I also rather enjoyed the conversation on the final page as it does leave a very real sense of uncertainty in the air, and one is left with the sense that the X-Men are really a ship with no clear sense of direction. In fact Xavier has never across as more human that he does with his final panel confession. As for the art, David Finach has really emerged as a very solid artist during his time on this series, as he has been a highly dependable monthly artist, and the level of detail he puts on the page is ever so impressive. The art also does a fantastic job conveying the intensity of the action, as well as the profound sense of grief, with Storm's reaction on that final page being particularly Read Full Review

Oh, well, it wasn't a bait. But I remember him dying in the Ultimatum. So can't wait to see his rebirth.