Way of X #4

Way Of X #4 is just another example of how great this comic really is and makes it sad that its only getting another issue and a one-shot to finish the story. Spurrier and Quinn are firing on all cylinders in this issue, perfectly working in concert. Shout out to Tartaglias colors as well- Quinns pencils are great, but Tartaglias palette really makes the whole thing sing. Way Of X is next level among the X-books. Read Full Review

Si Spurrier's exploration of Krakoan ethos is just what the X-line needed. Read Full Review

This is a deep, interesting, philosophical work, rife with jokes, adventure, and a few near-fatal flaws. Read Full Review

After the last two installments of the WAY OF X, it just feels like the series is spinning its wheels. Im struggling to see the end game. Before this series, fans could already see the hypocrisy, the evil, the corruption, and the twisted nature that was all over Krakoa. Heck, depending on your perspective, many would argue that the mutants could very well be the villains of this story. So, unless there is a driving purpose on the horizon, Im struggling to see the true intent and direction of the series. Read Full Review

Way of X continues to provide an impressive balancing act that elevates minor characters, celebrates one X-Men's greatest characters, and considers the manifold complexities of the new mutant status quo in an era where many series aim to accomplish just one of those goals well. It seems all but certain that this all too brief series will become a definitive segment in Krakoan lore. Read Full Review

Quinn delivers some impressive art throughout the issue. There are great visual moments and I loved the story in the beginning and its imagery. Read Full Review

Way of X presents a couple of very interesting, very entertaining conundrums in this issue, keeping the story and the themes flowing nicely. Read Full Review

Way of X #4 is a series that challenges the nation of Krakoa and shows that it is not as perfect as we are made to believe. Read Full Review

Final ThoughtsWay of X #4 is becoming a prime example of storytelling that poses thought-provoking discussion topics, but by not answering the questions in Nightcrawler's mind, the story is beginning to fall flat. The reader doesn't have to agree with the answer, but the main character eventually has to to make a choice about where he's going. Otherwise, the main character, much like this series, starts to go nowhere. Read Full Review

Overall Way of X continues to be an interesting series. I feel Legion's story is the stronger of the two. That being said this book also continues to highlight lesser known mutants and even just for that this is one you should definitely pick up. Read Full Review

We get to see a marked improvement from last month. Some of the struggles of last issue are overcome but the series still has a way to go. Read Full Review

DoorMan

Jul 15, 2021

Currently one of my favorite series.

Jeff Plaza

Jul 16, 2021

This is one of the best X-titles out right now! Why is this a limited series?!

Psycamorean

Jul 17, 2021

Fabian Cortez is the worst. I don't know, this is really well written and I don't understand the people who think the series is getting worse.

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TJMB3891 - Jul 25, 2021

Sometimes I feel like people have it out for Spurrier. He's an amazing writer but for some reason he just never catches on. He's as underappreciated as Al Ewing was before Immortal Hulk and I find them to be of an equal caliber.

Psycamorean - Jul 25, 2021

I think he'll have his due eventually. Like Ewing did. It'll just have to be a situation of right place, right time and a little bit of luck. Maybe if he's given a bigger title, that'll be what does it.

SinceAge7

Jul 26, 2021

Fabien Cortez is a piece of crap; I love how they continue to pile on his character. It's a shame this is ending with #5. This needs to be an ongoing series, it would be a great tie into the Inferno run coming up (morality of mutants vs mutant law).

SenpaifenixJäger

Jul 14, 2021

I love this series for its complexity, the opening is strong, cannibalisms and all this to bring Kurt to the understanding of forgiveness. The confrontation with Cortez really pissed me off, he's a bastard, but Kurt stands his ground. This number turned out much better than the previous one.

Avanvolk

Apr 07, 2022

I'm not the biggest fan of how Spurrier writes Xavier in this, but that's pretty much my only gripe. This is still an awesome series and this issue was great.

Screaming Enigma

Oct 25, 2023

This series just continues to be great. My favorite part of this has to be Nightcrawler's confrontation with Fabian Cortez. Legion was another highlight as well, but I just love Nightcrawler here. This has been a really well-written and nicely-drawn series thus far that has given a great perspective on the three Krakoan laws.

Fracadactyl

Jul 14, 2021

I could really feel the tensions building between some characters. I mean with Fabian Cortez around, you'd want someone to punch in the face! He's such a troll, but I never wanted Nightcrawler to do that. I like the Bamfer way too much to get suckered in like that. So it's good when Nightcrawler shows him up. Plus it's really good to see the dynamics taking place in settings and characters. Between all of the ideals, there's not enough buffering to handle everything else. But it's good to see Dust handle the immense dust storms. Plus with how the tension around Onslaught is, the reactions to contain activity feel real campy, which I am in all favor of.

mynameisraj

Jul 18, 2021

An excellent book. Throughout the X-books, Xavier seemed completely unapproachable. Here we see him talk frankly with his son and see how nervous he is with him. The revelation about the Xorns was perfect. This issue is also the 1st time we've seen Gorgon post X of Swords and to see Cortez messing with him to get under Kurt's skin about his faith was interesting, to say the least. Another thing this book continues to accomplish is to show the cracks within this Utopia. We see the aftermath of what happened when they terraformed Mars and the environmental impact of it.

CrazyforRAMU

Nov 30, 2021

Way of X continues its holy mission to ask the hard questions about Krakoa's status quo. Nightcrawler confronts Cortez and Legion confronts Xavier. The storytelling in words and art conforms to top shelf standards, but it's the juicy ideas that make this comic great. And the characters' *decisions* are great as well; the way Kurt solves Cortez's cruel conundrum is a thing of absolute beauty. I struggle with a conundrum of my own: I love pretty much every word in this comic -- but I recognize there are a few too many, holding it short of total perfection.

Obi-wan the 3rd

Jul 15, 2021

Issue 4 of Way X is good. Not a lot happens here but the dialogue is great as always. I was happy to see more of professor X in this issue, and seeing him talk to his son. The art is still good, the panels for this issue I thought were great, especially during the exchange between professor X and his son. Overall this series is good, and is leading to something bigger. Whether or not it will be revealed soon is the question at hand.

Mighty Morphin Comic Rater

Sep 05, 2021

So disappointed this series is coming to an end, the world of comics needs more good hearted/good natured heroes whose biggest concern is doing the right thing.

Merlyn

Jul 14, 2021

I feel like the series is getting worse but I did enjoy the "creative" manner in which Kurt saved the day, that was fun.

PalancasLocas

Jul 14, 2021

Do not lynch me, but it seemed silly even that necessary the way Nightcrawler acted, I wish it could somehow have its closure. The X-professor part I liked its development much more.