Powers of X #1

Writer: Jonathan Hickman Artist: R. B. Silva Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: July 31, 2019 Cover Price: $5.99 Critic Reviews: 25 User Reviews: 126
8.9Critic Rating
8.7User Rating

FEAR THE FUTURE! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (INFINTY, NEW AVENGERS, FF) continues his revolutionary new direction for the X-Men. Intertwining with HOUSE OF X, POWERS OF X reveals the secret past, present  and  future of mutantkind, changing the way you look at every X-Men story before and after. You do not want to miss the next seminal moment in the history of the X-Men!
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  • 10
    Black Nerd Problems - Jon-Carlos Evans Aug 2, 2019

    If you like X-Men, comic books, long game mythology and storytelling, then you have absolutely zero excuses not to read House of X and Powers of X as soon as they drop on NCBD. The first issue of this series ties in four distinct time periods in mutant history that reflect directly upon the "current timeline" as it unfolds in House of X. You cannot read one of these books without the other to grasp the full scale of what Hickman has in store for a thousand years of X-Men history "yes, a thousands years. Read Full Review

  • 10
    ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett Jul 31, 2019

    Powers of X deftly expands upon the mutant mythos and addresses the nature of humanity's greatest challenges, providing a new legend and new meaning for the X-Men. Read Full Review

  • 9.8
    Geek'd Out - Gregory Brothers Jul 31, 2019

    After the first two issues of Hickmans X-Men run, it is obvious that this truly is a new jumping-on point. Everything that you would expect from a Hickman event is here so far. Marvel has assigned art teams that are up to the task of keeping up with Hickmans storytelling. So strap in as it is obvious that Hickman and his team have an amazing story they are going to tell. Read Full Review

  • 9.8
    Monkeys Fighting Robots - Ben Snyder Jul 30, 2019

    Powers of X #1 is the beginnings of a new X-Men Epic. Read Full Review

  • 9.6
    You Don't Read Comics - David Harth Aug 2, 2019

    Powers Of X #1 throws readers into the deep end, but in the best possible way. Hickman does some excellent world-building without giving away too much and lays out tantalizing clues of whats to come. The only minor quibble with the comic is how it fits in with House Of X, but Hickman is a master storyteller so the connection is sure to be something great. R.B. Silvas art isnt perfect, but it works for the story. His design work and his execution of the action scenes make up for the deficiencies of his artwork. Theres a lot to love about this book and it lays out a lot of interesting stuff. Hickman continues to work his magic on the X-Men. Read Full Review

  • 9.6
    Chuck's Comic Of The Day - Chuck Aug 3, 2019

    This may be a tougher read for the casual X-Fan, but there's obviously been a lot of planning and design here, and it's a rewarding read for thosebrave enough to tackle it. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Multiversity Comics - Gustavo S Lodi Aug 1, 2019

    Uncanny. Amazing. Astonishing. And we are only one issue in. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Comics Bookcase - Zack Quaintance Jul 31, 2019

    Powers of X #1 is a nigh-perfect companion to last weeks House of X #1, recasting it in a slightly darker tone while also seeding its own massive sci-fi epic. These new Jonathan Hickman X-Men comics are, quite simply, must-reads. Read Full Review

  • 9.4
    Comic Watch - Bethany W Pope Jul 31, 2019

    Groundbreaking, gut-wrenching storytelling and astonishing art marks the beginning of what will prove to be a very important X-Man story. Read Full Review

  • 9.4
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Jul 31, 2019

    R.B. Silvas art is fantastic. There are some great visual moments throughout and a beautiful fluidity to the backgrounds that draws the readers eye. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Comic Crusaders - Johnny "The Machine" Hughes Jul 31, 2019

    The format of this book may seem a bit more of a hard sell than the “present day” book, inclusions of the former notwithstanding. Between the two books, Hickman has crafted his own version of the X-universe that is waiting for us all to explore. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Newsarama - Pierce Lydon Aug 1, 2019

    Once again, Hickman proves deft at remixing familiar elements just enough to make them interesting, and while the questions posed by his narrative have no easy answers, the journey to finding them and exploring this new status quo is the most exciting the X-line has been in quite some time. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Comic Book Revolution - Rokk Aug 1, 2019

    Overall: Powers of X #1 is a brilliant read. Hickman builds off of House of X #1 in pleasant fashion. Hickman continues to build a delightfully complex and immersive world. This story pulls the reader in deeply and doesn't let go until the very end. Powers of X #1 is an issue that demands multiple readings in order to properly soak up all of the small details packed into the story. This is an issue that is truly worth every penny of the cover price. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    IGN - Jesse Schedeen Jul 31, 2019

    Powers of X #1 makes an even stronger case for Jonathan Hickman's ambitious X-Men saga than House of X #1. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Beyond The Panel - Jideobi Odunze Jul 31, 2019

    This right here is as daring as it gets. If you thought Hickman's present storyline for the X-Men was mindblowing in House of X #1? Powers of X #1 challenges you to think again. In fact, it challenges you to think harder than you ever have about the mutant's place on not only Earth, but the entirety of the universe! This right here is how you get readers and fans talking about the X-Men again. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Comics: The Gathering - Ryan.L Jul 31, 2019

    Hickman even though he is throwing so much at us and is not really giving any real answers, manages to keep you captivated. This world is so lush and heavy that you can't help but be pulled right in. The futures are unique, but also feel like they are familiar as well. That no matter what the X-Men do it is their destiny to end up in the same place or somewhere similar it seems. That being said, this is a powerhouse series you should be reading. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills Aug 3, 2019

    Powers of X #1 is Bold with a capital “B” in terms of expanding Jonathan Hickman's new ideas, and that is really exciting. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Big Comic Page - Aug 5, 2019

    I like to think of House of X as the prelude to Powers of X, not just because it came first, but because House of X feels very stand-alone whereas in Powers of Xtheres a lot of forward momentum and direction. Either way, I cant recommend this book enough. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Newsarama - David Pepose Jul 30, 2019

    In the X-Men's world of unchecked evolution, is there even such a thing as justice or a happy ending? That's the mind-bending mystery at the heart of Powers of X " but if the answers he delivers are even half as satisfying as his questions he's posing, Jonathan Hickman and company stand to usher in a bold new era of X-Men storytelling. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    411Mania - Jeremy Thomas Aug 1, 2019

    The hope implied in House of X had a somewhat ominous edge to it, as if something wasn't quite right. Powers of X reinforces the idea that it won't last " not too surprising, really. It's the yin to the other book's yang, reflecting the constant duality of the X-Men franchise of tragedy and hope. While I suspect that House of X will be the more universally popular of the two books for this new arc thanks to the familiar characters and singular timeline thus far, I'm just as excited to see where into the future (and past) Powers of X takes us from here. Read Full Review

  • 8.7
    Sequential Planet - Marcus Orchard Jul 31, 2019

    Despite not being as accessible as House of X, Powers of X is another hit for Hickman and X-Men fans. There is a lot take in, a lot to speculate at, and a whole lot of neat things to be surprised by. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    All-Comic - Jeremy Matcho Aug 1, 2019

    If you're not excited for where Jonathan Hickman is taking the X-Men, you were never a fan to begin with. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Newsarama - Scott Cederlund Aug 5, 2019

    It's still early to understand what game Hickman and his cohorts are trying to pull off here. But it is exciting to be caught up in the familiar conflicts of the X-Men even as they are being reimagined. Read Full Review

  • 6.0
    The Beat - Alexander Jones Jul 31, 2019

    Hickman gives Silva a lot of opportunities in the script to tell a sequence in visually instead of deferring to exposition alone. I hope Hickman will be able to continue that trend and I found Silva to complement his script really nicely. I don't think I liked some of the text sequences quite as much as House of X #1, but there was still some much-needed additional context and worldbuilding in those pages. Read Full Review

  • 5.0
    Weird Science Marvel Comics - Jim Werner Jul 31, 2019

    After really digging House of X #1, I expected the same here and was sadly disappointed. As a new reader, I felt left behind and am not having enough fun to try to catch up. This issue feels like a showcase for Hickmans big brain and it was just not for me. I liked the art and will give these weekly books a fair shake, but if things keep going like this, I dont think Ill be sticking around. Read Full Review

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