X-Men #20

Writer: Jed MacKay Artist: Netho Diaz Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: August 13, 2025 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 6 User Reviews: 9
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A second Iron Night brings with it consequences, and Cyclops has some explaining to do on behalf of the X-Men. But even a born leader can reach a breaking point - and Cyclops has had to do ever so much explaining recently…

  • 8.9
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Aug 13, 2025

    Diaz delivers visually stunning art throughout the issue. I love the style of the characters as well as the dynamic details of the action. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    Nerd Initiative - Ken M. Aug 13, 2025

    The sins of Scott Summers are answered with a knock-down, drag out fight! MacKay unloads on the frustration of events with his writing. Diaz and the art give fans a fight for the ages. The Children of the Atom never cease to get readers talking! Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    AIPT - Joe Jones Aug 13, 2025

    Overall, X-Men #20 is a character driven issue in which a lot of the action and superhero plot takes a backseat to a deeply personal conflict between two characters who are diametrically opposed to one another's ideological positions on mutant-human relations. It is an issue that is true to the mythos and core themes that have dominated X-Men comics since their inception, and is fully consistent with Scott Summer's characterization in the comics, both as a mutant and a leader of the X-Men. Read Full Review

  • 8.3
    The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu Aug 13, 2025

    X-Men #20 is a critical juncture in this era of mutant storytelling. Cyclops stands at the crossroadshis leadership scrutinized, his resolve tested, and his future as a leader more uncertain than ever. Its an emotionally raw chapter, where a second Iron Night doesn't forge him stronger, but forces him to reckon with the weight of his choices. For those invested in the moral complexity of this X-Men era, this issue poses the true question: how much can one man carry before the burden fractures himor the movement he leads? Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez Aug 13, 2025

    The art definitely saves X-Men #20 from being a total miss, with its striking visuals and well-executed dramatic moments. However, the comic is severely hampered by its rambling plot, non-essential dialogue, and a cliffhanger that feels more like a gentle nudge than a thrilling drop. While the premise has potential, the execution feels more like treading water than forging ahead, leaving readers wanting more substance and less chatter. Read Full Review

  • 6.5
    KPB Comics - A.S Tiger Aug 13, 2025

    X-Men #20 is a slow-paced issue that I once would have loved. But on the heels of so many unresolved and interrupted stories, that slow pace becomes a detriment rather than a feature. The character interactions are strong, but it's hard not to be frustrated by the lack of progress and the “mystery box” style of storytelling. Read Full Review

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