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X-Men (2024) (Single Issues)
X-Men (2024-) #1
FROM THE ASHES! Krakoa is gone, ORCHIS has fallen...but the X-Men remain, always. Cyclops leads, because that is what he does. Beast builds, because that is what he does. And from their new home in Alaska, the X-Men raise a flag of defiance. Mutant business is their business. Join CYCLOPS, BEAST, MAGNETO, PSYLOCKE, KID OMEGA, TEMPER, MAGIK and JUGGERNAUT as new forces in the world move into position, battling for the destiny and philosophy of the mutant species.
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Published July 10, 2024
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October 4, 2024
3.5
"FIRST BAPTIZED SPECIES".
Interesting enough start to this new era.
Not quite sure about this new team...but the unknown six mutants mentioned but never seen
Is intriguing.
Certainly will be sticking with this for a while...to give it a fair chance.
"FIRST BAPTIZED SPECIES".
Interesting enough start to this new era.
Not quite sure about this new team...but the unknown six mutants mentioned but never seen
Is intriguing.
Certainly will be sticking with this for a while...to give it a fair chance.
August 2, 2024
That’s how you reboot!!!
July 27, 2024
4.5 Stars
I'm kind of overhyped to read this story, and I'm starting to get back into collecting single issues. I remember the excitement of waiting a whole month to get the next ish and my nostalgia of the comic book store etc. Is such a great feeling to be able to share with my son. Needless to say X-men has an unfair advantage being with me every step of the way in my comic book life hahaha
I'm kind of overhyped to read this story, and I'm starting to get back into collecting single issues. I remember the excitement of waiting a whole month to get the next ish and my nostalgia of the comic book store etc. Is such a great feeling to be able to share with my son. Needless to say X-men has an unfair advantage being with me every step of the way in my comic book life hahaha
July 29, 2024
back on my comic grind.
August 18, 2024
What I liked:
- Cyclops’ new suit is gorgeous. One of the best.
- I like Quentin’s new suit, as well. The purple looks good and stylish.
- Also, relieved by Psylocke’s new wardrobe. That old outfit was so needlessly revealing.
- Magik and Juggernaut choosing rock every time in their game. Hilarious. I didn’t expect to like that team-up.
- Hank and the police chief was an interesting interaction. Fascinating to see Hank looking awful still, but you can’t blame the guy. Police chief staring at the uglier mutants was an important moment. Humanity always fears what they don’t understand. Glob is horrifying to look at but he’s the sweetest. Can mutantkind and humanity co-exist when disgust is the first, and only reaction, to mutants?
What I disliked:
- Why is Quentin Quire here? He is the worst. He’s annoying, belligerent, not a team player, and did I mention annoying? I’m with Magneto, I hope Quentin dies soon.
- Do we need yet another type of hybrid bad guy who is even more powerful than the mutants? Can’t we just have the mutants trying to live life post-Krakoa?
- I don’t understand what they’re trying to do with Wolverine. He’s part of the Scott/Jean/Emma quadrangle. Please can we not undo all those aspects of Krakoa?
Obviously I’m going to read more because it’s the X-Men, but I am full of trepidation.
- Cyclops’ new suit is gorgeous. One of the best.
- I like Quentin’s new suit, as well. The purple looks good and stylish.
- Also, relieved by Psylocke’s new wardrobe. That old outfit was so needlessly revealing.
- Magik and Juggernaut choosing rock every time in their game. Hilarious. I didn’t expect to like that team-up.
- Hank and the police chief was an interesting interaction. Fascinating to see Hank looking awful still, but you can’t blame the guy. Police chief staring at the uglier mutants was an important moment. Humanity always fears what they don’t understand. Glob is horrifying to look at but he’s the sweetest. Can mutantkind and humanity co-exist when disgust is the first, and only reaction, to mutants?
What I disliked:
- Why is Quentin Quire here? He is the worst. He’s annoying, belligerent, not a team player, and did I mention annoying? I’m with Magneto, I hope Quentin dies soon.
- Do we need yet another type of hybrid bad guy who is even more powerful than the mutants? Can’t we just have the mutants trying to live life post-Krakoa?
- I don’t understand what they’re trying to do with Wolverine. He’s part of the Scott/Jean/Emma quadrangle. Please can we not undo all those aspects of Krakoa?
Obviously I’m going to read more because it’s the X-Men, but I am full of trepidation.
July 13, 2024
X-Men #1 lacks a strong hook, seemingly hoping that simply sending out these characters under familiar circumstances will be enough to make its case. The change of venue away from Krakoa is a welcome relief, but the oddly paced plot, uneven art, head-scratching character choices, and weak villain will either put you off or make you forget you ever read it. But overall, it feels like it attempts to balance the past, present, and future, and does so at the detriment of the experience. It's a new era that feels like it has a foot in the past.
July 10, 2024
Krakoa is gone, but a new era begins!
I was pleased to see this was not a reboot but a continuation in the aftermath of the Fall of the House of X. MacKay certainly started off this new run on the right foot, ending with intrigue and introducing potentially new big bads. Excited to throw my money at Marvel in the months to come.
I was pleased to see this was not a reboot but a continuation in the aftermath of the Fall of the House of X. MacKay certainly started off this new run on the right foot, ending with intrigue and introducing potentially new big bads. Excited to throw my money at Marvel in the months to come.
July 14, 2024
Making my way back to the X-Men comics with the From the Ashes series. I didn’t read much of the Krakoa era so I have only some top level knowledge of what went down.
That’s not ideal, because I feel like I’m missing some context for the dynamics and personalities of the characters here. I hope I’ll get a better understanding as I go along.
This is Cyclops’ team. They’re on the hunt for some mutants. Cyke looks really young here, which is dissonant with him being a longtime leader of the group. He’s also very happy go lucky, which is weird because I would have thought he’d be a little more morose and serious given that Krakoa is gone. Oh well.
So far I’m not the biggest fan of who all are on this team—I don’t know all these characters super well since I’ve only read most of them in much older comics, so maybe they won’t grate on me like they had when I first read them.
Confused by Beast’s look. Are the dark circles intentional? The first panel of Logan, I thought it was Beast and was confused. That was the only criticism for the art. I thought all the art was glorious and beautiful. The colours and lighting were amazing. I also really dig Scott’s new uniform—the style and cut look great.
I wonder if the Chief in Alaska will play a large part in the story, it’s nice to see someone with a tad different body shape in the mix.
Unsure why Magneto is now Max, but I’ll read and find out. Why is Quire here? From all the people to dredge up. And he’s just going to spend all his time undermining Scott’s authority isn’t he? Ugh.
I don’t know if this intrigued me enough but I am planning to stick it out because I’ve missed the X-Men for too long.
That’s not ideal, because I feel like I’m missing some context for the dynamics and personalities of the characters here. I hope I’ll get a better understanding as I go along.
This is Cyclops’ team. They’re on the hunt for some mutants. Cyke looks really young here, which is dissonant with him being a longtime leader of the group. He’s also very happy go lucky, which is weird because I would have thought he’d be a little more morose and serious given that Krakoa is gone. Oh well.
So far I’m not the biggest fan of who all are on this team—I don’t know all these characters super well since I’ve only read most of them in much older comics, so maybe they won’t grate on me like they had when I first read them.
Confused by Beast’s look. Are the dark circles intentional? The first panel of Logan, I thought it was Beast and was confused. That was the only criticism for the art. I thought all the art was glorious and beautiful. The colours and lighting were amazing. I also really dig Scott’s new uniform—the style and cut look great.
I wonder if the Chief in Alaska will play a large part in the story, it’s nice to see someone with a tad different body shape in the mix.
Unsure why Magneto is now Max, but I’ll read and find out. Why is Quire here? From all the people to dredge up. And he’s just going to spend all his time undermining Scott’s authority isn’t he? Ugh.
I don’t know if this intrigued me enough but I am planning to stick it out because I’ve missed the X-Men for too long.
July 28, 2024
I’ve been looking forward to/felt nervous about this relaunch for a long time and after issue one…I don’t know how to feel. It’s not bad. Jed MacKay shows a lot of the same strengths here as a writer as he does on The Avengers. Things always feel active, making the read smooth and quick. Dialogue is snappy, providing context, character moments, and light comedy where appropriate. As someone who wasn’t familiar with all of the characters, I still felt as though I was given enough information to appreciate the scenes on some level regardless.
But the problem is that this is following Krakoa, an era that at least in House/Powers felt full of purpose and vision. This…doesn’t. Yes, it makes sense that in the aftermath of Krakoa the X-Men are fractured and struggling to survive, but that survival hasn’t really been given meaning in a clear and compelling way. It’s of still incredibly early, but already there are troubling signs. The X-Men are fighting a slightly different flavor of Orchis? Really? It just feels so nondescript and boring. A very been there, done that situation. Also, why is Magneto being a total jerk when we just saw him confess to Xavier that he was wrong in issue 700? Not to mention the penance that happened to him during the Resurrection of Magneto storyline. He feels like a completely different character here.
One last thing, I don’t know if this is a great starting point for new readers. Not only does the team roster contain some deep cuts, but I don’t think you can fully appreciate the story without at least some idea of what happened on Krakoa. I could be wrong, and I definitely didn’t read all of the Krakoa era, but I knew enough to appreciate what was happening. Very curious how brand new readers respond to this story.
There is potential here, though, and if the series can find an interesting hook I think things will be okay.
But the problem is that this is following Krakoa, an era that at least in House/Powers felt full of purpose and vision. This…doesn’t. Yes, it makes sense that in the aftermath of Krakoa the X-Men are fractured and struggling to survive, but that survival hasn’t really been given meaning in a clear and compelling way. It’s of still incredibly early, but already there are troubling signs. The X-Men are fighting a slightly different flavor of Orchis? Really? It just feels so nondescript and boring. A very been there, done that situation. Also, why is Magneto being a total jerk when we just saw him confess to Xavier that he was wrong in issue 700? Not to mention the penance that happened to him during the Resurrection of Magneto storyline. He feels like a completely different character here.
One last thing, I don’t know if this is a great starting point for new readers. Not only does the team roster contain some deep cuts, but I don’t think you can fully appreciate the story without at least some idea of what happened on Krakoa. I could be wrong, and I definitely didn’t read all of the Krakoa era, but I knew enough to appreciate what was happening. Very curious how brand new readers respond to this story.
There is potential here, though, and if the series can find an interesting hook I think things will be okay.
July 11, 2024
Good Start for X-men from the Ashes
The art is different than previous issues and takes a little getting used to, but overall above par. With comics, it’s always about the art first, the writing second. The dialogue pops for the most part. And the characters make sense. I rather like the scenes between Cyke and Logan, Hank and Cyke, and Magneto. Also it makes sense that after being tortured and put through hell - Cyclops would retreat to his birthplace, Alaska, and take the mutants who can’t blend in with humans, or are ostracized with him. The team up works for me - we have people who are deadly, former assassins and villains, which again works well with Cyclops, a character who believes in second chances. Only quibble - is the villains feel kind of stale? I was never a fan of the U-Men. But I’ll give it a chance, the rest is working for me so far.
The art is different than previous issues and takes a little getting used to, but overall above par. With comics, it’s always about the art first, the writing second. The dialogue pops for the most part. And the characters make sense. I rather like the scenes between Cyke and Logan, Hank and Cyke, and Magneto. Also it makes sense that after being tortured and put through hell - Cyclops would retreat to his birthplace, Alaska, and take the mutants who can’t blend in with humans, or are ostracized with him. The team up works for me - we have people who are deadly, former assassins and villains, which again works well with Cyclops, a character who believes in second chances. Only quibble - is the villains feel kind of stale? I was never a fan of the U-Men. But I’ll give it a chance, the rest is working for me so far.
September 9, 2024
This one didn’t really do it for me, enjoyed the artwork but too much happened here all at once in my opinion. I would’ve enjoyed more of lead up of sorts but this one thrusts you right into the action and though I kind of understood what was happening it wasn’t very welcoming since the exposition is kind of just thrown at you.
I was surprised to see this harkening back to Grant Morrison’s run on X-Men both with how it’s written, team composition, and how ‘Big’ the story seems like it will weave for quite a while. As someone who hasn’t read an X-Men comic in years this didn’t really get me on board per say, I’d be willing to read further issue but I find myself more inclined to the new Uncanny X-Men series in terms of tone and feel of the book.
I was surprised to see this harkening back to Grant Morrison’s run on X-Men both with how it’s written, team composition, and how ‘Big’ the story seems like it will weave for quite a while. As someone who hasn’t read an X-Men comic in years this didn’t really get me on board per say, I’d be willing to read further issue but I find myself more inclined to the new Uncanny X-Men series in terms of tone and feel of the book.
August 18, 2024
I don't mind the writing... But man... Sorry Stegman... But your art for this series.... To quote Randy Jackson "It's A No From Me Dog"
April 1, 2025
Seeing Magik and Psy in action love it
July 11, 2024
Good beginning without forgetting where they came from. I’d like to see how Hank responds to this new world.
December 19, 2024
I've really become a fan of Jed MacKay lately and this is absolutely no exception. Really good start to a new era and my first X-Men run.
July 12, 2024
Misfire.
So, I have read that the writers are trying to make this newest iteration of X-Men a more accessible springboard for new fans. They're trying to avoid more convoluted storytelling. But, with that as the primary goal, this was not a very promising start.
Cyclops is most noteworthy here for how he has been drawn. By shaping his visor differently so that it is more slanted, and making Cyclops' chin just a little more pointed, he looks incredibly young. This was probably intentional. They're probably trying to appeal to a younger audience, so they shipped Scott's wife out into space, and they're trying to make Cyclops look more like he could be a member of the Teen Titans.
But on the subject of the art? None of this is truly memorable. Jim Lee's artwork for the revamped X-Men in the early 90s was iconic. Individual panels were works of art. He provided the definitive artwork for a generation. And nothing in this comic even comes close.
No one is going to say that Juggernaut's costume with an exaggerated X on his face plate is their favorite. No one is going to say that Psylocke looks great when wielding a psychic sword that looks like it's made out of frayed fabric. Her costume is also fine, but not particularly memorable. And artists don't seem to realize that the "butterfly" effect when her psychic powers are used is supposed to be BETSY's signature. So, it makes no sense for Kwannon to finally have full control over her own body again, but for some reason still use Betsy Braddock's signature psychic display.
The way that the characters referenced past storylines did not feel light and breezy. New fans would surely struggle with Quentin and Idie's exchange, talking about being thrown in the hole, working for X-Force, dating, etc. They did a quick summary of several years' worth of comics, and those weren't even any storylines that I liked.
I understand that this is establishing the new status quo. The X-Men are now going to be based out of Alaska. Got it. But, I don't think that this is going to increase sales.
They should go for more character-driven stories. But, this isn't the right cast for that. Not enough of these characters have very strong connections to each other. Magik and Juggernaut were paired like a buddy comedy. And if they're going to become closer friends, I'm fine with it. But, there isn't much foundation here for good or bad.
Idie and Quentin both kind of hate Cyclops and want to rebel against him. Idie and Quentin may have some sort of residual romantic tension, but Quentin dated one of the Stepford Cuckoos, and I'm pretty sure had a kid with her, too. It's hard to give his relationship with Idie much significance.
Kwannon has no significant ties with anyone on the team.
Magik has worked as part of a hand-picked team of Scott's before. But, she otherwise is not particularly close with anyone on the team. She did hate Forge for a little while in the 80s. And back then, they were basically the only two mutants who also practiced magic. But, Forge hasn't been shown casting spells much at all in the past 20 years, and I don't think modern writers remember back when Illyana was trying to kill him, and he was blasting yellow magic blasts at her, on the cover of an issue of New Mutants.
Juggernaut used to be a villain, but has been transitioning to a more heroic role for at least the past 15 years. He is not particularly close with any of these people. (Though, Magik's brother did wield Juggernaut's powers for a year or two.)
Beast and Cyclops were founding members of the X-Men together. But, this is a mentally redacted version of Beast who doesn't remember most of the history that Cyclops had with him.
Some person pretended to be Magneto who may or may not have been this version of Xorn. This person killed Jean Grey during the Grant Morrison run of X-Men, and died himself shortly after. Writers have retconned this person from actually being Magneto, and supplied the idea that Xorn really does exist, and/or that Xorn has a brother. It is unclear which Xorn is hanging out with Beast in this issue. Maybe Magneto will hate this person for impersonating him? If this is the Xorn who did that?
There isn't enough here to maintain my interest, and I have been reading comics for 30 years. I'm not sure what a new fan would make of any of this.
So, I have read that the writers are trying to make this newest iteration of X-Men a more accessible springboard for new fans. They're trying to avoid more convoluted storytelling. But, with that as the primary goal, this was not a very promising start.
Cyclops is most noteworthy here for how he has been drawn. By shaping his visor differently so that it is more slanted, and making Cyclops' chin just a little more pointed, he looks incredibly young. This was probably intentional. They're probably trying to appeal to a younger audience, so they shipped Scott's wife out into space, and they're trying to make Cyclops look more like he could be a member of the Teen Titans.
But on the subject of the art? None of this is truly memorable. Jim Lee's artwork for the revamped X-Men in the early 90s was iconic. Individual panels were works of art. He provided the definitive artwork for a generation. And nothing in this comic even comes close.
No one is going to say that Juggernaut's costume with an exaggerated X on his face plate is their favorite. No one is going to say that Psylocke looks great when wielding a psychic sword that looks like it's made out of frayed fabric. Her costume is also fine, but not particularly memorable. And artists don't seem to realize that the "butterfly" effect when her psychic powers are used is supposed to be BETSY's signature. So, it makes no sense for Kwannon to finally have full control over her own body again, but for some reason still use Betsy Braddock's signature psychic display.
The way that the characters referenced past storylines did not feel light and breezy. New fans would surely struggle with Quentin and Idie's exchange, talking about being thrown in the hole, working for X-Force, dating, etc. They did a quick summary of several years' worth of comics, and those weren't even any storylines that I liked.
I understand that this is establishing the new status quo. The X-Men are now going to be based out of Alaska. Got it. But, I don't think that this is going to increase sales.
They should go for more character-driven stories. But, this isn't the right cast for that. Not enough of these characters have very strong connections to each other. Magik and Juggernaut were paired like a buddy comedy. And if they're going to become closer friends, I'm fine with it. But, there isn't much foundation here for good or bad.
Idie and Quentin both kind of hate Cyclops and want to rebel against him. Idie and Quentin may have some sort of residual romantic tension, but Quentin dated one of the Stepford Cuckoos, and I'm pretty sure had a kid with her, too. It's hard to give his relationship with Idie much significance.
Kwannon has no significant ties with anyone on the team.
Magik has worked as part of a hand-picked team of Scott's before. But, she otherwise is not particularly close with anyone on the team. She did hate Forge for a little while in the 80s. And back then, they were basically the only two mutants who also practiced magic. But, Forge hasn't been shown casting spells much at all in the past 20 years, and I don't think modern writers remember back when Illyana was trying to kill him, and he was blasting yellow magic blasts at her, on the cover of an issue of New Mutants.
Juggernaut used to be a villain, but has been transitioning to a more heroic role for at least the past 15 years. He is not particularly close with any of these people. (Though, Magik's brother did wield Juggernaut's powers for a year or two.)
Beast and Cyclops were founding members of the X-Men together. But, this is a mentally redacted version of Beast who doesn't remember most of the history that Cyclops had with him.
Some person pretended to be Magneto who may or may not have been this version of Xorn. This person killed Jean Grey during the Grant Morrison run of X-Men, and died himself shortly after. Writers have retconned this person from actually being Magneto, and supplied the idea that Xorn really does exist, and/or that Xorn has a brother. It is unclear which Xorn is hanging out with Beast in this issue. Maybe Magneto will hate this person for impersonating him? If this is the Xorn who did that?
There isn't enough here to maintain my interest, and I have been reading comics for 30 years. I'm not sure what a new fan would make of any of this.
July 31, 2024
Disappointing that this is a Cyclops led team: I'm not his biggest fan as I find him a bit too uptight to be much fun. However: Kid Omega. I read a joke on reddit that the previous writer of X-Force, Benjamin Percy, was one of ten Kid Omega fans worldwide and I went, welp, guess that's him, me, and eight others. Is he not popular? I don't know, man, I honestly don't really pay attention. I just know what I like and I don't make excuses for liking it or apologize.
Hi, yes, I'm still a Kid Omega fan. I have lazy knitted cosplay that started with 'oh, I want his cardigan' in one issue, couldn't find it, and learned how to knit sweaters. So like a big Kid Omega fan. I know he's an asshole, that's a lot of why I like him. So this review is gonna be a lot about him.
He'd made some strides in the X-Force run, but this seems a bunch of steps back from that: he's reverted to 100% brat. He never fully lost the brat, but he was also growing, had some reveals about his past that kinda forced some growing - and I was into it. I'm finding '100% brat' has just as much charm, however, so I don't mind completely: it just feels like a retcon so I feel like I should be annoyed and I'm not and I'm annoyed for being conflicted. It's complicated and the cycle of annoyance continues.
That being said, his banter was pretty good, and I trusted MacKay enough to give this a chance. I'm not hating it. I'm also aware a lot of this is setup and I'm not quite sure what's going on: I read X-Force for Kid Omega and I didn't read the billion other X-titles so what happened to Krakoa? I know it's gone, I don't know what else is going on with that so... very lost? I just accepted it, uh-huh, but you'll gimme some sweet, sweet Kid Omega content, right? Right?
I cannot reiterate enough. I was not disappointed with the Kid Omega content so that bumped this from a two to three stars. This feels like a slow burn setup and I'm not sure how into it I was. I've loved almost everything by MacKay I've read - and he got Vision in Avengers again, yay - so I felt a little let down: this didn't feel as on as most of his first issues. However, it's MacKay, I loved the characterizations - they all felt on to me, even though I'm at best only mildly interested in everyone but Kid Omega at this point - and the setup that he has going on isn't bad.
I just wanted more and I can't quite articulate what more I wanted. So, I promised Kid Omega content, I gave it. My suggestion is read this is you're into any of the characters - any other Kid Omega fans out there? - or if you've loved MacKay's work. Hey, you might even enjoy it more than I did - I hope you do, especially since I kinda feel like my complaints are 'eh, ennui?' I'm very much willing to give this a chance: even excellent writers can find a series where it takes a couple issues to hit their stride. It's MacKay. I love MacKay. I'm willing to give him a couple more issues than usual.
I read this yesterday and just didn't have time late last night to review. That being said, I also had just found out about the QR code in the back of this issue. I still haven't cracked open my physical issue, redeemed this digitally and read on the Marvel Unlimited app under 'my library'. The page hidden behind the QR code? It's just part of the issue if you read it digitally. I saw the QR code controversy on a review from a friend I was reading and I said I'd check for him. I did, I confirmed, and I'm glad I did: I've just been slightly behind and I wanted to catch up on this.
Hi, yes, I'm still a Kid Omega fan. I have lazy knitted cosplay that started with 'oh, I want his cardigan' in one issue, couldn't find it, and learned how to knit sweaters. So like a big Kid Omega fan. I know he's an asshole, that's a lot of why I like him. So this review is gonna be a lot about him.
He'd made some strides in the X-Force run, but this seems a bunch of steps back from that: he's reverted to 100% brat. He never fully lost the brat, but he was also growing, had some reveals about his past that kinda forced some growing - and I was into it. I'm finding '100% brat' has just as much charm, however, so I don't mind completely: it just feels like a retcon so I feel like I should be annoyed and I'm not and I'm annoyed for being conflicted. It's complicated and the cycle of annoyance continues.
That being said, his banter was pretty good, and I trusted MacKay enough to give this a chance. I'm not hating it. I'm also aware a lot of this is setup and I'm not quite sure what's going on: I read X-Force for Kid Omega and I didn't read the billion other X-titles so what happened to Krakoa? I know it's gone, I don't know what else is going on with that so... very lost? I just accepted it, uh-huh, but you'll gimme some sweet, sweet Kid Omega content, right? Right?
I cannot reiterate enough. I was not disappointed with the Kid Omega content so that bumped this from a two to three stars. This feels like a slow burn setup and I'm not sure how into it I was. I've loved almost everything by MacKay I've read - and he got Vision in Avengers again, yay - so I felt a little let down: this didn't feel as on as most of his first issues. However, it's MacKay, I loved the characterizations - they all felt on to me, even though I'm at best only mildly interested in everyone but Kid Omega at this point - and the setup that he has going on isn't bad.
I just wanted more and I can't quite articulate what more I wanted. So, I promised Kid Omega content, I gave it. My suggestion is read this is you're into any of the characters - any other Kid Omega fans out there? - or if you've loved MacKay's work. Hey, you might even enjoy it more than I did - I hope you do, especially since I kinda feel like my complaints are 'eh, ennui?' I'm very much willing to give this a chance: even excellent writers can find a series where it takes a couple issues to hit their stride. It's MacKay. I love MacKay. I'm willing to give him a couple more issues than usual.
I read this yesterday and just didn't have time late last night to review. That being said, I also had just found out about the QR code in the back of this issue. I still haven't cracked open my physical issue, redeemed this digitally and read on the Marvel Unlimited app under 'my library'. The page hidden behind the QR code? It's just part of the issue if you read it digitally. I saw the QR code controversy on a review from a friend I was reading and I said I'd check for him. I did, I confirmed, and I'm glad I did: I've just been slightly behind and I wanted to catch up on this.
July 20, 2024
Context:
My familiarity with X-Men characters has largely been formed through the films, the 90s cartoon and Wikipedia articles.
I also recently read through House of X and Powers of X on a recommendation. I really liked it, questionable politics and all.
I read a bunch of the stories from that Krakoan Era once I heard that From the Ashes would reset things, with the aim of giving myself some background/ the cliff notes before reading this #1, which I'm aiming to use as my jumping on point to the X-Men proper and I intend to read this and all comics tying to it until they're done or they lose me.
Now, onto X-Men #1 by Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman.
Art:
This artstyle is a mixed bag for me. I'm fine with the way a lot of the environments look - detail seems fine and the colours are as well.
The characters though I'm not sold on. The style of the lines dont give the character depth and detail to me - it makes them look rough.
On top of this, the character designs are a mixed bag for me.
I like Cyclops' suit but the way he's drawn looks odd. He looks very young, and mind you I'm not even a Cyclops fan like that as I mostly know him from the movies.
Beast has a weird bit of eye shadow that might grow on me but for now it looks strange. He's also drawn a bit too similarly to Logan in this comic and there was a bit of confusion as t who was who when Logan first appeared.
Temper is a reeeeaaaally boring design. She already has a pretty generic idea going where she is split into two colours to reflect her abilities but the fact that they made this even more pronounced with the colours in her hair make her design really boring with nothing interesting breaking up the design or drawing my eyes.
Yes, a lot of X-Men costums have X imagery but Juggernaut is not subtle with his.
Everyone else looks okay.
Story:
So this is #1 of an all new story after a reset, sort of, so I can't judge too well until the end of the first volume. However, based on what's in front of me, I've definitely read #1s with stronger hooks and more compelling mysteries set up in them. That said, I've read through a lot of slow starts that led to good stories so I'm not going to wait and see how this goes.
The main plot here is fine. I do wonder if the relations with the townsfolk or the break-off faction from Orchis will be the more compelling plot line. I'm hoping for the former mostly, especially with Magneto being present.
I think there is potential for a fun dynamic here between Magik and Jugg.
I'm used to comics dumping a whole bunch of expositional dialogue on me but I did not enjoy the exchange between Temper and Kid Omega. Maybe I missed the stories that should make me care but as of now, it was a bit much.
I will be sticking with this series though. Next book for me is Phoenix #1.
My familiarity with X-Men characters has largely been formed through the films, the 90s cartoon and Wikipedia articles.
I also recently read through House of X and Powers of X on a recommendation. I really liked it, questionable politics and all.
I read a bunch of the stories from that Krakoan Era once I heard that From the Ashes would reset things, with the aim of giving myself some background/ the cliff notes before reading this #1, which I'm aiming to use as my jumping on point to the X-Men proper and I intend to read this and all comics tying to it until they're done or they lose me.
Now, onto X-Men #1 by Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman.
Art:
This artstyle is a mixed bag for me. I'm fine with the way a lot of the environments look - detail seems fine and the colours are as well.
The characters though I'm not sold on. The style of the lines dont give the character depth and detail to me - it makes them look rough.
On top of this, the character designs are a mixed bag for me.
I like Cyclops' suit but the way he's drawn looks odd. He looks very young, and mind you I'm not even a Cyclops fan like that as I mostly know him from the movies.
Beast has a weird bit of eye shadow that might grow on me but for now it looks strange. He's also drawn a bit too similarly to Logan in this comic and there was a bit of confusion as t who was who when Logan first appeared.
Temper is a reeeeaaaally boring design. She already has a pretty generic idea going where she is split into two colours to reflect her abilities but the fact that they made this even more pronounced with the colours in her hair make her design really boring with nothing interesting breaking up the design or drawing my eyes.
Yes, a lot of X-Men costums have X imagery but Juggernaut is not subtle with his.
Everyone else looks okay.
Story:
So this is #1 of an all new story after a reset, sort of, so I can't judge too well until the end of the first volume. However, based on what's in front of me, I've definitely read #1s with stronger hooks and more compelling mysteries set up in them. That said, I've read through a lot of slow starts that led to good stories so I'm not going to wait and see how this goes.
The main plot here is fine. I do wonder if the relations with the townsfolk or the break-off faction from Orchis will be the more compelling plot line. I'm hoping for the former mostly, especially with Magneto being present.
I think there is potential for a fun dynamic here between Magik and Jugg.
I'm used to comics dumping a whole bunch of expositional dialogue on me but I did not enjoy the exchange between Temper and Kid Omega. Maybe I missed the stories that should make me care but as of now, it was a bit much.
I will be sticking with this series though. Next book for me is Phoenix #1.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 19, 2024
I was always apprehensive to get into X-Men comics. Reason being, there are just so…. many….. DECADES’ worth of X-Men stories published, with countless crossovers, long established canon, retconning, and just so much material in the X-Men IP. I found it daunting, intimidating, and extremely overwhelming. It always seemed like if you weren’t already reading X-Men consistently since Claremont’s famous run on Uncanny X-Men, then don’t even bother starting.
When I learned that there was a new #1 starting in July 2024, I was so excited. Even the marketing on the cover, “From the ashes…. A new beginning!”, it seemed to be JUST what I needed! I know I wasn’t the only one who interpreted it to be a great l jumping on point for new X-Men readers. However, in my opinion, I don’t believe that this book fulfills that expectation as well as it may (or may not), have hoped to.
All my knowledge lf X-Men, stems from just the films. Even those, (at the time of writing this at least), I have not watched in their entirety. Still missing Apocalypse, Dark Phoenix, and New Mutants. Throughout this issue, as cool as some of the panels and most of the artwork is, I felt really lost. I am very unclear as to the reason why magneto is in the position he is in for the story, I don’t know how he got to that point, I also do not know who most of these characters on the team are, outside of Beast, Cyclops, and Wolverine.
My hope, was that I would’ve gotten some type of backstory for each of the members on this team. However, given that this was not provided, I can only assume that the writers assumed that the audience should already be familiar with the characters from previous storylines.
I’m not sure if I’m going to continue with this run. I have heard good things about Phoenix #1, so I look forward to diving into that. However, the mainline X-Men title, overall, did not fulfill my expectations for a good jumping on point as a new reader. I only provided three stars due to the good artwork from Ryan Stegman, and some cool moments of dialogue. I also like Cyclops’ outfit and Magneto’s design.
When I learned that there was a new #1 starting in July 2024, I was so excited. Even the marketing on the cover, “From the ashes…. A new beginning!”, it seemed to be JUST what I needed! I know I wasn’t the only one who interpreted it to be a great l jumping on point for new X-Men readers. However, in my opinion, I don’t believe that this book fulfills that expectation as well as it may (or may not), have hoped to.
All my knowledge lf X-Men, stems from just the films. Even those, (at the time of writing this at least), I have not watched in their entirety. Still missing Apocalypse, Dark Phoenix, and New Mutants. Throughout this issue, as cool as some of the panels and most of the artwork is, I felt really lost. I am very unclear as to the reason why magneto is in the position he is in for the story, I don’t know how he got to that point, I also do not know who most of these characters on the team are, outside of Beast, Cyclops, and Wolverine.
My hope, was that I would’ve gotten some type of backstory for each of the members on this team. However, given that this was not provided, I can only assume that the writers assumed that the audience should already be familiar with the characters from previous storylines.
I’m not sure if I’m going to continue with this run. I have heard good things about Phoenix #1, so I look forward to diving into that. However, the mainline X-Men title, overall, did not fulfill my expectations for a good jumping on point as a new reader. I only provided three stars due to the good artwork from Ryan Stegman, and some cool moments of dialogue. I also like Cyclops’ outfit and Magneto’s design.
July 11, 2024
De las cenizas... una nueva era para los mutantes en Marvel. Esto se traduce en varias series que volverán a reenumerarse con nuevos equipos creativos y esperemos que enfoques... Porque en el caso de esta aparente cabecera troncal. Jed MacKay apenas devuelve a esta "fuerza de choque" principal de la sociedad mutante a un estatus quo ya hiper manido de actividades "de campo". Con un equipo nuevamente liderado por Cíclope que sí que se ha esmerado en reunir personajes de gran poder y personalidad aún más arrolladora como Magik, Kid Omega y... JUGGERNAUT. Por otro lado, Bestia está al frente de auspiciar algo más que una base de operaciones en unas instalaciones de fabricación de Centinelas.
Desde luego, el planteamiento de Jonathan Hickman con su era Krakoaniana parecía ser el paso evolutivo (sic.) de esta franquicia para quedarse. Pero parece que a Marvel le gusta tener siempre en el eterno ostracismo y persecución constante a los Hijos del Átomo. Y esto me lleva a estar más con Lobezno y esa decisión del final del número que otra cosa...
Desde luego, el planteamiento de Jonathan Hickman con su era Krakoaniana parecía ser el paso evolutivo (sic.) de esta franquicia para quedarse. Pero parece que a Marvel le gusta tener siempre en el eterno ostracismo y persecución constante a los Hijos del Átomo. Y esto me lleva a estar más con Lobezno y esa decisión del final del número que otra cosa...
July 27, 2024
This first issue of this new era was fine. It establishes that Cyclops's team is operating out of a decommissioned Sentinel factory in Alaska. The villains weren't at all interesting or well explained. Stegman's art is very different for an X-Men book.
My biggest annoyance was getting to the final page which is just a big QR code with no explanation that it's actually the last art page of the issue. I had to scan it with my phone and then try and read it by blowing it up and scrolling around from panel to panel. What an awful reading experience. That right there is enough to get me to just drop all the X-books right there. This will in no way stop pirating. It's just going to annoy the hell out of what readers they have left.
My biggest annoyance was getting to the final page which is just a big QR code with no explanation that it's actually the last art page of the issue. I had to scan it with my phone and then try and read it by blowing it up and scrolling around from panel to panel. What an awful reading experience. That right there is enough to get me to just drop all the X-books right there. This will in no way stop pirating. It's just going to annoy the hell out of what readers they have left.
July 28, 2024
More of the same
I haven’t read X-Men comics in years, but decided to dive back in as a supplement to all the Marvel Cinematic buzz. The plot seems like standard X-Men fare. The weakness of the comic medium, particularly for characters like the X-Men, is the holding pattern of the status quo that the characters are constantly suck in. I’m not sure if this series will deliver a clever twist on it yet. The dynamic they are setting up with the downtrodden Sentinel manufacturing town is interesting, as is the implicit aspiration of the X-Men to replenish the land itself.
I am enjoying the team composition and the gorgeous art. They decided to crucify Wolverine again and it looked cool as ever. Juggernaut’s costume, too, is incredibly drawn.
I haven’t read X-Men comics in years, but decided to dive back in as a supplement to all the Marvel Cinematic buzz. The plot seems like standard X-Men fare. The weakness of the comic medium, particularly for characters like the X-Men, is the holding pattern of the status quo that the characters are constantly suck in. I’m not sure if this series will deliver a clever twist on it yet. The dynamic they are setting up with the downtrodden Sentinel manufacturing town is interesting, as is the implicit aspiration of the X-Men to replenish the land itself.
I am enjoying the team composition and the gorgeous art. They decided to crucify Wolverine again and it looked cool as ever. Juggernaut’s costume, too, is incredibly drawn.
February 27, 2025
It was a good Introduction to the From the Ashes series to jump off from. I didn’t read the Krakoa era so my recent knowledge of X-men is limited so some details went over my head. I like the diversity of attitudes and characters on the team from villains to heroes from established characters to unknown. Kinda hard to get into in the beginning because of the new characters but liked seeing them trying to mesh together like this situation wasn’t want they wanted but are stuck with. What are the different motivations? Do they align at the moment or is there more to it in the future? But that is the great thing about mutants is that they need to stick together against a world who at best tolerate them with fear and at worst hate them. Excited to continue reading.
December 22, 2024
I’ll start out by saying, I only started reading this so I can follow the “Raid at Graymalkin” storyline that is also in “The Uncanny X-Men (2024).
Not necessarily a fan of the character art styles in this, but it’s colorful and engaging enough to make me want to read a bit more. Was never a big fan of Cyclops either, so getting me to like the character will prove to be a task. This is saved by the docile nature of Beast who really gave a great introduction into what we will expect going further. Hoping to see more of him and Magneto going back and forth.
All in all, it’s an ok intro, hoping to change my mind going further, as I only got into comics this month.
Not necessarily a fan of the character art styles in this, but it’s colorful and engaging enough to make me want to read a bit more. Was never a big fan of Cyclops either, so getting me to like the character will prove to be a task. This is saved by the docile nature of Beast who really gave a great introduction into what we will expect going further. Hoping to see more of him and Magneto going back and forth.
All in all, it’s an ok intro, hoping to change my mind going further, as I only got into comics this month.
August 7, 2025
I liked it! I mean, its very basic, but i was expecting it to be Back to Basics after Krakoa changed everything! I certainly see it as an improved version of the “Blue & Gold” era! I think its way more fun than said era, however, its still the same old back-to-basics!
I liked the characters a lot! Cyclops is currently o on the top, Kid Omega is annoying and Beast (the cloned one) is ,in fact, very sweet, unlike his original self who is a very questionable man
Psylocke didn't get much attention, which is sad, but this is only the first issue, so i guess the other mutants will have more to do
I liked the characters a lot! Cyclops is currently o on the top, Kid Omega is annoying and Beast (the cloned one) is ,in fact, very sweet, unlike his original self who is a very questionable man
Psylocke didn't get much attention, which is sad, but this is only the first issue, so i guess the other mutants will have more to do
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 15, 2024
I liked this a lot! Jed Mackay is an all time favorite of mine, so I loved seeing his take on the X-men kick off. I thought this issue did a great job spending a bit of time with each member of the team. Everyone got a small introduction, and Beast gave a nice overview of where the X-Men were at and what they’d been up to in the time since Fall of X. Can’t wait to see what’s next!
July 30, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
This is my first X-men comic, the majority of things I know about them is from movies/shows. I absolutely love the movies and after seeing Deadpool and Wolverine it sparked my interest to dive deeper into the comics!
With that being said this was pretty easy to get into without having too much prior comic knowledge,I really liked the banter and I’m eager to continue this series!
This is my first X-men comic, the majority of things I know about them is from movies/shows. I absolutely love the movies and after seeing Deadpool and Wolverine it sparked my interest to dive deeper into the comics!
With that being said this was pretty easy to get into without having too much prior comic knowledge,I really liked the banter and I’m eager to continue this series!
July 22, 2024
Fun fun fun ♥
Magik and Juggernaut banter - really cute ♥
I LOVE Beast design - very furry, very sexy ♥
I just realise that I don't know how Psylocke's powers work - so I have to correct that.
Story - ★★★★ (It was a fun time and got me intrigued)
Art - ★★★★★
Magik and Juggernaut banter - really cute ♥
I LOVE Beast design - very furry, very sexy ♥
I just realise that I don't know how Psylocke's powers work - so I have to correct that.
Story - ★★★★ (It was a fun time and got me intrigued)
Art - ★★★★★
August 3, 2024
Great jumping on point
I haven't REALLY read comics in 20 years. This was a great place to start off. Excellent story,beautiful art and a great mix of new and old character. I have questions but I'm not lost.
I haven't REALLY read comics in 20 years. This was a great place to start off. Excellent story,beautiful art and a great mix of new and old character. I have questions but I'm not lost.
August 18, 2024
Favorite parts:
Wolverine: "I've been thinking pretty loud, Bub"
Also Magneto's description of Beast to the police officer. "Henry has a soft touch." I had been enjoy the dialog between Beast and Chief Robbins.
I loved the art in this issue, especially the last page. I was confused about what Hank and Scott were talking about and that image was quite the explanation.
Wolverine: "I've been thinking pretty loud, Bub"
Also Magneto's description of Beast to the police officer. "Henry has a soft touch." I had been enjoy the dialog between Beast and Chief Robbins.
I loved the art in this issue, especially the last page. I was confused about what Hank and Scott were talking about and that image was quite the explanation.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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