A new X-Men book starring Legion? Seriously?
This may be the biggest surprise announcement in the Marvel Now relaunch.
X-Men Legacy #1 takes a complete 180 in terms of concept but it’s never been more appropriate.
Who is Legion:
One the most frighteningly powerful and unstable mutants ever. David is the son of Professor Xavier and Gabrielle Haller and was raised on Muir Island.
He was born with multiple mutant powers.
He suffers from multiple personalities each controlling a different power.
He has the worst haircut and costumes (if you call pajamas a costume) in comics. You think one of his personalities could be a stylish gay man saying ‘oh we’re getting a haircut and makeover!”
David has victimized the New Mutants and X-Men over the years.
David caused major dimensional rifts: Age of Apocalypse and Age of X.
Simon Spurrier and Tan Eng Huat and the X-Editors have a huge challenge. How did they do?
X-Men Legacy #1 begins with Legion in therapy and unaware that his father has been killed by Cyclops. David’s interactions with this guru are at times bizarre and moving as he questions his father’s motive for leaving him alone. There is a whole other therapy session going on in this issue! This “complex” may or may not be in Legion’s mind or minds with visuals that reminded me of Prometheus and Casanova Quinn series. There is a key moment back at the Jean Grey School that could be a scary omen from Blindfold, who will be a supporting character in the series.
This is definitely different from every other X-book out there. It’s a bold move to take minor character and give him the spotlight but I’m intrigued. David will try to succeed his father and continue his dream in a way only he could. How that will affect the factions of X-Men and Marvel Universe will make for the drama, fun and wonder of this series.
I’m rooting for you David!
Now if only they would get ride of that dried paintbrush hair!
By Editor