Author: Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly
Artist: Francesco Mortarino, Raul Angulo, Sara Pichelli
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Released: March 11, 2025
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Series: NYX 1-5
Summary:
The era of Krakoa may be over, but many heroes are finding their way forward. Prodigy has taken a teaching job. Wolverine is working from the shadows, keeping her people safe. Ms. Marvel is learning what it means to be both Inhuman and mutant.
Unfortunately, many threats lurk in the city, some human, some not so much. These heroes will have to work together if they want to keep the city safe for everyone, mutants, humans, and Inhumans.
Review:
NYX is one of six series that launched Marvel’s From the Ashes event, and it took a lot of risks. The story is set in the city, taking a tighter focus on what’s happening in mutant lives after the fall of Krakoa.
The series brings together an unlikely crew of heroes, including Ms. Marvel, Wolverine (Laura), Sophie Cuckoo, Prodigy, and Anole. I actually really liked the combination of characters, even though I wasn’t always overly impressed by the plot. I’d love to see them working together in other ways in the future.
Part of the problem is that NYX never got to feel like an official team. Sure, they’re working together, but it feels more like they’re tackling the same problem, and thus happen to share the same space. Ms. Marvel still has her own conflicts, Wolverine is still dealing with her own shit (and trying to keep people safe), etc.
That said, there are parts I love about this story. For example, it made the plight personal. Kamala and her dealing with her cousin. Anole’s concern about finding peace and avoiding conflict. It all works to drive home certain points.
Overall, I did like the tone and risks taken here. I’m sad they didn’t pay off, as by the time I’m writing this, the series has concluded (it and at least two other From the Ashes series have been canceled). At least there’s one more volume to read!
Highlights:
- From the Ashes
- Ms. Marvel/Wolverine/Sophie Cuckoo
- Lower East Side Drama
- Mutants/Inhumans
- Professor Prodigy
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