X-Men Legacy #4 Review/Spoilers

[HostilSpike]

I really hope Chamber never leaves this book (even if it's been stated he won't stay ¬_¬).

He's not dished out a smack-down like that since Omega Red!

[jawbreaker]

^he's not staying? where was that stated. :(

I cant wait to pick up this trade. Chamber actually does stuff!

[J/O/J/O]

This issue...my body was NOT ready for it.Gah
SO good,SO GOOD!
And hear me out but I think the eyeball monster has possessed Sojobo and that's why the kid's eyeballs were left behind.

[preppistonpav]

This issue...my body was NOT ready for it.Gah
SO good,SO GOOD!
And hear me out but I think the eyeball monster has possessed Sojobo and that's why the kid's eyeballs were left behind.

I think you're probably right. On my second read-through, I realized that after the explosion, Sojobo's eyes are hidden until the final panel, where they obviously look super different from his sister's eyebulbs. So what do we think? Has the Eyeball Monster taken over Sojobo? Will David have to invade the JGSHL to work an eye transplant? Is the Eyeball Monster connected to Blindfold? And if so, did he steal Blindfold's eyes back in the day?

I'm shaking my fist at you, Spurrier. You're too damn good.

-Pav, who wonders what a trip to the Jean Grey School will mean in terms of (hopefully left-field) guest appearances...

[Filip]

I think you're probably right. On my second read-through, I realized that after the explosion, Sojobo's eyes are hidden until the final panel, where they obviously look super different from his sister's eyebulbs. So what do we think? Has the Eyeball Monster taken over Sojobo? Will David have to invade the JGSHL to work an eye transplant? Is the Eyeball Monster connected to Blindfold? And if so, did he steal Blindfold's eyes back in the day?

I'm shaking my fist at you, Spurrier. You're too damn good.

-Pav, who wonders what a trip to the Jean Grey School will mean in terms of (hopefully left-field) guest appearances...

Ooh, your questions are good, particularly bolded ones.
Maybe Blindfold said that David's her nemesis because Eyeball monster was inside him.
I think we're onto something here. I can feel it.

[worstblogever]

I really like the Blindfold/Legion dynamic. He's overwhelmed by too many personalities, she's plagued by visions of futures to come that overwhelm her, often times. Between the two of them, they're so broken, and as a potential couple...

Well, the idea that they might offer each other solace, somehow, I find very hopeful story to see play out. Otherwise, they're both delightfully off-kilter, and it will be fun anyway.

[Sanji]

Wonder if I could get away with a retro-themed episode of XML, where the only dialogue David ever uses are descriptions of precisely what he’s doing. Like, maybe he gets zapped by a PSYCHIC STAN-RAY, or something, and spends the rest of the issue saying “Ha! Ha! By using my power of astral-project-power, I can astrally-project right out of trouble! I have big hair, you’ll notice. Ha! Ha! Now I’m walking over here! Without moving my mouth! Ha! Ha!”

If you don't follow his tumblr, you should. I'd like to read an issue like that (especially if it has retro art too).

He also posted the first part of his commentary on issue 4.

[x-men_always_win]

Just got it but won't be able to read it til tonight!! But damn I am looking forward to it!!

[BrotherUnitNo_4]

If you don't follow his tumblr, you should. I'd like to read an issue like that (especially if it has retro art too).

He also posted the first part of his commentary on issue 4.

I like this comment:

Random general ancillary thought: the idea of this title from the getgo was to assume readers are smart, unashamedly strange people who pay close attention, and work upwards from there. That’s not a vibe everyone’s going to appreciate, I get that. A lot of really bright people want their comics to be straightforward, unambiguous fun — and there’s nothing wrong with that. But it’s good that Marvel’s becoming comfortable with material that makes pricier demands.

[Sanji]

I like it too. Interesting bit here:

In the unlikely form of Ruth Haldane, a blind girl with a disconcerting speech impediment. You look her up on Wikipedia - and I know you shall - and you’re going to find a lot of unanswered questions about her backstory.

Those questions will be answered next episode.

Is he going to pick up old plots?

[sweetdumbass]

So, who else thinks that Blindfold is the eye-demon thing from last issue ?

[Nicoclaws]

Blindfold has no eyes... the villain/whatever thingy is JUST eyes... Connection ?

I think it's spoilers:

her brother mentionned by Destiny.

end of spoilers

[sweetdumbass]

Blindfold has no eyes... the villain/whatever thingy is JUST eyes... Connection ?

I think it's spoilers:

her brother mentionned by Destiny.

end of spoilers

Yep that's what I think too. Except not necessarily her brother, maybe a split personality or something. Or, y'know, her brother.

[Nicoclaws]

Yep that's what I think too. Except not necessarily her brother, maybe a split personality or something. Or, y'know, her brother.

I still think it is, if you add what he says in his article.

I like this comment:

I love Spurrier. I love when writers are also fans.

[Filip]

I didn't know SS set up a tumblr for Legacy. I like that man more and more.
Favorite thing he commented:

Page 4: Hi, Blindfold. You’re a lot more important than people realise, aren’t you? Yes you are, yes you are.

Hearts and all that emoticon love parade for it.
Hope he does a retro themed episode he mentioned in Medusa post. The way off-the-wall monologue describing using powers sounded so Claremontonian, it begs to be published.