№ 214

X-Men: Legacy

September 2008 36 pages 2.99 USD; 3.05 CAD

Synopsis

Professor X mentally battles Mr. Sinister who is trying to take over his mind and body while Shaw and Gambit destroy Sinister's machines, allowing Xavier to drive Sinister out.

Credits

Writer

Mike Carey

Penciller

Alan Davis , Scot Eaton , Ken Lashley

Inker

Andrew Hennessy , Paul Neary

Colorist

Frank D'Armata , Edgar Delgado

Letterer

Cory Petit

Characters

In Reading Orders

Carey's X-Men Legacy: Xavier's Pilgrimage (2008-2009)

After being shot in Messiah Complex, Xavier travels the world repairing his shattered mind and confronting the people he wronged. Carey writes the most honest examination of Xavier's failures since Morrison. The Sinister arc in particular reframes their entire relationship. Genuinely excellent character work that the larger franchise ignored

Mike Carey's X-Men

Sins of the Father (#213-216)

Xavier revisits his relationship with Sebastian Shaw, the Hellfire Club, and Mr. Sinister. Carey reveals new layers of Xavier's past — alliances he'd rather forget and sins he can't outrun

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