Cable and the New Mutants #[nn]

In "Bang! You're Dead!" from Cable and the New Mutants #nn (1992), the Mutant Liberation Front makes a bold move, attacking a federal research facility and issuing a chilling ultimatum: free Rusty and Skids, or face another strike. With tension rising and the stakes dangerously high, the New Mutants must confront the consequences of a rebellion they didn’t start.

In "A Show of Power!", the New Mutants race to stop the Mutant Liberation Front from escalating their attacks on research stations, forcing Cable to confront tough choices when Mystique targets Skids and a federal agent wounds Rusty. With the team back in New York, tensions rise as Cable weighs his next move—knowing that every decision could shift the balance of power.

In "The Great Escape," Cable is captured by Freedom Force, who suspect him of ties to the MLF, forcing the New Mutants to reunite with X-Factor to uncover the truth behind Rusty, Skids, and the mysterious group. Tensions flare when Wolfsbane faces off with Moira, and Cable makes a daring bid for freedom.

In a tense showdown in New York, Freedom Force tracks down Cable, only to be met by the sudden arrival of the New Mutants, who step in to defend him. With Moira granting her blessing and Rictor recalling a shared past, Cable makes a promise to the team—to find Rusty and Skids—setting the stage for a mission that binds them together.

In "To Hunt the Hunter," Cable and the New Mutants take up residence in the ruins of the X-Men mansion, while Rictor, frustrated with Cable’s leadership, ventures into the Morlock tunnels. There, he stumbles upon a deadly confrontation between Caliban and Sabretooth, two predators with a history deeper than either can admit.

In "Prey for the Living," the New Mutants launch a high-stakes rescue mission for Rictor, diving into a brutal clash with Sabretooth and Caliban—only for Masque to unexpectedly join the fray. As tensions explode and alliances shift, Rictor begins to see Cable in a new light, even as the battlefield remains unpredictable and deadly.

In "Madripoor," Cable and the New Mutants chase the Mutant Liberation Front to the chaotic streets of Madripoor, where they join forces with Sunfire in a desperate stand. As Stryfe strikes, capturing Cannonball, Boom Boom, Warlock, and Sunfire, Cable’s path crosses with Wolverine—only to be met with immediate hostility.

In "Lethal Weapons," Cable and Wolverine clash in a brutal showdown that leaves both fighters pushed to their limits. With Cannonball, Boom Boom, Warlock, and Sunfire making a daring escape, the New Mutants rally to defeat the MLF, and Cable finally confronts Stryfe in a battle that will shape their future. As the dust settles, Cable vows to help the team find Rusty and Skids—though the path ahead remains uncertain.