X-Men (2024-) #5

X-Men (2024) (Single Issues)

by Jed MacKay, Ryan Stegman (cover_art)

While the X-Men engage the social-media sociopath Upstarts, Kid Omega and Psylocke dive deep into the mind of a troubled mutant. Psychic Rescue in Progress! But Quentin Quire has never been good at keeping his mouth shut...

Genres: X Men, Marvel, Comics, Comic Book

Kindle Edition

Published October 2, 2024

Reviews

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Misión psíquica. Algo nada fácil si tenemos en cuenta que los implicados son Kwannon y Quentin Quire. Ambos muy marcados por los traumas e inseguridades, siendo quizás Quentin el que tiene la herida más reciente. Y todo esto para indagar en aquel recién mutante que proyectaba invasiones alienígenas. Pero esto será necesario para que MacKay pueda revelar algo mejor la amenaza de esta nueva proliferación mutante más inestable.

Esta cabecera sigue siendo algo demasiado "directa" como para tenerla como cabeza del nuevo panorama mutante. MacKay aún no logra encauzar a una formación bastante dispar y proclive al conflicto y desastre fácil. Lo cual, sí, promueve entregas de entretenimiento total. Pero la franquicia mutante debe ser más propositiva, más aún viniendo de la era Krakoa.

[Ly Van · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all the setting of the comic was the stand out of the issue. A mind heist mixed with aspects of abduction and body horror. I felt myself winch a couple times as the action panels came along.

I love seeing the dynamic between Psylocke and Kid Omega is written really well and I loved to see how they build off each other and their rivalry. Loved to see how they are teeing up Psylocke and her dilemma of being without purpose and finding it. Feeling like a tool and what happens to it when there is no purpose for it.

Finally, the reveal of the presumed hidden antagonist is a delightful one and made total sense that made it also satisfying. I want to see the future implications to of this organization will have on the X-men.

[Arch Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5 stars.

This was a really good read. Especially seeing Psylocke and Kid Omega have to work together through mental issues to complete a mission, but this was entirely too short!

I know it’s ultimately for the greater good of the storyline, but damn. Couldn’t we have delved more into how the overcame the issues and a bit more like 4 more pages of action and build up?

Kinda feel cheated. But better than a Cyclops focused issue.

(Yall will never get me to like Cyclops)

[Yasser Maniram · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read through this issue in a breeze. For 28 pages it sure felt like half that. Interesting characters and story just not quite digging the art style this issue.

[David Cassady · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m a little behind but this was a pretty cool psychic issue

[Myles Gerber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really cool concept for an issue. Liked it a lot.

[Vijay Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't wait to see Cassandra Nova finger someone's head again

[Mr. Cody · Rating 2 out of 5]

I know he's got the whole pink hair thing, but why did the artist choose to make Quentin Quire look like a lesbian?

[Jason · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75

[Rosa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hope to see more of Psy

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jed MacKay’s run keeps on chugging along w/ a great issue focused on Psylocke & Kid Omega’s TK journey into the psyche of the mutant the team saved in issue #2. I was definitely uneasy about this series when it debuted, but so far I’m totally bought in & really enjoying it!

I loved how MacKay wrote the (friendly?) rivalry between these two while depicting them as a formidable duo on their mission. I know Psylocme likely isn’t long for this series given her upcoming solo, but I’m glad we got to see her & Quentin in action together as they’ve probably been the two characters in this series w/ the least storyline so far. I also loved seeing John Greycrow as he’ll be playing a big part in Psylocke’s solo, so it was a nice touch to see those two together now.

My mind was blown at MacKay’s reveal of who’s behind the new X-gene activations! I may or may not have let out an audible gasp haha. Really interested to see how this plays out, who Cassandra may be working with, & hopefully a climactic showdown between the two sides!

Ryan Stegman was back on art this issue & I can’t believe how quickly I’ve now associated this run w/ his art. I loved what Netho Diaz did on the last issue, but seeing Stegman’s art brought back after even just one issue gave the story an immediate feeling of familiarity. He gave us some really neat designs for the psychic journey & the visuals depicting 3K’s experiments were truly horrifying. The additional inking by JP Mayer & Livesay gave Stegman’s designs depth, especially during Cassandra’s reveal & Marte Gracia’s colors elevated it all to another level. Loved his use of pinks & greens! Clayton Cowles’ lettering approach to the psychic comms was really cool & I couldn’t remember seeing it down this way similarly. Extra snaps for creativity!