Bottom Line: Duggan's relaunch with X-Men #1 opens up strong with a "back to basics" old school feel that's sure to keep the pages turning as if you were a little kid reading comics for the first time all over again. Read Full Review

Overall X-Men brings back the classic superhero book we all know and love. It's such a fun and fantastic read that everyone should check it out. Read Full Review

Larraz delivers some fantastically detailed art throughout the issue. There are so many great visual moments and the art is exciting and vibrant. Read Full Review

X-Men #1 is a smartly balanced opening setup piece with magnificent art that quickly establishes the direction that the book will be heading in as Duggan and the team explore the consequences of the big moves mutantkind has made recently and the very menacing results that come from those big moves while at the same time infusing the story with the action and entertaining bravado of a superhero team comic. Read Full Review

I don't want to fall back into all the X-books, but this one is a matter-of-fact bit of brilliance, with a really interesting team of mutants trying to make it clear that they're heroes and doing it with kindness. I also like that their Wolverine is Laura. This one's good. Read Full Review

"X-Men" #1 is a carefully paced issue bursting with intrigue about the X-Men's intergalactic efforts. Read Full Review

This first issue accomplishes a heck of a lot in terms of setting up a big, new, exciting X-Men team. It lacks individual character development, and some of the new side villain introductions are inelegant, but the issue as a whole is pretty darn wonderful. Read Full Review

Marvel's flagship mutant heroes relaunch as the X-Men return to the Marvel Universe in a big way. The story is fresh and exciting, packed full of great characterization and new ideas. The art is absolutely incredible, with some great designs and stunning action. Read Full Review

Comics critics, myself included, have a habit of focusing too much on the script in our reviews, but the thrill of this issue comes through in the vibrance of the art. The X-Men are back. ("Hated & feared no more," as Duggan tweeted recently.) It's a good time to be a fan. Read Full Review

X-Men #1 is a strange animal. Its hard to say if a superhero X-Men book is the right way to go after two years of anything but, however, Duggan, Larraz, and Gracia deliver an entertaining story that hits all the right points. Theres some set up for the future, and it will be interesting to see where this book goes. Read Full Review

It has loads of action and few thought-provoking ideas and is overall just a lot of fun. I mean, in addition to the X-Mech and Cyclops geeking out way too much over the treehouse, there's space Vegas that use black holes to simulate the "always day" casino feel plus Larraz nails Wolverine aka Laura Kinney's physicality throughout the issue. Read Full Review

I'm not sure what more you would want out of an X-book. There was action, story set up, good character moments and new villains. Duggan was impressive taking over the reins from Jonathan Hickman and I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do on a flagship book. The pencils and colors are simply stunning. Larraz and Gracia absolutely crush this issue and dazzle in tis debut issue. X-Men #1 looks like it's setting up for great things. Read Full Review

A good and proper X-Men team makes its return in X-Men #1, and while the overall Krakoa era storyline is really humming, this issue is mostly exciting as a hint at things to come, rather than as something strong and entertaining on its own merits. Read Full Review

Therefore, amongst the busy nature of the comic, I found myself struggling to find the ultimate purpose of the book after issue one. That being said, I have all the faith in the world in what Duggan can do, especially after seeing what hes done in past X-MEN related ongoings like MARAUDERS and CABLE. Plus, there is no doubt that this comic will be the driving X-title moving forward making this a must add to any X-fans pull list. Id walk cautiously into issue one yet optimistic for the future of the series and team as Duggan wrangles in the focus of the title. Let me know what you think, have a great week, and God Bless! Read Full Review

As mentioned, Duggan is taking over from Hickman on the main X-Men title, and theres enough of his style established on Marauders (quippy team dynamics, classic superhero adventure plotting) to make his take feel distinct while also retaining Hickmans grandiose tone. A big part of that undoubtedly comes from the art team of Pepe Larraz and Marte Gracia, who previously provided the visual storytelling of House of X to great effect. Everything that worked so well about that run on the art side of things is back here, and Im very much looking forward to seeing more of their work on what will theoretically be the X-Men book of the entire line. Read Full Review

X-Men #1 is a strong debut issue for the returning superhero team. Every member of the X-Men are given time to shine as the team saves New York City from the latest cosmic threat. In the process Gerry Duggan and Pepe Larraz set-up three major threats for the X-Men to face in the future. By the end I am even more hyped for what is next for the team than I was when starting to read X-Men #1. Read Full Review

Still, this is really good for fans of the franchise, and they'll dig in for more of this without hesitation. Read Full Review

As a start of anew run, this book serves its dual purposes well enough. Intrigue, subterfuge and a battle mixed to gives the series a solid, if slightly underwhelming start. Read Full Review

X-Men #1 succeeds in achieving that goal, but it all feels somewhat juvenile when compared to what preceded it. Read Full Review

The issue also introduces us to industrialist Kelvin Heng whose plans to terraform Mars were squashed by Krakoa. While he isn't set-up as a direct antagonist here, it certainly doesn't appear he's gone to be strong ally. There are also those poking around asking questions about all the X-Men returning from the dead which Cyclops isn't answering. Read Full Review

Ther's so much bad new in these days that when there's some good news, i tend to just be grateful for it. "
- CYCLOPS

Hickman's X-Men was hit-and-miss, though overall I enjoyed it. That being said...I had no idea how much I missed a team of X-Men going on missions like in a classic X-Men story until I read this issue. I absolutely LOVED X-Men #1 by Duggan and Larraz! A great start to a new roster. I think this will definitely be the comic for those who have really missed an actual team of X-Men. Cool action, great character moments, and interesting set-ups for future issues make for an exciting read. So excited for what Duggan and Larraz deliver next month!

A lot of people have lamented that many of the main books in this new era of mutantkind have been washed out with krakoan political discourse and intrigue and feature far less superhero-ing. And those complaints aren't unfounded either.


This book is for them.

A fun, action packed issue with gorgeous art brought to you by the one and only Pepe Larraz who crafts his legend bit by bit, page by page, cemented a legacy that will be remembered for a long time.

Duggan story sets up some fun stuff to come. Im here for it. Play the theme song in your head as you read.

THIS... is what the new era's been missing!

A perfect blend of the X-Men's most classic, more familiar endeavors, with all of modern mutantdom's recent bold & ambitious ventures intermiXed, to permeate the proceedings. It's a captivating, highly complimentary fusion that's not only successful... IT'S SEMINAL!!

Together with last month's Planet-Size, plus the upcoming Trial of Magneto & Inferno, the Reign Of X seems keenly prepped for yet ANOTHER, stellar... MAJOR TURNING POINT!!!

What a great start

This was actually pretty good! Yes some characters are written off in some places but overall this issue gets the job done and more. I'm glad Duggan writes as does Duggan instead of trying to be Hickman....you can't so just don't. I have to admit that if Pepe Larraz wasn't on art that it would be an 8 but man can that guy destroy on art and design!! Marte Gracia on colors is very nice. This duo is Gold Jerry! I hope they can do a monthly for a whole arc. Great start.

Enjoy a lot reading this installment, our heroes working on earth, new threats, good battles and what the terraforming of Mars means for some.

I was a little concerned with the team roster. Having Rogue and Synch seemed redundant, and I wasn't thrilled about Polaris. Still, Duggan's first issue has left me feeling far more at ease. I think the treehouse was a nice touch, and Ben Urich's incorporation was fantastic. I think this title has a ton of potential and I'm glad to say I'm hooked.

I have to confess I am not a fan of Gerry Duggan's writing but PLanet-Size and this issue of X-men are really promising, Let's just say I am on board!

I was expecting a bit more than I got from this issue, but it was still really good. I don't understand the people malding about Laura here. She barely said anything in this issue. I couldn't really determine how Duggan writers her from that, personally.

The X-Men have moved in and feel right at home alongside the Avengers and Fantastic Four. They still live by their rules, but hey so does the rest of the universe that does stuff on a whim. Only this time, it looks like people are unraveling the once untouchable parts of Mutantdom. The mutants better be ready to share more than just their space for what's coming.

A balanced reading, a bit young but that did not prevent me from enjoying it, especially the part of Rouge I love that character.

This was a good start for this series that gives us a quick, fun X-Men adventure while also setting up things to come in future issues. I really like Cordyceps Jones' design, so I'm glad that he'll, presumably, be returning later on. There isn't much more for me to say here other than this was just an enjoyable read.

This was an alright start. I was expecting a bit more to be honest. The real hero is Pepe Larraz, who continues to solidify himself as arguably the greatest X-Men artist of all time.

After showing off their spiffy new Central Park treehouse, the X-Men save New York from a kaiju. That part is pretty dang great. The rest of the book, that sketches out three dull long-term threats … enh. The visuals are gorgeous from start to finish, though, and are definitely the best thing about this issue.

Maximum salt take: I think Al Ewing's X-Men would be even better if Marvel could have gotten Al Ewing to write it.

Also, WOW, is that not how an editorial written by a veteran journalist like Ben Urich should sound.

Great art. Interesting start

X-MEN issue 1 was a nice new entry in the X-MEN storyline. It was a simple first issue that seems like it will expand the marvel universe as well as the future of the X-MEN. The art is great and the writing is also great. Which is what you would expect from Gerry Duggan. I'm interested in seeing where this story goes and how it will effect the Marvel universe.

X-Men vs Elon Musk! Wait... What? Also, X-Men creating Jaeger Armors with scratches! A man standing in the shadows plotting against mutants! Ok, let's say Pepe Larraz's art is fantastic and everything else is... Fine? I'll be in touch.

I didn't find this first issue all that compelling. Introductions, fight a monster, bad guy working in the background. The artwork was good though.

Some fun moments, the art is the best thing. new vilains really looks lame
Also needs to stop writing Laura as female Wolverine, she is not like Logan

I rate it this high because I always enjoy seeing Larraz work on the X-Men but otherwise I have to say, this was pretty uninteresting. For one thing, the biggest plot point, the Mars terraformed by mutants is being treated as an afterthought by humanity in general which, let's face it, is pretty stupid. I was expecting all of these organizations and superheroes to respond somehow but no, it turns out humans are cool with Mars being home to warrior mutants that no one knows nothing about. This type of stuff is what makes me not take these writers seriously, when they treat serious and complex issues like no biggie. Secondly, Duggan's humor is as cringe and unnecessary as ever, the dialogue wasn't very good either. I did enjoy seeing some action on X-Men, something Hickman shied away from too much for my taste but that's it, that's all I really liked. I, too, don't understand why they made Laura just Wolverine with boobs, like, just put Wolverine on the book if that's what you want, he's always in 10 books at the same point anyway, one more won't change anything. Overall, this doesn't fill me with confidence and after Larraz will leave the book probably after 4 or 5 issues, I sense a big failure with this book.

P.S.: Why isn't Thunderbird resurrected? Doesn't Cerebro have a copy of his mind or why is he still dead? I wanted so badly to see him resurrected but I see they treat him as someone who won't come back. more

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TSMack - Jul 12, 2021

Mars is like the Russians annexing Crimea. Regular humankind is not in a position to do much about it, and the super-heroes aren't going to start a war with mutantkind over it.

Merlyn - Jul 12, 2021

Interesting parallel but I don't agree with it so much. Crimea is after all, just a small patch of land with some interesting strategic position, that's true, but not something worth going to war over. A whole planet that Earth was on its way to explore... that's a whole different level of the game. To make an analogy with football, with Crimea, it's a regular game, with Mars it's the UEFA Champions League final.

Merlyn - Jul 12, 2021

Also, you forget that mutants claimed Mars/Arakko is now the capital of the Sol system, that's another shitty thing from the mutants. Plus, another difference, ostensibly the Crimea people are in majority Russian and endorsed the invasion, we cannot say the same about Mars whatsover.

TSMack - Jul 12, 2021

I confess I am not an X-Men reader. I picked this one up because it had some good reviews.

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Interesting delivery, good story, agile narrative, excellent art and color, character development not so great.

great moments of action, but I agree with the comment about Laura, I really like the character, her personality, but not a copy of Wolverine, because Logan will always be one of the most iconic X-Men Logan.
Copying a character and putting boobs on him is from mediocre writers.

I was expecting a lot more. It wasnt bad but, was definitely more cheesy than the Hickman stuff. Even though it wasnt special I think it was an ok enough start to keep going.

it wasnt bad, but i just dont like how X-23 is acting like female Logan.

If Gerry Dugan wanted to write Logan, why didn't he just USE Logan?

I'm getting sick of writers turning Laura into just Logan with boobs. She hasn't had her own personality on a team book in YEARS. The only thing missing here was a few "Bubs" for good measure.

I miss stoic, laconic, deliberate, reserved, and introverted Laura. I don't know who this growly and snarling person is, but it's NOT her.

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Hex - Jul 13, 2021

It might just be a Marvel thing. Clearly Duggan knows how to write well but I imagine the heads or editors said, "You have to have more representation in your book! Use that lady Wolverine, she'll sell."

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I think that things like Megazords in an x-men series won't work in 2021.

Decided to give it a try since I miss the X-Men and I have to say I'm sorry I did. Just more garbage from Marvel.