Psylocke is on the trail of a mutant trafficker after being put on leave from the X-Men. Now, she has infiltrated an auction in Psylocke #2

PSYLOCKE #2

Writer: Alyssa Wong
Artist: Vincenzo Carratu
Colorist: Fer Sifuentes-Sujo
Letterer: Ariana Maher
Editor: Darren Shan
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: December 18, 2024

Previously in Psylocke: Cyclops suspended Psylocke from the X-Men because she needed rest. Instead, Psylocke meets with Greycrow before embarking on a solo mission. She teams up with Devon, a college kid with computer hacking skills, who received a tip about a mutant trafficking situation. Disguised, Psylocke infiltrates an auction where, driven by anger and trauma, she kills one of the traffickers.

Psylocke #2 picks up immediately after the last issue, right after Psylocke kills one of the traffickers in front of the mutant children. She quickly shifts back into protector mode, saving the kids and leaving them under Beast’s care. She is determined to rescue the rest of the children, but not before Devon reprimands Psylocke for not keeping him in the loop.

She learns that Shinobi Shaw initially provided the tip about the mutant trafficking and forces him to help her save the rest of the children. Shinobi leads her to a fancy restaurant that serves as a front for a mutant fighting club. There, Psylocke discovers that some kids are being given artificial mutant powers through an A.I.M.-developed patch. Psylocke is captured and forced into the fighting ring with an electric shock collar designed to control her. However, she endures the pain and resists, sparring lightly with the children while Shinobi kills the person in charge. Once the collars are deactivated, Psylocke leads the kids to safety.

Returning to Alaska, she finds what appears to be Greycrow’s severed arm surrounded by a swarm of blue butterflies.

After reading Psylocke #2, I was surprised that this was just a standard-length comic because so much happens within its pages, and none of it feels rushed. The balance between dialogue-driven moments and action sequences creates a fully realized narrative arc. The creative team keeps the story moving while incorporating emotional depth. Psylocke is incredibly compelling, and her chemistry with Shinobi adds another layer of engagement. The contrast between Shinobi viewing Psylocke as a killer and Psylocke’s struggle to improve is spectacular. Plus, the art in the character design, powers, and emotional complexity come together beautifully.

One minor critique: Surprisingly, Psylocke allows the kids to participate actively in the rescue rather than placing them in safety. When the kids say, “I want to help,” and she agrees, it feels like an odd lesson that could use further exploration. Even so, the art, writing, and overall execution make this issue a standout.

I’m sold on Psylocke #2. It not only offers excellent Asian representation but also provides a nuanced exploration of the character. I hope the series continues to excel, as it deserves a five out of five. While I don’t believe in “perfect” comics, my critiques here are artistic observations rather than flaws.

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Psylocke #2

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Psylocke #2 delves deeply into the character, engaging readers with every panel.

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