Uncanny X-Men #5

Uncanny X-Men #5 may have drawn attention for its controversial scene with X-Man but let's not forget to appreciate the beauty of its art and epic storyline. The fifth issue offers stunning scenes and intense conflicts but it also shows us that there's a personal side to the huge roster of characters in this series. The series' team of talented artists and writers are developing one of the best Marvel storylines we've seen yet and I'm looking forward to seeing what the key characters will accomplish in this epic war. Read Full Review

Rosenberg, Thompson, and Brisson send the X-Men, and the entire world, into a chaotic, post-apocalyptic dream in UNCANNY X-MEN #5. Beautiful visuals, mixed with masterful dialogue, make for a dynamic issue that's well worth the cover price. If you're thinking about buying UNCANNY X-MEN #5, but you're unsure if it's worth it, I promise you it is. For X-Men fans, this is a must-buy. Read Full Review

While we are now heading into Age of X-Man, Uncanny has really gotten me excited for that event. I highly recommend this book to any x-fan and to anyone who wants to get into the X-Men. While the series may have started off a little shaky, this issue is amazing and really is a ride that you need to jump onto and enjoy. Pick this one up, trust me it's worth it! Read Full Review

Some truly contentious arguments are raised and with catastrophic results as mankind is set between a rock and a hard place as the pawns in the battle of might vs right. Read Full Review

A consistently interesting story that is fun to read. The Warren/Psylocke dynamic was executed well by the writers and the reveal at the end is going to make some pretty dynamic drama in the next issue. Read Full Review

Uncanny X-Men #5 keeps adding more to the plot. The art isnt great, but its not terrible and theres plenty of interesting little turns in this one to keep readers coming back. It leaves readers with a lot questions- will Apocalypse be able to influence X-Man? Can Legion and the young X-Men actually hurt X-Man? Exactly how powerful are the Horsemen of Salvation? Will Psylockes gamble blow up in her face? Its questions like these that intrigue readers and drive them back to the book and this book is definitely worth coming back to. Read Full Review

While Uncanny X-Men #5 features moments of greatness, too many subplots keep this single issue from delivering a satisfying read. Read Full Review

A collision of beyond omega level mutants, schizophrenics and self-appointed deities amongst them, means that the X-Men probably won't be playing baseball anytime soon. Maybe next year. Read Full Review

The story still feels a bit too much like a pastiche of '90s X-Men events like "X-Cutioner's Song," but it's a big step up from last weeks nadir. Read Full Review

This weekly Uncanny X-Men run feels more like superheroic busywork to explain the far more important Age of X-Man stuff coming up. Read Full Review

Uncanny X-Men #5 attempts to recover a story that has been incredibly lackluster thus far. Unfortunately Matthew Rosenberg, Kelly Thompson and Ed Brisson are unsuccessful in that attempt. The story around X-Man's plan to "save" the world continues fail to grasp the reader's attention. At the same time, everything going on is making the X-Men look worse for how they continue to fall further behind on getting any answers. Unless some big developments are made this relaunch of Uncanny X-Men will only continue to get worse before it can even think of getting better. Read Full Review

This is a good issue. It's the moment of desperation of our heroes as they struggle to figure out what to do. The event continues a slight throwback vibe to it all that's a nice welcome back for the Uncanny X-Men. Read Full Review

Bill Blaze

Dec 14, 2018

This is a good read, although the actual font size seems a bit larger. We have some interaction with Apocalypse this time around. However Nate's goals seem impossible. He will never be able to change humanity's ways.

Spacey Medicine

Jun 03, 2019

Honestly, Jamie deserves so much better than this.

Jorge Mendes

Dec 12, 2018

Best issue so far. First one that made me feel the plots are moving foward.

Psycamorean

Dec 13, 2018

Really good issue. The pacing wasn't exactly right this time. The best parts of this issue was the scene with Apocalypse and Kitty Pryde. That was the standout.

CrazyforRAMU

Jul 01, 2019

My respect for the storytelling skills is growing, but so is my contempt for the story itself. X-Man's messianic activities are painfully stupid: "You should be worshipped as a god! Cast down other gods to make people fear you!" "Yes, that sounds smart! I will erase three holy buildings. That will DEFINITELY trump thousands of years of theology, philosophy, and heritage!" That's a level of naivete I don't want to see from superheroes or arch-villains or really any character who's supposed to be able to dress himself and go potty without assistance.

waltgator93

Dec 12, 2018

This book is on issue 5 and still don’t see it going anywhere. Has quite a bit of the scenes just wasting away. The art looks great! Still have no lie what X-man’s main plain truly is. The cliffhanger really didn’t do anything for me.