Creative Team – Alyssa Wong(writer). Vincenzo Carratú(artist). Fer Sifuentes-Sujo(color artist). VC’s Ariana Maher(letterer). Mahmud Asrar & Matthew Wilson(cover artists).
Published by Marvel Comics
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The Story and Writing
Psylocke has been haunted by who she assumed was her childhood best friend and fellow trainee of The Hand, so she does the only thing she can think to do; face her head on. She expected to make peace with her childhood friend, Mitsuki, as Psylocke assumed she was a restless spirit, but to her surprise, Mitsuki was very much alive. Last Psylocke knew was that she was killed by Master Hayashi, but Mitsuki explains how she survived that encounter with the her of her Yokai and someone named The Lady in White.
While Psylocke is thrilled her friend is alive, something just seems so off. This isn’t the same Mitsuki she grew up with. Surely this woman who is excited by the violence she’s chosen can’t be the same sweet and loving child who wouldn’t hurt a fly. Psylocke will soon find out exactly how different Mitsuki is now and just how dark she’s willing to go.
Meanwhile, John Greycrow and Devin have a hunch that Psylocke is in danger, so they venture out on their own to find her. While on their search, they find something out about Psylocke that may explain how she’s able to be possessed.
Alyssa Wong delivers another great addition to this storyline filled with excitement, great continuity, and more depth added to Psylocke’s complicated past. I’m very excited to see how this story is concluded in the next issue, but also disappointed as I could keep reading this forever. I love all that Wong has done with Psylocke as a character, and would love to see her continue.
The Art
Vincenzo Carratú is the artist of Psylocke #9, and has a lot to work with in this story. With Mitsuki and her Yokai, Carratú does a marvelous job at created something hauntingly beautiful, but also being able to capture that threatening feeling. Along with Carratú, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo handles the colors, and really elevates the energy of the comic. Both Carratú and Sifuentes-Sujo come together and brings the ghostly feeling of the story to life, and we’re treated to some really gorgeous panels and even a full page look towards the end of Psylocke that was nothing short of stunning.
Final Thoughts
As I’ve said before, I love what Alyssa Wong is doing with Psylocke. Kwannon’s Psylocke is so complex with such an interesting background, and Wong does a fabulous job at giving her a whole new depth.
Overall Grade – 8.9/10
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This review was written by Megan from the Vigilante Vibes Podcast. If you liked my review, be sure to check out my other reviews! Let me know what you think of Psylocke #9, or tell me what comics you’d recommend me trying out! Find me on my socials, and check out my Marvel podcast, Vigilante Vibes, by clicking here!
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