"X-MANHUNT" PART ONE!
• At the end of the Orchis War, Charles Xavier surrendered himself to the authorities and allowed himself to be imprisoned in Graymalkin Prison!
• But now something has spurred him into action, into escaping his incarceration and embarking on a mad scramble across the nation!
• What has caused Professor X to go on the run? And will his assorted pupils move to protect him, recapture him or kill him? The answer, of course, is all of the above.
• In this opening chapter, Rogue and her team of X-Men are forced to ally with their worst enemy in order to betray their most trusted friend!
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Uncanny X-Men Issue 11 blends generations. The issue digs into history whilst constantly looking forward. The Manhunt crossover will travel across the X-books, but starting here has given it an emotional, heartfelt beginning. Read Full Review
This is a Janus of a story: looking forward into an uncertain future, even as it gazes back into the nostalgic past. I cannot wait to see what happens next. Read Full Review
Garron delivers beautifully detailed and visually immersive art throughout the issue. I loved the detailed backgrounds and visual world building a lot. Read Full Review
Uncanny X-Men #11 kicks off the X-Manhunt event in style, setting a high bar for every chapter to follow. Even if the rest of this event doesn't measure up, It is worth picking up for the story, art and characters dynamics alone. Read Full Review
The Uncanny X-Men #11 delivers an exciting and emotional start to the X-Manhunt event, balancing cosmic intrigue with grounded character moments. While a few story beats feel unclear, the strong writing, compelling stakes, and stellar art make this a promising kickoff for X-Men fans, old and new. With Xavier's terrifying power on full display, is he the hero? Or the real threat? Read Full Review
Uncanny X-Men #11 begins the 7-part X-Manhunt crossover with a middling collection of scenes that show Charles Xavier is either escaping prison because he's delusional or something bigger is going on. By calling Xavier's actions into doubt, Simone gives you plenty of bang but little investment because you don't know who to root for or why. Further, the art is decent enough (if you look past pinhead Logan). Read Full Review
Uncanny X-Men #11 doesn't bring anything new to the various ongoing debates and emotional themes that have been ever present in all of the post-Krakoa X-books, but it does kick off this crossover effectively. Read Full Review
There is a lot to like about this issue. While I found many issues in this run boring, this one grabbed my attention immediately and managed to hold it until the end.
There are a few confusing scene transitions, but overall it felt like the good old days of the 80s and 90s X-Men. The art by Javier Garron is different, but gets the job done.
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