She has controlled the power of the Phoenix, she's been a hound, Mother Askani, Marvel Girl, a Starjammer, a teacher, a Summers, and now she's ready to kick some Avenger butt... reluctantly. Jason Aaron gives Rachel Grey her much deserved 15 minutes in the spotlight fighting the likes of Wolverine, Captain America, and Thor; but there is more to this story than the fancy battles and philosophical confrontations. Every time she believes she has avoided the horrible future she comes from, something comes up that gets her closer to it; this time, Cyclops is that something.

Just like Rogue is snapping out of it in Legacy, Rachel is starting to realize that something is not quite right with her father and his motivations. It is great to see her as the powerful telepath and telekinetic she is, instead of just a background figure. Developments for Angel, Beast, and Iceman round up a strong issue despite Bachalo's convoluted art. And just where exactly did Wolverine "pressure point" Kid Gladiator?