While the first issue of X-Men Legends laid down the plot elements and established the story (and had mixed results from critics), this issue pulled it all together and the story twisted and turned into an awesome adventure that tied all the pieces even those established in Captain America #174. Only a master of classic continuity like Roy Thomas could do this in such a way with a surprise revealing on how Wolverine got his "pointy" mask. That was really cool and worth every penny I paid for the issue. And why Logan needed the mask to begin with was great as he sliced up the Living Diamond in such a vicious way. I loved every minute of reading this issue. Wolverine even had some great dialogue at the end when arguing with Colonel Bernardo that made me laugh out loud. It flowed so nicely into GS X-Men #1 that I also had to read it directly after.
Everyone should do it, go read HULK #180, 181 and the first 3 pages of HULK #182, then X-Men Legends #1 and 2, and then GS X-Men #1, it's so smooth.
I suggest everyone should go check out X-Men Legends #1 and 2 because you won't be disappointed! A classic yarn that delivers as promised and shows why Roy Thomas (Wolverine and Living Diamond's co-creator and almost 82 years young) is still a master of the art form.
My only question is if X-Men Legends #2 will become a spec issue, so I suggest purchasing more than one
5 out of 5 Adamantium claws!
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