X-Men #29

X-Men #29 is a fine side mission to Latveria, where we meet brand new mutants with incredible powers. At its core, Dr. Doom reigns supreme reminding us he's the ultimate tactician and the most egomaniacal fascist in Marvel Comics. Read Full Review

X-Men #29 excels as an individual issue but feels sluggish in the larger event's context. Read Full Review

Duggans X-Men has been a roller coaster in terms of quality, but has been on an upward trajectory since the Fall of X era began, but this issue just didnt hit the mark. Cassaras work here knocked it out of the park though. Hopefully this team can nail the landing. Read Full Review

I love the idea of Latverian mutants being a loyal Doctor Doom squad of X-Men, and this issue serves as a great introduction to the squad. Read Full Review

Cassara delivers some fantastic art in the issue. I really enjoyed the visual style and the wonderful details in the action. Read Full Review

X-Men #29 is a stellar issue that serves as a bright spot during what has been an otherwise uneven Fall of X era for this series. Read Full Review

X-Men #29 had every element to be a successful chapter in the Fall of X direction. Unfortunately the positives done with how Doctor Doom's X-Men were put over is undone by a terrible ending. All that we can hope for is the next issue provides context to this ending and we get proper development for the underutilized X-Men. Read Full Review

Feetndgrass

Dec 07, 2023

Just dropped in on this based on the cover and the solicit. Awesome! I love how people complain that there is "nothing new" and/or "nothing original" in modern comics. Doom's X-Men! Cmon this was way cool! I'm going to grab the previous issue and hope to see more of Doom (and their really cool big D belt buckles) in the future.

cincyfan

Dec 08, 2023

Great issue! I really like these new characters with doom and everything revealed about Doom's involvement is very intriguing. I can't wait for the next chapter

CrazyforRAMU

Dec 30, 2025

This issue's first priority is introducing the new Latverian mutants, and it does a damn good job of that. We get a satisfying demonstration of their powers, glimpses of their backstories, and hints of more to be revealed in the future. Add on a rock-solid depiction of Dr. Doom, good pacing, good dialogue, and exceptionally gorgeous art, and you've got a good, next-door-to-great comic.

Kalaoui

Dec 07, 2023

As a standalone it's fine but a wasted side quest that really goes nowhere. We can develop this much better. These things read better collected anyway. The last page won't even be answered for more than a month. Cassara on art is money as always and I love his Doom. Gracia's colors from past to present were great too!

Screaming Enigma

Dec 27, 2023

This was solid, but not my favorite. I think the idea of Doom's X-Men was better than the execution of it. I'm not opposed to seeing them in the future, though. I just thought their introductions and quick backstories were a little bit rushed since it was all in one issue alongside the main story. Cassara continues to put out great art, though.

JBL Reviews

Dec 08, 2023

It’s strange age how inconsistent this series can be. So many great issues, but then real duds, too.

Kenjamin

Mar 17, 2024

Art: 4/5 Story 3/5 Total: 7/10

derbycomics

Dec 07, 2023

Knowing we were getting Doom’s X-Men in the issue, I was expecting for an epic clash. Instead, I came away with a giant “meh” after the story ended. The initial flashback to set up the issue felt completely contrived just for this issue, which immediately lowered my excitement because it made the rest of the story come off gimmicky rather than of importance to Fall of X. Wolverine’s inclusion in the story also sucks a lot of the energy out of the room for any hope that the other mutants who’ve been “part” of this series since Fall of X kicked off would get a chance to shine. What’s worse, the ending turns those characters into a plot tool more than anything else.

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Drasek83 - Dec 10, 2023

I always look for your mini-reviews. They often align with my own opinions.

Miracleman92

Jul 19, 2025

This feels like a wasted issue. As a standalone it’s fine but I’m just not that interested in these Latverian mutants.