Man this brought me back. When i was starting High School I tried getting heavy into X-Men comics. I read New X-Men with a passion. However, I never got to Childhood's end. I got to volume 3 of the original but I didn't bother going back. However, when I opened this book I saw characters I right away remembered. Electric robotic arm girl, guy who can turn into steel, Angel light, and many more.

In this volume we're introduced to a darker world than I remember. After House of M many mutants are dying, or turning into regular humans, and many are afraid. Enter Laura, Wolverine's clone, and we have Emma who doesn't like her much. So this is like X-Men High School edition but that might not be a bad thing.

What I liked: Laura's relationship with everyone is interesting. I really liked the first issue as it shows House of M effecting all different mutants. I also like the kids all interacting with each other and they work well. The art is solid too.

What I didn't like: Emma is a collllld bitch. Like more so than usual. I also dislike how everything is a bit over the top than it needs to be. I get this is a serious situation but kids acting extra kiddy isn't really needed. Also the stryker stuff isn't all that interesting till the last shot.

Overall this is solid X-Men fun. I remember liking the original series but this darker tone might make me love it in the end. I hear it gets better to. Onward we go!