It's not often I read a comic and have to stop to take it all in. The story of Eva Bell is both fantastic and tragic. Brian Michael Bendis has taken the concept of time traveling to add some huge character development to Eva. There's no going back to who she was before. Even if you read the first part of the story in UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL #1, you won't be prepared for Andrea Sorrentino's art and Marcelo Maiolo's colors. The art here will make you want to weep with joy. This comic is more than just a read; it's an experience. Read Full Review

For the very first time, I have become interested in one of the new students that Cyclops has picked up in the ‘Uncanny X-Men.' None of the others have really been fleshed out and in these two annuals we finally have an idea of who Eva Bell is and what she can do. Bendis is working his magic on her and I only hope it is to give us a solid character and not to make us like her before she ends up biting the big one. Read Full Review

Basically, if you enjoyed Uncanny X-Men Annual #1 earlier this month, you'll get a kick out of this one, too. It remains a treat to see Andrea Sorrentino working his magic on the Marvel Universe. Read Full Review

This is a great issue with a great character. Now the character is further established, I really hope to see the more of her. Read Full Review

My only criticism for the combined issues would be that it felt like a lot of people talkingatEva, rather than us learning about her. She spends the majority of the first issue reacting to events beyond her control and then, after seven years of training, still seems unable to do much more than fall headfirst through time. While I believe this crossover was definitely a big step in the right direction, I'm excited to see what her newfound skills, experiences, and views regarding the ethics of using her powers turn out to be. Eva bell is definitely a character with a huge amount of potential and I hope that she doesn't end up getting sidelined to allow the more well-established members of the team continue their infighting indefinitely. Read Full Review

Though the sins of its predecessor do limit its effectiveness, All-New X-Men Annual #1 brings Eva's odyssey to a fine conclusion. It's a little light on content but saturated with color and visual splendor. This is definitely one to buy for the art and Bendis wanted it that way. All-New X-Men Annual #1 retains many of the failings of its Uncanny forebear but improves upon it in just as many ways. A stunning spectacle that manages to stay just ahead of its shortcomings. Read Full Review

The formula with each time-jump gets obvious by the start of this issue and I'm extremely bothered by the lack of explanation as to why there is a triceratops existing at the same time as the dawn of man. Either mankind dawns in the Savage Land in the Marvel Universe, or Bendis subscribes to the school of creationism. Anyways, Eva continues to be put through the ringer and it molds her into a whole new person, which is excellent even if this issue doesn't quite reach the same heights as Uncanny X-Men Annual did. This is because the best of this sorry was presented in Uncanny, while this installment mostly follows through with the impact, which is fairly dialog heavy thanks to time concepts. The art is on par with Uncanny X-Men Annual: great colour and layouts with something to be desired from the pencils/inks. I also enjoy the concept behind the covers. Question: what are the blue marks on Eva's face? She still has them years later, are they tattoos, part of her mutation or a terrible fashion choice that she refuses to update? In the previous issue, all of the questions concern how weird her hair and clothes look, so I guess I'm the only one who questions blue football eye-grease. more