Astonishing X-Men #56
In this pivotal issue of Astonishing X-Men, Susan's ruthless gambit reaches its climax as she forces Karma to kill their father, threatening to unleash her nanotechnology on New York City. With the X-Men having anticipated her move—faking Iceman’s death and neutralizing her nanobots—the stage is set for a devastating confrontation. Written by Marjorie Liu and illustrated by Mike Perkins, with colors by Jay David Ramos and Andres Mossa, the issue delivers intense emotional stakes and high-stakes tension, all wrapped in Phil Noto’s striking cover art.
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Susan orders Karma to kill their father, threatening to destroy New York City with her nanotechnology, but the X-Men have outsmarted her, faking Iceman's death and nullifying her nanobots. Karma's father kills Susan as she is still a threat, and she later learns that she has inherited Susan's billions.
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