The series of “X-Men” begins in a little odd manner with different girls from the new mutants changed into an unrealistic high school setting. It does take a little time for the readers to get into the thick of things. The issue highlights the unique style of the writer who after a recent overlooked stint returns with a more commercialized series.

The initial part of the issue looks more like a tale of high school politics; however the creative work of Immonen brings out the best out of the characters. This appears to be true in the case of X-23, the bad-girl who comes out strong even without her signature powers.

The characters of Psylocke and Nightcrawler justify the title of X-Men. The issue has given Pixie a new backdrop which would be evident in the upcoming issues of the series. The depiction of the past of some of the characters has been done to give an edge to the issue when you consider its continuity. The visual of the character of the Pixie is hugely responsible for the ever-growing popularity of the character compared to her peers.

Sara Pichelli makes the character look iconic with its pink hair, fairy wings and the dark eyes. She has also done a fantastic job when it comes to the artwork of the other characters as well. Immonen and Pichelli with an all female creative team have managed to keep the originality of the X:Men intact and make this Marvel publication a worthwhile purchase.