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Ultimate X-Men (2024)
Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 4: Children's Whereabouts
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Expected 28 Jul 26Visionary talent Peach Momoko’s striking reimagination of Marvel’s mutants continues!
Has Hisako been saved?! Find out as the climactic battle begins between Armor and Shadow King in the Astral Plane! But what secrets does Kageyama still hold? And what of the Children of the Atom’s dependence on his power?
COLLECTING: Ultimate X-Men (2024) #19-24, Ulimate Universe: Finale (2026) #1 (X-Men story)
Has Hisako been saved?! Find out as the climactic battle begins between Armor and Shadow King in the Astral Plane! But what secrets does Kageyama still hold? And what of the Children of the Atom’s dependence on his power?
COLLECTING: Ultimate X-Men (2024) #19-24, Ulimate Universe: Finale (2026) #1 (X-Men story)
160 pages, Paperback
First published July 7, 2026
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June 17, 2026
This would’ve been another 5/5 if it hadn’t been for the cancellation and I imagine being rushed by the editorial. Marvel needs to learn to take things slow and let super talented creators like Peach Momoko do their thing. I feel bad for only giving 4 stars, but I have to show my dissatisfaction with the marvel editorial. Just for what could’ve been and for the artist behind this this is definitely a 5/5!
I don’t want to talk about all the things that were cut short, so I just talk about some things that I liked. I really enjoyed the comparison of Hisako and Kageyama with the goal of showing how friendship can save you when you’re in a bad place. Meis loner arc makes sense for her, but all that was cut short so it felt a bit rushed in execution. The art was amazing too again, but I think that was to be expected xD.
The issue with Amano was really great and interesting, but also really confusing somehow and came a bit from nowhere. This is probably to blame on the overall situation that the whole ultimate universe was in again though.
I really hope mei is able to find Hisako in ultimate endgame or something!
I don’t want to talk about all the things that were cut short, so I just talk about some things that I liked. I really enjoyed the comparison of Hisako and Kageyama with the goal of showing how friendship can save you when you’re in a bad place. Meis loner arc makes sense for her, but all that was cut short so it felt a bit rushed in execution. The art was amazing too again, but I think that was to be expected xD.
The issue with Amano was really great and interesting, but also really confusing somehow and came a bit from nowhere. This is probably to blame on the overall situation that the whole ultimate universe was in again though.
I really hope mei is able to find Hisako in ultimate endgame or something!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 18, 2026
HOW DO YOU CANCEL SUCH A DEFINED BODY OF WORK MARVEL?
Review of advance copy received from Autre
A Visual Dream, Narratively Cut Short
Momoko’s signature watercolor style is as haunting and beautiful as ever, making every page feel like a gallery piece. By avoiding tie-ins, the series stayed unique, but the lack of a real ending makes it feel like Momoko was forced to sprint to the finish line. It’s clear her original vision got caught in the crossfire of Marvel wrapping up the Ultimate Universe for the Endgame event.
A gorgeous "what if" that deserved a much longer runway. Let’s hope she gets to revisit this continuity soon.
Momoko’s signature watercolor style is as haunting and beautiful as ever, making every page feel like a gallery piece. By avoiding tie-ins, the series stayed unique, but the lack of a real ending makes it feel like Momoko was forced to sprint to the finish line. It’s clear her original vision got caught in the crossfire of Marvel wrapping up the Ultimate Universe for the Endgame event.
A gorgeous "what if" that deserved a much longer runway. Let’s hope she gets to revisit this continuity soon.
Review of advance copy
Yet another showcase for Peach Momoko’s singular watercolor vision, but it’s hard not to feel the strain of poor editorial support weighing down the book. Momoko’s pages remain groundbreaking between the comics and manga worlds—soft washes of color, dreamlike transitions, and expressive character work that make this version of the X‑Men feel genuinely otherworldly. The problem is everything around that art. The plotting feels adrift, as if major connective tissue was cut or never delivered, and the volume leans too heavily on readers to fill in gaps that should’ve been guided by stronger oversight. The result is a gorgeous but uneven reading experience: breathtaking visuals wrapped around a story that deserved more structural care. Marvel completely bungled this.
Review of advance copy
Good lord, this series was crap. Peach Momoko apparently couldn't write herself out of a paper bag. What a letdown for the end of the series. Then the last 2 issues are an afterwards that was a complete waste of time. The art is sometimes very good, sometimes very unfinished looking. It also doesn't flow from panel to panel well and so leaves you hanging storywise. I think at this point, Momoko should probably stick to drawing covers.
Review of advance copy
To me--this will always be--my X-Men.
Review of advance copy
As always Peach Momoko delivers the goods!
February 18, 2026
the end? an absurdly good run that deserves more praise for its storytelling and stunning art. wish it’d go on for longer but marvel is apparently allergic to money
Review of advance copy
5 Stars for Peach Momoko's work, 1 Star for editorial cutting this incredible series short before it was ready for an ending.
Review of advance copy
A fitting finale
Review of advance copy
Read on marvel unlimited. I have loved some of this but the ending was a bit flat.
Review of advance copy
Average of all issues: 4.35/5
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I can't believe that right when the story finally becomes interesting that they had to cancel this series (and the rest of the new Ultimate universe)😭😭
Review of advance copy
Read as individual comics on Marvel Unlimited, ratings below:
#19= 3.5 stars
#20= 3 stars
#21= 3.5 stars
#22= 3 stars
#23= 3 stars
#24= 4 stars
Overall rating of 3.5 stars
#19= 3.5 stars
#20= 3 stars
#21= 3.5 stars
#22= 3 stars
#23= 3 stars
#24= 4 stars
Overall rating of 3.5 stars
Review of advance copy
resd in singles issues.
dip remains in the valley here for me. there are some higher points than last volume but it feels like 22 was the end of the series and 23-24 was the start of a new arc. however it was ALWAYS planned to end at 24. come on Dan Buckley.
dip remains in the valley here for me. there are some higher points than last volume but it feels like 22 was the end of the series and 23-24 was the start of a new arc. however it was ALWAYS planned to end at 24. come on Dan Buckley.
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