X-Men #4 is a bold and disturbing installment that pushes the boundaries of the X-Men franchise. It's a commentary on the dark side of social media and the lengths people will go for fame and fortune. While the subject matter is disturbing, the execution is masterful, with compelling characters and a thought-provoking narrative. Overall, X-Men #4 is a powerful and disturbing exploration of the dark side of humanity. Read Full Review

Magik takes the reigns of the team in a highly contested faceoff with Fiztroy. MacKays writing gives a close look to the twisted social temp of mutants and humans with the writing. Diaz jumps in bring electric art to a battle that is far from over. This feels like the start of something bigger for both the X-Men and humans as the events rage onward. Read Full Review

Altogether, this issue works well to elevate the overall narrative of the book as a whole by working to further clarify who's going to be the first big antagonist for the X-Men. Read Full Review

The action remains an awesome selling point for this series, especially when the X-Men get to beat up some truly awesome deep cut villain choices! Read Full Review

Jed MacKays X-Men has been a mixed bag since the From the ashes era began, but its all been quite enjoyable. While not a fan of the new Upstarts or their mission, seeing Fitzroy and the Sugar Man here helped me get over the fact that the Upstarts are full of a bunch of characters I dont care for. I have hope the next chapter hooks me, because Id hate to get disenchanted this early in the run. Read Full Review

X-Men #4 delivers another one-and-done mission as the X-Men battle the Upstarts to stop a killing spree. Jed MacKay's concept, sadly, starts shaky and gets shakier as the issue progresses. However, the new art team maintains and slightly improves the visual quality after Ryan Stegman's departure. Read Full Review

At four issues in, this latest X-Men volume is already feeling rote. Read Full Review

Each issue in this series has gotten better than the previous one & this week’s issue may be a perfect X-Men comic. You can tell @jedcagemackay has found his groove with these characters — their voices feel natural to who they are, but with a flare of MacKay’s style.

Magik, Idie, & Juggernaut have been my favorite part of this series so I was stoked to see them leading this week’s mission. And even though he was serving as a bit of comic relief, Beast was a great addition to round out the strike team. Magik had some great character work at the beginning & end of the issue, plus she’s involved a the major tease on the final page. Will her chess companion make an appearance before the Road to Graymalkin event kicks off in December??

The concept of being an ally in today’s socio-political discourse has been so bastardized by people claiming support for marginalized communities to avoid being branded with social scarlet letter. If you want an example of true allyship, look no further than Cain Marko. He fights on the side of mutants because their mission is also HIS mission. Take note, folks.

Can we talk about how good guest artist @nethodiaz was?? The main battle looked awesome w/ a ton of impressive angles & displays of mutant powers. He stayed true to much of Stegman’s designs but with his own flare. Sean Parsons’ inks & @martegraciacolor’s colors give this issue an additional WOW factor (look at those neon greens!) & lettering by @claytoncowles keeps readers following along easily.

I’m not afraid to say I was initially hesitant for this new relaunch, but MacKay & Team have me completely sold now! more

Credit to Netho Diaz whose work I've absolutely despised in previous outings, he tones down the "90's Jim Lee you ordered off Wish" aspects of his work and turns in some relatively strong art here