gmanfromheck's The Uncanny X-Men #538 - Breaking Point, Part 4 review

    Avatar image for gmanfromheck

    The Conclusion of Breaking Point

    We know Uncanny X-Men is coming to an end but this conclusion to Breaking Point makes it feel like this was the end.

    The Good

    If you've been wanting any loose ends from Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-Men/Breakworld storyline, they pretty much are all tied up here. If you didn't read last issue, here's a little spoiler, Kitty Pryde gets killed. For real. But you'll still see her in this issue. I have to admit, in the opening pages, I almost felt like I missed something between this issue and the last one.

    The overall battle passes pretty quickly. Last issue I was surprised at how easily Kruun was able to disable the X-Men. This issue I was hoping we'd get to see more of a fight. Wolverine does provide an...interesting battle.

    A lot does happen here. We do get the conclusion to this battle. We find out the final fates of Kitty and Colossus, as well as the remaining refugees of Breakworld. There are some nice cameos that remind us how big the X-Men's world is and it's a nice touch to see them included.

    The Bad

    Everything that happens does happen quickly. While I was hoping for a bigger battle, it just doesn't happen. We're talking about someone that essentially disabled the entire X-Men. Where are the repercussions to invading the X-Men in their home?

    Loose ends are tied up and some seem to happen too easily. In particular, the fate of the people of Breakworld made me cringe a little. I would be content if this is the last we see of them.

    The Verdict

    If you're looking for any loose ends to Whedon's Breakworld story, you will get them here. There were some shockers last issue but everything that happens here, happens very quickly. We know that Uncanny X-Men is coming to an end soon and this issue made me feel like it was meant to be that final issue. Lots of need and tidy endings. We do get to see other X-Men called in. It makes perfect sense that if their home is invaded, anyone with an X-symbol on their costume in the area should come running. The fate of another character was resolved. While I am pleased with the results, I felt a little confused at first but it's something I can happily live with.

    Other reviews for The Uncanny X-Men #538 - Breaking Point, Part 4

      Second Chances 0

      Kruun's night of terror comes to a screeching halt as the calvary arrives.  The Good This cover is superb. I really wish that Dodson drew like this all the time, ditto for Rachel's coloring work here.   Kitty is fixed!!! Finally!!! This has been a long, long time coming like about 38 issues or so to be exact. That whole stuck intangible thing was starting to get truly annoying. If Gillen does nothing else right during his run on this title I can live with that because of this.   It was nice to s...

      8 out of 8 found this review helpful.

      A Fitting End, If A Bit Rushed 0

      I don't know how much time has passed in Marvel - probably a year or so, but in the real world, Kitty has been intangible since 2004.  Will she finally be cured?  This issue gives the answer as well as, hopefully, solving the Breakworld issue once and for all.  Of course, since Astonishing is a bit behind the other X-books, Kitty will be intangible there no matter what happens in this issue.  Since this issue is the final battle and resolution, there isn't a way to mention too much without it be...

      4 out of 4 found this review helpful.

    This edit will also create new pages on Comic Vine for:

    Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Make sure this is what you intended. This will likely increase the time it takes for your changes to go live.

    Comment and Save

    Until you earn 1000 points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Comic Vine users. This process takes no more than a few hours and we'll send you an email once approved.