Author: Jed MacKay
Artist: Ryan Stegman, Netho Diaz, J.P. Mayer, Sean Parsons, Livesay
Colorist: Marte Gracia, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo
Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Publisher: Marvel
Released: March 11, 2025
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Series: X-Men 1-7
Summary:
Following the fall of Krakoa, many teams have stepped in to pick up the pieces, including the X-Men. Cyclops is at the helm, with Beast, Magneto, Psylocke, Kid Omega, Temper, Magik, and Juggernaut acting as backup.
Scott knows better than most how humanity will react to what the mutants have just gone through (and lost). His team is hoping to find new mutants before they become targets, all while dealing with new threats on the horizon.
Review:
It’s a new era for the X-Men, and only time will tell if that’s for the best. That said, I’m happy to see that Scott is in charge of at least one of the X-Men teams. His team feels a little like coming back home for the X-Men. There are new twists, obviously, but there always will be.
There’s a lot happening, especially in the first volume of the new X-Men series. We have adults spontaneously having their mutant genes triggered, military (read: human) threats, plus whatever is going on with Xavier. Like I said, a lot. It’s a mix of old and new.
The team dynamic is pretty fun, though. It’s one part chaos, one part combative, and one part determined. You can probably guess who falls under which of those descriptors. Some characters, like Temper, have good points to make, so I’m happy to see them around.
There are some really memorable moments from this run, plus a few mysteries they’re probably going to tease at for another issue or two before letting it all kick off. Overall, X-Men Vol. 1 is worth reading, especially if you want to get a basic idea of what is happening in From the Ashes.
Highlights:
- From the Ashes
- Different Mix of X-Men
- Jed MacKay’s X-Men
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