Uncanny X-Men

Uncanny X-Men 146, 150, 154-157, 160, 161

Dave Cockrum is a legend and everything, but the transition from him to John Byrne is far less jarring than the other way around - He’s back as the regular penciller in these issues, and I couldn’t help but wonder how much better they would have been if Byrne hadn’t moved on to Fantastic Four.  

As it is, these issues are fine.  Tons of Shi’ar intrigue that I don’t find all that interesting.  Issue 160 is where Illyana Rasputin ages seven years, starting all the Magik drama in her life.  (And “body and soul” sighting number five.)  I’m really waiting for the Paul Smith run to start, that’s when the nostalgia’s really going to kick in for me.  

Regret buying: No

Would buy again: No

Would read again: Yes

Rating: Fine