The story picks up pretty much right where Gifted left off. After a rather tragic death at Xavier's school, a new enemy emerges with one goal – to eliminate the X-Men. With some clever twists and turns, the story focuses largely on the group dynamic, and how certain revelations shape their characters. Whedon's writing is both energetic and witty, without feeling too meta or overbearing. The action beats are great, and the mystery unfolds in a clever fashion.