Primer — Uncanny X-Men #19.NOW Review

The plot thickens in Uncanny X-Men #19.NOW -- S.H.I.E.L.D. infiltrates a former X-Man's house for interrogation, Mystique and Sabertooth are up to something, an advanced Sentinel attacks, and Cyclops declares war! If you feel a strong sense of deja vu, you're not alone. Bringing back plot points that have been on the backburner for months,... Continue Reading →

Uncanny X-Men #16 Review

About 20 years ago, Professor X decided to split the X-Men into two teams -- gold and blue -- as a tactical countermeasure against the various threats they would likely face. Of course, it wasn't Professor X's plan as much as it was Marvel's -- Professor X is a fictional character, and Marvel knew it... Continue Reading →

Reckoning — Uncanny X-Men #9 Review

It seems wherever Cyclops goes, someone's asking him what happened with Charles Xavier. It's a valid question, and it's an issue Scott Summers has been dealing with internally as he holds on tight to this second chance of his. Though the fans have chanted, Cyclops is right, past events have had a major effect on... Continue Reading →

Uncanny X-Men #2 Review

Since the Phoenix came back to Earth, some things have gone pretty loopy. Mutants are popping up all over the globe, Cyclops has gone rogue with a new X-Men team that's gaining fans everywhere, and Sentinels have been connected to S.H.I.E.L.D. Last issue, Magneto offered S.H.I.E.L.D. his services, and he rejoins the team this issue... Continue Reading →

Uncanny X-Men #1 Review

While the Marvel Now! relaunch saw new teams form under an amalgam of banners and other major titles get a revamp, one flagship title was kept off the shelf long enough for its members to find themselves and form under a pertinent cause that could see its figurehead redeemed or further ostracized -- the Uncanny... Continue Reading →

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