Ed Brisson ends his tenure as the writer of New Mutants by leaving it in better shape than when he started, in my opinion. He's crafted a story in this issue of the X of Swords event that could swing the tides in the favor of the mutants or it could be the lynchpin that causes it to crash and burn. I hope that Vita Ayala is up to the task of writing New Mutants because he's got some big shoes to fill!! Read Full Review

While Marco Failla has been my favorite artist to draw some of these New Mutants books, Rod Reis does a great job on these pages as he prepares to take over full time duties. Ed Brisson has had a wonderful run so it's tough to come to terms with this being his last issue, but hopefully Vita Ayala comes through to inject some black girl magic into the veins of the young heroes. New Mutants #13 aka the 7th X of Swords book does the ongoing series a favor instead of the frequent disservice that tie-ins often do to the comics they invade. Read Full Review

While other chapters in this event have focused on major players like Storm this issue does the necessary work to remind us of a lesser-known character like Cypher matters in many ways more than other characters in the event. New Mutants #13 does the work to establish Cypher's unique situation as well as the sword he'll carry to battle. He also offers a different perspective in this battle as he isn't a highly trained and seasoned warrior, but a good dude who doesn't want to let his people down. Read Full Review

New Mutants #13 (Brisson & Reis) is a calmer story in a, so far quest driven, event that provides beautiful art and touching character moments. Read Full Review

"X of Swords" continues to be stellar throughout. Read Full Review

I enjoy these slower moments quite a bit. While I don't think the art or the coloring was as vibrant as previous issues in the arc, the writing was quite phenomenal. This is an issue you can probably skip in the scheme of the event but I have found this to be the most enjoyable so far. Read Full Review

Overall this was an alright chapter to the event. Getting to have one focused on Cypher was great, even if it had some missed opportunities. Read Full Review

Another great issue for X of Swords with Brisson's final issue on this series. I think he did a nice job of building the tension in this story and conflict within Cypher. It's also awesome to have Reis back doing art. He absolutely killed it here, as per usual.

Great issue. Brisson saved his best issue for last and as an X of swords chapter it works very well. Rod Reis is a beast and his art is the best it's ever been and it made this story tremendously better.

Really good issue. So far, it feels like this crossover has helped some of the fledgling titles.

This is the best issue of this series in a while. I think Cypher is a really good character, and his situation is very compelling.

This is an interesting, introspective issue that's wholly occupied by one key problem: Doug Ramsey is about the last mutant you'd pick for a high-stakes interdimensional sword-fight. He knows it, so does everybody else on Krakoa, and it's discussed at length. Although Cypher doesn't grow or change here, the multiple takes on his situation build up a nuanced and sympathetic portrait. In addition to the surprising depth of characterization, this issue is boosted by some terrific painterly art and some well-done Sienkiewicz emulation on Warlock.

A good issue! I liked the focus on the characters and their relationships.

Is this issue bad? No. Did I like it? No. Interrupting everything that was going on in the various X-Series for a 22 parts big event is CRAZY. I'm basically forced to follow every single series now because every issue is fundamental. I loved New Mutants before, but this feels completely useless. Makes no sense.