The Uncanny X-Men # 303 - Going Through The Motions

While characters die frequently, the manner in which Illyana's death was treated made it even more memorable. Writer Scott Lobdell wanted the death resonate with readers, so he told the story through the eyes of Jubilee. While the choice might seem odd, Jubilee's relative youth and inexperience with death made her the perfect vehicle for the story. The emotional note was captured beautifully. We empathized with Jubilee, her sadness, and the loss of Illyana. X-Men comics often portray stories about bigotry and hatred well, but rarely feature a death in such a perfect manner and tone."

This issue literally made me wanna cry! lol I usually don't get that emotional with deaths in comics, but this death really touched my heart, especially with Kitty and Jubilee crying and mourning about Illyana's death... It's just the mood of the story is very well presented and realistic, and shows how Illyana dies from the legacy virus (like a disease)

Also, I like how this issue shows x-men are humans too and don't fight 24/7 (meaning mutants don't just die from fights, but also other causes) and also that mutants have feelings...

OMG I just wanted to jump into the issue and comfort Jubilee, lol I know that's sad i actually thought that :P )

well anyways it's a must read !!!