Writer: Jed MacKay
Art: Netho Diaz, Sean Parsons, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo, Ryan Stegman, JP Mayer, Marte Garcia, and VC’s Clayton Cowles
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Price:$4.99
Reviewed by: Anonymous
Release Date: April 23rd, 2025
What began as a simple search and rescue has escalated, with not just the X-Men but the entire town of Merle at danger! And as 3K steps out from the shadows for the first time in order to further their twisted program, will the Means, their anointed headsman, slake his bloodthirst on the X-Men?
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THE DISPATCH
X-Men #15 by Jed MacKay plunges the team into a desperate situation as a seemingly simple rescue mission in the town of Merle escalates into a full-blown crisis. With the entire town now in danger, the X-Men face not only external threats but also the terrifying emergence of 3K and their deadly enforcer, the Means.
MacKay masterfully raises the stakes in this issue. What begins as a localized problem quickly expands to encompass the entire town, creating a palpable sense of urgency. The dialogue remains sharp and engaging, effectively conveying the personalities and mounting desperation of the X-Men as they fight to protect innocent lives. The internal team dynamics, particularly under pressure, continue to be a strong point of the series.
The introduction of 3K and their “anointed headsman,” the Means, is genuinely unsettling. MacKay crafts them as a formidable and mysterious threat, their “twisted program” hinting at a larger, more sinister agenda. The Means’ presence casts a dark shadow over the proceedings, promising a brutal and potentially devastating confrontation with the X-Men.
The artwork effectively captures the escalating chaos and the menacing presence of the new antagonists. The action sequences are dynamic and impactful, conveying the danger facing both the X-Men and the townspeople.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Overall, X-Men #15 is a thrilling and high-stakes installment that significantly raises the stakes for the series. MacKay expertly balances the immediate threat to Merle with the intriguing and ominous introduction of 3K and the Means. This issue is a must-read for X-Men fans eager for intense action and the unveiling of a potentially major new threat.