That being the case, even though this issue is an ‘AXIS' tie in, I can't help but feel it was still able to be a positive forward push for the team that Peter David has made for the ‘All-New X-Factor.' He gets to show off their powers and show them working fluidly together,. It really is just an all around win and I don't want this ride to end. The events being shown are still prior to the Inversion going on in the main story line and it is unclear if those effects will hit every hero on the planet or only those close enough to the central blast. I kind of hope the latter as I don't believe there is enough time for David to truly finish what he's started if he has to go into that as well. Read Full Review

Its great to see that even though this book doesnt feel super-relevant to the AXIS tie-ins so far, All New X-Factor has managed to be pretty entertaining despite this and can still stand on its own. Theres plenty of character development and the pace of the issue is handled very well, making this issue a win. If youre not following this book already then you should go back and catch up on just how good its been in trades because, even though its been cancelled, youre missing out on something thats been spectacular, with a great creative team. Read Full Review

With this series due for cancellation in a couple months, it's good to see that Peter David isn't letting this AXIS tie-in derail the book's momentum or the focus on character relationships. Read Full Review

The Bottom Line: While the action is fast-paced and often depicted well (especially in the dramatic end of the battle), the story feels like it's taking all of its turns too fast, without really developing a more natural momentum. While some characters are nicely highlighted, others perform things almost as, at best, an afterthought, or, at worst, a deus ex machina. Literally. Read Full Review