The series received generally positive reviews from comic critics.
AIPT Comics rated the series 7.0/10, calling it "a slow read to be sure [but the] verbose writing style aside, there are some fascinating tidbits about Gambit". complimenting
Georges Jeanty for "pull[ing] out all the stops for the art" following Stroke's departure, concluding to call the plot "over-extended, but tie[d] together well".
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.
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".
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.
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. By
Gambit #2, Jesse Schedeen of
IGN rated it 6.0, appreciating
Clay Mann's art during heist scenes but criticizing the coloring choices. 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. Thompson scored it 4.0, pointing out technical art issues and the challenges posed by a large, inconsistent artistic team. 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. Thompson returned for
Gambit #12, again scoring it low at 4.0 due to inconsistent artwork and difficulty connecting with Joelle's character. 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.
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. By issue #3, the series showed improvement, with Moore noting it as the best installment so far. Issue #4 earned the highest score of 9.0, as the story began to hit its stride and deliver more engaging content. However, the final issue,
Gambit #5, dropped back to a 6.0, as the conclusion felt underwhelming despite the series' earlier progress. ==Collected editions==