X-Men #6

This should be a breakout issue of artist Matteo Buffagni, whose creative choices help cast even moments fans have read before in entirely new emotional lights. Read Full Review

X-Men #6 is stellar. Hickman sets up a lot of things in this issue, but the most important parts aren't the set-up for future plot lines, but the sheer emotion of the whole thing. Read Full Review

Buffagni does some brilliant work with the visuals in this issue. There are some great panels throughout and the concentration on the characters allows for the dialogue to come from expression filled faces. A great looking issue. Read Full Review

There's absolutely no doubt that this issue is the height of what Hickman has accomplished on the main X-Men book. He sets down a lot of foundation for stories to come and gets deep within the skin ofhis characters in a way that moves them forward while staying true to what they are. It's a progression of the story and characters while helping to pay off years of continuity and subtextual reference. Read Full Review

If youve been wanting something extra from your X-MEN, this issue is for you. Dare I say its your Destiny. Furthermore, this issue shows the true care and creativity Hickman has for his stories to gradually weave the pieces together in such a thorough way. He is certainly a strategist, an organizer, a planner, and a one in a million writer. No one can deny the intricate detail and inventive nature of a Hickman story, and this issue was no different. Dont wait until the weekend. Grab this issue on your way home Wednesday! I think youll love the ramifications for the future of the series just as much as the explanation of the past. Read Full Review

All things taken in equal measure,X-Men #6 is another stellar entry into the "Dawn of X" world. The staggered issue-by-issue pacing and shifts in focus might be frustrating to some who just want a straightforward tale, but those people don't know Jonathan Hickman. He plays the long game, plants seeds, and lets everything come together slowly, organically, with amazing payoffs. Even if you're not a hardcore X-fan, don't miss out on these books. Read Full Review

This is a titillating sixth issue that offers a whole new threat to dig into going forward. If this is the end of the arc, Hickman has left us wondering from which direction the mutants will be attacked first. Once again, Hickman has shown a subtle hand can drive your imagination. Read Full Review

If anyone had any doubts about the detour we took with this issue, rest assured that by the end of this issue you will find that X-Men #6 is a game changer. To Mystique goes to extraordinary lengths to get what she wants was one heck of an understatement. You would not have expected one like this so soon in the story, but here this creative team is dropping it right on our laps. Mystique has set a dangerous game in motion, and one which could have been prevented if there were not so much mystery behind a future for mutantkind so few have seen with their own eyes. Read Full Review

Overall this issue is an exciting entry that throws another element into the mix. Life on Krakoa is going to get even more complicated, and I’m excited for the ride. This is a series that should not be missed. Read Full Review

It might be a bit slower pace than the previous issues, but X-Men #6 provides some wonderful detailing and character work to the ongoing Dawn of X. Read Full Review

Hickman is redefining the X-Men. Read Full Review

Bytheendofthis issue,we find out the truth about the future Destiny foresees and tells her wife that she must pull off the ultimate betrayal if they continue to jerk her around. Can't wait to see how Hickman handles that already established as an anti-hero, heel turn. Oh, and lest we forget thatAlia Gregor just became the most important name in X-Men moving forward… Read Full Review

This issue injects a nice bit of personality into Hickman's X-Men. Read Full Review

Shining a new light on Mystique's great passions makes for a compelling comic. Read Full Review

The end of this issue is incredibly intense and had me on the edge of my seat. I can't wait to see where this particular story goes"in another couple of issues or so. Read Full Review

X-Men #6 is another excellent read. Jonathan Hickman continues to make the X-Men Marvel's premier title. And it simply is not even close. The quality of writing on X-Men is a clear cut above anything else that Marvel is currently publishing. X-Men #6 is definitely worth the cover price. Read Full Review

Toonstrack

Feb 12, 2020

This book delivers every time. Never heard of this artist but he did fantastic work and I want to swe more from him. You can never see into the mind of Mystique!

Ryan

Feb 13, 2020

Jonathan Hickman not only continues to prove that he’s the best comic creator right now, but also that he’s one of the greatest comic creators ever. He uses a perfect mix of insane sci-fi, interesting plots and stories, and pure character moments. I’m not familiar with Buffagni but he did a fantastic job this issue. This Mystique spotlight was one of those things that I didn’t know I needed so bad. I cannot wait for what Hickman has in store. Possibly the best issue yet.

M1sf1r3

Feb 16, 2020

Prelude: Well, that is an extremely vague synopsis. Let's see how Hickman goes with this issue. The Good: Mystique was great in this issue. Interesting focus on Orchis. I love revisiting HoX/PoX. Cool development on top of what happened in HoX/PoX. Destiny is really cool. Buffagni's art was great. The Bad: Nothing. Conclusion: A great issue revisiting HoX/PoX while forging a path forward.

Psycamorean

Feb 16, 2020

Well, I'm rooting for Mystique.

Miguel2004

Mar 14, 2020

This was such an emotional ride through Mystique's mind! 10/10

Miracleman92

Sep 10, 2020

Mystique! Awesome issue! My favorite of Hickman's X-Men since HOX/POX. Great to see more Mystique and I'm totally rooting for her hopeful reunion with Destiny.

Screaming Enigma

Nov 15, 2023

One of this run's strongest issues right here. With one issue, Hickman instantly makes Mystique a character to root for going forward. He writes her so well here, as you can really feel the distress and heartbreak she feels within this story. This was more of a slower build, in my opinion, but it really paid off with this one. Hickman is just a fantastic writer and this is a prime example of that. He handles just about every character he writes so well, in my experience. Plus, Buffagni's art worked very nicely with this story.

Another Nerd

Feb 14, 2020

Well crafted Raven issue.

Señor Smokey

Aug 14, 2020

-Hickman continues to excel at writing these characters, making them feel like individual voices. The conversation of charles and raven draws so much emotion. -Contrasting mystique as blue with the environment as white is a great artistic touch -Fantastic issue where the writing and pacing took the spotlight. Hickman is consistent on tying in the events taking place to create the feeling of something bigger at play

Wolf Warner

Feb 11, 2020

Holy ish... Raven bout to go Ham on these fools!! Nimrod is coming back ? Dr Gregor murdered? Remnants of House of X trickiling in!!

Kalaoui

Feb 13, 2020

Some plans are revealed and many more are shaded but the emotion in this issue was great! Hickman is weaving and weaving. Buffagni and Gho worked very well together. The art was pretty darn good! Also you know that delivery guy was Mystique as you soon as you laid eyes on him but it still worked well because the art sequences and reveal were timed well.

DDJamesB

Feb 13, 2020

Two back to back really interesting issues. If youve been reading since house 1 this is really a lot more meaningful compared to if you started here though.

ohhaimark

Feb 22, 2020

This series has really found it's footing. The last three issues have been consistently great.

cincyfan

Feb 25, 2020

Another great book the X-men book was decent at first but these last 3 issues have been great!

Spacey Medicine

Apr 12, 2020

I liked this one a lot.

allenquanobi

Feb 12, 2020

Feels like the first major connection to HoX and PoX, focusing mainly on Mystique and why she is even a part of this, which I questioned from the beginning. Turns out the reasoning is obvious, but this again is just a set up issue. I just hope that Hickman gets enough time on this book or whatever the main series is to finish up and wrap all his teased storylines. The children of the vault, the Hordeculture, the politics of the other countries, the original four horsemen of apocalypse, nimrod, and now mystique's endgame are all extremely interesting plots. I'm sure there's a plan for all of this, but with Fallen Angels already getting cancelled, I'm worried about the long term sustainability of Hickmans era of X-Men, which so far has ra nged from great to amazing, probably the best X-Men era since Whedons Astonishing. more

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Anotherfan - Feb 12, 2020

Seeing all the new series coming and how everybody is liking the run, its probably safe to say that Hickman will have time to do everything he want. It would be pretty stupid to replace him...

Psycamorean - Feb 16, 2020

This title, X-Men, sells very well. And Hickman is a AAA writer. He's going to get to pay everything off. Fallen Angels was the lowest selling X-book (issue 5 sold around mid-30k) and, by far, the worst received. On top of that, the writer no longer had time to write the book, according to his Twitter. Its cancelation is not indicative of this X-Men era's sustainability.

GammaBurst

Feb 12, 2020

This only gets better!

Adsun22

Feb 13, 2020

Art is beautiful and Mystique...

Hislight

Feb 13, 2020

I love this new Xavier. He feels more formidable, as Hickman writes him as a super genius that hides his new evil side about as well as his new costume does. Mystique shines here as Hickman fleshes out here intentions, and thats all this issue really is but damn does Hickman do it beautifully with the great talent of this new arist.

EDiakota

Feb 15, 2020

" I wish you could see this, Irene. " - MYSTIQUE

CrazyforRAMU

Sep 24, 2020

Mystique's day in the spotlight nudges the Orchis plotline forward a tiny bit (it looks like they're still on track to build Nimrod), but her personal storyline advances very little. Krakoa isn't resurrecting Destiny; she's pissed about it. The one revelation is that Destiny warned Mystique about this, vaguely. It's a very solid issue, but it's missing that little skootch that would take it to true greatness. If the words were a little more memorable, if the art was a little more striking, if the twists were a little twistier ...

SupesAmongSupes

Feb 28, 2020

Won't lie I'm rooting for Mystique.

egonnn244

Feb 15, 2020

"Hated and feared. I fear I'm growing numb to it" Unfortunately, this issue does not follow the story from the last issue. I get why Hickman does it, but it doesn't change the fact that it is starting to be a little frustrating that every issue is basically a different story. As for the #6, it's pretty good. The art maybe could've been better, but other than that it's quite an enjoyable read. Mystique is great and Charles is continuing to prove that he has changed greatly. I just worry that this change may cost him his beloved island nation in the end. I am continuously in awe of how interwoven and intertwined Hickman makes these stories. This issue goes back to a rather inconspicuous moment from House of X, that probably no one pa id much attention to, and makes it very, very important. more