The Quick and Dirty Writer: Mike Carey Art: Chris Bachalo (p),Tim Townsend/Jon Sibal (i), Brian Reber (c) Pros: A very scary depiction of the future; we finally begin to understand what Cable is doing; terrific art. Cons: The cover ruins the payoff of this issue’s main plotline; poor Layla! Who should buy this issue: Any [...]

The Quick and Dirty Writer: Craig Kyle, Chris Yost Art: Humberto Ramos (p), Carlos Cuevas (i), Edgar Delgado (c) Pros: Strong, exciting battle scene; great character interaction; excellent artistic showing; Rahne cutting lose; Warpath showing his true loyalties Cons: If you haven’t been following the storyline thus far, you unfortunately will not have the opportunity [...]

The Quick and the Dirty Writer: Peter David Art: Scot Eaton (p), John Dell, Andrew Hennessy (i), Frank D’Armata (c) Pros: Well written dialogue, well paced and structured; Siryn shows up Cons: Too many subplots are moving too slowly; X-Force shows up; Cable’s still around Who should buy this issue: Fans of the Xavier/Cyclops head-butting; [...]

Writer: Ed Brubaker Art: Billy Tan (p), Danny Miki/Allen Martinez (i), Frank D’Armata (c) Pros: Iceman kicking ass; Dust; Cons: Iceman should have been able to kick more as than he did; no Madrox/Layla/X-Factor; only 4 New X-Men (two were cameos for a panel or two); ugly art; lame reveal of X-Force Who should buy [...]