House of X #3
| Writer | Jonathan Hickman |
| Artist | Pepe Larraz |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Learn the truth about one of the X-Men's closest allies...and then begin the fight for the future of mutantkind! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (AVENGERS, SECRET WARS, FANTASTIC FOUR) continues reshaping the X-Men's world with Marvel Young Gun artist Pepe Larraz (EXTERMINATION, AVENGERS)!
Rated T+
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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AIPT - Vishal Gullapalli
Aug 28, 2019House of X #3 provides the first taste of Hickman's voice for the X-Men, and it is excellent. Read Full Review
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Comics: The Gathering - Ryan.L
Aug 28, 2019Overall this is a jaw dropping book not to be missed. House of X continues to remains consistent delivering one of the best stories we have ever gotten in the X-books. This issue finally brings some action, and wow does it ever deliver on that as well. Read Full Review
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Black Nerd Problems - Ja-Quan Greene
Aug 30, 2019But lest we forget the artists bringing his grand plan to life. Laraz and Gracia are finessing these pages like Dali and Picasso on the easel.The page of the X-Men leaving the Krakoa moon base and heading to their deadly mission is stunning. The look of every member of the X-Men is incredible and supremely detailed. Classic Wolverine,Marvel Girl and Sabertooth X-Fits are just perfect. Ms. Emma Frost rollin up to Achilles slaying it with the PETA disrespectin, all white mink? Don't get me started. P.S. I love it when Wolverine calls Cyclops, Slim.House of X #3 is out now and if you're not up on this and POX, what are you even doing with your life? Read Full Review
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The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Aug 28, 2019Pepe Larraz offers some brilliant, beautiful and detailed art in this issue. Everything was visually stunning. Read Full Review
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Comic Watch - Bethany W Pope
Aug 28, 2019House of X #3 (Hickman, Larraz) Add together action, heart, a good dash of sci-fi, a smattering of political intrigue, a giant explosion, and you get this book. There's a brave new world, right between these covers, and, O, what people are in it! Read Full Review
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Monkeys Fighting Robots - Jason Jeffords Jr
Aug 29, 2019HOUSE OF X #3 continues the epic that Hickman and team set out to explore, by taking us to space and more! Read Full Review
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Newsarama - Justin Partridge
Aug 28, 2019While I am sure this is just the beginning of the end for whatever these series have to offer, as we've hit the midpoint of the "two series that are one," House of X #3 is another winner for this new era of X. Read Full Review
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411Mania - Jeremy Thomas
Aug 29, 2019House of X #3 ends on a cliffhanger, although not one I think a lot of people will be too nervous over. It's a big ending to an issue that is less splashy than its predecessors, but just as needed for the story. It's not always about delivering a shocking reveal on every page; it's about making each part of the story, like Wolverine, the best at what it does. And in terms of telling a necessary chapter that sets up more to come while delivering great character moments and good art, House of X #3 delivers on that level. Read Full Review
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Impulse Gamer - Chrys Terlizzi
Sep 03, 2019Hickman and Larraz continue to use tone effectively in making the reader uneasy with who they should be rooting for. This story feels that it will be essential X-Men reading for future generations, and this issue was the most action-packed part yet. Read Full Review
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Multiversity Comics - Kenneth Laster
Aug 30, 2019A great issue of the X-Men in action that twists where our sympathies lie as readers to create a new twist on a classic mutant scenario. Read Full Review
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Major Spoilers - Matthew Peterson
Aug 28, 2019This book is an unfolding puzzle box where each new wrinkle makes things more complicated, but always in a good way. The art is incredible, too.What's not to like? Read Full Review
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IGN - Jesse Schedeen
Aug 28, 2019House of X #3 takes a traditional X-Men formula and infuses it with both huge stakes and human drama. Read Full Review
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Weird Science Marvel Comics - Dispatchdcu
Aug 28, 2019If youre reading HOUSE OF X #3 and expecting a monumental moment that leaves you breathless, you wont find that this week. However, you will get a sturdy, foundational story filled with facts, evidence, and information without too many shocking twists or reveals. That said, this issue is STILL a must-read if you are an X-Men fan or have simply been following the story to date. Fans should pick this one up knowing that it may not live up to prior issues but it is still far better than many other comics in circulation right now. Pick it up for a nice read but dont expect as much discussion or speculation as in the past. Read Full Review
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Beyond The Panel - Jideobi Odunze
Aug 28, 2019House of X #3 is another focused issue and I can't argue with the choice to show us what happened, or what happens when the X-Men make this move to stop the creation of Nimrod. Will this be the actual timeline played out? Or is what we're seeing right now what happens after Moira X brings the information to stop Nimrod to the X-Men? You never know when it comes to Hickman, but you definitely sit eager to find out how this ends, because it started off with one heck of a bang! Read Full Review
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Graphic Policy - Brett
Aug 28, 2019House of X #3 is the most traditional of Hickman's X-Men entries so far. It's all about the action and the battle to come. With Cyclops in the lead, we get some of the more expected banter between teammates though dialogue as a whole feels sparse, This is one that's about the visuals taking you along for a rocket ride of an issue. Read Full Review
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You Don't Read Comics - David Harth
Aug 28, 2019House Of X #3 presents a lot of great ideas, showing how both sides in the brewing mutant/human conflict are driving themselves closer to tragedy. The mutants newfound power is making some of them hubristic and antagonistic. While humans are playing with technological power that could very well their doom if it goes the wrong way. Its a great dichotomy, and Hickman lays out in a way that is subtle enough to not seem preachy. The art by Larraz and Gracia is a bit too dark in some places, but they still present some great imagery. While this issue doesnt have the huge, redefining moments that previous installments of this book or Powers Of X had, its still a great comic. Read Full Review
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ComicBook.com - Jamie Lovett
Aug 28, 2019House of X #3 is the series' most traditional superhero narrative yet. Read Full Review
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The Beat - Chloe Maveal
Aug 28, 2019This was a great transitional issue that provided a titillating setup for what we're about to see for the next few weeks. Read Full Review
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Comic Book Revolution - Rokk
Aug 29, 2019House of X #3 is an absolute joy to read. Jonathan Hickman continues to mesmerize with his exquisitely crafted story. There simply is not another superhero title on the market that offers the reader a better value for their dollar than Hickman's X-Men. If you like super-hero comic books then you absolutely need to go out and support House of X and Powers of X. Titles written this well deserve strong reader support. Read Full Review
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Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
Aug 31, 2019A more character and story-based issue drives things forward with really good character and story work. Read Full Review
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House of X isn't absolutely mind bending like previous issues, and it follows a more traditional comic layout. Despite these changes, House of X is still entertaining and shocking. The art was beautiful and everything makes sense and it's just so satisfying
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Halfway through this, and i'm still amazed at how good Hickman is. I don't know where this is leading and there are a lot we don't know about but everything is consistent since the first issue. Larraz and Garcia too. Hard to wait a week for the next one
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The best X-Men comic gets even better
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While Hickman's Powers of X storyline is all about the action, House of X is more of a strategic thinking person's comic book.
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Prelude: The halfway mark for Hickman's House/Powers of X story. How is it all shaping up at this point? Let's find out. The Good: It's all coming together now. Powers of X is impacting on House and man is it good. Emma Freaking Frost. She ruled this issue and the courtroom scene is the highlight in what is already a flawless issue. Maybe it's because I prefer simpler stories but I really liked this issue's simplicity The X-Men work as a fully competent team at last. I love that everyone at Orchis know they're screwed. Conclusion: While I've always loved Hickmen's HoX and PoX, he has kicked it into high gear this issue.
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The lesson this issue holds for me is that it's appropriate neither of these initial series carries the "X-Men" title. Because Scott and his team are out there driving the plot forward, but it's really not their story, is it? This issue shines most of its Badass Character Spotlight„¢ on Emma and Sabretooth; even the Orchis scientists get more attention than the X-Men. There's nothing wrong with this; these series are telling the story of the X-Men's new world rather than the X-Men themselves. And Lordy, it makes for fascinating reading.
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This is pod racing
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House of X keeps you on edge every time. This issue was not an exception. Once again, the storylines connect beautifully to each other and it's so satisfying to read. The issue starts with the X-Men getting ready to execute their masterplan, and ends with an unexpected turn. I like how the stakes are always high because you don't know what's going to happen. Everybody can die it seems. Anyways, great issue and fantastic art as usual. House of X has to be one of the best ongoing series right now.
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Another perfect issue. This is becoming one of the best comic of the year.
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Great X-men issue with your traditional story told with Hickman's flare. If this is a preview of his X-men book later then I'm good to go. Because his sense of drama and suspense interwoven between the scenes is spot on and had me on the edge of my seat. But this book would not be this good without the outstanding art of Larraz (the guy is on fire) and Gracia's colors. These guys are just perfect together!
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I've been at odds with the Marvel franchise for a long while (thanks Secret Avengers circa 2011...) This series however is single handedly reviving my love for all things Marvel. From a wonderfully rich storyline, to moments of sadness and hope reverberating through consistent moments of empathetic connection and understanding - I keep coming back for more. The hype was well worth it, and this issue specifically brought back some of the playful X-Men nature you know to love, with a sprinkle of seriousness, but ALSO a dash of sympathy for human-kind.
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A really great issue, but maybe not as good as most recent issues, so that's a little disappointing. I'm sure it'll come together with next issue, like Powers of X #1 did.
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Great issue keeps up the momentum of the entire arc.
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Nice, I'm enjoying the plot, maybe leaning a little too much into the long explain-y bits.
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Running out of things to say about this book really, it is just really good. I am far too lazy to care about the Krakoan alphabet though.
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This was the weakest issue of the series thus far, in my opinion, which is also really saying something about the book as a whole when I'm still giving this issue as high of a rating as I am. The stuff focused on Cyclops was super cool, though I think what stuck out to me the most here was when this book focused on Sabretooth and Emma Frost. I think it's just because I've been enjoying the mutants asserting themselves to humans.
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"Don't let them win" ),:
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Difficult not to mention the good work of Larraz and Gracia, I think nobody will question the artistic section of this series. The issue maintains a certain level of quality, I still consider it a bit lazy, I would have liked a longer appearance of the X-Men. We reached the middle of the series, I hope Hickman has left the best for this second part.
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Still really good, but not as strong as the first two House of X issues. This one goes the action route, and while it is exciting and gripping, it has strange cuts to the court house scene with Sabretooth and to pages with graphs right in the middle, which is a little jarring. The first two issues really changed the game and really shaped the universe, while this one felt like it was the first 5 mins setting up the battle of the final fight scene, which might be what it's trying to do. Still recommended though, and the art is still fantastic.
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Just moving the plot forward, or potentially more. It all depends what happens after the last page.
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THE GOOD: -This was another stellar issue. I don't think you need me to tell you that. -The art was great again. I'm not sure it was as stellar as Powers #3, but it was still more wonderful visuals from Larraz. -The graphics were good here, even if the order and layout got a bit confusing at times. -The script was absolutely beautiful here. Jonathan Hickman is an artist with words. -These action scenes are so epic and linear and wonderfully conveyed by both main parties involved in the storytelling. -That ending was absolutely incredible. THE BAD: -I wasn't as interested in the Sabretooth trial scene for whatever reason.
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"they're not soldiers in war. Logan. They're just scientists scared of their own future."
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Does the end of this issue tie into the beginning of issue 1 when Prof X greeted the newly 'hatched' mutants on Krakoa?
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I'm currently in the midst of a love-hate/relationship with this series. House/Powers of X is easily the best X-story that I've read since the Joss Whedon run of the early 2000s. The writing is great. The art is God - Tier. I just don't think we're getting enough content in each issue. The text pages fill in the lore of the setting and are greatly appreciated. It's also a cool design choice because it stops the reader from finishing the book in 5 minutes. The downside is that without the lore segments you'd finish the book in 5 minutes. Whenever something cool happens the scene is broken up with lore. It was cool the first few times it happens but now it's starting to feel like padding. What we're left with is about 6-10 pages of more
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An interesting story is told in this issue, but I am tiring of the over-arching plot. Hickman's handling of characterisation is virtually non-existent (as I commented on in PoX #3) and the X-Men as out and out baddies just doesn't sit well with me. Truth be told I took an extended break from these series after the second issue of each, because they just don't feel like X-Men. X-Men is my all time favourite comic book series, but what we are getting here isn't in keeping with that history, nor is it an accessible jumping on point for new readers. I fear that I may not stick with Hickman's run; I'm not done yet (I'll complete these series and give the new titles a few issues to impress me), but I fear this may be the beginning of the end for more
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"You make me so proud" A very wordy issue, lots of talking and explanations. But the story has something in it that keeps you entertained and interested with every page turned. For me, the highlight of this issue was the court scene. First of all, it looked amazing, that first panel where we see Sabertooth for the first time was great and the whole scene was just very fun to read with Creed being super cocky and White Queen commanding respect with just her mere presence.
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I pretty good issue overall. For those, like myself, who care more about present-day, this was for you. The last four issues of the series, from POX 1 to POX 3 focused on past events, and from there, straight to future events. Nothing but cameos on the present-day, and very few X-Men shown outside of Logan. Here, we finally get to the present day mission, with X-Men that we are more familiar with. Cyclops is assigned what may be known as a suicide mission with a team consisting of Jean, Nightcrawler, Monet, Husk, Archangel, Logan, and Mystique. They are tasked with destroying Mother Mold before the creation of Nimrod comes to fruition. Meanwhile, something close to a B story, is Sabretooth's arrest from the first issue coming up, and Emm more
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