Phoenix #12

What I love about this comic run of Phoenix is that there's always something new around every corner. Whether it be a sibling that comes back from the dead, a cosmic entity trying to take Jean down, or a planet in need of help, Stephanie Phillips knows how to keep you on your toes and your eyes locked to the comic. Read Full Review

With the introduction of one of the goofier characters in the X-books at issues end, Philips is going to have some difficulty keeping everything grounded as she moves forward into its second year in July. The weird complexities of relations between the cahracters could be a bit of a challenge to articulate in and amidst everything thats going on. Hopefully the central concern of Jean doesnt get too terribly lost in the process of delivering that complexity to the page. Read Full Review

Phoenix has some interesting ways to go, but I'm surprised at how little Phoenix there is in this issue. It's not bad, just surprising. Giving it over to mostly letting Sara provide her backstory and recounting new events of what happened after her “death” is welcome since it's something I'm not familiar with. It plays out pretty straightforward in nature and it does basically set her up as a good person trying to do the right thing. You're just left waiting for the other shoe to drop with what's really going on her, especially since it provides for an (unwanted) guest at the end. I'm glad it didn't try to cram too much in here, and that it took time to humanize Sara a bit more in relation to Jean, so I have a better handle on this storyline going forward now than I did before. Read Full Review

Phoenix #12 was in the never enviable spot of explaining how Sara Grey returned and suddenly had mutant powers. For as much as Stephanie Phillips and Roi Mercado try to simplify the explanation they are unable to avoid the overcomplications that come with returns in the X-Men franchise Read Full Review

Stuart E. Kendall

Jul 17, 2025

"Every frame is worth pausing on." It’s the kind of comic where you want to stop and admire each page. It’s clear that a lot of love and skill went into the art.

Anthony A. Baker

Jul 19, 2025

A Comic That Stays With You Long after you’ve finished reading, this story lingers. The emotional beats hit hard, the visuals are unforgettable, and the themes echo in your mind. This is what comics should be—powerful, beautiful, and unforgettable.

James S. Blakney

Jul 21, 2025

A Truly Engaging Experience! This comic doesn’t just entertain—it immerses you completely. You’ll find yourself losing track of time as you get sucked into its world, captivated by the writing, the visuals, and the emotional highs and lows. It’s the kind of comic you can’t put down, and once you’re finished, you’ll be counting down the days until the next issue.

Tina J. Battle

Aug 02, 2025

The subtle symbolism sprinkled throughout adds an extra layer of meaning that rewards careful reading and reflection.

Robert R. Baer

Aug 25, 2025

This issue ramps up the emotional stakes to such an intense level. It’s raw and powerful—whether it’s the relationships between characters or the high-stakes situations they’re thrown into. You feel every win and loss right along with them.

RebelHeart

Jun 15, 2025

This issue isn’t very Jean focused but more on her sister, Sara. The reader finally gets to know exactly why and how she disappeared all those years ago. Something that has been a mystery to us since the 1990’s. We finally get closure on that decades old mystery and get a more detailed history on Sara. I’m excited to see where Stephanie takes this. Is this really Sara? Is she good or bad? Why is Cable suddenly hunting down his aunt? Jean hasn’t had an easy life and this new chapter will bring on more drama that one can only hope will end on a good note for her. Either way, the readers are in for one rollercoaster ride of an adventure. My main criticism, as usual… it’s the art. This series deserves better pencils for such a cosmi c title. I honestly don’t understand why Marvel isn’t attempting to get an artist that can translate what Stephanie is offering us visually. *AHEM* Russell Dauterman, R.B. Silva, Stuart Immonen. more