Mystique #1

This creepy, scintillating spy thriller makes the shapeshifting mutant the star of the show, making her scary and unsettling once again. Read Full Review

Mystique #1 accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do. A combination of smart writing and cinematic storytelling with some excellent splashes in between, set up a mystery action thriller that seeks to give back Mystique some of her mystique, and we are all invited along for the ride. Let's see who survives the experience. Read Full Review

Mystique #1 is a comic anyone can love, thanks to its strong use of the title character and a look at the state of S.H.I.E.L.D. Strong visuals and a good, thrilling story permeate the atmosphere of adventure and mystery. Read Full Review

I enjoyed the artwork of Mystique #1 as its grittiness matched the tone of the comic perfectly. What showcased the artists talent the most is when Mystique changed into several different characters. The drawing style is quite different than anything that's come out of the From The Ashes era, and I think the story benefited greatly from it. Read Full Review

All in all, Mystique #1 is a perfect introduction to the post-Krakoa era of X-Men and one of Marvel Comics' most unique characters. Those who only know her from the movies should prepare for a shocking yet pleasant read. Those who already know her from the comics will be pleased to know time has not softened Raven Darkholme and she's just as vicious as ever. Read Full Review

Mystique #1 reintroduces Mystique as a villain, surrounded by mystery and danger. Read Full Review

Mystique #1 is a debut which is good and shows potential. I'd have shortened the aspect with Maverick. Iinstead I'd have focused more on Fury and his being puzzled over the information on Mystique. That has the greater chance of landing for the story. It also has the overall vibe of the spy genre. More so than the rather generic action sequence opening. The comic can answer a lot of questions and might try, and it'll be interesting to see where it goes from here. But, as a start, it's intriguing but doesn't totally hook the reader. Read Full Review

A strong is somewhat lacking first issue introduces the main characters well and sets them off on their journeys. Read Full Review

Of all the From the Ashes launches so far, Mystique #1 is something of an enigma, perfectly befitting its eponymous anti-hero. The vibes here are great writer/artist Declan Shalves visual storytelling are great as ever but the story presented hasnt totally gotten its hooks into me just yet. Thats totally fine, since its only the first issue, but because its the first issue it does present a problem. I like the stuff Shalvey is setting up here; I just dont completely have an idea of the broader scope. But as I said, it looks so good that it may justify the cost for some. Read Full Review

Mystique #1 is a bland, convoluted affair that finds the shapeshifting mutant engaging in spycraft and murder for top-secret information. Declan Shalvey's tale won't move the needle in any direction, so you'll have forgotten this comic exists before you turn the last page. Read Full Review

Screaming Enigma

Jan 10, 2025

Not a bad start, but I was also a little underwhelmed, unfortunately. Shalvey's art is super solid here, but I was just hoping for a bit more from this, considering a solo Mystique story within the spy/espionage/etc. genre sounded super intriguing. Hopefully the next issue is able to get past the setup and make things a little more interesting.

Kenjamin

Jan 20, 2025

Art: 3.5/5 Story: 3.5/5 Total: 7/10

fthissite

Oct 21, 2024

Writing and art are both atrocious. I think Shalvey must work super cheap to keep getting all these gigs but the companies have got to realize that these days the character doesn't always sell the book because the level of writing has gotten so bad people who are reading and not JUST collecting check the creative before handing over their money blindly....unless it's amazing spider-man I guess.