Creative Team – Gail Simone, Juan Frigeri, Matthew Wilson, VC’s Clayton Cowles, Luciano Vecchio
Published by Marvel Comics
Catch up with The Uncanny X-Men #36!
The Story
If it’s not one thing, it’s another for our favorite mutant couple, Rogue and Gambit. After Rogue valiantly ripped the Left Eye of Agamotto from Gambit’s chest, his problems were seemingly over. Now it was just a time for healing. However, who actually gets to relax in the world of the X-Men? No one. An old foe comes back and she has her eyes set on Rogue. The Hag, Sarah Gaunt, makes her presence known with her bloodthirsty chaos alongside her new group of followers she calls her children.
If there was ever the time to bring Sarah Gaunt back, it’s during the Halloween season! Gaunt is spiteful, angry, and downright terrifying, so I’m thrilled she’s back! In this issue, however, Gaunt shows a side of her we’ve never seen before. She shows understanding. Granted, she has her revenge planned and has given a timeline, but I was very surprised at her actions. I’m very excited to see what she does next and how she plans to execute her plan of chaos.
What I loved about this issue was how we were able to see the team come together for the betterment of Rogue and Gambit. Time and time again, the X-Men prove just how true the phrase “X means family” truly is. They put their lives on the line for each other no matter what and in this issue, that sentiment shines brightly.
The Art
Oh, the artwork! Juan Frigeri, Matthew Wilson, and Clayton Cowles came to slay and that’s exactly what they did. Frigeri perfectly captures the haunting energy of Sarah Gaunt in her mannerisms and her presence. There are some panels that’ll send a chill down your spine thanks to the excellent line work Frigeri brings to the comic. Matthew Wilson leans heavily into the darker tones, bringing the spooky feelings to an all-time high. When powersets come into the story, the bold and striking colors light up the page and make those panels a masterpiece. Clayton Cowles perfectly finds the essence of what makes Sarah Gaunt so terrifying and portrays it perfectly in her dialogue.
Together, the artists captured the many different tones of the story and brought them in to the spotlight. While the horror aspects were aplenty, there were also tones of love and adoration from Rogue and Gambit that are center stage for the married mutants. You can feel the love and desperation Rogue has for Gambit and her need for him to get better. This was all beautifully handled by the artists and they deserve their flowers!
Final Thoughts
The Uncanny X-Men #37 is a smorgasbord of emotion and it’s all handled perfectly by Gail Simone, Juan Frigeri, Matthew Wilson, and Clayton Cowles! The heightened emotions are present throughout the read whether it’s love, fear, anger, or outright respect for a fellow X-Man.
Overall Grade – 10/10
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This review was written by Megan from the Vigilante Vibes Podcast! If you liked my review, be sure to check out my other reviews! Let me know what you think of The Uncanny X-Men #37, or tell me what comics you’d recommend me trying out! Find me on my socials, and check out my Marvel podcast, Vigilante Vibes, by clicking here!
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