Nyx #5
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| Writer | Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly |
| Artist | Francesco Mortarino |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
They've been fired, arrested, thrown out, beaten and betrayed: NYC is putting MS. MARVEL, WOLVERINE, ANOLE, PRODIGY and SOPHIE CUCKOO through the wringer. But there's no time to rest: A riot's brewing where the machinations of THE QUIET COUNCIL and the hatred of the TRUTHSEEKERS will come to an electric collision - for the fate of every mutant in the city!
Rated T+
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Nov 13, 2024NYX #5 (2024) cements the community concept. Where the previous issue leaned heavily into becoming a superhero book, this chapter returns to being about a city, a diaspora of people, and a friendship group. Read Full Review
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10
ComicsOnline - Kevin Gaussoin
Nov 15, 2024Or maybe its here to remind the lot of us that no matter the timing, our good intentions coupled with our good deeds will spread. Even if right now it still tastes like ashes. Read Full Review
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9.0
AIPT - jonathan jones
Nov 13, 2024NYX #5 may be Sophie Stepford's solo issue, but she sure isn't alone as the cast comes together in the first arc's finale. Superhero stories are inherently political stories, the X-Men moreso than any other, and even more than most other current X-books, NYX has made no attempt to pretend its not a political book. Saving the day for the oppressed doesn't seem to match the world outside our windows these days, which makes NYX #5 an interesting balancing act. Even in small victories, so many other hopes for change can end up in ash, but just as the ash remains so do we. It's not a call to hope or to celebrate, but to live. Read Full Review
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8.8
Nerd Initiative - Megan Nichole
Nov 13, 2024Overall, I've been enjoying NYX and have loved the story we've gotten. I'm really looking forward to seeing what's next for these mutants and their time in NYC. Read Full Review
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8.7
Graphic Policy - Logan Dalton
Nov 17, 2024The first arc of NYX is a melting pot of street-level and mutant Marvel comics with a diverse cast of characters dealing with real life issues through stylized metaphors. Finally, I love the flair of Mortarino and D'Amico's visuals, it's 90 Generation X comics filtered through 2010s manga, especially in the little humorous moments like Wolverine sniffing Sophie to make sure she's telling the truth. Read Full Review
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7.8
The Comic Book Spot - Gio Schwab
Nov 16, 2024While a series on lesser-known heroes from the Marvel catalog may not immediately appeal to some readers, I make the plea to forego the bigwigs and try NYX on for size. You'll find a character-driven, light read that delivers without overstaying its welcome. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.0
NYX #5 brings the first arc to a satisfying close, delivering a poignant exploration of camaraderie, identity and resistance. At its core, this issue is a testament to the transformative power of friendship and found family, exemplified by Sophie Cuckoo's journey. Sophie's decision to turn against the Quiet Council marks a pivotal moment in her character development. Her bond with Ms. Marvel, forged through mutual respect and the emotional backbone to this entire series so far, awakened a sense of purpose and belonging that she never felt even as part of the Stepford collective. Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing skillfully peel back Sophie's stoic exterior, revealing a complex, vulnerable individual grappling with self-doubt and emotional more
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8.0
I have some gripes, but this was good for the most part. I do think Sophie's acceptance back into the group was a little swift and some of this was a bit on the nose when it came to protesting and advocacy and such, but there's also a lot to like here, in my opinion. Mortarino's art is nice throughout, and I appreciated how Kamala was written here, for the most part. I also found the lines on the last few pages about ashes to be very nice.
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Art: 3/5 Story: 4/5 Total: 7/10
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More of this same old s#!t.
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This whole book is ideological indoctrination. The art is decent, but completely wasted on this woke nonsense. Can we please get back to superheroing?
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