Uncanny X-Men #1

8.7

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17 Reviews
8.5

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60 Reviews
Writer Gail Simone
Artist David Marquez
Cover Price $5.99

PROFESSOR X...IS GONE!
A core group of essential X-Men rise FROM THE ASHES to face a world without a home - and without Professor X! All bonds among the mutant community seem to be slipping away, and ROGUE reluctantly finds herself as the hero designated to bring them back together...but a fearless, malignant power is out there hunting mutants, and it has a terrible secret that may destroy what remains of the X-Men!
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  • 10

    Comic Watch - Bethany W Pope

    Aug 07, 2024

    After the brutality of the past few months, Simones X-Men emerges as a breath of fresh air, and a return to everything that makes these heroes stand out. Read Full Review

  • 10

    Major Spoilers - Christopher Rondeau

    Aug 07, 2024

    The Uncanny X-Men #1 introduces complex characters as the focal tone of the story that I believe will build into a great story arc. Seeing Gail in the driver's seat for this story is also great. Read Full Review

  • 10

    But Why Tho? - William Tucker

    Aug 07, 2024

    Uncanny X-Men #1 is a near-perfect new beginning. X-Men is about rebuilding, while Uncanny is about exploring and helping. Simone's script is sensational, with the characters leaning on each other in their most vulnerable times. The genre of the book changes without being too dramatic a shift, merely offering examples of where the comic will head next. The small cast makes the book feel like family. The art is flawless and dripping with gravitas and drama. Read Full Review

  • 10

    Super Hero Hype - Matt Morrison

    Aug 07, 2024

    Uncanny X-Men #1 is a perfect start to the new series. New readers and X-Men fans who haven't read the books in a while will have no trouble getting into the story. Conversely, longtime readers will find it a welcome continuation of what came before. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    AIPT - jonathan jones

    Aug 07, 2024

    For the X-Men fans burned by the loss of Krakoa, you're not alone. Rogue is just as hurt by it (if not more since she got to live there). It may seem silly from the outside, but it is a comfort to see our heroes grapple with the same sense of loss rather than be played for laughs; this theme is prominent throughout FROM THE ASHES books so far, but none so clearly as here in Uncanny X-Men #1. If that's not enough for you, Gambit's victory over the God-Snake is wily and fun, and there are ominous new threatshuman and nonhumanon the horizon that may pique your interest. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Nerd Initiative - Ken M.

    Aug 07, 2024

    Without question, Marvel's mutant flagship title has returned with a renewed energy fans won't get enough of. Simone pens a superb script filled with heroics and heart. Marquez and Wilson construct exciting moments that reinforce the best elements incorporated in the DNA of the Children of the Atom. The future is bright for the latest incarnation of the Uncanny X-Men. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Graphic Policy - Brett

    Aug 07, 2024

    Uncanny X-Men #1 is a solid start to the post-Krakoa era. The comic is a lot of what I expected in tone and direction setting things up nicely in the short and long term. It also feels like it's getting back to more of the core of the X-Men that is an action packed drama about protecting and teaching the next generation to not just defend themselves, but protect others, and better society as a whole. Out of the series that have launched so far, Uncanny X-Men #1 is the best of the bunch. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally

    Aug 07, 2024

    Marquez delivers amazing art throughout the issue. I love the visual style and how beautifully the characters and their world blend together. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills

    Aug 10, 2024

    This is an excellent first issue that's packed with story developments, while keeping the focus clearly on the characters and their new place in the world. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Gonkbonk - Javier Reyes

    Sep 11, 2024

    Gail Simone's debut on Uncanny X-Men delivers a compelling fresh start for Marvel's mutants, with gorgeous art by David Marquez bringing the characters to life in stunning detail. Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu

    Aug 07, 2024

    Overall, Uncanny X-Men #1 is a strong foundation for a new era of mutant adventures. With Simone's sharp writing and Marquez's stunning artwork, the future of the X-Men looks bright. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett

    Aug 07, 2024

    Uncanny X-Men emerges as the first "From the Ashes" X-title with a clear purpose achieved in its debut issue no surprise coming from veteran superhero writer Gail Simone. Rather than aiming for high concept, the series focuses on a core cast of favorite X-Men: Wolverine, Rogue, and Gambit (with an appearance from Nightcrawler). Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez

    Aug 08, 2024

    Uncanny X-Men #1 is a strong debut for one of the main series in the franchise. The dynamic established between Rogue, Gambit, and Wolverine drives the investment in this series. That along with the long-term villain plot quickly made this one of the best X-Men titles in the From The Ashes direction. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    Impulse Gamer - Matt Fischer

    Aug 19, 2024

    Final Thoughts FINALLY! We finally have a book in the From The Ashes relaunch that has earned a 4. While the art does not do it in some bits, the book overall looks great, and unlike some of the other X-Books, this one seems to have a reason to exist. These are the mutants that are going to resurrect Xaviers dream. I may be a big Cyclops fan, but hes off fighting a war. These mutants are here to protect and nurture. Im excited for what comes next. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    ComicsOnline - Tony Rhea

    Aug 20, 2024

    Uncanny X-Men #1 is a fun and interesting start to what will hopefully be a fantastic run. Read Full Review

  • 7.0

    Geek'd Out - Nico Sprezzatura

    Aug 14, 2024

    It's an overall package well worth checking out and deserving of the Uncanny name. Read Full Review

  • 6.0

    Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez

    Aug 07, 2024

    Uncanny X-Men #1 almost gets the band back together in the first issue with heartfelt character moments and a scattered, unfocused plot. Gail Simone nails the characters' voices, and David Marquez's art is outstanding, but the issue feels more like a collection of random scenes of sadness than an adventure comic with a renewed purpose, and the pervasive shadow of Krakoa's passing lingers like the ghost of a deceased spouse who won't let the living move on. Read Full Review

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