Uncanny X-Men #5

Uncanny X-Men #5 makes the heart and soul feel better. It’s an awesome, tremendous issue that puts the characters and the creators to the test. Read Full Review

The Uncanny X-Men comics are some of the ones I look most forward to coming out in the From The Ashes era, and for good reason. The creative team has done an excellent job with these characters and I can't wait to read the next one. Read Full Review

Marquez delivers stunning art throughout the issue. From the character designs to the action, everything grabbed my attention visually and wouldnt let go. A fantastic looking issue. Read Full Review

Overall, Uncanny X-Men #5 is a satisfying conclusion to the “Red Wave” arc. The issue delivers on the promise of a high-stakes battle and a shocking revelation. While the pacing can be a bit uneven at times, the strong character work and stunning artwork make it a worthwhile read. Read Full Review

Issue #5 of Gail Simone and David Marquez's Uncanny X-Menpicks up right where issue #4 left off and concludes the "red wave" storyline of the book. Like the last issue, this one is also heavily focused on Rogue and her point of view as the focal point of the issue, especially as she faces off against the new threat Sarah represents. Read Full Review

Uncanny X-Men #5 brings the first arc to a close not with a bang, but with an "Oh. Okay." The plot gets tripped up trying to give everyone equal page time, and the net result is less than the sum of their whole. Fortunately, the beautiful art prevents it from being a total wash. Read Full Review

Uncanny X-Men #5 concludes the Red Wave arc with a rousing battle on two fronts. Gail Simone impressively mixes gritty action with strong emotional beats for an emotionally weighty issue, and the art team's delivery is first-rate. That said, the conclusion leaves too many unexplained plot points dangling for a sloppy, frustrating conclusion. Read Full Review

Lock

Nov 13, 2024

This should be the principal title

Mike

Nov 13, 2024

Stellar Rogue issue.

KittyNone

Nov 15, 2024

Because I was a little lukewarm about the first issue of this series, now that the opening arc is closed I would like to acknowledge that this comic has absolutely won my heart. Simone & Marquez are both doing incredible work here and this is by far and away the best comic of the From the Ashes era. (Also, I greatly appreciate the rejection of Kurt's sudden, unexplained turn to casual homicide during the Fall of X era)

Gio

Dec 25, 2024

Loved this issue, and the part about Harvey helping Rogue against Gaunt was really good. This is Rogue, very compassionate and loving. Well done!

fthissite

Nov 17, 2024

One of the few X books that actually FEELS like an X book. It may not be top notch, but in a sea of mutant mediocrity it really stands out as a nice shining beacon of hope.

Screaming Enigma

Jan 12, 2025

If you read my review for the last issue, you'd know that I, mistakenly, thought Javier Garrón was doing the interior art for this issue, when he's actually doing the art for the next issue (#6). Anyways, this was a relatively strong issue to close out the first arc. Definitely great when it comes to making Rogue look good, which I did like. Simone has a great voice for the character, and I'm hoping it continues throughout the run. Marquez's art is phenomenal, once again, as well. I'm hoping he doesn't have to rotate off the book too much.

Kenjamin

Feb 18, 2025

Art: 4/5 Story: 3.5/5 Total: 7.5/10

Chris Y

Nov 25, 2024

What the heck is happening? Marquez's art is great as usual, but I don't get this story at all. What am I missing here? How did the Hag become what she is now? Who are these creatures suddenly appearing to fight the X-Men? For a conclusion to the first story arc, this issue doesn't provide a lot of answers.

super_rex

Dec 09, 2024

Art is good, but I expected more from this ending, just meh. It left me with more questions.

fzanca

Nov 18, 2024

I must be reading a different book than everyone else. I thought the writing here was extremely lazy. There are far too many characters, which dilutes the entire story. The Outlier team is too big to be added to an already large team. The entire story hinges on that trip to the hospital. If Rogue had not held that child's hand, she would be dead. The child handed her EVERYTHING she needed to fight Sarah Gaunt. She did nothing on her own. There was no arc for her that allowed her to beat this superior foe - she was simply handed everything. Horrible, horrible writing. Not to mention this is a book that is bi-weekly. Why? No one can answer that question for me. It's not selling well and yet it comes out twice a month. I'm going to be dropping it soon myself. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/cVe51B426SU more