New Mutants #24

New Mutants #24 is yet another example of Ayala putting the other X-writers on notice that they are the best. This issue is exactly what the X-Men books should be. Beyruth's linework isn't perfect, but he has a skill at getting emotion across that is second to none. This book has set a high bar, and this issue vaults over it effortlessly. Read Full Review

New Mutants#24 is like eating a bowl of your favorite comfort food. Ayala takes a step back and really examines these characters, allowing them a moment to reflect and heal Read Full Review

All in all there is so much to reward those who read this book and have been waiting for so many loose ends to be resolved and so many past indiscretions to be answered for, not to mention the art that carried a lot of the emotional baggage. Read Full Review

Much of New Mutants #24 focuses on mending lingering wounds, with text pages introducing each character-focused vignette. It's a conversational issue suited to Beyruth's style, which is slightly cartoonish and more akin to a slice-of-life comic than the more pose-focused superhero fare. Read Full Review

KittyNone

Feb 10, 2022

What an exquisitely beautiful, profound and deeply felt little meditation on community and forgiveness. Ever since Claremont, X books have lived or died on their intimate downtime issues, and this is one of the best, with vivid characters, lovely art and gorgeous, vibrant colors

cincyfan

Feb 12, 2022

I loved this! New mutants has been one of my favorite books of late. This issue had so much heart and so many great character moments. I love it when stories have a lot of heartfelt moments and build charecters on an emotional level. I also love what they did with two characters I didn't think looked all that great. The evolution of no girl was fantastic. The artwork was good I just instantly missed rod reiss as I feel his artwork is perfect for new mutants and the tone of the story. The new mutants book has been phenomenal and I can't wait for the next issue.

Sollywoods

Feb 19, 2022

This was the first issue of New mutants I've ever read (of any series outside any major X-Men crossover and I'd have to double check to be certain) and I bought it based on having heard good things about it. I thought it was fantastic and now I have to get the rest (on trade of course). It's a comic that makes you smile and feel hopeful and optimistic about not just comics but about life in general. Go buy this comic. If you don't like it... You might just be a psychopath. It's the new test for that I've just decided. Screw Hare.

Miracleman92

Aug 12, 2023

A nice epilogue to the Shadow King story arc. As they have proved many times before in their run, Ayala is a master at writing this team of beloved mutants.

CrazyforRAMU

Jul 01, 2022

An issue of wall-to-wall character growth moments is challenging -- both to create and to read. This one avoids wearing out its welcome by never putting a foot wrong; every change is laudable. If you're a stan of a particular character, the odds are great that how they're treated here will make you cheer. That being said, the creative work keeps this issue from making the leap from good to great, no matter how much the reader loves the characters. The language is earnest, but never truly profound, and maybe even a bit repetitive. The art works, but it never quite delivers a wow. (It's also slightly disappointing that 2 major character design overhauls happen without any visual wows.) If it's not great, it's definitely good. And what's more important is that it's deeply satisfying for long-time readers. more

Psycamorean

Mar 26, 2022

This is a very interesting issue, but not because I'm a huge fan of it. I feel like it was trying to do way too much with the pages it had, and the downgrade in art is unfortunately really noticeable. But it's interesting because this feels like it's simultaneously an ending for this New Mutants arc, but also an ending to the Reign of X era.

K-23

May 18, 2022

I liked how we got an issue to focus on the characters' mental and emotional status with everything they've been dealing with but some of the dialogue felt somewhat heavy handed or unnatural. The art was ok and it was nice to have a change in style for a story like this where facial expressions were really needed to convey their emotions but some facial features were pretty jarring. I also really hope we get some resolution to Rahne's son as she seems to be at an emotional stand still the whole series.

Drasek83

Mar 13, 2022

I liked the scene with Thunderbird and Warpath. That’s about it.

Colleen St. Lucie

Feb 09, 2022

Bad art, bad writing. Ayala's run started off strong but is now completely out of gas. Title needs a new writer.

Van Richten

Feb 10, 2022

This… was horrible. Page after page of lines like “Your love is fierce and beautiful.” Panel after panel of besties and BFFs affirming each other’s traumas and healing. Gross. Stories that are “character-driven” don’t need to feel like extended counseling sessions. Just awful.

Carcayu

Feb 13, 2022

Honestly, very very bad with maudlin dialogue.