X-Men #24

X-Men #24 is ultimately a successful outing by Jed MacKay and Tony Daniel, with some sharp art complementing a well-written and well-scripted story. While there is a sense that more could have been revealed and shown to the reader, X-Men #24 still comes out as one of the best issues of Jed MacKay's time on X-Men. Read Full Review

The color work merits particular recognition, as it thoughtfully complements the illustrations and provides each panel with a distinct and vibrant character. The chosen palette consistently supports the tone of the story, ensuring that the visuals remain visually compelling throughout. The cohesive collaboration among the artists is apparent, resulting in imagery that elevates the storytelling and creates a lasting impression for the reader. Read Full Review

X-Men #24 shifts the focus to the villains, while also continuing to showcase the fallout from the Age of Revelation. Read Full Review

Ultimately this is sort of a side issue, at least thats the best way I can think to put it. Two issues in one month signal a bold play from Marvel, who has expedited the end of last years Age of Revelation to begin the next era of X-Men storytelling with X-Men United coming in March of this year. Whether or not this issue is essential to the greater story is a matter of focus. If you want a complete and rounded picture that delves deep into each mutant faction, then yes, its a pretty important issue. But, if youd prefer just the core adventures or the greatest action pieces, then no, its not very essential at all. Read Full Review

X-Men goes full Lord of the Rings with multiple epilogue issues for the "Age of Revelation event, but both prove to be more compelling than the majority of the event itself. Read Full Review

X-Men #24 is good in that it catches up readers, reflects on the recent event, and then moves the story forward. It shows off a group of villains that are flawed and interesting in their dysfunction. They don't come off as major threats though, overall they feel like the villains who are constantly defeated due to some minor detail they missed. Still, the issue answers some questions and sets things up for what's to come. Read Full Review

For four dollars and ninety-nine cents, you're essentially buying a transition scene stretched into a full comic when the material might have functioned better as a brief opening sequence for a more substantive story. Read Full Review

Chris Y

Jan 21, 2026

The writing is better than last issue, but Tony Daniel's mediocre art is still unrecognizable. When it comes to the story, I can't shake the feeling that we've been here many times before (a mutant virus, Dark Beast, Cassandra Nova scheming, Joseph being manipulated... yawn.)