X-Men: Blue #9
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| Writer | Cullen Bunn |
| Artist | Cory Smith, Thony Silas |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
SECRET EMPIRE TIE-IN!
• JEAN and JIMMY continue their assault on EMMA's stronghold, trying to free their teammates...
• ...Meanwhile, CYCLOPS must fight to free himself from a particularly hellish mindscape.
• Can the X-MEN win against HYDRA when all hope is lost?
Rated T+
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.0
AIPT - Chris Hassan
Aug 16, 2017Despite a few minor issues, Cullen Bunn wraps up the X-Men's Secret Empire tie-in on a satisfying note while introducing a whole set of new questions. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comicsverse - Maite Molina
Aug 17, 2017X-MEN BLUE #9 is an action-packed entry that manages to showcase the best of the series' characters. Read Full Review
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9.0
On Comics Ground - James Cesena
Aug 21, 2017A satisfying end to this story arc, with high hopes for the future, X-Men Blue #9 is a must-have for old and new fans alike. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comics: The Gathering - Ryan.L
Aug 17, 2017This is one of the best titles coming from Marvel and RessurXion. It's great to see the X-Men back and this tie-in issue proves that not even a major event can shake this book from the consistent quality being delivered twice a month. You should pick this one up, it's a major gem in the Marvel lineup. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.0
I think this is the better of the two team books (blue and gold). Another solid issue.
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7.5
The art in this issue was not for me. There are a few good panels but for the most part the colors and characters seemed a little simplistic and rushed. There were some unnatural looking poses and faces. There is something there that could become great with practice. The story itself is far better, but still not a favorite of mine. Xorn is being controlled which seemed wrong, but we are led to believe it is due to a shard of the cosmic cube that is helping that happen. Polaris and Havok's reunite on opposite sides of the conflict and the interaction should have been a harder hitting emotional moment than what it felt like. Still it had some good dialog between the two. The best part of the whole plot is Emma trying to turn young Scott into more
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7.0
An okay issue overall. Decent artwork by Cory Smith, but not his best work. A ton of action in the first half of the book, so the plot didn't really pick up much until the later pages. Glad this series will finally be getting away from the Secret Empire event.
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6.0
Jean leads the suddenly-expanded O5 team to freedom. Polaris has an underwhelming fight with Havok, Damage fights mooks and ultimately doesn't do much, Briar does nothing and glorifies in it. Cullen Bunn's script is flawed but a bit above average. Cory Smith's art is middle of the road and it looks a little rushed and rough - until you see guest artist Thony Silas's borderline-unprofessional work in the back half of the issue. This could have been something really special with stronger visuals and a little more polish on the script; instead, it skirts the edge of disappointing.
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