X-Force #1
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| Writer | Ben Percy |
| Artist | Joshua Cassara |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
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X-Force is the CIA of the mutant world-one half intelligence branch, one half special ops. Beast, Jean Grey and Sage on one side, Wolverine, Kid Omega and Domino on the other. In a perfect world, there would be no need for an X-Force. We're not there...yet.
Rated T+
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.8
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Nov 06, 2019Joshua Cassara perfectly captures the darker tone of this issue. There is some beautiful, brutal and detailed art throughout and there some gripping moments to behold. Read Full Review
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9.6
Comics Bookcase - Zack Quaintance
Nov 06, 2019Darkness is creeping into the Dawn of X, and X-Force is going to be the book where we find out how the crew on Krakoa deals with it. If this first issue is any indication, its going to be a hell of a ride. Read Full Review
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9.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Nov 05, 2019X-Force works on every level; it's a smartly crafted action thriller that peels back to reveal richly written characters and nuanced world-building. Read Full Review
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9.4
Weird Science Marvel Comics - Dispatchdcu
Nov 06, 2019Percy drops fans into the narrative quickly and makes them feel apart of a story that feels important and plausible. What more could an X-Men or X-Force fan ask for? Moreover, if there was an X-book to put on your list and you had to choose just one, this needs to be that book. It is definitely one of, if not thee, best X-book released to date. Add this to your pull list immediately! Read Full Review
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9.3
Major Spoilers - Christopher Rondeau
Nov 13, 2019What this book establishes is that a threat is real and we see the death of many mutants on the island. Read Full Review
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9.1
Comic Watch - Ross Hutchinson
Nov 06, 2019X-Force #1 fits perfectly into the new Dawn Of X line up by establishing itself as the most serious of the books in the line up so far. It is tension-filled, gritty, brutal, does not shy away from violence and is an excellent start to this new chapter in X-Force's history! Read Full Review
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9.0
GWW - Ray Hancock
Nov 06, 2019After reading this first issue of X-Force, I feel like I've gotten exactly what I came for. It's given me just enough that I want the next issue now, but I still feel very satisfied with where the story has already taken me. For the first time in a long time, it feels like there is a definitive plan for the X-Men and as a long-time X fan, that feels very good. I'll absolutely be keeping an eye on this title from here on out. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comics: The Gathering - Ryan.L
Nov 06, 2019Overall ‘X-Force’ is a dark, edgy, mature entry to the ‘Dawn of X’ titles and it’s a thrilling ride from start to finish. This is a book not to be missed. Read Full Review
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9.0
All-Comic - Jeremy Matcho
Nov 09, 2019X-Force is a force to be reckoned with. Read Full Review
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8.6
IGN - Jesse Schedeen
Nov 06, 2019X-Force #1 successfully blends old and new as it carves out a darker niche in the Dawn of X lineup. Read Full Review
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8.5
Beyond The Panel - Jideobi Odunze
Nov 06, 2019Menace and mayhem don't just await you in this debut issue of X-Force for the Dawn of X, it slaps you in the face with the reality that there is still a world out there to protect themselves from. X-Force exists because Orchis is the least of mutantkind's problems. Not every danger will be one that the X-Men can fly out and take care of, they can be like this new enemy who made the bold decision to take the fight to Krakoa. X-Force #1 lived up to the hype where there had to be that one X-Book which took us to that dark place. Read Full Review
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8.5
Multiversity Comics - Quinn Tassin
Nov 11, 2019"X-Force #1" is an atmospheric, pulse-pounding debut for Krakoa's deadliest team. Read Full Review
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8.4
You Don't Read Comics - Brandon Masters
Nov 24, 2019With one hell of a cliffhanger, X-Force looks to be setting up a rampage of revenge with some of Marvels most violent and destructive mutants. While not the best of the relaunch books, it should be one heck of a ride. Read Full Review
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8.0
Newsarama - David Pepose
Nov 05, 2019While this book might not be as cerebral or far-reaching as the flagship X-Men title, I might posit that X-Force is the best ambassador to a fanbase that oftentimes fears and hates change. Even though there's plenty of ideas to go around, Percy and Cassara wed the X-Men's new status quo with some stylish action and engaging character work that adds to the already formidable foundation we've already seen established. If this first issue is any indication, X-Force should absolutely be on the front lines of your pull list. Read Full Review
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8.0
Geek'd Out - Nico Sprezzatura
Nov 06, 2019The art of X-Force, drawn by Joshua Cassara and colored by Dean White, is another reason this book feels different than the other Dawn of X titles, coming across as more lush (and even grittier at times) than, say, the clean and colorful aesthetic on Marauders as done by Matteo Lolli and Federico Blee. Cassaras inks are also much heavier than weve seen yet in the Dawn of X line, which lends a sense of foreboding that Percy clearly wants you to detect (no spoilers, but this issue ends on a major cliffhanger thats arguably as massive as the Moira MacTaggert retcon in House of X #2). Read Full Review
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8.0
Impulse Gamer - Rebel Robertson
Nov 13, 2019So, in conclusion, X-Force # 1 is a solid comic. With some areas lacking, the story in itself is good but some of the lines are on the corny side. I can either read #2 or not, but I do give it the benefit of the doubt, and Im willing to keep reading Vol. 6 in the hopes that the writing picks up. Read Full Review
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7.8
Monkeys Fighting Robots - Colin Tessier
Nov 06, 2019X-Force #1 is a deconstructive slow burn but the ending will make you want to stand up and shout. Read Full Review
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7.0
Newsarama - Justin Partridge
Nov 08, 2019Though not pitch-perfect or ambitious, X-Force #1 at the very least is a pretty fun, darkly entertaining opening issue. Read Full Review
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7.0
Comic Book Revolution - Rokk
Nov 10, 2019X-Force #1 was a strong debut and a pleasant rebound from the unimpressive reads in Marauders #1 and Excalibur #1. Percy delivers the best writing of all the writers in the X-titles not named Jonathan Hickman. X-Force looks to be a title that will combine intelligent writing with quality character work and plenty of badass action. I would definitely recommend giving X-Force #1 a try. Percy is a talented writer and I think X-Force may end up being a special read. Read Full Review
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6.5
411Mania - Jeremy Thomas
Nov 07, 2019There's a huge cliffhanger at the end of this book, and the dialogue andart sells the moment as legitimately shocking. But at the same time,given what we know of Krakoa as a nation, the real impact is ambiguousat best. There is a ton of potential in this book, and all theindividual parts work. We're just going to have to wait for at least the next issue to see if those parts can come together into a satisfyingwhole. Read Full Review
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6.0
ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett
Nov 06, 2019There's a lot of potential in these pages in need of a clear purpose. Read Full Review
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6.0
Graphic Policy - Brett
Nov 06, 2019X-Force #1 lacks the feel of a team book the title implies. Instead, it feels like a guide to Krakoa security using characters to highlight aspects. There's also just too much foreshadowing to take events beyond eye rolls. It's got some great concepts but the execution is lacking. Read Full Review
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4.0
Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
Nov 09, 2019The story flies in the face of the new status quo, doesn't set up the actual series and is too distracted by itself. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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THIS IS THE RETURN TO X-FORCE FORM WE WERE WAITING FOR
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WOW!!!!! that was amazing!! give the next one now please i can't wait!
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Dawn of X continues to be absolutely spectacular. Instead of going to space or back into the human word or to Otherworld like in New Mutants, Excalibur, and Marauders, X-Force 1 takes place almost entirely in Krakoa. Mutants galore appear in this issue as well as some great action and the 1st real threat to Krakoa. And that last page: Professor X dead?!?! Perfect first issue
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Read it twice...might be my favorite #1 of the dawn of x titles
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I enjoyed this comic. It feels like it's going to be a good one. The art is really good also
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Loved it !
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Best Dawn of X comic yet!
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9.0
Another great issue 1 from the Dawn of X line. This was probably my most anticipated because of the lineup and premise and it does not disappoint. Joshua Cassara's art has been some of my favorite of the line so far with incredible attention to detail and style. Ben Percy is a welcome addition to Marvel and I'm happy to see him on a higher tier title. So far, this and Marauders are titles I'm most excited for going forward.
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9.0
THE GOOD: -Great issue. Maybe my favorite Dawn of X book yet, if I'm being honest. -Really like this art. Never heard of Cassara before, but he's doing great here. -That was a solid opening! It grabbed my attention nicely. -I like the way the characters are written here. I'm not a Ben Percy fan but so far he seems to be doing well with this series. Maybe he's found a writing style that works for him, or he just likes writing these characters better than the other heroes he's written. -This issue did a nice job tying in with Marauders, the other best Dawn of X book. I think with a world like this, a tight continuity really helps, especially considering how different each of the series are. -I liked that this used the gr more
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9.0
This was really good. Shocking, coming from Ben Percy, but there it is.
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9.0
" Because you felt sheltered. That what krokoa does. Makes everyone feel safe. And when you're safe, you're soft.
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9.0
Prelude: The second Dawn of X issue this week and it's the first issue of X-Force too. Let's see how Percy goes on this. The Good: I'm hooked right from the start. Already groups are reacting to Krakoa as they should and it's something that I'm deeply intrigued by. Really interesting speech from Logan and it's true. The infographics here are great. It's something I've been wanting ever since HoX/PoX. The group that attacked Krakoa (the script says CIA but it could be out of date) were great to watch. Coordinated and may I say, lucky? Their skin gives that away but I think there's some Domino in play here. Wow, that cliffhanger. Seeing as Hickman said publicly, he wants death cliffhangers off the table, this is done with pur more
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9.0
Love the art, love the team line-up, love the special ops feel of this book!
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8.5
Another win for DoX. This one's more action-oriented, with some gritty artwork (which I've really enjoyed, by the way), and more serious tone. The cliffhanger was well executed, even if quite pointless considering that the readers should know the status-quo by now (unless there's something more going on that we don't know about yet).
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8.5
Nice Read!
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8.5
Good beginning. Things might be what they seem here so I'm intrigued. Never read anything by Percy so it's a good start. Joshua Cassara and Dean white are great for this type of book too.
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8.5
We're off to an exciting start with an effective baddie attack taking down the one mutant on Krakoa who might really be indispensable. The art is gorgeous and the prose is poetic in a novel, ethereal way that really suits the "sinister fairyland" vibe of Krakoa. But I'm hesitant to go all-in and I'll tell you why: Despite the extended page count and the fast pace, this issue didn't get around to showing me any meaningful mutant agency. I won't know how the mutants react to this threat until the next issue, and so far the only thing nudging these characters towards a team-up is the arbitrary fiat of who the author focuses on.
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8.5
Solid start. Cassara´s artwork is great and fits perfect with the tone of the comic.
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8.5
I couldn't decide whether or not to give this an 8/10 or an 8.5/10, but I'll learn towards the latter just because I think Cassara killed it on the art duties here. I think he's already proven to be a great fit for this book and I hope to see him on it for quite some time. As for Percy's story, I thought it was definitely unique, in that it didn't really set up the team going forward. I feel as though Gerry Duggan's Marauders, Tini Howard's Excalibur, and Jonathan Hickman & Ed Brisson's New Mutants all gave us a nice idea of the team going forward and their main objective or objectives are. It's not a bad thing that I didn't get that here, but it's something interesting I wanted to point out. Either way, the story was interesting and, thoug more
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8.0
Noice. Once again a nice addition to the Dawn of X era
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8.0
In my opinion, the weakest so far of the Dawn of X books, but still pretty good and entertaining. Percy writes Wolverine very well, and also provides a new mystery for X-Force to fix. My big problem is the ending because with what we know about the new status quo, does it even matter? Other than that, everything else was solid.
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8.0
When it comes to comics I can handle when innocent people bite the dust but here it sucked reading a mother being killed in what is essentially mutant paradise. I know they can bring back the dead but that was a gut punch. Percy is killing it on this book and I can't wait for his solo Wolverine book.
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8.0
"There's always a predator" Ben Percy's stint on Green Arrow Rebirth was one of the best comic books I have ever read. Will his time on X-Force also provide such a great experience? I can't answer that yet, but issue #1 makes a strong case for "yes". It's very well written, exploring yet another aspect of the changes in the world triggered by the Dawn of X, with superb pacing and the story that is flowing flawlessly from panel to panel. The last couple of pages are nothing short of amazing with... I'm gonna stop myself here to not spoil anything. Just read it yourself. Best Dawn of X book so far.
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8.0
This was great. Loved the premise and the cast.
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8.0
Violent and gritty. The visuals like the story is darker than other Xmen titles going on right now. The art was fantastic and I found myself staring at pages after reading them just to take it all in before turning the page. Colors work fantastically and this title does an excellent job establishing who it is right away. Excited for more, Percy leaves us with one hell of a cliff hanger at the end of this little gem of a comic.
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7.5
This had some good moments but it didn't really wow me. Maybe when Quentin shows up.
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7.0
A solid issue of X-Force, but it just feels like the newest X-Force comic and nothing more. Whereas everything else the X books have put out under HOXPOXDOX has felt new and exciting, this is really just a standard X-Force comic that happens to be set in Krakoa. Shortcomings in ambition aside, it's a good fast-paced action comic with beautiful art, and my reservations are probably at least partially based on the fact that I've just never been the target audience for X-Force.
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7.0
We knew that humans would fight back at some point. X-force arrives bringing the bloodthirsty action that mutants needed. While some other comics invoke the political aspect and space adventures, X-Force aims to be the "down to earth" mutant adventure. X-force plans to make it clear from the beginning that this "mutant sanctuary" is not that easy, with danger existing on the island of Krakoa itself. Wolverine didn't have as many highlights, or any highlights, in other mutant adventures. So, bringing him with his vision of danger to this edition is a great success. After all, nothing screams X-force more than Wolverine. This volume makes it clear that Dawn of X is more united than we thought. This edition serves as a continuation of more
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2.0
It is the worst comic i have read for 2019 year and my opinion can change after release #2 that may be the worst comic i have ever read. Author just spat on everything written by Hickman.
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