This is, in every way, an astonishing book. I cannot wait to see what happens next. Read Full Review

Immortal X-Men #5 is an example of the perfect way to do a crossover issue. Gillen ties it into Judgment Day but does it in a way where this still feels like Immortal X-Men, focusing on one of the books more interesting characters. Bandini and Curiel have worked together much better on this issue than last. All in all, another fine issue. Read Full Review

A stellar issue smartly takes a deep breath in the midst of a crisis to explore the concept of faith Read Full Review

Even with a war event looming large, ‘Immortal X-Men' stays true to itself as a series with another powerful character study issue that showcases one of the best ways to approach doing an event tie-in issue. Gorgeous and wonderful, the artwork has the same but different energy from the last issue as it takes on the feeling of the spotlight character in the best ways possible. Read Full Review

The setup for the event's future issues is downright tantalizing, and at this point, I don't know if I'm more hyped to readImmortal X-Men#6 or the next chapter in Judgment Day's saga. Gillen knows exactly what he wants to do with these characters and it makesImmortal X-Men such a fun ride every month. Bandini's pencils bring the issue to life, perfectly encapsulating the themes and feelings Gillen's words convey. Read Full Review

Immortal X-Men #5 explores faith and what one is willing to do in the name of it through Exodus eyes, as Judgement Day rages on. So far, between this series and X-Men Red, Marvel has been knocking it out of the park with Judgement Day tie-ins. Lets hope that continues with future issues. Read Full Review

The issue is probably the most interesting character work Exodus has received in his 30-year history, but this issue needed a stronger emotional underpinning for the ecclesiological thought experiment to land with a stronger impact. Read Full Review

Not the wall-to-wall action issue that the synopsis got me hyped for, but still a great character study of a character that is essential to AXE, yet I I knew little about.

Essential for AXE.

This is an absolutely phenomenal book in every way! What a tremendous read with beautiful artwork that demands you take a moment from time to time to admire. This event has been phenomenal!!!!!

This was simply fantastic!

Great character study of a character I have never cared about before this issue. Works perfectly with AXE, though I imagine it would also work well on its own.

Before House of X, I had no idea who Exodus was. In the years since, I've developed only the vaguest understanding of him.

After reading this, I'm halfway to slotting him into my "favorite mutants of all time" roster.

*That* is what a good spotlight issue can do. And this is a great one. The character work is terrific and the event-connected plot is solid. The prose is a little plain, but that's entirely intentional -- part of the characterization. It's super easy on the eyes, too. Michele Bandini always delivers good linework, but David Curiel's weighty colors really boost the art to the top tier.

What's crazy is that this is probably my least favorite issue of the series, but it's still really good. I don't really know much about Exodus, so I wasn't sure what to expect going into this. Luckily for me, Gillen was crafted a story that makes Exodus an interesting character by detailing his past with Apocalypse and Magneto. I'm still missing Lucas Werneck, but Bandini continues to do a nice job here. Overall, this was another good read from this series. Going into Issue 6, I'm facing a similar feeling as I did with this issue, in that I don't really know much about Sebastian Shaw. Hopefully the next issue has the same effect this one had, in making me more interested in the main character.

Amazing storytelling. Judgment Day couldn't have started better.

Kieron Gillen everybody!

Most of the time, I would say an overly zealous crusader with a god complex is a lame character. This is not one of those times.

While all that is happening on Mars, Exodus faces his demons, past, and dragons over at Kroaka.
The quiet council takes active action in an exciting yet retrospective issue.

The style was OK and it worked but I still can't get into Exodus as a character even with Gillen doing his best. Bandini has a mixed bag of fantastic pages and Ok ones. It was tough to beat the first 2 pages.

It's a solid character based issue. Nothing spectacular but, extremely likeable.