REVIEW: 'Magik' #8 - Dani And Illyana Finally Let It Out
- Keith M.
- Aug 13
- 2 min read
This review contains minor spoilers for 'Magik' #8.
Illyana Rasputin’s mission to save Cal and eliminate Liminal continues in Magik #8, which opens in explosive fashion as she teleports into Las Vegas—specifically onto the High Roller Ferris wheel—interrupting a wedding proposal and tackling the would-be groom through a window. What follows is a visually stunning action sequence that highlights just how versatile Magik’s powers are, with combat that flows seamlessly across vertical, horizontal, and even upside-down panels showcasing her stepping disks.
The man she’s fighting is a low-level thug working for the Scarlet Eye, a faction of defectors from the Society who’ve stolen powerful magical artifacts. One of them, Zosimos’ Quill, could be the key to saving Cal and purging Liminal’s corruption from his body. Unfortunately, trust is still an issue, especially with Liminal himself, and despite Magik’s objections, she and Dani Moonstar are forced to bring him along as they pursue the Scarlet Eye.
It’s great to see Illyana and Dani back in sync, even if only briefly. Their infiltration of the Scarlet Eye’s hideout quickly turns chaotic when they trigger an illusion trap that disorients them. Liminal, surprisingly useful, offers a few solutions to Magik’s frustration, but it buys them the time they need. Together, they hatch a clever plan: Dani channels Liminal’s fear to break through the illusion, giving them the upper hand and turning the tide of battle as Magik picks them off in the darkness one by one.
Once the illusion is shattered, Illyana and Dani finally take a moment to confront the emotional tension that’s been building between them over the last several issues. Dani confesses her fear of repeating past mistakes, while Illyana struggles with her tendency to shut others out. It's a heartfelt exchange, drawing a few tears, and adding much-needed emotional depth to the issue.
Their peace is short-lived, though. The team quickly realizes something’s wrong with their situation. The mission doesn’t add up, and the truth begins to unravel. The defector in possession of the relic has been using Society tech to monitor them and rants about the “help” he's received, clearly implicating the Society itself. Before the trio can get answers, one of the Society’s Acolytes appears, brutally assassinating the defector and destroying the relic with a single shot.
Magik #8 is a strong, well-paced issue that finally delivers the emotional resolution between Illyana and Dani while deepening the mystery around the Society and Liminal’s role. With trust fraying on all sides and powerful forces closing in, the only thing these two have left is each other, and it might take everything they’ve got to make it out alive.
About Magik #8
Release Date: August 13, 2025
Written by: Ashley Allen
Art by: Matt Horak
Cover by: Pablo Villalobos
Page Count: 27
Synopsis: WELCOME TO THE SOCIETY OF THE ETERNAL DAWN. WE CANCEL APOCALYPSES. Tenuous alliances with both Liminal and his ancient enemies bring Magik and Moonstar to Sin City! Can the mystic mutants trust either side? And has Magik found a new calling in the Society's mission or a new addiction?
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