REVIEW: Alyssa Wong Wraps An Emotional, Character-Driven Arc In 'Psylocke' #10
- Keith M.
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This review contains minor spoilers for 'Psylocke' #10.
There aren’t many comics that can hold my attention for ten straight issues without any drop in quality, but Psylocke easily stands out. Yes, it helps that it blends so many elements I love—ninjas, mutants, and the supernatural—but there’s more to it than that. Alyssa Wong has crafted a compelling, character-driven narrative around Kwannon that’s difficult to look away from. It’s clear she understands the character deeply and knows how to elevate her without relying solely on spectacle or power displays.
In this issue, Kwannon remains possessed by the Lady in White, a yokai who has taken her to Tokyo to help dismantle a local branch of the Hand. Although Mitsuki continues speaking to Kwannon as if she’s still present, the Lady in White is clearly in control—slaughtering Hand ninjas and preaching her belief in punishing the guilty by making them live with the weight of their sins. Together with Mitsuki and other yokai, she begins making quick work of their enemies.
Kwannon, however, isn’t gone. She is still inside her mind, fighting to regain her free will. This struggle for autonomy has been a consistent theme throughout the series and continues to resonate with her long, complicated past. As Greycrow and Devon approach the fight from the outside, Kwannon confronts the Lady in White internally. I particularly liked that she doesn’t win through force but through reason, challenging the yokai’s logic and forcing her to see the hypocrisy in her actions. Kwannon then offers a deal—she will give the Lady in White what she wants if she ends the violence.
This final issue succeeds in giving Kwannon a satisfying arc while also introducing new long-term threats. Mitsuki and the Lady in White are now well-positioned as future antagonists after their defeat, especially since Kwannon owes the yokai a debt. Devon is a welcome addition to her circle, and the inclusion of her relationship with Greycrow adds emotional weight, giving the story a stronger sense of personal stakes.
While it’s disappointing that there aren’t more issues of Psylocke on the horizon, I’m grateful for what this series accomplished. Since her return during the Krakoan era, Kwannon has steadily risen to become one of the more compelling figures in the mutant lineup. If this story is any indication, her journey is just beginning, and I’m excited to see where she goes next.
About Psylocke #10
Release Date:Â August 20, 2025
Written by:Â Alyssa Wong
Art by: Vincenzo Carratu
Cover by: Mahmud Asrar
Page Count: 28
Synopsis:Â A mysterious assassin has appeared in Japan, stalking members of the Hand: the Lady in White. But what sort of powers does a being that can prey on Psylocke's former masters have? And why does she have Kwannon's face?