X-Men - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:32:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://i0.wp.com/comicsxf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-orange-favicon-2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 X-Men - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 Nightcrawler’s not loving the aliens in Uncanny X-Men #32 https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/16/nightcrawlers-not-loving-the-aliens-in-uncanny-x-men-32/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57343 Can even the might of the combined UNCANNY X-MEN stem the tide of the TERROR FROM THE STARS? Check out our preview of Uncanny X-Men #32.

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]]> 57343 CXF Staff Picks: Absolute Green Arrow, X-Men and more https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/15/cxf-staff-picks-absolute-green-arrow-x-men-and-more/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57336 This week's Staff Picks include Absolute Green Arrow #3, Battle Beast #11 and X-Men #33. What are YOU looking forward to reading?

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]]> 57336 X-Men ’97’s ‘Rise of Apocalypse Part II’ showcases the power of destiny and the cost of hubris https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/11/x-men-97s-rise-of-apocalypse-part-ii-showcases-the-power-of-destiny-and-the-cost-of-hubris/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57319 The X-Men play with fire as they try to change history and prevent the rise of Apocalypse in the aptly named "Rise of Apocalypse Part II"!

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]]> 57319 Inglorious X-Force #7 reminds us X-Men do prisons all the time (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/09/inglorious-x-force-7-reminds-us-x-men-do-prisons-all-the-time-preview/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57304 Cable worries his dad won't approve of him taking prisoners, but X-Men take prisoners all the time. Check out our exclusive preview of Inglorious X-Force #7.

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]]> 57304 Magik channels Lita Ford in our EXCLUSIVE look at this X-Men #35 variant cover https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/08/magik-channels-lita-ford-in-our-exclusive-look-at-this-x-men-35-variant-cover/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:15:41 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57285 This summer, mutantkind heads back to the neon-soaked ‘80s in new ‘80s variant covers by Alexander Lozano. Check out our exclusive reveal of Magik on X-Men #35.

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]]> 57285 Flying saucers forage for freaks in Uncanny X-Men #31 https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/08/flying-saucers-forage-for-freaks-in-uncanny-x-men-31/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57263 Louisiana is ground zero for an attack force of alien ships, and woe betide any human or mutant who gets in their way, in Uncanny X-Men #31.

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]]> 57263 Clayface, Rascal Randy, Dracula and more CXF Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/08/clayface-rascal-randy-dracula-and-more-cxf-staff-picks/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:23:11 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57269 Clayface is out for vengeance, Rascal Randy is out for blood and Dracula is out for ... redemption? Check out this week's CXF Staff Picks.

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]]> 57269 X-Men ’97 returns with time travel, fireworks and half the Star Trek: TNG cast https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/07/x-men-97-returns-with-time-travel-fireworks-and-half-the-star-trek-tng-cast/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57255 X-Men '97 returns with three episodes that adapt The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix, The Rise of Apocalypse and the birth of X-Force.

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]]> 57255 Taskmaster comes to town in Wolverine #23 (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/02/taskmaster-comes-to-town-in-wolverine-23-preview/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57211 What's worse than LOGAN fighting with shattered claws and diminished powers? HIS ENEMIES WITH SAID POWERS! Taskmaster guest stars in Wolverine #23.

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]]> 57211 The Marvel Swimsuit Special returns, & more CXF Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/07/01/the-marvel-swimsuit-special-returns-more-cxf-staff-picks/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57199 This week we're excited for the return of the Marvel Swimsuit Special, new 100 Bullets, IDW's Killer Influences and more. What are YOU reading?

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]]> 57199 The Shadow King returns in X-Men United #5 (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/25/the-shadow-king-returns-in-x-men-united-5-preview/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57178 Iceman's dream of bringing all the X-Men together for fun times and fellowship has backfired and left Graymatter Lane vulnerable in X-Men United #5.

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]]> 57178 A Supergirl movie tie-in, an Ultimate Universe farewell and more CXF Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/24/a-supergirl-movie-tie-in-an-ultimate-universe-farewell-and-more-cxf-staff-picks/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:15:07 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57167 This week's top picks include a Supergirl special, the Ultimate Universe Finale, an X-Men tale set in the Outback and the Wolf Man unleashed!

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]]> 57167 Mystique shapeshifts into some new looks in our latest X-Men Redesigning challenge https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/22/mystique-shapeshifts-into-some-new-looks-in-our-latest-x-men-redesigning-challenge/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57158 Our team of talented artists sought to remix classic Mystique elements and offer some new looks to X-villain Raven Darkholme.

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]]> 57158 X-Men United #4 has both dungeons AND dragons https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/21/x-men-united-4-has-both-dungeons-and-dragons/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57152 Can a school work if the teachers don’t get along? Iceman doesn’t want to find out, so he’s asked to play a game. But things get too real in X-Men United #4.

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]]> 57152 Dani’s parents are in mystical trouble again in Moonstar #4 (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/19/danis-parents-are-in-mystical-trouble-again-in-moonstar-4-preview/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57143 Remember how Dani Moonstar’s parents got turned into the Demon Bear, as revealed in the titular and seminal “Demon Bear” story which introduced Bill Sienkiewicz to the New Mutants in New Mutants #18-20? And how it was never really made clear WHO turned them into a massive demonic bear, until a response to a letter...

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]]> 57143 X-Men #32 has us thinking about Weapon PRIME (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/18/x-men-32-has-us-thinking-about-weapon-prime-preview/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57124 While the X-Men's rescue mission was compromised by the identity of the mutant they were tracking, it's now completely shot by the intervention of Department H.

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]]> 57124 No, it’s not THAT Mars in Uncanny X-Men #30 https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/17/no-its-not-that-mars-in-uncanny-x-men-30/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57116 Widespread panic breaks out in Louisiana as it becomes Ground Zero for an alien invasion force. But are they really what they seem? We review Uncanny X-Men #30.

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]]> 57116 Absolute Two-Face strikes and Concrete’s back: Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/17/absolute-two-face-strikes-and-concretes-back-staff-picks/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57104 This week the CXF gang is excited for Absolute Batman, Absolute Green Arrow and other comics that aren't Absolute! What are YOU looking forward to?

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]]> 57104 Battle Of The Atom: What Time Is It? https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/15/battle-of-the-atom-what-time-is-it/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57092 There's a lot of things that we talk about in this episode, including the New York Knicks and Grunt Squad shirts and more importantly Ben Grimm.

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]]> 57092 Uncanny X-Men #30 ruins another lovely picnic (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/11/uncanny-x-men-30-ruins-another-lovely-picnic-preview/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57069 Can even the X-MEN resist the technological terror when MARS NEEDS MUTANTS? Find out in our preview of Uncanny X-Men #30, out next week!

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]]> 57069 Absolute Catwoman, Armageddon and more CXF Staff Picks https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/10/absolute-catwoman-armageddon-and-more-cxf-staff-picks/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57055 Check out this week's CXF Staff Picks, featuring Absolute Catwoman, Avengers: Armageddon, Bishop, M.A.S.K. and more. What are YOU reading?

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]]> 57055 Oscar, Oscar, Oscar: Tracing the mystery of Inmate X in Uncanny X-Men https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/06/oscar-oscar-oscar-tracing-the-mystery-of-inmate-x-in-uncanny-x-men/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=57014 Adam Reck looks back through the Gail Simone run of Uncanny X-Men to see how the mystery of Inmate X unfolded from issue #1 to #29.

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]]> 57014 Bishop #1 makes us ask: Where are OUR giant guns? (PREVIEW) https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/04/bishop-1-makes-us-ask-where-are-our-giant-guns-preview/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56997 Bishop has always lived by a strict code. But that code will get called into question when his sister, Shard, is sent to the present right before she died.

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]]> 56997 What If…? Uncanny X-Men #1 answers a burning question https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/03/what-if-uncanny-x-men-1-answers-a-burning-question/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:19:09 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56995 What If...? Uncanny X-Men #1 explores a world where Cyclops returns to Madelyne Pryor after the events of "Inferno." It doesn't go well.

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]]> 56995 Ororo wins in Storm: Earth’s Mightiest Mutant #5 https://comicsxf.com/2026/06/03/ororo-wins-in-storm-earths-mightiest-mutant-5/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56988 Jude Jones saw Murewa Ayodele's run on Storm all the way through to the end. With Storm: Earth's Mightiest Mutant #5, he offers some parting words.

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