Astonishing X-Men #49
In the heat of battle with the Marauders, Karma uncovers a shocking truth: Chimera is being manipulated by an unseen force. As the fight halts and the villains flee, Northstar and Kyle navigate a tense moment, reaffirming their bond before the team regroups. But the real danger is just beginning—when a scarred, unknown woman reveals herself, she takes control of Karma, setting the stage for a new threat. Written by Marjorie Liu and illustrated by Mike Perkins, with colors by Andy Troy and letters by VC's Joe Caramagna, this issue's cover by Dustin Weaver captures the tension with sharp, haunting detail.
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In the midst of the battle with the Marauders, Karma discovers that Chimera is under the control of someone else, who sent the group against the X-Men. After she breaks the mental link, the fight stops and the villains escape. On the way home, Northstar and Kyle argue about their relationship but eventually reaffirm their love. Later, an unknown, scarred woman is revealed to be the one who controlled Chimera, and now she places Karma under control to use her against the X-Men.
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