Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex #1

The story is captivating, the dialogue is fun, and the art is gorgeous; theres absolutely no reason why anyone shouldnt pick up this issue. Read Full Review

In a word... perfect. Read Full Review

Fantomex is a well-thought out book that treats its readers as intelligent beings as opposed to giving the answer on a silver platter. Read Full Review

Giant-Size X-Men - Fantomex #1 sees the title character visit the world. Again. And Again. With some interesting cameos along the way. Read Full Review

This story is a popcorn read. Beautiful art, hinting at storylines which will, no doubt, come to fruition later down the line. It isn't an essential read, but it is undeniably fun. Read Full Review

This issue was really fun, oddly entertaining, and remarkably fascinating. Hickman and Reis work well together to add strange elements of intrigue and mystery that managed to draw this reader deeper into a story that I was uniquely curious about before it began. Hickmans imagination really took off in this Giant-Sized issue thanks to Reis artistic style and choice breathing life into a character that felt almost nonexistent since the Head of X took over. Read Full Review

Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex #1 is a very good book. It gives the reader a glimpse into Fantomex's past that they've never had before, but it's also very respectful of Morrison's original vision of the character. Read Full Review

Giant Size Fantomex #1 is a fun and interesting look at a character that we dont normally get that much information on. Jonathan Hickman continues his winning streak with Giant Size Fantomex #1. The art by Rod Reis looks amazing and completes the story that Hickman wants to tell. Dont sleep on Fantomex folks. Read Full Review

"Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex" #1 unearths a few decades in the life of a mutant thief. Read Full Review

But the real star of Fantomex is the art, done beautifully here by Rod Reis. His painterly, Bill Sienkiewicz-esque style (which makes him the perfect artist for latest New Mutants run, whenever he actually gets to work on it) works tremendously here, dealing with a setting that is increasingly more surreal each time we return to it. The panel layouts are equally as inventive, breaking form from the grid-based look of scenes set outside The World, while the visual palette of colors is varied and eye-popping. Reis shows a lot of thought was put into every aspect of the art here (also, his Fantomex is very handsome). Read Full Review

Fantomex gets the spotlight in the newest issue of 'Giant-Size X-Men'. While the art is gorgeous, and Reis and Hickman build a sci-fi mystery, the issue at times threatens to be a hollow shell -- all flash and no substance. Read Full Review

It all results in an issue that takes a long time to not say very much, nor does it move the overall plot forward in any substantial way until the very end, and its zeniths aren't sufficient to overcome those flaws. Read Full Review

ohhaimark

Aug 13, 2020

I might be in the minority here, but I actually really loved this. It was the funniest issue I've read in a while. Rod Reis should do more stuff with Jonathan Hickman because they work really well together.

Miracleman92

Sep 09, 2020

Awesome book! Best of Hickman's Giant-Size issues so far. The story, the art, everything just clicked with this one.

Psycamorean

Aug 07, 2020

I really enjoyed this issue. The art was great, as was the story that totally did exist. I just had a really fun time.

Kalaoui

Aug 24, 2020

This a great story even if it's obviously hiding what Fantomex is looking for in the world. It's not just his twin. That will be brought out later. Hickman does his usual hook here and delivers an engaging story. Rod Reis makes it work so well and creates something beautiful. The fact that he's responsible for all of the art and designs is truly worthy of praise.

TheHyruleElf

Aug 05, 2020

I can't wait to read this again, super cool issue.

Jacks Comics

Aug 09, 2020

Art 4/5 Story 4/5

Liem Duong

Aug 11, 2020

This is great. Again, its tied into Dawn of X one way or another, but its also a good stand-alone comic. Then again, its not much of a story so much as a recap on who Fantomex is, again tied in with Dawn of X. And since I didn't know who he was, this was a new experience in the X-men world for me. What really carries this is the art. The art is fantastic, holy fuck. Ivan Reis has that distinct style of penciling, layered with some fantastic inking and colors, this is some of Dawn of X's best art. And the paneling as well, great flow and visuals. The writing by Hickman, its light, its breezy, its fun. I get to know more about who Fantomex is which is cool. Whether it was Dawn of X related or not, this book stands on its pure art layout and c omposition. more

CrazyforRAMU

Dec 19, 2020

Rod Reis is the perfect artist to illustrate this aggressively surreal reframing of Fantomex's origins. Fantomex has used whole generations of heroes to help him sneak back into the World, the sinister super-science Eden he was cast out of (and where his twin brother is engaged in sinister schemes). Short on concrete plot development but very long on style, this is a great ride if you're looking for spectacle. If you're looking for answers, not so much -- but does every comic have to be a textbook?

Spacey Medicine

Aug 11, 2020

I loved the art. Was slightly puzzled by what was going on (because I know nothing about this strange man), but it wasn’t a bad time.

Lucas

Jun 16, 2023

No idea what's the direction they are going the story was amusing and the art was stunning.

DDJamesB

Aug 06, 2020

Ehh. I was really interested in it until the end. What was the point?

maelstron

Aug 05, 2020

Art is really great, best from the one shots Story is really light here, a big waste for the excellent art from Reis

Prodigalson16

Aug 06, 2020

???????????????????????????????????????????? What's the story here?