New X-Men is an odd little title. It’s trying to bring back the feel of the X-Men of Cyclops, Iceman, Angel, Beast and Marvel Girl with a newer cast of characters. Key word there: “trying.”

Maybe as I’ve gotten older I can’t appreciate this style of book as much as I used to — this is a possibility. I really can’t find myself caring about who is hooking up with who, or X-23’s latest moral dilemma. Personally, I don’t think it is the fault of the writer or the artist. Skottie Young’s art is loose and flowing, capturing a very youthful feel that fits in well with the work of writers Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost.

I cannot say this book is a bad one. But I cannot say that this book is my style.