‘X-Force: Fractures’ Starts Strong, Looks Great, Ends Poorly — Review
Since its creation in 1991 out of the ashes of the former New Mutants book, X-Force has become one of the bedrock X-titles. Nearly
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From The Ashes
‘Uncanny X-Men’ Writer Gail Simone Announced For The Uncanny Experience
The Uncanny Experience X-Men fan convention recently announced that writer Gail Simone would be a featured guest at this year’s
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The Empty Calories Of Comics: Reviewing ‘Storm’ #2
Storm, current Avenger and former X-Man, is dying. Radiation poisoning is wracking her body, with mere hours left to live.
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‘X-Force’ #5 Builds To A Frustrating And Regressive Conclusion — Review
Throughout much of X-Force #5, there are signs of the series growing into its own, and improving as a result.
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A Solid But Unspectacular Debut: Reviewing ‘Psylocke’ #1
In terms of being the first issue of a new series, Psylocke #1 gets the job done. It provides a
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Tastes Great, Less Filling: Reviewing ‘Wolverine’ #2
Wolverine #2 is a ‘jelly doughnut’ comic. It “tastes” (ie looks) great, but there’s little substance to it. It’s all
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Review: ‘Phoenix’ #4 Steps Up By Slowing Down
An issue divided, Phoenix #4 manages to both significantly improve on previous issues while also underscoring the series’ ongoing issues.
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Review: ‘Sentinels’ #1 Makes For A Complex And Compelling Start
The From the Ashes march continues, as the seemingly never -nding stream of new titles continues apiece. Sentinels #1 is
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Here Comes The Rain Again: Reviewing ‘Storm’ #1
Earth’s mightiest mutant is ready to blow even further into the spotlight, taking the very world by Storm. Once More,
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Better, But Still Not Good– Reviewing ‘X-Factor’ #2
By virtue of showing less blatant contempt for its characters, X-Factor #2 manages to clear the very low bar set
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A Safe If Unexciting Debut: Reviewing ‘Wolverine’ #1
Wolves run through a snowy tableau. A man runs along with them. They are being hunted. The opening to Wolverine
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Fun Despite Its Flaws: Reviewing ‘Dazzler’ #1
The best thing Dazzler #1 has going for it is the sheer love writer Jason Loo has for the character.
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Review: ‘X-Force’ #2 Is An Improvement, But Problems Persist
Though far from perfect or an unqualified success, X-Force #2 is a marked improvement on the first issue. With all
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X-Men Previews: Previewing ‘Exceptional X-Men’ #1
We’ve had quite an array of new X-Men titles debuting over the past two months and now we get another,
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Review: The Least Interesting Thing In ‘Phoenix’ #2 Is The Titular Character
Phoenix #2 has two big things working against it. The first is its portrayal of Corsair. He’s written wildly inconsistently
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Review: ‘X-Factor’ #1 Works Too Hard For A Weak Premise
Though it’s only week six of From the Ashes, it feels like the rollout of new series has been going
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Review: ‘NYX’ #1 Has A Great Point To Make, With A Story To Match
The third X-Men From The Ashes title launched this week. With it NYX #1 has already skyrocketed to the top
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Opinion: What’s The Problem With The X-Men?
When it comes to superhero comics, chiefly those published by Marvel and DC Comics, status quo is king. Entire universes
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Jean Grey’s New Beginning Needs More Jean: Reviewing ‘Phoenix’ #1
Wolverine and, occasionally, Cable, aside, the X-Men don’t have a great history of supporting solo series for their members. Many
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Review: ‘X-Men’ #1 Nearly Hits The Mark
The long awaited (but maybe not anticipated) relaunch of Marvel’s X-Men is here, and it’s one to have a lot
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Rogue Takes The Lead In August’s ‘Uncanny X-Men’
We’re just days away from the return of Marvel’s Uncanny X-Men. In August, Rogue takes the lead of the iconic
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State Of The X-Line: Paradise Is Only For The Exiled
As an era ends, Krakoa, the mutant island nation and community, is now gone. Except, it’s not actually really gone.
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Opinion: Storm’s Avengers Demotion Is The Wrong Move
Ororo Munroe, otherwise known as Storm. A mutant weather goddess. Former thief. A hero. A leader. An X-Man. An Avenger?
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Opinion: From The Ashes, An Old Beginning
Krakoa was a paradise (with serious flaws) for mutants. A chance to be something more, and to (mostly) escape oppression.
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