X-Factor #2 is a solid installment that continues to build upon the strengths of the series. The focus on character development and the exploration of the mutant world's complexities make it a compelling read. While the pace 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. Overall, X-Factor #2 is a promising continuation of the X-Factor series, with a focus on character development and a compelling storyline. Read Full Review

X-Factor #2 makes a case for mutants to reject working with humans. On the line between both is Havok, who is torn between being the new team leader and losing his girlfriend, Polaris. The second issue steers towards a central point but also has a lead who is too stubborn for his own good. Read Full Review

I enjoyed X-Factor #2 more than I did its predecessor as it felt it added more depth to the story. I really like the tension it created between Havok and Polaris, with them being the face of their respective organizations. It was interesting to see the other mutant's perspective on working with humans, which wasn't a surprising stance. I would love to see more depth play out between the deep cut members of X-Factor. Read Full Review

X-Factor #2 feels less like a case of early 2000s deja vu than the series' debut, focusing on Havok and Polaris' increasingly complicated relationship. Read Full Review

X-Factor #2 is so very, very tiresome. Mark Russell can't decide if this series is supposed to be witty satire or serious drama, a superhero comic or a deep treatise on the "human condition, a tragic love story or a slapstick comedy. With little action or purposeful direction, this comic doesn't know what it wants to be or why it exists other than to fill shelf space. Read Full Review