Legion of X #8

This is a story that's saved and redeemed by excellent pacing and phenomenal art. Come for the Krampus jokes: stay for the pencils. Read Full Review

The use of warm and witty banter and some emotional catharsis ensures that Legion of X never loses its footing as it finds its way to future highlights. Read Full Review

Legion of X #8 has a ton of complex motifs presented in a digestible way that does threaten to overwhelm the reader. Read Full Review

The character writing remains as strong as ever, though the various plotlines just keep getting weirder and more out there. Read Full Review

CrazyforRAMU

Aug 12, 2023

It's a Gordian Knot of a story. Following *some* of the plot-threads through the tangle is highly satisfying, but others are less rewarding. The art has its ups and downs, too. It's generally beautiful and dreamy, but some things (like fight scenes and flashbacks) are dreamier than they should be. On balance, the highs outweigh the lows and I believe this is a good comic. It helps that it's razor-smart and that for all its digressions, it keeps its plot developments firmly tied to its characters.

Screaming Enigma

Oct 31, 2023

Another enjoyable issue for the series, but not quite up to the standards set by the previous two issues. The strongest part of this was the conversation between Charles and Ruth. I'm really looking forward to seeing how Legion's relationship with his father develops, especially after this. As for Kurt, I'm still intrigued by his current state and by Margali showing up at the end. I just hope everything ends up coming together nicely.

☭Latverian Embassy☭

Dec 15, 2022

All the Nightcrawler Squad/Black Knight stuff was interesting. Other plotlines not so much

Jawsh

Jan 06, 2023

Si Spurrier is one of my faves because he is filled with so MANY IDEAS and interesting PHILOSOPHIES that his work is a joy to read, unpack, and experience. Legion of X #8 is perhaps maybe overstuffed with these ideas. I love what I'm reading but in this issue in particular it becomes messy, hard to follow, and overly complex. I hope he is able to reign it in to give his characters a chance to breath. The cast here is HUGE and they all get such great moments to shine but they get also lost in the shuffle of monsters, spells, gods, and genes.