X-Men Legacy: Sins of the Father

Cover: Ken Lashley
Writer: Mike Carey
Pencils: Scot Eaton
Publisher: Marvel Publishing, Inc.

Though brief, SINS OF THE FATHER is an interesting tale. Sinister (otherwise known as Nathaniel Essex)has built a "Cronus" machine which allows him to transfer his consciousness to another body. (You know, named after Cronus. The Titan who devoured his children to become immortal) As simple as that sounds it's really not. Back in the 1940's Sinister put into effect a plan that would allow him to be reborn in another body. How did he do this? By writing his DNA onto that of selected mutant children. One such unfortunate child was Charles Xavier, otherwise known as Professor Xavier, leader of the X-Men.
Sinister's plan is flawed in that he fore-sakes the first immortal mutant he met in favor of younger mutants. He does this because they stand a better chance of surviving, besides this mutant's only ability is immortality. She still ages and is hideous looking. It's hard to imagine how beautiful she may have once looked. The teaming up of Gambit and Sebastian Shaw to save Professor Xavier from Sinister's mind control is plausable idea; however, the team could have been better chosen. Shaw's raw power and Gambit's ability to generate power add to the story but it would have been alot more interesting if different mutants were chosen. Ultimately Gambit and Shaw are able to destroy the Cronos machine and free Xavier from Sinister's grips.
As always the artwork is what I personally like; however the plot could be more indepth. As part of the X-Men Legacy, SINS OF THE FATHER was an otherwise ok read.

X-Men Legacy: Sins of The Father
Rating: 2 1/2 Demon Seals