New Mutants #25

New Mutants #25 is yet another stellar issue of one of the X-Men line's standout books. Ayala's writing is never anything short of brilliant; they're one of the best working right now, and this issue gives another example of why. It's action-packed and dripping with character, with events and an ending that makes readers beg for more. The art fits the script wonderfully. Reis is in rare form on this issue, and Duursema and Redmond nail the flashback. This issue is yet another triumph from a book that has been full of them. Read Full Review

New Mutants #25 is a triumphant return for the series and an excellent jumping on point for newcomers. Anyone craving a good Magik or Madelyne Pryor story will find it here. Read Full Review

The StoryNew Mutants #25 kicks off with Magik, Wolfsbane, and Dani Moonstar having a sparring session thats more Fight Club than Karate Kid, with no strikes being held back.  Despite the brutal fighting, its easy to see the close bond the three characters have.  This is a nice moment between the characters, who have all been around forever, and I could have easily enjoyed it if the whole issue consisted of them just fighting and chatting. But Madelyne Pryor soon appears (in an outfit that makes Red Sonjas costume look like a burqa) and soon all of them are off to Limbo. Read Full Review

Rod Reis' art is gorgeous as always, and there are truly few better duos at Marvel Comics than that of Vita Ayala and Rod Reis. Ayala takes Illyana's character in such a new direction that it's the most interesting thing to happen to her since the Krakoa era started. This story is just getting started, and I for one can't wait to see where it goes. Read Full Review

With Ayala adding their best Chris Claremont pastiche narration to the mix, it's a total commitment to the concept that few would dare but is pitch-perfect from this team. Read Full Review

All in all this issue delivered some prime melodrama and characterisation, with enough to keep me guessing as to what will be the outcome and yet still not know who to root for. Read Full Review

cincyfan

May 21, 2022

Let me start by saying I am a huge X-Men fan so with 6 x-books I am loving this week! I sit down and start with new mutants 25 and omg! I loved every panel of this book! This volume of new mutants has been phenomenal and this issue may have been my favorite. Rod reiss is blowing my mind with tremendous artwork that fits the story perfectly. Honestly my only complaint would be I have to wait until the next issue comes out lol. This is brilliant

Miracleman92

Aug 12, 2023

Illyana Rasputin vs. Madelyne Pryor? This arc is tailor made for me!

AdamBomb

May 18, 2022

Begrudgingly because I haven't been 100% on board with Ayala. This was good.

Kalaoui

May 20, 2022

This issue shows why this book did not need a reset like the others. Intrigued with the stories' loops and echoes. I am always enjoying Reis's wonderful art and it fits wonderfully in Limbo. Also Duursema had some nice pages making the art switch great and an homage to the old school stories especially with Redmond's coloring! Great team that delivers time and time again!!

Jawsh

Jun 23, 2022

A strong start to a new arc brimming with so much potential!

Federico Liguori

Sep 16, 2022

This is... Weird but interesting?

CrazyforRAMU

Dec 20, 2022

This is *such* a first chapter that I'm finding it hard to judge. It's a good start -- but will it head up into greatness or down into forgettability? I'll put my money on an upward trend based on this issue's formidable storytelling. The art's gorgeous, including the perfectly retro-fied flashback. The prose might not sparkle, but it's clear. And scriptwise, the structure is terrific. The first plot developments flow smoothly, and the rich embroidery of extra material (the storybook pages) add substance without messing up the pace.