Cable #17

In "Too Late for Tears Conclusion," Cable finally tracks down Hope in the time stream, but instead of leaping forward to safety, he takes a dangerous gamble—posing as Stryfe to steal a ship and flee with her. Trapped between duty and emotion, Hope must be convinced to leave behind Emil, the only family she’s known in two years of isolation. Written by Duane Swierczynski and illustrated with sharp precision by Paul Gulacy, with colors by Thomas Mason and letters by VC's Joe Caramagna, this pivotal issue delivers a tense, character-driven climax. The cover, by Dave Wilkins, captures the moment’s urgency in stark, evocative detail.