Gambit (comic book)

1993 series

Gambit Volume One (1993) is a four-issue limited series exploring the character's mysterious past.^[2]

Gambit & The X-Ternals

Gambit & The X-Ternals, is a four-issue limited series published in 1995, featured a group of renegade mutants led by Gambit who has been living on the edge of law during the "Age of Apocalypse" storyline.

1997 series

Gambit Volume Two (1997) is a four-issue limited series exploring the character's ties to the New Orleans Thieves' Guild.^[3]

1998 series

From December 1998 to February 2001, an ongoing Gambit series was published for 25 issues, one special, and two annuals (for a total of 28), from writer Fabian Nicieza and artist Steve Skroce.^[4]

Gambit & Bishop: Sons of the Atom

In 2001, the six-issue miniseries Gambit & Bishop: Sons of the Atom was published, advertised as a direct continuation of the 1998–2001 series at the conclusion of its final issue,^[5] following Gambit and Bishop.

2004 series

From September 2004 to June 2005, an ongoing Gambit series was published for 12 issues, from writer John Layman and artist Georges Jeanty.^[6]

X-Men Origins: Gambit

In 2009, Gambit's past was explored in the one-shot X-Men Origins: Gambit.^[7]

Curse of the Mutants: Storm & Gambit

In 2010, the one-shot Curse of the Mutants: Storm & Gambit was released.^[8]

2012 series

From August 2012 to November 2013, an ongoing Gambit series was published for 17 issues, from writer James Asmus and artist Clay Mann.^[9][10]

Deadpool V Gambit

From August to November 2016, an ongoing Gambit and Deadpool team-up series was published and cancelled after 5 issues, from writer Ben Acker and artist Danilo Beyruth.^[11][12]

Rogue & Gambit (vol. 1)

From January to May 2018, an ongoing Gambit and Rogue team-up series was published for 5 issues,^[13] from writer Kelly Thompson and artist Pere Perez.^[14][15][16]

Mr. & Mrs. X

From September 2018 and June 2019, a second ongoing Gambit and Rogue team-up series, entitled Mr. & Mrs. X, was published for 12 issues,^[17] from writer Kelly Thompson and artists Oscar Bazaldua and Javier Pina, informally known as the second and third volumes of Rogue & Gambit.^[18]

2022 series

From July to November 2022, a limited-run Gambit series was published for five issues, from writer Chris Claremont and artist Sid Kotian.^[19][20][21]

Rogue & Gambit (vol. 2)

From March to July 2023, a third ongoing Gambit and Rogue team-up series was published for five issues, from writer Stephanie Phillips and artist Carlos Gomez, marketed as Rogue & Gambit vol. 2 but informally in-fact being Rogue & Gambit vol. 4 (following both volumes of Mr. & Mrs. X).^[22][23]

Gambit Vol. 3 – 1998

Gambit Vol. 4 – 2004

The series received generally positive reviews from comic critics. AIPT Comics praised the series for having "a good mix of adventures with the predominant story" along with "clean art keep[ing] things looking fresh", concluding to call it "a good [series] with plenty of fun moments Gambit fans should not miss [with] a lot of clever ideas [which is] proof enough a Gambit movie wouldn't be hard to pull off.^[29] ComicVine likewise praised the series for bringing Gambit "back to his roots", calling it "exactly what is needed in order to give him a successful series".^[30]

Gambit Vol. 5 – 2012

Gambit Vol. 5 received largely critical reviews, with some commendation for specific aspects. In the first issue, Joey Esposito from IGN rated it 5.5, criticizing its fundamental flaws and lack of cohesive art and characterization, while expressing hope for improvement in future issues.^[31] Kelly Thompson at Comic Book Resources gave the debut a 5.0, noting some potential but ultimately recommending readers skip it until the creative team could deliver better work.^[32]

By Gambit #2, Jesse Schedeen of IGN rated it 6.0, appreciating Clay Mann's art during heist scenes but criticizing the coloring choices.^[33] However, his score dropped to 6.2 for Gambit #4, where he expressed disappointment over the story's lack of direction and the underdevelopment of Gambit's partner, Joelle.^[34] Thompson scored it 4.0, pointing out technical art issues and the challenges posed by a large, inconsistent artistic team.^[35]

In Gambit #11, Ryan K. Lindsay of Comic Book Resources rated the issue 6.0, praising the quality of dialogue and action but noting that the narrative suffered from excessive dialogue and pacing issues.^[36] Thompson returned for Gambit #12, again scoring it low at 4.0 due to inconsistent artwork and difficulty connecting with Joelle's character.^[37]

Finally, in Gambit #17, Thompson expressed her overall disappointment, rating it 4.0 and lamenting the creative team’s failure to provide a clear direction for Gambit’s character, leaving readers questioning his heroism . Overall, while some issues received praise for particular elements, the series was marred by significant criticisms, leading to a predominantly negative reception.^[38]

Deadpool V Gambit – 2016

Gambit Vol. 6 – 2022

Gambit Vol. 6 received a mixed reception from critics. The series began with a lukewarm start, with Logan Moore from ComicBook.com giving the first two issues a 6.0 rating, criticizing the lack of direction and the awkward dynamic between Gambit and a young Storm, though praising the artwork by Sid Kotian.^[39] By issue #3, the series showed improvement, with Moore noting it as the best installment so far.^[40] Issue #4 earned the highest score of 9.0, as the story began to hit its stride and deliver more engaging content.^[41] However, the final issue, Gambit #5, dropped back to a 6.0, as the conclusion felt underwhelming despite the series' earlier progress.^[42]