by Tony Rhea, Reporter
To me, my X-Men fans! Marvel has graced us with the newest incarnation of our favorite X-heroes post-Krakoa. Rogue, Gambit, and Wolverine slither back together to take on something slithery and some responsibility in Uncanny X-Men #1!
Official Description:
PROFESSOR X…IS GONE!
A core group of essential X-Men rise FROM THE ASHES to face a world without a home – and without Professor X! All bonds among the mutant community seem to be slipping away, and ROGUE reluctantly finds herself as the hero designated to bring them back together…but a fearless, malignant power is out there hunting mutants, and it has a terrible secret that may destroy what remains of the X-Men!
Uncanny X-Men #1 is written by Gail Simone, art by David Marquez, colors by Matthew Wilson, and letters by Clayton Cowles.
It’s Rogue! Gambit! Wolverine! and an Agamotto-infused god-snake?!? Plus, a make-a-wish visit care of Nightcrawler that will make you wish for the resurrection protocols, and some surprises in the bayou!
Uncanny X-Men #1 was roughly what I expected: exploring a new status quo, a little action, a little heart, and some surprises thrown in for good measure that set the tone for what’s to come. Simone did a great job examining the emotional fallout of Fall of X from Rogue’s perspective, and successfully establishing interesting motivation for her position as team leader. Gambit is given a great moment that could set up some fun down the line, and Wolverine is sufficiently broody. Gail Simone set’s the stage for some interesting character growth and great story-telling! That being said, Gambit’s motivation seems a little lacking so far, beyond that he’s along for the ride because Rogue is, but this issue really wasn’t about him as much as it was solidifying why Rogue leading the team matters.
Where as some of the x-books are changing things up with costumes and characters, Marquez takes an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach with Uncanny X-Men #1, giving the reader fan-favorite looks for these fan-favorite characters. Sadurang has a very cool aesthetic, and what little we get to see of our antagonist in the making looks to be sufficiently creepy and menacing. It didn’t feel as if there was anything particularly eye-catching, though. Nothing pops off the page and really grabs you, as nice as it all is to look at.
Uncanny X-Men #1 is a fun and interesting start to what will hopefully be a fantastic run.
Rating: 
ComicsOnline gives Uncanny X-Men #1 – 4 out of 5 feathery snakes!
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