The X-Men continue to deal with a new world in which being a mutant is more widely recognized but no less dangerous. This collection includes a few single-issue stories that deal with some specific topics. Xorn feels the sadness and fear of a new mutant's life-ending before he has the chance to fully blossom. The X-Men return to Genosha to help put to rest the souls of all those who died during Cassandra Nova's massacre. Wolverine helps a young woman (Dust) whose powers manifest during a traumatic experience in war-torn Afghanistan.
It was a three-part story arc that really caught my attention during this run. We are introduced to Fantomex, Europe's most wanted mutant, gentleman thief. He feels like a better version what Gambit was supposed to be -- a mysterious criminal that keeps you guessing as to his motives and agenda (seriously, I still don't know). Fantomex is unapologetically realistic about how the world works (dare-i-say, "oh so French"), but he reveals a new twist to the X-Men mythos. Wolverine's Weapon X actually means that he is the tenth superweapon developed (Roman number X= 10). Fantomex is the thirteenth.
It is an interesting, non-stop joy ride. Not all of the stories resonate with me but enough to make this a good read.
[6-Stars] New X-Men (2001) #127
[7-Stars] New X-Men (2001) #128
[7-Stars] New X-Men (2001) #128
Collected in New X-Men (Vol. 3): New Worlds
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