Not too sure why they did it this way. New Mutants is being written by two different writers but for the trades they are doing volume 1 by Hickman and volume 1 by Brisson. But the main point is that the issues coming out vary from writer to writer so this collects issue 1, 2, 5, and 7.

So this story has some of the New Mutant kids from previous storylines getting zapped into Space. So basically Mutants in space. Right away within the first issue we get all the kids/teens kidnapped and put in prison. So now we have to get out but they might have to do this the legal way on top of working together.

Overall, this is pretty decent. The dialogue can be great. Magik is the standout with multiple funny scenes. I think most of the interactions are pretty fun. I think the negative comes from if you don't know these kids its now as enjoyable. Also...the storyline, like the plot, isn't all that great.

Overall, a middle of the road Dawn of X book. It's good but not great. A 3 out of 5.