X-23 #4 was a fast read, but it was one heck of a roller coaster for these sisters who are fighting to keep their loved one alive and kicking. I fear for Gabby, but I also fear for the Stepford Cuckoos. They aren't united, they're not all unkillable, and they've knocked on the door of the wrong monster. Read Full Review

We're a bit light on the action but the team delivers another solid issue of X-23. Putting the focus on the Cuckoos and their own internal drama was a good idea. So far, they've been compelling villains for Laura, and it's nice to get some insight on them. Now, let's get Gabby back into action before you make a grown man cry, okay? Read Full Review

First things first: the story being told in X-23 overall is a fascinating one. Not only is Laura trying to protect her sister Gabby, but she's on a journey of self-discovery as well and for the first three issues of the title it's a journey that's been a thought-provoking, enjoyable read. Read Full Review

X-23 #4 continues the story of Laura vs the Stepford Cuckoos. Mariko Tamaki's story is strong, and Juann Cabal's art pushes it to another level. Read Full Review

The current X-23 story is solid and enjoyable storytelling, though it doesn't dig very deep into anything in particular. Read Full Review

Concentrating on the Stepford Cuckoos' side of the story, "X-23" #4 keeps reader attention and interest through a different lens. Read Full Review

I appreciate a quick and easy read as much as anyone, but I feel like some of these issues have less writing than children's picture books. Read Full Review

I've been feeling like this story drags on and is just milking material it has because maybe they don't have anymore ideas? Art and cover art are good, the realness captures Gabby's emotion and struggle well, even though we don't see much of her side in all of this. The color palette used is really pretty in this issue too. I don't 100% know what happened. Again, these issues always fly by. Read Full Review

Cabal and Woodard are proving to be one of the best art teams in the business right now, but their work is being let down by a meandering story that moves an inch per issue. I'm still on board till the end of this arc (cough: issue #6) but if Mariko Tamaki doesn't give me a more substantive story I'll probably drop the book. That would be such a shame because I was very hyped on this series going into Marvel's Fresh Start. I love our main characters and I wanted a book to just have fun with them in, yet four issues in and I'm not really having fun. This issue was better than #3 but not that much better. Read Full Review

A little light on the dialogue which I’m not a fan of but besides that wow! This tremendous story continues and has amazing artwork to go along with it

Laura fails to rescue Gabby before she gets taken over by a Cuckoo, but Esme's not the only sister mind-surfing here. The pace is admittedly slow, but that gives the art time and space to go for broke again. It's another strong visual success. The audacious presentation of the Stepford Cuckoos' backstory mapped onto the Brady Bunch provides a memorable bit of comic relief for an otherwise grim story.

Juan Cabal is a forced to be reckoned with. Wowie zowie.

+0.5 for that cover

A really nice issue even if I'm a little lost & wonder how Sophie jump in Laura mind.
I'm really worried for Gabby.

Cover - The variant not related but better than the regulars. 1/2
Writer - Still good. 2.5/3
Arts - Really nice. 3/3
Feeling - I love this ongoing. 2/2