Close Menu
  • Login
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • News
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
    • Video Games
      • Previews
      • PC
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X/S
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Xbox One
      • PS4
      • Tabletop
    • Film
    • TV
    • Anime
    • Comics
      • BOOM! Studios
      • Dark Horse Comics
      • DC Comics
      • IDW Publishing
      • Image Comics
      • Indie Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • Oni-Lion Forge
      • Valiant Comics
      • Vault Comics
  • Podcast
  • More
    • Event Coverage
    • BWT Recommends
    • RSS Feeds
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Support Us
But Why Tho?
RSS Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
Trending:
  • Features
    EA Sports Madden NFL 26 Head Coach But Why Tho 5

    Dear EA Sports, Why Can’t I Make A Hot Coach?

    08/14/2025
    Blade in Marvel Rivals Season 3.5

    Blade Can Shut Down The Other Team In Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 If You Know How

    08/08/2025
    John Cena and Cody Rhodes during Summerslam 2025

    The SummerSlam 2025 Main Event Was A Fever Dream We All Needed

    08/08/2025
    Street Fighter 6 Sagat

    Sagat Brings Depth And Approachability To ‘Street Fighter 6’

    08/07/2025
    Battlefield 6 Classes - Support trailer image

    Battlefield 6 Really Wants You To Play Support (But Knows You Won’t)

    07/31/2025
  • Indie Games
  • K-Dramas
  • Netflix
  • Apple TV+
But Why Tho?
Home » Marvel Comics » REVIEW: ‘Rogue & Gambit,’ Issue #1

REVIEW: ‘Rogue & Gambit,’ Issue #1

Collier "CJ" JenningsBy Collier "CJ" Jennings03/01/20233 Mins ReadUpdated:03/25/2023
Rogue & Gambit #1 - But Why Tho
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

Rogue & Gambit #1 - But Why Tho

Rogue & Gambit #1 is written by Stephanie Phillips, illustrated by Carlos Gomez, colored by David Curiel with Federico Blee, and lettered by VC’s Ariana Maher. It’s published by Marvel Comics. After years of back and forth, Rogue and Gambit finally married each other. But their duties protecting the mutant nation of Krakoa have kept them apart. And it’s Krakoa that brings them back together, as Destiny tasks them with protecting teleporter Manifold from an unknown threat. But what is this threat, and what does it have to do with supervillains mysteriously being abducted?

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

Rogue and Gambit are among the most popular X-Men due to the romantic tension they’ve shared for years, as well as being integral parts of X-Men: The Animated Series. And while they’ve had focus in the Age of Krakoa, this marks the first time that they’ve had a solo adventure to themselves in this era. Phillips has a good grip on the dynamic between the two, showcasing Rogue as the more level-headed one due to her experiences with the Avengers and X-Men while Gambit is more reckless due to his life as a thief. She also gets in some good laughs, especially where Destiny is concerned. The blind seer makes it very clear that she doesn’t approve of Gambit’s marriage to Rogue and doesn’t miss a chance to insult him. She literally calls him a joke at one point.

This is also a very pretty-looking book thanks to Gomez. He’s drawn the X-Men plenty of times before, but there’s something about this particular pairing of mutants that brings out his best. How good? There were literal pages that looked like they could have been set in an episode of X-Men: The Animated Series. It’s especially prominent given that the two are wearing their ’90s-era costumes. And the action is just as equally animated, especially during a sequence where Lady Deathstrike is liberated from a prison transport. Combined with the lush and vibrant colors from Curiel and Blee, this book is a visual feast for the eyes.

Finally, Maher delivers some great lettering work. Characters’ words grow smaller when they whisper, and larger when they’re yelling. But the funniest touch is Gambit’s speech balloons. The Ragin’ Cajun had put away more than a few beers, and as such, his word balloons are swirly and unfocused. His speech sounds like someone who is actually drunk, as he slurs his words. Even the data pages feel wonderfully chaotic, especially one that depicts a series of texts between Gambit and Rogue.

Rogue & Gambit #1 is a must-read for fans of the mutant couple. It’s action-packed, oddly romantic, and an easy entry into the world of Krakoa. If you want to see more, pick up this issue as well as future installments—it’s a surefire way to let Marvel know you want more of Rogue and Gambit in your lives.

Rogue & Gambit #1 is available wherever comics are sold.

Rogue & Gambit #1
4.5

TL;DR

Rogue & Gambit #1 is a must-read for fans of the mutant couple. It’s action-packed, oddly romantic, and an easy entry into the world of Krakoa.

  • Read Now on ComiXology with Our Affiliate Link

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
Previous ArticleREVIEW: ‘Cosmic Ghost Rider,’ Issue #1
Next Article REVIEW: ‘Hallow’s Eve,’ Issue #1
Collier "CJ" Jennings
  • Website
  • Facebook
  • X (Twitter)

Born and raised in Texas, Collier “CJ” Jennings was introduced to geekdom at an early age by his father, who showed him Ultraman and Star Trek: The Next Generation. On his thirteenth birthday, he received a copy of Giant Size X-Men #1 and dove head first into the realm of pop culture, never looking back. His hobbies include: writing screenplays and essays, watching movies and television, card games/RPG’s, and cooking. He currently resides in Seattle.

Related Posts

Cover art for Fantastic Four Issue 2

REVIEW: ‘Fantastic Four’ Issue 2

08/13/2025
Cover art of Predator Kills The Marvel Universe Issue 1

REVIEW: ‘Predator Kills the Marvel Universe’ Issue 1

08/13/2025
Cover art of Ultimate Spider-Man Incursion Issue 3

REVIEW: ‘Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion’ Issue 3

08/13/2025
cover art for Uncanny X-Men Issue 19

REVIEW: ‘Uncanny X-Men’ Issue 19

08/06/2025
Cover art for One World Under Doom Issue 6

REVIEW: ‘One World Under Doom’ Issue 6

08/06/2025
Cover art for Ultimates Issue 14

REVIEW: ‘Ultimates’ Issue 14

07/30/2025

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here
TRENDING POSTS
Still from Shin Godzilla
8.5
Film

REVIEW: ‘Shin Godzilla’ Is More Relevant Than Ever

By Sarah Musnicky08/16/2025Updated:08/17/2025

It is understandable how Shin Godzilla succeeded at the box office nearly a decade ago. The strength of its story still stands today.

Botanical Bliss Update Palia But Why Tho 5 News

Palia’s New Botanical Bliss Update Brings New Flora, Decorations, And Quest Mechanic

By Matt Donahue08/18/2025Updated:08/18/2025

The Botanical Bliss update adds new event, more plushes, and a host of quality-of-life improvements and more to celebrate 2 years of Palia.

BOOTS Netflix First Look promotional images News

First Look at Coming-of-Age Story BOOTS, Coming to Netflix This October

By But Why Tho?08/17/2025

Netflix is reporting for duty this fall with the new eight-episode series BOOTS, a comedic drama starring Miles Heizer and Vera Farmiga

Nuestra Magia Secret Lair Art Interviews

EXCLUSIVE: How The ‘Nuestra Magia’ Secret Lair Found Its Identity And Raised Over $1M

By Kate Sánchez08/15/2025Updated:08/15/2025

We spoke with Ovidio Cartagena about Magic: The Gathering’s Nuestra Magia Secret Lair drop, its impact, and the real treasure within.

But Why Tho?
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest RSS YouTube Twitch
  • CONTACT US
  • ABOUT US
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Review Score Guide
Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small contribution.
Written Content is Copyright © 2025 But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

But Why Tho Logo

Support Us!

We're able to keep making content thanks to readers like YOU!
Support independent media today with
Click Here