title of the first story-arc), who attempted to destroy District X out of sheer world-weariness but was stopped by Bishop and Ortega. Two rival crime lords, "Filthy" Frankie Zapruder and Daniel "Shaky" Kaufman. Gregor Smerdyakov, a mutant who puts down roots whenever he falls asleep. Winston Hobbes, a large worm-like mutant who inhabits the District X sewer system. Lara the Illusionist, a high-paid call-girl whose customers include 'a former President of the United States', capable of creating highly realistic illusions and fantasies. Armena Ortega, wife of Ismael Ortega who generates a protective bubble when she sleeps. The district also possessed a large population of mutants whose mutations and/or personalities made them unsuitable for the flashier or more dangerous "super" life. These include: A woman who can burst into flames but is not immune to being burnt. A man whose sole power is that his skin is bright blue. A woman who could control men with the sound of her voice (her husband kept her bound and gagged in their apartment because of this). A boy who has large skin flaps under his arms. Reception Critical reception In his review of issue #3, Paul O'Brien described the series as "one of the best things to come out of Reload". In his review of 2004, O'Brien noted that "[District X has] not been a complete creative success, but at least it's been trying." However, O'Brien was less favourable to later issues of the series; in his review of District X in 2005, he noted that "ultimately, District X feels like a case of potential never quite realised – and not just because it got cut off by a change in the direction of the line".Comic Book Galaxy noted, with reference to the Mr. M arc (issues #1–6), that "the potential for an excellent book is evident". Comics Bulletin were highly favourable to the series, stating that "[i]t is a rare comic book that is able to breathe new life into a stale genre, and yet that is precisely what District X has managed to do... District X is more than just a traditional superhero comic, establishing itself as an entertaining blend of action, crime noir and social commentary". Writing for Sequential Tart, Margaret O'Connell praised the series as an "absorbing, well-crafted tale which effectively combines both crime and science fictional elements", comparing the series to George R. R. Martin's Wild Cards series,