Giant-Size X-Men: Second Genesis Revisited

by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, Adam Kubert (Artist)

The entire history of mutants and the X-Men in the Marvel Universe will be seen anew through the eyes of one of the newest mutants; witness Cyclops, Phoenix, Ms Marvel, Wolverine, Magneto, Beast, Scarlet Witch and so many more as they make astonishing and revalatory discoveries.

Explore the events of the X-men’s past in FIVE GIANT SIZED CHAPTERS from the discovery of Krakoa, the Death of Phoenix, the House of M, to the Age of Apocalypse, and more.

From Superstar artist Adam Kubert and hit X-scribes Jasckson Lanning and Collin Kelly!

THE PAST IS NOT WRITTEN IN STONE
THE FUTURE IS UP FOR GRABS

This epic story, told across five Giant-Size issues, will take fans on a mind-bending journey through the X-Men’s greatest events – revealing mysteries long buried and secrets that

An event that defines the future of Marvel’s mutants!

GIANT-SIZE X-MEN
Witness history’s first fracture as Kamala Khan is pulled into the X-Men’s past!

GIANT-SIZE DARK PHOENIX SAGA
A new revelation about Jean Grey’s fate could change everything!

GIANT-SIZE AGE OF APOCALYPSE
Reality is warping. Is this the world Apocalypse was always meant to rule?

GIANT-SIZE HOUSE OF M
Mutants rule supreme… but at what cost? Kamala must face Magneto!

GIANT-SIZE X-MEN FINALE
The shocking finale redefines mutant history forever!

COLLECTING: Giant-Size X-Men (2025) #1-2, Giant-Size Age of Apocalypse (2025) #1, Giant-Size Dark Phoenix Saga (2025) #1, Giant-Size House of M (2025) #1, Free Comic Book Day 2025: Fantastic Four/Giant-Size X-Men #1 (Giant-Size X-Men story)

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Marvel, X Men

200 pages, Paperback

Published January 27, 2026

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.9 stars

[Chris Lemmerman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lost in time thanks to the remaining personalities that Legion jettisoned before heading into the White Hot Room at the end of the Krakoan Age, Ms. Marvel finds herself pinballing across big moments in X-Men history as she attempts to find her way home without wrecking all of time and space.

This is a fun time. Jackson & Lanzing find organic ways to mesh Ms. Marvel into the big tentpole X-Men stories, and the little Legion stuff we get feels respectful to the character while still managing to make him the Big Bad. It's a little silly at times, but Kamala's enthusiasm and love of superheroics gets us through to the final, heartfelt conclusion.

There are also some teaser stories in the back here, setting up future stories for X-Men, Wolverine, X-Men Of Apocalypse, and maybe even some unannounced stuff, if that Al Ewing story is anything to go by.

[Chad · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a pretty crappy group of one-shots in honor of the 50th anniversary of Giant-Size X-Men #1. Ms. Marvel gets sent back in time for unknown reasons to important times in the X-Men's history. Legion is trying to change the past for some reason. He's lost the David Haller personality and I guess all his other personalities as well (I no longer remember his complicated history on where his multiple personalities stand.) and is just a dick now. The revelations in the back are pretty meaningless except for the last one which is a teaser to a return of the Age of Apocalypse. Ms. Marvel does finally get her mutant power and it's just the power from the TV show. There's one other thing that does happen to her with her family but all it did was make me wish she had her own comic again.

[Andrew · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not the worst written of this era’s attempt to find Ms. Marvel a home, but a little insulting at a grander level that they are seeking to insert her into the most important stories of X-Men history.

I suspect Marvel is going to regret this mutant move in the coming years. I think they are actively sinking this character by seeking to sync Kamala to their cinematic choices. Ironic given the terrible Inhumans/Mutant kerfuffle that birthed this Ms. Marvel and now leaves her listless after their choice to follow their movie rights in publishing.

When do they abandon this?

[Charles Korb · Rating 4 out of 5]

100% understand the complaints about this book trying to be both a greatest hits collection and an attempt to insert Ms. Marvel into all those greatest hits, neither of which is a thrilling premise for a comic.

That being said, I think it also takes those greatest hits and reflects on them, either through or to Ms. Marvel with a little more modern sensibilities and through those reflections I felt like the writers really got the X-Men.

[Omar Gómez · Rating 2 out of 5]

Giant-Size X-Men: Second Genesis Revisited TP Calificación 2.7/5
Giant-Size ant-Sized X-Men #1 (2025) Calificación 3.5/5
Giant-Size Dark Phoenix Saga #1 (2025) Calificación 3/5
Giant-Size Age of Apocalypse #1 (2025) Calificación 2.5/5
Giant-Size House of M #1 (2025) Calificación 2.5/5
Giant-Size X-Men #2 (2025) Calificación 2/5

[Nate Deprey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not sure why this exists. I get wanting to celebrate the past and Ms. Marvel is the most important character Marvel has introduced in decades but having her tumble through the ghosts of X-Men past for no real reason seemed like a waste of time and talent for me.

[Andres Pasten · Rating 2 out of 5]

Es una nueva introduccion de Ms Marvel al mundo X-Men, ya que los Inhumans no resultaron. Entretiene a ratos, pero no engancha.

[Mateusz Nowowiejski · Rating 2 out of 5]

2,5 - 2025

[Daniel Butcher · Rating 3 out of 5]

By wandering through the X-men greatest hits, Kamala explored being a mutant.

But I don’t like how the are trying to force the MCU back into the comics.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Giant-Size X-Men is a nostalgic, action-packed anthology that leans into the energy, spectacle, and bravado that long-time X-Fans have come to expect. If you enjoy high-stakes battles, larger-than-life mutants, and tales where teamwork and chaos collide, there’s a lot here to like.

What worked for me were the moments of sheer comic book fun: dynamic fights, iconic characters in familiar (and sometimes unfamiliar) roles, and big emotional beats that recall classic X-Men storytelling. There are flashes of brilliance in pacing and artwork that make some issues stand out on their own.

That said, the collection as a whole felt uneven. Some installments had compelling setups and character moments, while others skimmed over development in favor of spectacle. For readers familiar with the X-Men mythos, this may feel like an enjoyable side ride rather than a story that deeply reshapes the characters or themes.

Overall, Giant-Size X-Men delivers on energy and universe fan service, but doesn’t quite reach the emotional depth or narrative cohesion that would elevate it above “solid but not remarkable.”

⭐ 3 stars — fun in parts, but inconsistent overall.