boom, and Wolverine are getting what so few at Marvel ever do: be raunchy, messy people while continuing to be great superheroes. Even if you can only get one Marvel book this week, X-Terminators easily proves why it's the best pull.

A satisfying conclusion that absolutely demands a follow-up, X-Terminators #5 remains can't miss X-Men fun to the very end.

In Dead X-Men #1, the long-awaited return of an all-new X-Men team arrives. Their mission is complete but their story has only just begun. It's like an Exiles book by way of the FALL OF X, and the action is almost nonstop. As Fall of the House of X and Rise of the Powers of X form the core of the X-Line, Dead X-Men has quickly established itself as an essential companion to the maddening web that Gillen is weaving with his side of the story. X-Fans, make sure you don't miss out on this.

In Jean Grey #1, Louise Simonson makes a lovely reentry into the life and times of Jean Grey with stellar artists Bernard Chang and Marcelo Maiolo by her side. Jean's study into her own being is intimate, messy, and rewarding to fans of developed and nuanced character work. Her post-death journey has just begun, and the results seem to promise dramatic ramifications for herself as well as mutantkind's future.

As Jean Grey once said, "I'm the only 'me' that ever was." Jean Grey #2 reminds audiences why she's the best she is at what Phoenix does. Simonson, Chang, and Maiolo knock it out of the park again, and if they continue to do so, this series is set to be essential reading for any fan of Jean Grey or the X-Men.

Jean Grey #3 continues to add exciting new layers to Jean's afterlife. Just short of the finale and rooted more clearly in the broader Fall of X context, the intrigue underlying this miniseries has only grown. Sadly, the greater volume of meta-hijinks left the reflections on Jean's character a bit muddled. The next issue remains full of promise, and this installment is well worth the read.

In Jean Grey #4, Jean bonds with the Phoenix once more, rising from hellfires of her own making. She may not love every choice she's ever made, but Jean is beginning to understand that not giving herself some grace about those mistakes would lead to even greater disaster for her and those she loves now. Jean has to trust herself; at the end of the day, that's all she has.

A strong development of the stellar foundation laid last issue, the second issue of Sabretooth & the Exiles puts in the work to better realize the dangers at hand. Furthermore, it develops the bond between Oya and Nekra's rising star, which is a rare relationship even within the X-Men franchise. While unable to provide good character moments to the whole cast, the insights we do get carry the development of the whole team forward.

Wild, bloody, and tinged with humor, Sabretooth & the Exiles #5 retains a sense of authenticity to the world around us to the end and surpasses that of its fellow X-Books.

In the end, Madelyne Pryor has shown that she's here to stay and her new Limbo embassy ensures that her realm can no longer be ignored by the larger Marvel Universe. This fiery and fun finish to the Spider-Man/X-Men crossover brings the action, the team-ups, and the reveals that are sure to satisfy fans of either franchise. Dark Web Finale #1 is weird and yet still solid superhero storytelling that can be enjoyed over and over again.

Funny, dynamic, and shocking in the end, X-Men #20 raises the stakes of their ongoing Brood saga as well as setting the stage for the juicy drama to come.

Thoughtful, dramatic, and an all-around great issue for fans of Jean Grey, X-Men #21 is a satisfying wrap on "Lord of the Brood."

Action-packed and filled to the brim with drama, X-Men #23 is excellent. In a time when the looming FALL OF X has made many new fans anxious, well made comics like this instill confidence that the X-Office has plenty of great stories to tell and is not slacking off anytime soon. There's a lot of X-Men coming out this week, but this issue cannot be missed.

It's the end of this chapter for the X-Men, and it seems that the board is just about set for the most infamous Hellfire Gala in Krakoa's history. It's fun and filled to the brim with different story threads which unite to build anticipation for the upcoming X-Men roster. Time for the Pogg Ur-Pogg heads to unite hopefully the X-Men survive the coming blight.

Synch and Talon's relationship continues to keep us on our toes in X-Men #30. Though the issue does not fully fill in the gap left at the end of the previous installment, it gets the ball rolling. Filled with dream sex, drama, action, and set-up for another huge X-Men nostalgia pull (looking at you, Outback Era), fans excited to see Synch step up and lead the team have some fun to look forward to here and hopefully more to come.

When so much of the X-Line is firing on all cylinders, X-Men #31 doesn't quite hit the mark. The end of a romance that was more told than shown, and a fight with Nimrod that leaves us wanting more are brightened with the elimination of Orchis' most concrete threat to all the people of Earth. Despite this being a minor disappointment, next month's Shadowkat and Magik team-up issue still seems quite promising.

Swordwielding women slaughter fascists and so much more in X-Men #32. In one fell swoop, Magik's mutant gift is restored and she's reunited with two of her oldest friends. Though balking not once, but thrice at bringing Illyana and Kate Pryde's intimacy to the next stage, the issue as a whole is still a whole lot of fun.

X-Men #33 is all fun and games until you remember that this is the third to last issue of the series. Using fond memories of Marauders to cover for the title's Fall of X to-do list is only somewhat effective. That being said, the board is clear for the X-Men's showdown at Sentinel City. Who knows what excitement awaits when Nimrod's Death Star comes online.

Dark X-Men #1 is a lovely introduction and an appreciated flashback about the goings on at the Limbo embassy. Jean Grey is dead, and now Madelyne Pryor is stepping up as the new X-Men's heart... of darkness. Blood, demons, and drama are here because when the the going gets dark, it seems the X-Men will get even darker.

Dark X-Men #2 hits the ground running, keeping our protagonists on their toes and off-balance. It's a fun and spooky ride, but it's still anyone's guess where this train is heading. Will Madelyne and her X-Men save the world, or will their efforts put even more at risk than ever before?