Being the middle chapter of an arc, this particular issue will probably prove an aberration of sorts. At least I hope so. Again, it's clear that everything that I take issue with in this installment was done so intentionally by its author, so in the end I'm inclined to think of it as a necessary evil. Ever since Whedon's departure from Astonishing, Carey's Legacy has proven by far the most consistent X-book on the stands. Here's hoping its creative team can remember the qualities that made this happen, notably by refocusing on character over chaos and astuteness over flash. Read Full Review

Carey and Eaton are better than this series gives them an opportunity to be, and even if this particular issue isn't painful to read, it's utterly insubstantial, like the figments of Rogue's imagination. Read Full Review