Heres the second problem I have with this book: WHY DOES IT EXIST? Nobody was clamoring for a Mary Jane book. The new Spider-man movie is still a couple of years away at most and while the comedy is great, the main idea of trying to get this movie made just doesnt seem that interesting. It doesnt justify spending 4 dollars over and over again. It may be good for others, but I simply read too much every week to give this my money.

The writings fine. The art is fine. If this was any other book itd be great even. The fact that this is the storyline that tells us why we once again MUST enjoy the status quo is what docks it. Marvel MUST figure out what they want to do. DO OR DO NOT. There is no middle ground. Not anymore.

Final Thoughts Normans back in green, and while Peter put up one heck of a fight, he lost in the end. With Spider-man now completely nuts, its up to the Walking Brain and a human, Dr. Connors to save the day. The heaviness of the main story is offset by the numerous heartwarming and funny stories that follow it. Grab this before its gone!

Inker: Mark Farmer, Todd Nauck, Cliff Rathburn, Wade Von Grawbadger

Lemire is obviously giving us another epic. I cannot wait for next month.

This book so far has had 4 issues that they have hit out of the park. PLEASE KEEP READING THIS. You wont be disappointed.

This story is barely getting started. The whole universe is pen for world-building and we have yet to really glimpse the true power of magic God I hope the next issue comes soon.

Batman 73 is a quick trot through the desert, combined with singing, a coffin, and what could be Thomas Waynes endgame. If only the issue was as compelling as the real world troubles of the book.

8 issues (kind of) left to go in Tom Kings run and we are ramping up. These two week breaks are killing me like never before.

Everything is too on the nose. King is going for subtext, but its just too apparent. The only really worthwhile bit of info we got is that Bruce never blamed Selina for leaving, which took her by surprise as well as me. Now that they are finally back together, lets take down Bane. Please. 7 issues to go.

A happy Bruce? A reinvigorated love? Bane is sooooooooo gonna get it. But it still remains to be seen what happens when Bruce finds out that Alfred is dead.

Bane is in a whole heap of trouble. What the villains just cant seem to grasp is that Batman may be flesh and blood, he is not a man. He is a force, an idea, and he wont stop. EVER!

As much as I complained about Batgod in this issue, I freaking love it. Its the Batman I grew up with and hes back. God I cant wait for Bruce to beat his father senseless.

I have defended Tom King through 82 issues of Batman. Regardless of the wedding (which I just knew wasnt going to happen) and Dick losing his memory (not his decision) I stuck by him. I stuck by him after Alfred died, and I even defended his ridiculous reason Bruce hit Tim that we got last issue. But this finally broke the straw clean in half. This was a fight that built up for almost 4 years. Ever since the first issue where we saw Bane standing in the shadows of the rooftop watching Bruce save that plane full of people, this fight has been about the two of them. Bane deserved his comeuppance. We were denied that and that is infuriating.

Tom King had me for 81 issues, but now I'm just ready for this to be over.

This issue wasnt nearly as bad as the past 2, but it still doesnt crack adequate.

This issue wasnt nearly as bad as the past 2, but it still doesnt crack adequate.

Tom King is over. For those of you who enjoyed all this, kudos. But King lost me a few issues ago and never got me back.

James Tynion's first issue does some pretty good things. We get a new car, a new plot, and just a twinge of Joker.

This book has never faltered, even during its side stories. 37 issues in and it still feels like we have an extremely long way to go. Thats necessarily not a bad thing. When a book is this well written and this gorgeous, I welcome the many issues left.

There is only one thing wrong with this issueits not longer. Seriously, I read through this issue and absorbed everything in about ten minutes. Give me more!

The day is saved and everybody gets a happy ending. The characterization throughout these books is tremendous, with well thought out characters and a hell of a world that Jeff Lemire built. Its not the end (I think the Quantum League is still going on), but I have a feeling its the end for these characters (not counting Hammer.) Its been a wonderful ride and this book definitely gets 5 stars.

Grant McKay beat his personal demons. He gave up his intelligence. He even managed to save reality once or twice. With all of his faults, he strove to be a better man. To deny him a happy ending is a cheap shot Mr. Remender. After 42 issues of amazing work, you didnt stick the landing (at least in my opinion.)

Cobra the organization is officially born. Cobra Commander and Destro have joined forces, and with more recruits, better B.A.T.S. and other technology at their fingertips, the world is in grave danger. Thankfully that grave danger gives us a solid comic book to read. While the art could pop more, the writing more than makes up for it. There is definitely a huge war brewing between Cobra, The Cybertronians, Cobra-La, and G.I. Joe. The only downside is that this was ONLY a 5-issue miniseries. Oh well! Onto Destro!

Final Thoughts Cobra the organization is officially born. Cobra Commander and Destro have joined forces, and with more recruits, better B.A.T.S. and other technology at their fingertips, the world is in grave danger. Thankfully that grave danger gives us a solid comic book to read. While the art could pop more, the writing more than makes up for it. There is definitely a huge war brewing between Cobra, The Cybertronians, Cobra-La, and G.I. Joe. The only downside is that this was ONLY a 5-issue miniseries. Oh well! Onto Destro!

If Sean Phillips, Jim Lee, Jeff Lemire, and Matt Kindt, could just draw all my books, Id be so happy.

Yet another must-read from the mind and pen of Ed Brubaker.

Teeg fights. Ricky strikes. Jane is a sight... Dan... well, Dan gets beat up in another amazing issue from Ed Brubaker.

One issue left" sigh.

This book is a necessity every time it comes out. If you're not reading this, your just plain crazy.

Superman finally gets up and puts his costume on. He flies to Washington to stop the super-villains that Wonder Woman has been valiantly trying to fight off and of course stops everyone in their tracks. As much as Batman scares people, Superman has the power to instill over-whelming terror into super villains. The issue ends as Dr. Manhattan and Superman stare at each other Which wasnt what I thought was going to happen. I really thought wed end the issue on Manhattans vision of Superman running at him.

This would have been a perfect endcap. The book is brilliant in all respects, but now none of it really matters. DC botched the landing on the end of Rebirth and it makes me quite fearful for the 3 Jokers book we will eventually get.

While I can't call myself an expert, I'm extremely knowledgeable on the topic and am SUPER excited for this journey to being. This book looks fantastic and is a quick fun read. I can't wait to see where this goes.

The teams roster has solidified and next issue SHOULD set up the Joe/Cobra conflict in its entirety. If all my gushing over the book hasn't made it clear already, PICK THIS UP! It's a solid book.

This is the type of book that I love: a little serious, a little funny, and a whole lot of mutants. Excalibur is by far the best book of the "X" line after X-Men. The colors in the book are vivid (I really like Rictor's powers being represented by green energy.) The surprise ending of Peter Wisdom showing up is also nice. It's easy to forget that he's actually a mutant as well. The world of mutants is rapidly growing again.

Well that was abrupt. This book has been a crazy ride. This issue had some amazing moments (Magnetos return to the battle and team up with Polaris, Storms arrival and Scotts smile), but it must be said that everything got wrapped up REALLY quickly. We still need to see the end of ROTPOX so we dont have the full story, but one has to assume that Moira and her story will conclude in that final issue or maybe the upcoming Uncanny X-men 700. Heroes are back in business. No more of this killing indiscriminately stuff. There is no more doubt with these heroes. If youve been a reader that has been put off by all the death and gloom since Nimrod fell on the X-men during the 3rdHellfire Gala, then I implore you to read this.

Hickman's Dawn of X is supposed to be a bright new morning for the mutant race. This feels like it's from the depressing mid-2000's. The line has its first dud.

The Ultimate Nullifier effects Correct me if Im wrong, but I was always under the impression that the Ultimate Nullifier not only blew stuff up and erased it from existence, but it also erased the user from existence as well? Obviously, they werent going to kill Reed, but shouldnt there not have been a body? I guess we can chalk that up to Reeds Watcher side being erased instead.Doom Its always nice to see Doom act a little scared or nervous. While he would never admit it, he was obviously nervous about dying in the center of a universal bomb. His statement that he knew Reed would live is also hilarious, simply because he DEFINITELY did not know that was going to happen. Oh Victor, you always have to be smartest person in the room.The Watcher Race The Luminous have officially joined ranks of alien races that are very much available to the Marvel Universe. Without their all-seeing abilities, they have been brought down to normal. However, they still see themselves as superior to huma

Back to my rant. The idea of each force getting their own little storyline is fine, but now that has been going on since issue 50 (if Im not mistaken.) Barry is simply not progressing (yes, I know its comics and even if he does progress, a reboot will kick in and hell start all over). For years Barry Allen was a shining example of making good choices and even when he made bad ones, he tried his best to fix them. All Barry keeps doing is pushing Iris and Wallace (new Wally) away, apologizing for it, and then doing it again. Add to the fact that now we are having a 5- issue flashback just slows the story down more. Now, I know Barry has to remember something important and that some guy in a cloak made him go on this little journey, but we need some closure to all of this and soon.

The Flash #73 is almost back on track...

Oh and the guy who blasted Barry into his memory reviving coma is named Steadfast, who is the avatar of the Still Force who was stuck in it until Barry broke the barrier. Thats all we get at least for now.

Barry Allen is back I for one, finally feel like this book is gaining some type of momentum.

A lot stuff happens in this issue, but the plot barely inches forward. Can we PLEASE just get to the forces dying?

Flash is almost at a dead stop. It takes a very slow step forward.

This issue gave us a nice bow on top of the final Zoom package and FINALLY CONCLUDES the force powers storyline. It went on for WAY too long, but the story has made sudden leaps and bounds ahead. Im excited for the Flash once again.

To say that this issue surprised me would be a fair statement. Its not astounding by any means but Lobdell actually created something average. Im suitably impressed. The issue lagged with how much Wally was moping and I hope to god that lessens as we go on. Im cautiously optimistic about the next issue.

While I know its not the actual 1st issue of this series, the first proper issue gets this book off to a fun start. We finally have our team set, a future possible adversary hot on their trail, and endless possibilities ahead. One month seems like a very long time after reading this fun, quick, but jam packed story.

PKJ's message seems to be that everybody has a monster inside of them, and that we all have to take whatever moments of happiness we can get before our demons invariably take over.

When Slott left the title I was very disappointed. Christopher Cantwell has put those fears to rest. Cantwell is obviously planning a long running story here.

This book is a Marvel hidden gem. While it is a name brand title, I feel like this book hasnt received the accolades it should. The story is engaging, the characters seem like real people with real problems. Oh, and the artwork is great. Why havent you bought this yet?

This is a strong 4 out of 5. If there was just a bit more moving the story along, it would be another 5 for Snyder, but having the chance to see all these heroes together and acting like friends again is something that DC has been lacking in many titles for a long, long, time.

Snyders story is barely half done, so we have quite a long way to go before the heroes win. Im more intrigued with what is going on with the Society, but I guess thatll have to wait!

I knew that Hawkgirl was going to screw everything up. Ever since Jonn had died, shes been a damn mess. She gave into rage, which in this story at least, is EVIL! The whole story is just totally up-ended now. We finally have reached the end of the first of three chapters and now its time for darkness to reign. Once again, my only nitpick is that the pages seem cluttered.

Snyder still has 4 more issues to give this some real emotional weight. I have faith in my comics that he can do it. Now if youll excuse me, I have to go cry over the death of Superior Spider-man.

I actually really loved this issue. As has been my complaint of numerous issues of this run the page count puts the art at a deficit. The scene where the heroes assembled looked so tiny with just a lot of outlines. If it had a page (or dare I say two) to breathe, the art would have been phenomenal.

Heres the major problem: Im still not connected to this like I should be. When the heroes fight the villains, Im invested, but I just couldnt care less about Perpetua. We all know these worlds are coming back. Plus, with just two issues to go in this story (and Snyders run), there is a lot of stuff we still have to get to. Heres hoping issue 39 is a double-sized issue.

Heres the major problem: Im still not connected to this like I should be. When the heroes fight the villains, Im invested, but I just couldnt care less about Perpetua. We all know these worlds are coming back. Plus, with just two issues to go in this story (and Snyders run), there is a lot of stuff we still have to get to. Heres hoping issue 39 is a double-sized issue.

That being said, Jarro better be a league mainstay or Im going to be so mad.

Snyder didn't even try to stick the landing. Instead he bounced the plane off the runway and back into flight. You have not reached your final destination.

Look, the book is fine. The art is great and the cast is interesting. But the thing is, why should we care about any of this? I'd be surprised if this title went back the 25-issue mark. The book is solid, but totally unremarkable.

If this book had a regular schedule, its be 5 stars. With the way the story has progressed however, it takes it down a full star.

Hickman's run has been entirely about change and a new status quo, but some writers seem hellbent on writing characters like they've been written for years.

Joshua Williamson and Mike Henderson hit the ground running and to be quite frank, it's like they never stopped.

This title still has time to work itself out (and since this is written so late, in many respects it already has.) But as of this issue, it needed a lot of work.

Final Thoughts This is a very by the numbers book that will hopefully last longer than 12 issues, although I doubt it. An overpowered protagonist, an antagonist that nobody outside of die hard fans will know, and a story that remains unclear all work together against this issue. That being said, the art is gorgeous (David Curiel is one heck of a colorist). Heres hoping the book finds its mojo in the next two or so issues.

Hyperforce Go! This book hits all the right steps: Fun, Action filled and witty. It progresses the ongoing storyline with that great final page while allowing the Hyperforce Rangers a chance at their own adventure.

This book is ridiculous. Redcoats, a supernatural John Hancock, Paul Revere getting his butt kicked, an immortal who has definitely been wasting his gift, and a young Albert Einstein make for a melting pot of hilarity and mystery. The book reveals a lot more than one might expect and because of that, it has secured at least a second issue purchase from me. Grab it before its gone.

What the heck did I just read? While Fall of The House Of X showcased the X-Men at their heroic best, the final fight of Enigma went out with a whimper and Moiras final fate is just utterly perplexing. The ending does leave a bit of a cliffhanger about Xavier to be resolved in X-men 35 (presumably), but for an ending to a huge part of the Krakoan storyline, this whole issue can be summed up in one word: WHAT?!

A father and son at a loss on how to bond, fantastic creature designs, and some promises tidbits of the future make for a great issue. This would have easily been a 4 star book if not for the incredibly annoying decision to make the issue a flip book. Still, pick this up. It's worth the $3.99.

This book is a rich opening act to what is hopefully a long sci-fi epic. The art is gorgeous, the characters are intriguing, and while we dont know much about the actual world beyond its basics, I'm sure we are going to learn a lot more about Exodus in the coming issues. Out of the 3 books, Id probably have to rate this one first, then Geiger, and then Redcoat. Ghost Machine is off to a great start.

Out of the 3 Ghost Machine books we've received so far, this is the best. Great writing, incredibly fun concepts, and some amazingly strange, fun, and scary artwork make this the book to get. I said it last issue and Ill say it again: being away from corporate comics has completely reinvigorated Geoff Johns. If I haven't been clear, I'm in this for the long haul and you should be too. You'd be missing out on a great story!

A solid, but unremarkable issue that introduces us to G.I. Joe's main heroine. A basic plot, nice art, and some wooden characterization lead to a very quick read. Here's hoping issue 2 can fix its faults.

(Now if we could only get Jim Lees original Wildc.a.t.s back. No offense Mr. Ellis.)

While not brilliant, this giant book gives the reader a reason to keep with the Spawn universe.

For what may be the final time (right...) Superior Spider-Man has come to a close. With great art by Mark Bailey, eye catching color, and a sweet if awkward end to a romance that at one point was the main core of the book, Superior Spider-Man goes out on as a good of an issue as it possibly could. Rest in back issue bins Spider-Ock. You've earned it.

While this issue is a tad maudlin, the conversation does way it down somewhat, Bendiss hot streak on Superman continues. The art is always fantastic and the story is finally reaching a conclusion. I should mention that Clark has the funniest line in a comic book I read in months. I wont repeat it here but lets just say that as much as Clark loves Lois, he also fears her more than maybe even Doomsday. I cant wait for the next issue. Now if only Action Comics could produce the same reaction from me.

This was an equally annoying and exhilarating read. Optimuss fight with Skywarp was a lot of fun. Im happy they didnt kill him off (yet). He is, after all, my favorite Decepticon. I guess the running joke now is that since they killed Bumblebee and Cliffjumper has kind of taken his spot, Cliffjumper is just going to keep getting blasted around and will stand right back up like Wile E. Coyote? Its an interesting little joke, but I really hope they dont make this into a Kenny thing. Give that little guy a break! As I mentioned above, the issue is also annoying, simply because these damn humans keep interfering and keep trying to kill the wrong Cybertronian! Come on people! Hes trying to save your lives! Hopefully, the next issue starts building a little bit of trust between the two races.

Final Thoughts While the art may falter a bit in this issue, the heart and soul remain the characters. Cliffjumper and Carly are forming quite a bond, Optimus has finally decided to go on the offensive, and Spike and Sparky have reached a marginal level of understanding with each other. Its going to be interesting to see how the next few issues play out as we get closer to the eventual finish line for this volume.

This is an uneven, but great start. Its going to be interesting to see where the Killmonger, Storm, and Shuri developments lead. To be frank, every character besides TChalla is interesting in his own book. They need to work on that. Also, the lack of a Tony cameo is disappointing. However, this is only issue 1. Theres a lot of time left.

This book is just heating up. With the appearance of a certain weather goddess at the end of this issue, the next one cant come fast enough. I wish the art would be more eye catching. Now, if only TChalla could be the most interesting person in his own book we could get somewhere.

If I didn't read the cover of the book, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between this book and a standard Black Panther book. This book is now 3 issues in and still doesn't really have a driving point to it.

While far from perfect, this issue finally gives us a T'Challa that seemingly has a a purpose. The team has formed and the Cult of Moon Knight is making its move. Things are looking up.

Final Thoughts Well that was a VERY QUICK READ. I think Im done with this book. Just when I thought that the book was finally turning a corner and ratcheting up the tension and story, we get an issue about a mysterious plant that is the opposite of vibranium? OK then! Look, Im sure some people are liking this story, but for an all-new universe that is supposed to have done things differently, this book feels like damn near every Black Panther book that Ive read since 2016 (with a few exceptions). I do hope the book will pick up and prove me wrong, but it seems stuck in first gear and there is no mechanic in sight. Save your money and get something else.

Now we just have to wait a month to see the next step in this new world when TChalla takes center stage.

Final Thoughts If issue 1 was a prequel, this is Day 1. Peter is still getting used to his powers, hes already lost twice, and Spider-man still has no real identity. Thats bound to change in the upcoming issues. Wilson Fisk is set to take charge, the Goblin is just ramping up his attacks, and Jonah and Ben are very quickly becoming the heart of the book. I cant wait another month. Out of the two books in the line so far, this is the one to beat.

With great art, a great story, and Peter's growing Parker-nish, Spider-man is quickly becoming who he was meant to be all those years ago. PICK THIS UP!

Outside of the cover, there is no sighting of Spider-man in this book. While a small bit of costumes or action would have been nice, this whole book is about building bridges that had been kept from being built for 20 years. An uneasy friendship has been forged, and while it doesn't seem its going to last (it cant), for right now Peter has some friends in high places. As for Uncle Ben, he and Jonah have a name finally for their business. Lets hope it finally gets off the ground in next issue. Pick this up every month. Dont be silly.

All that being said, this is a damn good-odd issue. We get some fantastic art, with callbacks to a world that might have been (The Ultimate Armor, Bullseye) and a story about a boy who must very quickly become a man. We meet some new old characters (Otto!), and we get more exploration of how Harry came to own Stark Enterprises. With a bit more Spider-Man, this would have been a 5. This is still the best of the Ultimate line.

Wilson Fisk has proven to be a fantastic villain and a worthy stand in for the Maker. Its obvious that in this reality, Wilson Fisk is going to end up being Peters arch nemesis, and now that he is also super-powered, Im excited to see how Peter and Harry rethink their strategy. This issue had heart, grit, and a surprising amount of bloody action, especially for a first meeting between our heroes and villains. This is still the book to beat on my pull every month, and you should (as always) grab it!

This issue has brought us some great action, more info on the world that we now inhabit and some cool suit information. But more than that, we have finally found a plausible reason for Harry Osborn to break bad. Having Norman Osborn in your head is NEVER a good thing. He may not have been crazy in this world, but its very apparent he wasnt the best dad. While this issue and the book in general could use more Ben, Jonah, & Gwen, it still earns a solid rating. Next issue is going to be a doozy.

Final Thoughts Another good issue, this book gives me hope for the Ultimate line. A great story is developing, Harry Osborn is slowly but surely coming apart, and our team of villains has come together. Peter is in a lot of danger, and he doesnt know it yet. Pick this up!

This is not your parents Ultimate Universe. Literally AND figuratively. Between the final issue of Ultimate Invasion and this issues printing, weve learned that this Earth is not 1610 (the actual Ultimate Universe), but a new universe with the designation of Earth 6160. This new world is turning out to be a very fun and interesting one now that the Maker is gone (kind of). Im excited to see how destiny shapes things (and Im extremely excited to see a married Parker couple again in a few months, as well as Peach Momoko's X-men). The future is bright for this line.

This is the prettiest and strangest non-superhero superhero book I think I've ever read. Hopefully we start seeing more "X in this X-men book.

Final Thoughts Well, we finally have our second mutant. With the introduction of Mei Storm, the world has gotten a whole lot bigger in just one issue. The incredibly strange reveal of the shadows origins opens up SO many questions. I guess Im in it for the long hall. Bring in even more mutants and look what happens! Its starting to feel like an X-men book. A very weird X-men book, but an X-men book regardless.

Mei's "origin", a bit more background on the weird guy with the hat which definitely has something to do with our ghostly spirit, and our first utterance of the word mutant. It's finally an X-men book.

This issue finally provides us with our first superhero fight. While the outcome of said fight is a tad nebulous and we still have ZERO idea what or who this villain is, it does move the story forward. New characters have entered the fray and the ending promises to open new territory in a very unexpected way. This book is past its growing phase and is firing on most cylinders now. If only it wasnt so damn short.

With some big secrets and plot details finally revealed, this has turned into the most important (and best) issue yet. Our villain has a name, a new villain has been introduced, and Nico has discovered there is more to her powers than she originally thought. With the solicits showing that a very important X-Man will be showing up in the next issue or two, our team is just getting started. While the name drop of the team felt very awkward, at least we finally heard the name of the book IN the book.

The arrival of Captain Britain and his Black Crusade. They have trolls! Huge trolls!The final page shows the now assembled team taking up the name The Ultimates. Id definitely buy a poster of that.Final Thoughts While not perfect, its. heck of an opening issue. With a team of heroes that have real world problems and goals, great artwork, and infinite storytelling potential, Im more than excited to grab the next issue!

Final Thoughts This is where I jump off. Its not that the idea of a baby Hulk is a bad one, its just that this book feels REALLY DEPRESSING. The whole world is screwed, and while Tony Stark wants to save it, I just dont think its going to end up the way he wants to. The designs of these characters are great, but this is supposed to be a book about how the world is saved, not how damn depressing it is.

Final Thoughts FINALLY! We finally have a book in the From The Ashes relaunch that has earned a 4. While the art does not do it in some bits, the book overall looks great, and unlike some of the other X-Books, this one seems to have a reason to exist. These are the mutants that are going to resurrect Xaviers dream. I may be a big Cyclops fan, but hes off fighting a war. These mutants are here to protect and nurture. Im excited for what comes next.

The next issue I think concludes the storyline. I dont know if each storyline is just going to take place in a new zone, but I dont care. The fact that a break is coming up soon is the more pressing matter. I dont think I can make it between storylines without this book.

Janes characterization is still spot on. She chose to inherit these powers, but that doesnt mean she doesnt want a normal life as well. Shes been banished to the morgue, there is a horse living in her apartment, and life is only getting crazier. Im very happy to see that this book has made it past six issues and my hope is that it can make it past 12.

While not the best issue, it does allow the Carnage storyline to end and the Dylan story to begin. Let's see whether Cates can stick the landing with the kid.

While a VERY quick read, this issue focus's more on the visual clues than anything else. The writing is still strong though, and finding a cast member of Transformers who isn't grumpy in this book is very refreshing. Here's hoping we can get back to the character stuff next issue.

Thus ends another volume of Wolverine. Yet again, this is bloody as can be, but it also has a strong bond of family ties, fun adventure, and a lot of heart. If you collect, read or just love Wolverine and X-men, grab this now!

I really hope that this team actually has a purpose and they are not just being sent out on random missions to make them look good.The book needs to make it clear whether or not the team members no longer around are dead or not.PLEASE GET FRENZY OUT OF THIS BOOK.I really hope this finds its footing. It has potential.

This is a very interesting and tonally weird book. In this new era of mutants literally being superior over everybody else, the book shows the need for X-Force even more. Not every attack against the nation is going to be done on the political stage. There is always going to be a need for a secret task force to handle the dirty work.

With 4 years of storylines coalescing, this should have been explosive. Instead, we get what amounts to a little electrical fire.

Once again, the new age of X-Men has gotten off to a rocky start. All the books so far have landed around the 3 out of 5 range and this is no different. While the premise is good, and the coloring is amazing, there seems to be a lack of characterization (Tank in particular), and what seems to be a very unclear mission for the team. This book cant work if its going to be episodic. It needs a main villain (just PLEASE NO SINISTER.) Im a little less nervous about this book than the others though. There are some great designs and colors and there is still time to state the books actual objective. This book brings me hope in the From the Ashes era.

I know we are coming up on issue 9 soon, but this issue really is a standout on the first 8 issues of Hickman's run on the title.

Who are these people? This is not the X-men. I'm ready for Krakoa to end. Maybe next issue there won't be so much blood. Save that for Blood Hunt in a few months.

Is this how Hickman dreamed Krakoa would end? Most assuredly not. But as the ending we got, it's not half bad. It's time to move on to the next era. Pick this up if you can find it.

Some stuff really works and a lot needs to be worked on. Weird art choices, some great and not so great character development, and a very big BEAST of a problem leads to a very shaky first issue. For as much as I love the X-Men, I'll give issue 2 a cautious buy. Pick this up so you at least know what's going on and then make your decision.

Somehow, Jed McKay has made a book with all style and ZERO substance. Some solid teamwork is completely overshadowed by zero info on our characters and some extremely weird character designs. I realize this review is much shorter than most of my reviews, but honestly, there wasnt a whole lot to write about.