From the preview thread:
Haven't read the HfG *special* yet! Holdin' off, 'cause I know once I do... I'll just LOSE MYSELF, in its...ADVANCED REVIEW! X-Men: Hellfire Gala #1: Party Down (Spoiler-Free), Comic-Watch.com
‘X-Men: Hellfire Gala’ #1 is an impactful, character-focused special, AIPTcomics.com... With X-Men: Hellfire Gala #1, Duggan and company have charted the next phase of the Krakoan tapestry, setting up storylines that will touch the wider Marvel Universe, rather than just staying focused on the internal X-line. From Spider-Man to the Avengers, the Eternals, and even the Fantastic Four, the tensions are at an all-time high for mutants and the world around them. It’s a shame that the art of this one-shot doesn’t quite match those narrative implications, and instead offers a subdued visual entry into the X storyline. Ultimately, this year’s Hellfire Gala is a fun, if restrained, selection of a new X-Men roster, and set-up for more interesting stories on the horizon.
Writing - 8/10
Storyline - 8/10
Art - 6/10
Color - 7/10
Cover Art - 6/10
7/10
https://comicbookdispatch.com/x-men-...gala-1-review/‘X-Men: Hellfire Gala’ #1 delivers an entertaining extra-sized issue. ...
9
Great
Marvel somehow pulled off an even better X-Men: Hellfire Gala this year because it is delivered in an impactful extra-sized one-shot. You get the intrigue, melodrama, and beginning of a new year of X-Men with fashion and celeb cameos too.
ADVANCED REVIEW: ‘X-Men: Hellfire Gala,’ Issue #1, ButWhyTho?com... X-MEN: HELLFIRE GALA #1 provides a fantastic place to get caught up, brings together a new X-MEN roster that’s sure to impress, and all while unloading some dirty laundry in the process. However, it’s long, drawn-out, and almost entirely action-less. Moreover, if something was to lack action, one would expect more drama to compensate which was sadly also not the case. X-MEN: HELLFIRE GALA #1 was super informative and will certainly get fans’ brains cooking with possibilities and ideas for the future. But, that’s about all we get this week along with the new team reveal which will probably turn heads. Nevertheless, I highly recommend any comic fan who’s wanted to hop on the X-MEN train and never has because of the overwhelming nature of the books, to pick X-MEN: HELLFIRE GALA #1 as the perfect place to hitch a ride. Let me know what you think, have a great week, and God Bless!
8.3/10
I think all are mostly spoiler-free, but I just usually read the summaries, which are posted... just in case.TL;DR
X-Men: Hellfire Gala #1 delivers a major shake-up to the Age of Krakoa, with plenty of superheroic haute couture to spare. Already, plot threads have been set that will spread out into Marvel’s other comics, including upcoming issues of Amazing Spider-Man and the upcoming Judgement Day event series. It just goes to show that: whether you’re a mutant, superhero, or a regular human, the Hellfire Gala is the place to be.
4.5[/5]
INFUSION... *reinjection*... of eXCITEMENT, enthusiasm, & ultimately... REENGAGEMENT!
So late yesterday, in order 2 relaX & not think about it so much, I distracted myself by putting 2gether a couple of...
EDITS, affectionately dubbed:
THE 4...
of my X-Men DREAM Team:
LUVin EVERYTHING I'm SEEin...
and am HEARin!!!!
And this is just the BEGINNING! Already regret not including Rogue & Wolverine from the '21st TEAM, as well as Firestar, Forge, & Jean...
from the 22nd. Which means a full [cropped?], clearer merger of Dauterman's splash pages, is likely forthcoming, in the very near future.
Along with much & MANY MORE, I'm sure, as I already got an idea forming around an *ever-growing*...CELEBRATORY COLLAGE...
TRIBUTE!!!
The Hellfire Gala unveils the new X-Men team, including the 2022 fan vote winner, NEWS@RAMA.com
X-Men: Hellfire Gala #1 Review, MajorSpoilers.comX-Men: The Hellfire Gala #1 reveals the new X-Men roster for the next year, and slyly references a classic Marvel cartoon
... Finally, Iceman, indirectly but slyly referencing his friendship with Firestar from their days as Spider-Man's so-called 'Amazing Friends' (an '80s Marvel cartoon reference that has since become somewhat canon), volunteers for the final roster spot.
This leaves the new X-Men roster as:
- Cyclops
- Jean Grey
- Synch
- Firestar
- Forge
- Havok
- Magik
- Iceman
There you have your new X-Men for at least one more year, assuming Marvel Comics chooses to repeat the Hellfire Gala for a third go-round in 2023 - unless of course something happens to disrupt Krakoa and mutant society before then.
X-MEN: HELLFIRE GALA #1 REVIEW – DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF THE X-MEN, ComicBookRevolution.com... BOTTOM LINE: GREAT NEXT STEPS
The biggest block from suggesting this comic is the price tag. While you get over sixty pages of comics, eight bucks is a little steep. However, I think this comic is worth the price if you follow the current X-Men comics. While this isn’t a perfect comic, X-Men: Hellfire Gala is a 5 out of 5 stars.
... Disappointments on the new X-Men team roster aside this year’s Hellfire Gala was a success. That is all thanks to all the great seeds planted for the future as we have a number of plotlines and character arcs to be invested in. All of that set-up creates a lot of excitement for the future of the X-Men franchise. That makes this year’s Hellfire Gala a success.
... Rating: 8...