A very good book which may have trouble justifying its existence once Dark Reign runs its course. Read Full Review

I also have to give Cornell credit for bringing back a semi-obscure X-Men character here. Not only does the character fit the whole "dregs of the mutant universe" tone of the book, but there's even a connection between this character and a member of the team. (One that I'd actually forgotten until it's alluded to by the character.) It's a nice usage of past continuity, and it promises to be fun as the book moves forward. I've been saying lately that I'm burnt out on "Dark" books from Marvel, but for "Dark X-Men" I'm more than willing to make an exception. Read Full Review

I've got a lot of faith in Paul Cornell. He made the impossible happen by making a comic book starring Captain Britain and Pete Wisdom a must read for me every month. He has an even stranger assortment of characters this time around. Dark X-Men is off to a good start and hopefully we'll get to see Cornell catch lightning in a bottle for a second time. Read Full Review

Regardless of the return of a favorite of mine to the Marvel Universe, this issue fell flat for me. Annoying and bland characters plus a premise that I've already seen ad nauseam in other Dark Reign titles equals a complete misfire. Buy it for the Leonard Kirk and Steve Dillon artwork. Otherwise, skip it. Read Full Review