Gambit #3
In "The Benefactress," Gambit finds himself at a crossroads when he seeks the Thieves Guild’s legendary Elixir of Life from Candra, their enigmatic benefactress—only to be forced into a deadly bargain: kill his father to earn it. Written by Howard Mackie and illustrated with sharp precision by Lee Weeks, with inks by Klaus Janson and colors by Steve Buccellato, this issue unfolds with tense intrigue as Gambit’s loyalty is tested and his past collides with his present. Cover by Lee Weeks captures the moment’s intensity, setting the stage for a story where trust is currency and every choice carries a price.
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Gambit gains an audience with Candra, benefactress of the Thieves Guild. She agrees to provide him with a vial of the Elixir of Life for Bella Donna but only if Remy kills his father. Their negotiations are interrupted by Julien and his rogue assassins. Gambit saves Candra from them. Gambit receives a kiss for his heroism and leaves but Candra quickly discovers that he stole the elixir off of her. Candra tells the Tithe Collector to kill Gambit as a traitor. Rogue accidentally touches Bella Donna and witnesses her love affair with Gambit through her memories.
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