Just finished issue #22...

This is one of those titles where I really, really, look forward to the next issue. If you havent been reading this book, shame on you. I have no idea who the artist and writer are, dont care...all I care about is how much I enjoy every issue. This isnt the Xmen Legacy of old where we follow a team of heroes trying to live up to Charles Xaviers legacy...here, we follow Legion, the son of the aforementioned Xavier. The book summary says it best...Charles Xaviers mutant son David Haller would be nearly omnipotent if he could lock his multiple personalities away in an effective mental prison. But that task seems insurmountable in the wake of his fathers untimely death. Now, David fights to keep his mind an powers under control as he works to uphold his fathers legacy.

I have loved Legion since Uncanny Xmen 54. Next to Proteus...the mutant son of Moira MacTaggert...Legion has become one of my favorite mutants. Wow, I would love to see a Proteus vs. Legion battle. OK sorry, got distracted. So, the latest issue of Xmen Legacy is the climax before the climax that has been building up for a year and man it has not disappointed. Some of things Legion, sorry David, says are so profound and just to watch the character development has been amazing. Truly, that more than anything is what has me eagerly anticipating each new issue. He has gone from broken, lost, and misunderstood to confident, determined, and respected. Who doesnt love a feel good story like that. Seriously, please give this series a shot if you havent already, its THAT good.

I also want to say thank you again to Tnerb for gifting me Legions first appearance in New Mutants 25, as well as the complete storyline in that series. That was a great read as well.

On an unrelated note, Ive always liked Longshot so I decided to pick up the 6 issue mini series with his first appearance. Im half way thorough and I gotta say, Im not impressed. Art Adams art looks great of course, but the story is all over the place and hard to follow...plus the characters are kinda goofy. Oh well, they cant all be winners. Thankfully though, subsequent writers developed Longshot into a very likable character...his appearances in the Xmen were great. I see he has been in recent issues of XFactor as well, but I havent looked into those...if anyone else has, please let me know if they are worth a read. Thanks.

Til next time...

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