Milligan does a solid job writing this and has largely done his homework, but it's Coker's artwork that really sells it even more. The style, the angular look with certain character designs at times, the heavy darks and the general roughness of it all is very inviting and gives it an authentic feel that heightens the atmosphere. Read Full Review

While there are definitely things to appreciate in this first issue of "5 Ronin," from evocative art to Milligan's sometimes beautiful writing, in the end it feels a bit soulless. An emotional connection of some kind could have made something as blas as revenge a bit more engaging. Read Full Review

More of a curiosity than anything else, this first issue is really nothing more than a mediocre What If"? story. It's not bad, the tale simply doesn't engage the reader and there's nothing here to make someone like me come back for four straight weeks to see if the other X-Men characters fare any better. Hit-and-Miss. Read Full Review

What is the purpose of this issue? Does it serve to further the character in any significant fashion? Does it set up a storyline? The answer to both is "No." Instead, it seems just like a shameless attempt to milk readership of their money. Honestly, If not for the artwork, this issue would be a total waste. In the end, I find myself simply not caring to indulge in this limited series any further after this point, which is a shame considering it introduces some intriguing elements. Read Full Review