With this issue, the X-Men title changes it's name to . . . X-Men : Legacy. An apropos name considering they are really the only X-Men left to carry on Xavier's dream. But this issue really doesn't deal with them very much. Mostly were dealing with the Marauders. Seeing that Xavier was down, Exodus uses one of his team members to slow down time so they can take Xavier, and get away, without the rest of the X-Men noticing. Exodus, Bennet, has decided that he's going to try to save Xavier. "Xavier's mind is an asset worth saving. The mutant race needs it's champions and protectors . . now more than ever." And Vought admits that she's still in love with him. But Xavier's mind is instinctually fighting him. "Xavier's mind must be thoroughly and comprehensively shattered. Then I can rebuild it." The Sentinel has come along with Bennet, Vought and Cargill to make sure that nothing happens to Charles. However, Sentinel's memory is sketchy because of Malice's possession of her. But she wants to protect Charles because of what he did for her back when she first changed. Exodus finishes his task, but now he's got other problems. Charles isn't exactly brain-dead, but "Catatonic. Amnesiac. Damaged on a level deeper than mere flesh. I took his memories from him for safe-keeping because his damaged brain couldn't contain them. Now . . . he won't accept them back. His mind is inert, beyond a few random memory traces, there's no brain activity at all." Then, on the final page, Eric shows up to offer his assistance. Exodus did say he has to find the right stimulus to kick-start his brain. The rest of the book is spent seeing Charles' memories. The problem is, as we watch them, we also watch them fade away. This book was brilliantly written by Mike Carey. Another author who's done a fantastic job with the characters he's working with. Scot Eaton does the art for the main story, and John Romita Jr does the art for the memory sequences. For the next chapter in the X-men's lives . . Legacy . . this was a great beginning. A superb effort by all the creative talent involved.
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