Uncanny X-Men #2

Writer: Gail Simone Artist: David Marquez Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: September 11, 2024 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 11 User Reviews: 26
8.2Critic Rating
8.1User Rating

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WHO ARE THE OUTLIERS?

FROM THE ASHES continues as ROGUE, GAMBIT and WOLVERINE welcome a friend back, just in time to face four UNCONTROLLABLE and WILD mutants in the swamps of Louisiana! But with the mutant community disheartened and fractured, will even the UNCANNY X-MEN be enough to stop them? Something HUGE is starting, and it begins RIGHT HERE!

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  • 10
    But Why Tho? - William Tucker Sep 11, 2024

    Uncanny X-Men #2 continues to impress. It doesn’t feel like a classic X-Men comic because the characters themselves don’t want to be X-Men. Read Full Review

  • 9.2
    Nerd Initiative - Ken M. Sep 11, 2024

    A very familiar theme runs through the next chapter of the Uncanny era. With Simones incredible writing, the story brings out the best of each character dealing with the Outliers. Marquez, Wilson and Cowles construct an emotionally filled standoff building towards an even greater danger lurking. There is no fear of a sophomore slump with this issue. Its filled with great storytelling that readers wont want to put down. Read Full Review

  • 9.1
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Sep 11, 2024

    Marquez offers some beautifully detailed and immersive art throughout the issue. I love the visual style and how it crafts its characters. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    ComicBook.com - Evan Valentine Sep 11, 2024

    Krakoa left an imposing shadow on the X-World but Uncanny does a fantastic job of living up to that high standard and then some. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    AIPT - jonathan jones Sep 11, 2024

    Uncanny X-Men #2 may not be as flashy as issue #1, but it proves to be essential for paving the way for the story Simone, Marquez, and Wilson have set out to tell. It seems that Rogue is not only set to inherit Xavier's compulsion to care for mutant teens but also the consequences of his past mistakes. Thankfully, she's not alone. All we're really missing is Nightcrawler, and then the Uncanny X-Men will be back in action. Read Full Review

  • 8.3
    The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu Sep 11, 2024

    Overall, Uncanny X-Men #2 is a solid installment that continues to build upon the strong foundation established in the first issue. The focus on character development and the exploration of the mutant world's complexities make it a compelling read. While the pacing might be a bit slow at times, the issue successfully sets the stage for future conflicts and reveals the challenges that lie ahead for the X-Men. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez Sep 11, 2024

    Uncanny X-Men #2 is strong follow-up that showed Gail Simone and David Marquez great understanding of the franchise. They progress Rogue, Gambit, Wolverine, and Jubilee in a logical way in this post-Krakoa era. The new kids introduce add a lot to the mix as their personalities are all given time to shine so you get interested in what they bring to the table. Add all that with solid progress on the villain side of the plot we have an issue in Uncanny X-Men #2 that solidifies this as one of Marvel's premiere titles. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills Sep 14, 2024

    Second issue gets a little wobbly with how much new stuff is introduced at once, but the strong writing, art and cast maintain a quality hold on being a good comic. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    Graphic Policy - Brett Sep 11, 2024

    Uncanny X-Men #2 is a second issue that continues to build from the debut. It's a lot of setup and introductions to get the story moving. But, with two issues in doing that, it feels like we really need to get the ball rolling as things also feel like they're dragging out a bit as well. But, the issue builds a nice mystery in what it teases and doesn't reveal. There's a lot of potential here for things to come. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    Major Spoilers - Jonathan Cadotte Sep 14, 2024

    Uncanny X-Men #2 struggles to bring all its pieces together into something great. What's left is a bunch of nice bits, without the connective tissue needed to create something better. Read Full Review

  • 6.2
    Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez Sep 11, 2024

    Uncanny X-Men #2 is much less busy and unfocused than issue #1, but Gail Simone's script takes shortcuts in the wrong spots, leading to an incomplete and unsatisfying battle, strange strategic decisions, and narrative gaps (How did Wolverine beat Deathdream?). That said, there are intriguing moments with the developments at Graymalkin and the origin of The Hag to keep readers engaged. Plus, David Marquez's art is gorgeous. Read Full Review

  • 10
    KittyNone Sep 13, 2024

    Oh now *that's* what I was hoping for from this comic! Some really exquisite panels here from Marquez & Wilson, and Gail Simone does the old-fashioned "fight then team up" story in ways that feel fresh and compelling. My favorite single issue of the relaunch so far

    (As an aside it's interesting that after five years of Krakoa demonstrating that it's impossible for a hundred monkeys on a hundred typewriters to find meaningful things for every already-existing mutant to do that we're now getting multiple books introducing yet more new young mutants in the FTA relaunch)

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  • 10
    Jawnyblaze Sep 13, 2024

    I absolutely loved this issue. Felt like classic old school X-Men. Misunderstanding happens, fight ensues, Wolverine grunts, new mutants are revealed, a fan favorite makes a splashy entrance, some sexual innuendo is tossed around between Rogue and Gambit, conflict is resolved revealing a larger sinister threat, it was just a wonderful throwback to the storytelling style of old. The art was incredibly good, as well. The writing was great, the plot is interesting.

    *SPOILER* I like the way "Sarah" was introduced with the flashback sequence and then revealed at the end (I'm assuming it's the same Sarah, I know they want us to assume that anyway).

    All of the new characters seem really interesting and have good defining more

  • 10
    Dave DSG Sep 11, 2024

    Plot
    The young mutants who intercept Rogue, Gambit and Wolverine, do not explain themselves well and there is an interesting fight, where each one shows their mutant ability, however the situation is controlled by Jubilee.

    Sofia-Jitter, Valentin-Ramson, Hotoru-Deathdream and Becca-Calica, explain that there is a dark being that wants to devour them. Calica is the only one of the group who is not a mutant, her parents seem to be magical. Wolverine does not like her idea of ​​being a "babysitter" again.

    This comic narrates the first love of Charles Xavier, when he still had control of his legs and studied at the university, her name is Sarah, here they reveal a new character from Professor X's past.

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  • 9.0
    derbycomics Sep 14, 2024

    Gail Simone and David Marquez are on a roll with the second issue of Uncanny X-Men! Building on the momentum of the first issue, this week’s issue delivers on the introduction of four new mutants and creates new intrigue that will keep X-Men fans on the edge of their seats.

    Simone juggles multiple plot threads across multiple timelines, weaving them together to create a narrative that's engaging and creates an unpredictable reveal at the end. It involves Dr Corina Ellis’ plans at the former Xavier School and thickens the situation exponentially. This was probably my favorite part of the issue’s story as it opens the door to a ton of questions and leaves room for future plot threads that Simone can explore.

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  • 7.0
    fzanca Sep 22, 2024

    I really like the team here and how Gail writes the relationship between Rogues and Gambit. How did she control her powers, so she can touch people? I missed that. The fight between the team and the Outliers is superfulious. It doesn't make much sense for the battle to even happen. I'm looking forward to learning more about these characters. What happened to the fawn character from the previous issue?

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