The X-Men crossover story DNX pits Cyclops against his old friend, the Chairman. The author at ComicBook.com believes that the rift between the two drives the story's conflict, leaving a deeper impression than the escalating crisis and the growing roster of participants.
The article argues that Marvel has been releasing crossover stories frequently, with Avengers: Armageddon, Queen in Black, and DNX running simultaneously at one point, making it difficult for readers to fully absorb the aftermath of one event before the next begins. The author also notes that such stories often use massive threats to assemble large groups of heroes, allowing battle scenes to overshadow quieter character moments.
DNX also features a world-saving crisis: the X-Men must stop Organization 3K from releasing a virus over Philadelphia that could devastate the global population. However, in the author's view, compared to the cosmic-scale conflict in Queen in Black, DNX focuses more intently on the relationship between Cyclops and the original Beast, known as the Chairman.
The two grew up together and still care for each other, yet they cannot resolve their differences. Cyclops sees through 3K's plan because he knows his old friend well; the Chairman cherishes the memories of working side by side with him but is constrained by his own pride. The author also cites character dynamics involving Quentin Quire, Magneto and Professor X, as well as the Fantastic Four in related titles, arguing that this approach extends into the crossover arc.