Phillips is mixing a few different things together in a way that seems to be developing a really comprehensive look at the character and what it is that she's going through. This is really difficult for a character that who's been around for the better part of a century. It's a noble effort to try to connect all of the various desperate aspects of who she's been over the decades and over the course of many different writers. It will be interesting to see where she land in a year or so with this title. Read Full Review

I am definitely going to continue readingPhoenixto see where Phillips takes this Greyhaven arc. Roi Mercado is new to Marvel Comics, so hopefully their style will continue to strengthen and grow, and I am excited to see how their art develops throughout this arc. I hope that Sara gets to stick around in some capacity, and her return doesn't end up being a gimmick. I think Jean having her sister back, especially one living off of Earth, would introduce some interesting dynamics to the Phoenix's responsibilities on Earth versus the cosmos as a whole. Read Full Review

With each passing issue of this series Stephanie Phillips confidence with writing Jean Grey grows. That's what makes the way Phoenix #11 kicks off the newest story arc so great. There is a sense of progression to what Jean's story is. Read Full Review

Consistent Quality Across the Series
From the first issue to the latest, the quality never dips. No filler, no shortcuts—just consistently excellent storytelling and art. It’s clear the creative team respects their audience and their craft.

"Design meets storytelling."
Everything, from the font choices to the character outfits, feels deliberate and meaningful. The design serves the story in every way.

Phoenix #11 starts off the new arc that takes Jean reuniting with one of the most important people in her life. Someone that we haven’t seen in years. It’s a surprising reunion that has been highly anticipated for many years. Fans of Jean’s lore will be thrilled by this and what’s to come. This new arc seems very promising. It’s definitely a refreshing and welcoming start to a series that has been an eventful cosmic ride. Stephanie continues to write Jean expertly. The new art Roi seems promising and hopefully will be consistent. I still hope to see Russell Dauterman, R.B Silva, or Stuart Immonen become the book’s official artist.

After almost a year I thought I’d give this book another try. It hasn’t improved one bit. Stephanie Phillips is a terrible writer and the art, although less abstract than in earlier issues - looks “cute” in the worst way imaginable. It’s almost as if they reimagined the Phoenix Saga as a “magical girl” book. Horrible.