Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Marvel called it a fresh start. That's a lie. X-Men United is just Exceptional X-Men with a new coat of paint — and somehow it's WORSE.
Wes breaks down X-Men United #1 by Eve Ewing a and explains why the newest flagship X-Men title fails on nearly every level. From the bizarre concept of Graymatter Lane and the so-called “feeling Cerebro,” to the avalanche of unnecessary new mutants and the strange decision to elevate X-23 over Wolverine as the lead combat instructor, the entire premise quickly falls apart under scrutiny.
Marvel promoted this series as a major step forward for the X-Men line. Instead, Eve Ewing’s X-Men United is a repackaged continuation of Exceptional X-Men, a book they cancelled due to poor sales and weak storytelling. The writing, characterization, and core concept leave serious questions about the direction of the franchise—and whether Marvel is listening to the fans who built the X-Men into one of the most beloved teams in comics.
If you grew up reading X-Men, followed the Claremont era, or just want honest commentary about where Marvel Comics is heading, this is a hard-hitting breakdown of why X-Men United #1 by Eve Ewing might be one of the most misguided launches the franchise has seen in years.
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Covered in this Video
• X-Men United #1 full review and analysis
• Why X-Men United feels like Exceptional X-Men with a new coat of paint
• Grey Malkin Lane and the confusing “mindscape school” concept
• The strange logic behind “feeling Cerebro”
• Marvel introducing even more unnecessary new mutants
• Cyclops being positioned as the villain of the story
• Why elevating X-23 over Wolverine as combat instructor makes no sense
• The bizarre scene involving the psychic school and the bullied mutant in Paris
• Kitty Pryde’s inconsistent characterization and leadership role
• Why the current X-Men direction continues to frustrate longtime readers
• How this comic connects to the ongoing Age of Revelation era
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Marvel called it a fresh start. That's a lie. X-Men United is just Exceptional X-Men with a new coat of paint — and somehow it's WORSE.
Wes breaks down X-Men United #1 by Eve Ewing a and explains why the newest flagship X-Men title fails on nearly every level. From the bizarre concept of Graymatter Lane and the so-called “feeling Cerebro,” to the avalanche of unnecessary new mutants and the strange decision to elevate X-23 over Wolverine as the lead combat instructor, the entire premise quickly falls apart under scrutiny.
Marvel promoted this series as a major step forward for the X-Men line. Instead, Eve Ewing’s X-Men United is a repackaged continuation of Exceptional X-Men, a book they cancelled due to poor sales and weak storytelling. The writing, characterization, and core concept leave serious questions about the direction of the franchise—and whether Marvel is listening to the fans who built the X-Men into one of the most beloved teams in comics.
If you grew up reading X-Men, followed the Claremont era, or just want honest commentary about where Marvel Comics is heading, this is a hard-hitting breakdown of why X-Men United #1 by Eve Ewing might be one of the most misguided launches the franchise has seen in years.
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• X-Men United #1 full review and analysis
• Why X-Men United feels like Exceptional X-Men with a new coat of paint
• Grey Malkin Lane and the confusing “mindscape school” concept
• The strange logic behind “feeling Cerebro”
• Marvel introducing even more unnecessary new mutants
• Cyclops being positioned as the villain of the story
• Why elevating X-23 over Wolverine as combat instructor makes no sense
• The bizarre scene involving the psychic school and the bullied mutant in Paris
• Kitty Pryde’s inconsistent characterization and leadership role
• Why the current X-Men direction continues to frustrate longtime readers
• How this comic connects to the ongoing Age of Revelation era
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![Marvel Introduces New Danger Room [X-Men #27 Review]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ifFtTp067m0/mqdefault.jpg "Marvel Introduces New Danger Room [X-Men #27 Review]
The Danger Room isn’t training the X-Men anymore… it’s hunting them. Marvel just turned one of the most iconic concepts in comics into something completely different in X-Men #27—and not everyone is going to like it.
In this review, Wes breaks down X-Men #27 from Jed MacKay and Netho Diaz, including the debut of the new “Danger Room” — now a full team of manipulative villains led by Maxine Danger. Instead of building tension over time, Marvel dumps multiple new characters at once, all with overlapping abilities and questionable motivations, raising serious concerns about execution, pacing, and long-term payoff.
There are ideas here that could work. The problem is how they’re being delivered. This feels less like a natural evolution and more like a retroactive explanation for earlier plot decisions that didn’t land. At the same time, Netho Diaz continues to elevate the material with dynamic, high-energy visuals that make even the slowest scenes look engaging.
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* Why the villain introductions feel rushed
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* Plot holes and questionable story logic
* Techno-organic virus twist breakdown
* Comparison to classic Danger Room concept
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