Comics' Greatest World: X #2
In "Copycat," X faces a chilling new threat in Arcadia: a killer who dons X’s likeness and uses it to commit violent crimes, turning the city’s hero into a symbol of fear. Written by Steven Grant and brought to life by Doug Mahnke’s striking interior art, with James Palmiotti’s inks and Pamela Rambo’s colors, this 1994 Dark Horse standout blends noir tension with a disturbing twist on identity. The cover by Doug Mahnke and James Palmiotti captures the issue’s eerie, high-stakes atmosphere.
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Corrupt Police Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Teal continue their machinations to grab even more power in Arcadia. X goes after a copycat killer who has costumed himself after X and began a spate of killings for his own purposes.
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