Magik #2

Illyana continues to serve as a really compelling character. Claremont and Buscema had clearly intended on Magik being something of a headlining character in her own right back in the earl 1980s...and certainly she had her chance with a prominent mini-series back in 1983 and 84. It might have been a bit too soon for her, though. Its nice to see her finally getting some of the recognition she deserves in a single week that sees her making appearances across at least three different titles: this one, The X-Men #11 and The Amazing Spider-Man #67 all in the same week. Read Full Review

Ashley Allen had such a strong start with Magik #1, and she continues that with the second installment. There's a lot to like about Magik #2, but I think my favorite thing is that it feels so authentic to the character and her backstory. The story itself is dark and plagued with mystery and Allen has written it flawlessly. Adding in new characters along with Magik's established lore, Allen keeps the story flowing while keeping you on the edge of your seat. Read Full Review

GW

Feb 17, 2025

The quality is a pretty big drop down from the first issue because the opening scene does not work. It is clear that the main characters are in Japan because Cal figured out that's where the next seal is, and that Magik only agrees to go the concert because it became suspicious when she heard about the disappearances connected with it, but the whole process of learning about the concert and transitioning to it could have and should have been handled much better than it was. As it is, it's rushed and the entire character of Haruhi is confusing. Thankfully, once they arrive at the concert things improve immensely. The art is just as good as issue 1, and the action is riveting and more emotional than the action scene of the previous issu e. I hope the problems with the beginning of issue 2 are a one-off and future issues do a better job of setting up their conflicts, because it's a waste to have what could easily be a 9 out of 10 issue become a 7.5 out of 10 issue just because of some rushed and poor exposition at the start. more

Kenjamin

May 20, 2025

Art: 4/5 Story: 3/5 Total: 7/10

YEARofTheCollector

May 30, 2025

The first 3 or 4 pages were killing me. I don't know why the art was not working for me. But once we get out of that Cafe an into the concert in that venue, it really turned around. I am new to Magik and this intersection of the Marvel universe where mutants, magic and demons connect. For some reason, learning that those demons used to be mutants made me sad. Like think about it, all mutants suffer in their lifetimes. Just to be used by demons in the afterlife? Come on, that's sad. Illyana dropped a tough bar in the end when she said: "Just because a child can persevere doesn't make it right". Referring to the fact that both her and Cal were thrown into hardship at a young age. Look at it this way, just because you were bullied and yo u trend out "okay" that doesn't make it right. Just the facts people. Not trying to start anew argument here. I'm definitely coming back for issue 3. more

fzanca

Feb 16, 2025

This issue was quality drop from the last one. The action is good as is the art, but all the plot points are completely random and convenient. They randomly go to Tokyo and then conveniently get invited to a party at a dance club where miraculously, a demon is playing a guitar who is the previous friend of the male lead. I do like the ending. I think this entire issue wa a filler issue for no reason. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/Nyak3h_Gg6c