X-Factor #257 doesn't make the series feel like its reaching its end, but rather indicates that there is much more chaos to be endured for the team. I look forward to how future character-focused issues fare, and if this issue is anything like what's to come, horrific consequences can be expected for the team. Read Full Review

I'm hopeful David has a memorable conclusion planned for this long run. But if so, little of that is evident in the first chapter of "The End of X-Factor." Read Full Review

As a regular issue of X-Factor, I probably would have still been disappointed. But as one of the last issues ever, as the kick-off to the upcoming farewell, this issue was a huge disappointment. Now is the time to say goodbye to X-Factor is style, not waste everyone's time with some kid in Marrakesh. Read Full Review

X-Factor has been one of Marvel's most pleasant change-of-pace titles for the past few years, and while I'm sorry to see it end, the rather conventionally “epic” Hell War storyline did suggest that it might be time for David to take a fresh look at his favorite Marvel characters; I'm less worried about losing X-Factor than I am wondering whether Marvel will be inclined to give David the leeway to make his next project as rewardingly individual and idiosyncratic as this series has been at its best. Read Full Review

"X-Factor" #257 is a less than riveting start to "The End of X-Factor," and that's a shame because I'd like the series to go out on a high note. I think it's still possible, especially now that the missing Madrox subplot has been wrapped up. But for the sake of the readership, I hope that whatever happens next does so in a slightly snappier manner. Read Full Review