X-Men Annual #1
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| Writer | Ryan Stegman |
| Artist | Steve Skroce, Ryan Stegman, Sanford Greene |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
When an all-new mutant menace known as the Creationist forces four artists to visualize monsters that tear through reality, the X-Men must survive an attack where imagination itself becomes the enemy. Now they have to stop the Creationist before his nightmare visions consume the world in an epic issue featuring several superstar guest artists.
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10
Nerd Initiative - Megan Nichole
Mar 04, 2026I found X-Men Annual #1 to be a huge amount of fun, and it captures the meaning of what it means to give outcasts a place to call home. There are many layers to the story, and Stegman addresses each tone with ease. This is what the X-Men are all about! Read Full Review
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10
KPB Comics - A.S Tiger
Mar 04, 2026Ryan Stegman puts together an issue that highlights the creative power and potential of all people, and how it is always better to have faith in oneself and create with one’s own abilities rather than rely on shortcuts and stolen work. Steve Skroce, Sanford Greene, and Arthur Hesli provide art that complements the story perfectly and is the highest artistic point of any issue of Jed MacKay’s X-Men run so far. < Read Full Review
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8.6
Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
Mar 04, 2026One mutant’s becomes the X-Men’s curse in a very imaginative tale. Stegman’s writing throws a few new looks into the typical X-Men story. The art shines with every new display hitting the page. It’s not your average X-tale but one readers should check out. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Mar 04, 2026X-Men Annual 2026 #1 is a bold, visually driven showcase that understands exactly what an annual should be: a playground. Ryan Stegman leans into the elasticity of comics as a medium, turning sketches into monsters and breaking the fourth wall in ways that feel playful rather than indulgent. Steve Skroce anchors the chaos with strong storytelling fundamentals, while the shifting artistic hands reinforce the theme that creation itself is the threat. The narrative may be light compared to a core series installment, but the confidence in execution and sheer visual fun make this an easy recommendation. It is a reminder that superhero comics can still surprise you when they let the art take center stage. Read Full Review
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8.0
Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez
Mar 04, 2026X-Men Annual #1 is a high-octane blend of psychological horror and classic superhero action. It justifies its existence by offering a meaningful look at mutant trauma through a visually stunning lens. For anyone looking for a dense, rewarding read that moves the needle on Jean Grey’s character arc, this is an essential pick. It earns its spot on the shelf by delivering top-tier craft from a powerhouse creative team that clearly respects the X-Men legacy. Read Full Review
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7.9
Comic Watch - Marcell Hines
Mar 06, 2026X-Men Annual #1 tells a fun and resonating story about art that might not be essential, but still worth your time if you love the medium. Read Full Review
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1.0
It’s the second time in a month I say that a book is the worst comic I’ve read in a long time, but it's true. Generation X-23 #1 was bad, but X-Men Annual #1 is so much worse. Writers and artists have been inserting themselves into their stories before, but never in a less entertaining, more off-putting way. The book reminds me of the classic Uncanny X-Men #7, in which the X-Men fought the Impossible Man, but that one was actually fun. X-Men Annual #1 isn't. It's basically Ryan Stegman ejaculating all over the pages, proving he's not only a terrible artist but also a terrible writer. There's no setup, no real motivation and the whole thing makes me wonder why Phoenix (in her hideous new costume) is even there. Steve Skroce‘s art isn‘t bad, more
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