Okay, I didn't want to read the X-books anymore, but this one looked pretty good - at first glance. So here we go....

First of all, someone should tell Gail Simone that her obvious (LGB)TQ+ allegory in this issue isn't working. For some reason, Marvel and literally every other mainstream publisher are pushing the narrative that queer people are being oppressed by, well... everyone, while at the same time, these are the people who rule over the whole entertainment industry and try to force everybody else into participating in their delusion. Hollywood producing anti-trans... sorry, anti-mutant propaganda? Only in your wet dreams of perpetual victimhood, Ms. Simone! And before you ask, I'm one of those "queer" (actually gay) people, so I'm hopefully allowed to critique my own community.

Aside from this problematic and frankly bullshit message and a very rushed ending, the issue is pretty well done. I'm usually not a fan of Vecchio's boringly clean and sometimes cutesy artwork, but in this issue he did a great job, especially when it comes to natural body poses. I also really like the Outliers, and their dialogue and interactions feel natural to me - in contrast to the insufferable brats over in Exceptional X-Men. more

Interesting mystery being set up with the death of this other Watcher, but the scene with Ben and Debbie felt weirdly out of place and oddly paced, and I really don't think Mark Millar understands Doctor Doom at all. He would legitimately NEVER kneel or call anyone master, even if it was part of some play that has yet to be revealed. He simply wouldn't do it.

This is wild and I love it.

Cool premise, solid opening. Things are going to get insane in extremely short order and I am looking forward to it.

*Spoiler alert*

This was a really solid finale. It was pretty obvious that Red wasn't gonna make it, even from early in this series. But Remender made his death extremely meaningful. Glory's eulogy was beautiful and had me tearing up a bit, and I loved the hopeful ending we got. This was a fun, well-written series with some good art and great writing. Not in my top 5 Remender works, but certainly not anywhere near the bottom. Solid 8.5/10 series overall. more

Some moments were a little too over-the-top, and the last couple issues have been lacking Remender's quality writing as the action has taken over. Action is good, but I want more than just action.

Kind of a silly resolution. And did they really think Sue's apology to Victor would go any other way?

This was great.

Rick Remender does Mad Max.

This is why it was stupid for Johnny to turn a blind eye to his girlfriend's bank robberies.

So. Many. Mysteries!!!

Reed shoulda slapped Alyssa into next year for disrespecting Sue like that. Instead he kisses her on the cheek? Man up Mr. Fantastic.

This wasn't bad...but a rogue killer robot defeating 40 of the Earth's strongest superheroes is a bit of a stretch. I ain't buyin' it.

The part on the bridge with the super-powered diamond thief chick was so random lol I'm sure it'll be explained more next issue but on it's own, kinda ridiculous. Otherwise this was a solid issue.

Another tense, pulse-pounding issue. Love the action, art, and writing.

I actually enjoyed this quite a bit. The art was great, and the story was nice. Kind of a down-to-earth Dr. Strange story, which was honestly rather refreshing. The short tale at the end though, while it had great art, was a dud and did not make me want to read Doctor Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme.

I didn't love the little detour into Weirdworld, but I thought the ending of this issue was absolutely perfect. Aaron brought it full circle and gave us a beautiful little ending to what was an entertaining run.