X-Men: Gold #22

X-MEN GOLD #22 focuses too much on reusing past villains instead of concentrating on a few developed characters. Rachel in particular gets cheated after being on the cover but having only a few lines of dialogue within the issue. Read Full Review

If it wasn't for the art, I don't know where this book would be. Read Full Review

X-Men Gold #22 doesn't stray far from typical X-Men superhero fare, but it executes that material very well. Read Full Review

Great art and Villains somewhat makeup for a weak plot in this filler issue. Despite being on the cover Prestige doesn't get much attention. Read Full Review

Another fight the X-Men lose in short order with no logical reason but to move them to the next drama in prison. Lets see how that one goes and if some character insight comes of it. Maybe some support and sympathy from other incarcerated mutants? Read Full Review

CrazyforRAMU

Sep 06, 2018

Mesmero hoodwinks the X-Men thoroughly, but at least his victory isn't quite as quick as the last issue suggested. I credit the writer for redeeming a low point there. The art continues to deliver smooth top-shelf storytelling. For one issue, at least, this title's got all its plates spinning smoothly. This would be really good if the plates (i.e. plot threads) were more engaging. Even though the plots leave me saying "meh," I can respect that they're manipulated in an above-average fashion here.