Anyone with a passing interest in X-men should be reading this book. Read Full Review

R.B. Silvas art is fantastic throughout this issue. Magneto is menacing and Sinister looks amazing. The sequence showing the birth of Krakoa is breathtaking and all of the panels are filled with gorgeous details. Read Full Review

With great art by R.B. Silva and color art byMatte Garcia, this is a powerful series, tightly entwined with the House of X series - not to be missed! Read Full Review

Come for the delightful art and Sinister's delicious sartorial insults, stay for a revelation that will rock all fandom to the core. Read Full Review

Overall ‘Powers of X’ now starts to bring the laughs to an intense story that welcomes the change. There are so many subtle revelations in this book, which you might need to read it twice to catch them all. Just read it, seriously don’t miss out. Read Full Review

By the end of Powers of X #4, I was overly joyed to know that halfway through this mini we could still see more of how these lifetimes played through. It doesn't matter that you know that majority of these end in disaster, you would still want to know what led the X-Men to every life-changing decision they made. Read Full Review

Ultimately, this is an issue that may not be everyone's favorite " andif it is your favorite, it's probably because you love JonathanHickman's take on Sinister. And that's perfectly acceptable, because I don't think it's meant to be many people's favorite. This is a pacingissue that lets the story take a quick breath before next week'sred-barred House of X #5. But even in a transitional issue like this, Hickman doesn't let a single panel go to waste. It remains anessential part of both this story and " very likely " X-Men stories tocome for a long time. Read Full Review

Powers Of X #4 plants a lot of seeds. Hickman, instead of picking up where the last issue of House Of X left off, tells a story that shines a light on a lot of things, while also giving hints of things yet to come. The Phalanx storyline is the only clunky part of the issue, but thats only because its tough to see how it plays into present-day of mutantkind. The art by R.B. Silva and Marte Gracia is just gorgeous. The two of them work together so very well and present a lot of great imagery. This one definitely slows things down a bit, giving readers a chance to breathe after the last two issues of House Of X. Even though it sets up a lot of future stuff. It also raises some very interesting questions about the present of both books and what might be going on. Its a great ride. Read Full Review

A hilarious new take on Mister Sinister helps fuel the latest chapter of Powers of X. Read Full Review

Overall: Jonathan Hickman delivers another well-crafted read in Powers of X #4. Powers of X and House of X continue to be the gold standard of Marvel at the moment. There are no Marvel comics currently on the market that can even come close to touching the level of writing that Hickman is delivering on these two titles. If you are a lapsed X-Men fan or a new reader who has thought the X-Men were impenetrable then I would highly urge you to start reading Powers of X and House of X. Read Full Review

This is a quintessential middle chapter in a story that demands a lot of its readers; it keeps things moving even if the direction isn't entirely clear at the moment. Read Full Review

Another issue of this crazy ongoing saga is a nice mix of solid, enjoyable character work and wild, dense world-building. Read Full Review

While the fourth installment of Powers of X is easily the most low key and even tempered of both Hickman-led mini-series, it does inject some more mystery into the X-Men mythos and also adds a little bit of spice to one of their most one-note characters. Read Full Review

Powers of X #4 feels a bit dialed back compared to the last few issues that upped the action. It adds some detail, some needed, some not. What the comic does is world build and deliver a unique experience and vision for where the X-Men have been and where they're going. Read Full Review

Honestly, this would be the worst issue to jump in on in this series. So, please do not start here if youve heard the hype train and want to join in. However, if you have been following along, you really have no choice but to buy this issue and hang in there until next week. Lets cross our fingers and hope for unequivocal explanations next week from the master storyteller I know Jonathan Hickman can be. Read Full Review

After a couple of more straightforward, action-heavy issues, this one might seem slight but Hickman continues to up the ante. And he continues to keep building up his vision for this world. However, this might be the first time that it's felt like he was writing three completely different books and mashing them together. Read Full Review

Can't get enough. The intro was my favorite

Prelude:
You know the drill. Loving House/Powers of X. Here's this issue.

The Good:
Minster Sinister. 'Nuff said.

The infographics are always great but I would like to note the Sinister Secrets. This is definitely going to be referenced later on and will be a great point of tying these stories from Dawn of X together.

Loving the interaction between Professor X and Magneto.

Likewise we got some solid progress on Krakoa itself, with an interesting twist too.

The future part is being clearer. That said though...

The Bad:
It still is a bit confusing especially where all these different times fit together with these future stories.

Conclusion:
Hickman delivers some solid work in this issue, continuing to redefine the X-Men world. This has been an amazing ride so far and I don't want to leave at all. more

Really enjoyed the art and the part with Cypher and Xavier

After putting me through the emotional ringer with House of X #4, Powers of X dials the action back and layers on the intrigue by drawing Mr. Sinister into the mix.

The issue covers a few key plot points that will definitely influence the events of the series and the X-Men Post House/Powers of X. The most talked-about segment of the book has been Mister Sinister and his sassy personality sift.

Sinister is one of those characters that has been around since I was a kid. I remember him from events like "Inferno" and X-Men: The Animated Series. I don't remember this personality. He's always been flamboyant, but damn.

The angle here is that Xavier and Magneto have cut a deal with Sinister to shift his primary focus from cataloging all DNA to making the collection of Mutant DNA. Once agreed to Charles wipes Sinisters memory of the three ever meeting.

There is a lot to unpack here but aside from the reveal the most interesting aspect of the issue are the "Sinister Secrets". A list of riddles compiled by the mad scientist. I'm sure some or all of the clues will eventually come into play during the Hickman era. It's fun seeing him having fun with the reader.

My favorite part of the book picks up next as we see Xavier and Doug Ramsey lay the foundation of Kroata as the mutant base of operations. Xavier can communicate with the Mutant Island empathically but Doug can actually talk to it. This is amazing to me because it elevates Doug Ramsey from a throwaway character into an immensely important one.

The segments in the far future confused the hell out of me. My best understanding Is that some of the human/mutant DNA will somehow be digitized in the future. This may turn out to be the means in which the two species survive the events of the series.

Powers of X #4 gives a lot of the reader to consider. I read it twice and will probably read it a few more. My biggest concern is that there are only a few issues left and we'll be chasing breadcrumbs for years to come. more

While Powers of X 4 isn’t as mind blowing or action packed as previous issues, it still does it’s job tremendously. The story from year 1 of the X-Men was crazy, as Professor X and Magneto give Sinister the job of collecting DNA of every Mutant on Earth, and he wouldn’t remember why he was doing this until Xavier tells him too. In year 10, Professor X takes Doug to Krakoa and Doug begins to translate the Krakoan and starts to make it possible for every mutant to learn Krakoan. In year 1000, an alien species requests for ascension to the Phalanx. This was overall a beautifully drawn and intriguing issue that perfectly sets up the last leg of this epic. The Sinister Secrets were very confusing though

A little bit confusing, which I expected. But luckily, what was here was really entertaining. And I look forward to figuring out the bigger picture soon.

The first issue where too many threads are unraveling while it's harder to decipher the whole picture. Not a bad thing, just harder to read as a single issue while easier to read as trade or full story. The wait is the hardest part but luckily this is a weekly series. Anyway This chapter has a lot and many great moments and questions questions questions? R.B. Silva and Gracia are awesome together, the art and color palettes make it worth pondering over the meaning of the choices.

The beginning with Sinister was just awesome, the birth of Krakoa explained by Cypher was insightful and beautiful, and the end was as interesting as it gets. Combine all of this with Silva's fantastic art, and we got ourselves another great issue that keeps the plot going even if we don't understand everything right now.

This issue is a bit confusing, but it is what is expected from Hickman. While it is true that each issue of this series and House of X is good and has a great quality in itself, I think that like every good story that connects, it will be the saga in its entirety that makes us appreciate all of this.

Haha Mister Sinister is my new fave.

THE GOOD:

-I really enjoyed this issue. Powers is easily the inferior series, but it's great nonetheless.

-I thought Mister Sinister was great, and added a nice sense of humor to the series in a non-obnoxious way.

-I love this script. I just love it.

-This issue did a great job revealing some background on Krakoa in a very well-explained and satisfying way.

-The scene with Cypher and Xavier was great. Their interactions were nicely done.

-I enjoy the art. I think Larraz is the better artist, and this is easily the worst issue art-wise, however.

THE BAD:

-That scene with the Phalanx just lost me. It was a bit too quick, and it took me multiple re-reads to even begin to comprehend for some reason.

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"i'm not affraid of what i've done, but i do fear what i will cost one day cost.
-Professor X

It was somewhat disappointing and mediocre compared to the previous issues. However, it's completely understandable, as Dawn of X serves as the ultimate endgame, story-wise.

Solid issue with great art but it is almost entirely exposition and setup for the Dawn of X books so it will seem a little underwhelming. Theres no payoff to any of this exposition and there wont be for a while but again this is a necessary evil for the coming X books to have something to go off of.

It's not that I'd say Jonathan Hickman is *bad* at comedy; it's just that I don't think any rational observer would put his comedy talents close to the top of his resume. This combination of contentious retcons with an absurd new slapstick portrayal of Mr. Sinister is not the sort of breather I was looking for after the bombshell of HoX #4. The issue as a whole presents plenty of food for thought, but as others have noted, it's mighty exposition-y.

idk what i just read but it seems cool

Still moving plot along nicely, still confusing my brain, still intrigue to see where it goes.

"I don't understand what just happened"

Me too buddy me too.

This issue has been mighty confusing. I have almost zero ideas of how all of it ties together. From creepy Mr. Sinister, through Charles looking like Cassandra Nova to The Year One Thousand.

No idea.

Disappointing to love these Hickman X-Men series so much and then read one that feels off,

I've said it before with this series, Hickman needs to remember that he is telling a story that is being read in episodic format; an issue that has no narrative structure outside of the greater whole is a failure. This issue is both boring and unintelligible in it's own right. My patience is wearing very thin with some of this pretentious twaddle.

I can't help feeling that there is a lot of hype surrounding this new X-Men series and many people are too scared to shout when the emperor appears without his clothes, for fear of looking unintelligent or as outsiders.