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Stuart E. Kendall reviewed Phoenix #12 Jul 17, 2025
10

"Every frame is worth pausing on."
It’s the kind of comic where you want to stop and admire each page. It’s clear that a lot of love and skill went into the art.

Phoenix #12

By: Stephanie Phillips, Roi Mercado
Released: Jun 11, 2025

THE SECRET ORIGIN OF SARA GREY Protecting the cosmos as PHOENIX, Jean Grey has experienced near-limitless mystery and wonder - a universe of perpetual possibility! But nothing so magnificently unexpected as this: Her sister, SARA GREY, has returned to life. Murdered by the Phalanx many years ago, another in a long line of Greys to lose their lives ...

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Stuart E. Kendall reviewed Phoenix #11 Jul 17, 2025
10

"Design meets storytelling."
Everything, from the font choices to the character outfits, feels deliberate and meaningful. The design serves the story in every way.

Phoenix #11

By: Stephanie Phillips, Roi Mercado
Released: May 14, 2025

A BOOMING VOICE SOUNDS ACROSS THE COSMOS...
•  ...the voice of EGO, THE LIVING PLANET - and he speaks in distress: of a great imbalance! A fracturing! A coming death...And the only one who can stand in its way is the PHOENIX! But that's not all...
•  In this all-new arc, JEAN GREY's calling to space and responsibility to the galaxy ...

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Stuart E. Kendall reviewed Phoenix #10 Jul 17, 2025
10

"Color work that tells a story on its own."
The use of color is phenomenal. Mood shifts are reflected in subtle changes, and dramatic moments just pop.

Phoenix #10

By: Stephanie Phillips, Alessandro Miracolo
Released: Apr 9, 2025

THE FINAL BATTLE!

•  JEAN GREY has ascended to her most powerful form ever, but she's going to need every ounce of her strength to defeat ADANI, whose connection to the PHOENIX FORCE - and to Jean's psyche! - makes this battle exceptionally dangerous!
•  As Jean herself struggles to hold on to her humanity, Adani and the DARK G...

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Stuart E. Kendall reviewed Phoenix #9 Jul 17, 2025
10

"Emotionally expressive art."
The facial expressions and body language are so well-drawn, they really enhance the emotional beats of the story.

Phoenix #9

By: Stephanie Phillips, Alessandro Miracolo
Released: Mar 12, 2025

CHAOS IN THE COSMIC ORDER!
•  Enemies have beset Jean Grey from the moment she first soared into space - and with THANOS channeling his mystic and psychic might against her and PERRIKUS' evil plans falling into place, it's about time for something to change...
•  DON'T MISS this MUST-READ ISSUE - as the PHOENIX rises to new power an...

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Stuart E. Kendall reviewed Phoenix #8 Jul 17, 2025
10

"Consistently high quality."
Some comics start strong and taper off—but this one maintains top-tier art from start to finish. It's impressively polished.

Phoenix #8

By: Stephanie Phillips, Marco Renna
Released: Feb 5, 2025

PHOENIX's battle with THANOS and the BLACK ORDER came down to a critical decision - a moment of trust at the limits of Jean Grey's incredible mind that has left her in incredible danger, fighting for the fate of the Phoenix Force. Meanwhile, her enemies have become more powerful than ever - as PERRIKUS' alliance with ADANI grows to include the evil...

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Stuart E. Kendall reviewed Phoenix #7 Jul 17, 2025
10

"Backgrounds that actually matter."
So many comics skimp on backgrounds, but not this one. The settings are rich with detail and add so much atmosphere to the scenes.

Phoenix #7

By: Stephanie Phillips, Marco Renna
Released: Jan 22, 2025

• Empowered by dark enchantments and working in concert with the evil machinations of the Dark Gods, the Mad Titan THANOS wields great, galaxy-wrecking power! Now he seeks to use it to destroy the PHOENIX.
•  But with CAPTAIN MARVEL, NOVA, SIF and ROCKET RACCOON at her side, Jean Grey is ready to unleash some power of her own...
RATE...

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Stuart E. Kendall reviewed Phoenix #6 Jul 17, 2025
10

"Panel layout is genius."
The flow of the comic is super smooth. Creative panel shapes and transitions keep the pacing exciting and intuitive.

Phoenix #6

By: Stephanie Phillips, Marco Renna
Released: Dec 11, 2024

ON THE RUN AMONG THE STARS!
•  JEAN GREY has been going toe-to-toe with some of the universe's toughest foes...but now a new threat is brutally asserting his dangerous reputation: none other than THANOS.
•  And while she single-handedly battled back the BLACK ORDER, their nefarious progenitor (and his mysterious connection to Jean's...

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Stuart E. Kendall reviewed Phoenix #5 Jul 17, 2025
10

"The character design is phenomenal."
Each character looks completely original and full of personality. You can tell who they are at a glance.

Phoenix #5

By: Stephanie Phillips, Alessandro Miracolo
Released: Nov 20, 2024

LIFE INCARNATE VERSUS ENERGY INFINITE!

Jean Grey made a human choice, and it's come back to haunt her: The Dark God Perrikus has been freed from prison and set loose on a path of death and destruction. Now the PHOENIX must take action to protect her universe!

Rated T+

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Stuart E. Kendall reviewed Phoenix #4 Jul 17, 2025
10

"Stylish and unique."
The art has its own identity—bold lines, expressive characters, and a distinct color palette. It doesn’t look like anything else out there.

Phoenix #4

By: Stephanie Phillips, Alessandro Miracolo
Released: Oct 9, 2024

BEWARE...THE GOD BUTCHER!

His call has gone out across the universe: He will have his retribution. He will bring his awful vengeance to bear. GORR THE GOD BUTCHER is going to kill the PHOENIX. Plus: CAPTAIN MARVEL comes to call...

Rated T+

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Stuart E. Kendall reviewed Phoenix #3 Jul 17, 2025
10

"Cinematic and immersive."
This comic feels like watching a high-budget animated film. The dynamic angles and lighting make every scene come alive.

Phoenix #3

By: Stephanie Phillips, Alessandro Miracolo
Released: Sep 25, 2024

DEATH FROM ABOVE...AND BELOW?!

Saving a planet full of kidnapping victims who've disappeared from the gaudy whirlwind of Gameworld - seems like just another day in space for JEAN GREY! Though...she did get the tip-off from her less-than-forthright father-in-law, legendary pirate CORSAIR of the STARJAMMERS crew...and the kidnappers are non...

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Stuart E. Kendall reviewed Phoenix #2 Jul 17, 2025
10

"A masterclass in visual storytelling."
The way the artist plays with color, perspective, and composition is next-level. You could remove all the dialogue and still follow the plot perfectly.

Phoenix #2

By: Stephanie Phillips, Alessandro Miracolo
Released: Aug 21, 2024

JEAN GREY is dedicated to protecting innocents in deep space! Yes, space is vaster than imagination, greater and darker than the mind can comprehend - and yet, not big enough to stop family from dropping by without warning... But that's how it goes when your father-in-law is CORSAIR of the STARJAMMERS! Leaving the pirate life behind, he's got the i...

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Stuart E. Kendall reviewed Phoenix #1 Jul 17, 2025
10

"Absolutely stunning visuals!"
The art is just breathtaking. Every panel feels like a painting, and the attention to detail is insane. It really pulls you into the world of the story.

Phoenix #1

By: Stephanie Phillips, Alessandro Miracolo
Released: Jul 17, 2024

LIFE! FIRE! POWER! POSSIBILITY! PHOENIX!
She is JEAN GREY. She is PHOENIX. She saves the world. She brings death. One woman, alone in space, who not only must do what no one else can: she yearns to. A desperate S.O.S. from NOVA brings the Phoenix to the edge of a black hole, where hundreds of lives hang in the balance...and whatever Jean does ...

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