A.X.E. One-Shots: X-Men #1
| Event\Storyline | A.X.E. |
| Writer | Kieron Gillen |
| Artist | Francesco Mobili |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
THE SECOND STORY-CRITICAL A.X.E. ONE-SHOT! It wasn't her. It wasn't her. It wasn't her. It wasn't her. It wasn't her. Yet: "I am fire and life incarnate! Now and forever." Which part of "Now and forever" is confusing to you? As one world burns, can Jean justify her existence after burning another?
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CRITIC REVIEWS
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9.0
But Why Tho? - Collier "CJ" Jennings
Oct 05, 2022A.X.E.: X-Men #1 puts Jean Grey through a mental wringer, as it explores whether it's possible to achieve redemption. Rather than padding out the Judgment Daystoryline, these one-shots add a new dimension to it. It'll be interesting to see how Gillen wraps things up with the third and final one-shot next week. Read Full Review
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8.9
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Oct 05, 2022Mobili crafts some beautiful and visually thrilling art throughout the issue. The focus on the characters helps to enhance the mood of the story and its themes. Read Full Review
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Comic Watch - B. Radtz
Oct 05, 2022This could be quite possibly the most important story thats dealing with a characters judgment in the face of this resurrected Celestial, simply because not many characters have been close to doing some of the things in which Jean has done. Can Jeans accomplishments make up for her atrocities? Has Jean fully forgiven herself for the mistakes, and missteps shes done? Thats what has me interested in the rest of her adventure. Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - David Brooke
Oct 05, 2022A.X.E.: X-Men #1 will make you curious and want more from this event in a good way. While it's unclear what this issue accomplishes for the bigger picture, it's a fascinating deeper look at the complexities of Jean Grey and the burden she is always carrying. Whether or not you agree with the Celestial's judgment, it's safe to say Jean Grey is made stronger for the events of this issue. Read Full Review
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6.0
ComicBook.com - Jamie Lovett
Oct 05, 2022The Progenitor refuses to let Jean off the hook for the death of the D'Bari people, but Jean doesn't seem to learn or change based on his judgment. Instead, she deflects, focusing on the Celestial's hypocrisy rather than her anything interior. It's a shame because tackling questions about whether fictional characters need to be held accountable for crimes committed decades ago under another writer's pen seems like the kind of thing writer Kieron Gillen would knock out of the park. Instead, he sidesteps, and all that remains is a sparse, basic infiltration story drawn in something approaching the early 2000 shadowy realism popularized by Bryan Hitch and others, minus the obsession with cinematic framing and lacking depth. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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10
For me that issue was perfect. Its the best written jean comic in years, exposing all her complexity as a hero. The art was great, the same for the colors, and the text amazing. Jean, logan e mr sinister relationship very well presented. Cant wait to see whats next.
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10
I got to say in an event that I have absolutely loved every chapter of I think this may be my favorite book so far. I've always been a huge fan of wolverine my favorite thing about him is while he's portrayed as such a aggressive character at his core he's all about love devotion and sticking up for the ones he cares about. I absolutely loved how he was there for Gene this book is incredible and so is this event
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9.5
Really liked this one. Jean Grey is indeed a very complicated char and I hope this just leads to much more introspection.
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9.0
Hell hath no fury like a disappointed Jean.
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Fantastic! That Quiet Council hallucination scene was nightmare fuel...
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9.0
These Gillen-scripted one-shots between #5 & #6 are plot-critical -- it doesn't hurt that they're also amazing reads. (This one is particularly beautiful on the art front, too.) I admit a significant part of my enjoyment comes from watching the Progenitor/the author DEMOLISH 2 points from recent issues of Gerry Duggan's X-Men: How Cyclops sorta bluffed his way into a thumbs-up in #14, and the proposition that Jean Grey paid off her Dark Phoenix debt by shutting down that casino in #12. But the rebuttals to those points are SO elegant that I'm pretty sure the 2 authors orchestrated them in advance. Doesn't make 'em any less satisfying to me.
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9.0
This was a pretty good Jean-centric one-shot with some fabulous art. Compliments the story nicely, even if it's not essential to it.
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