Hit Comics #103

In "Der furchtbarste Feind: Der Mann aus der Tiefe," the last of a subterranean race, Gor-Tok, rises from the depths to confront the humans who destroyed his people with underground atomic tests. Driven by a legacy of ruin, he wages a silent war from the shadows, determined to make those responsible pay.

In "Der Ursprung der X-Menschen: Der lebende Diamant," Jack Winters, driven by obsession, infiltrates the Cyclotron and subjects himself to intense radiation in a desperate bid to transform entirely into diamond—emerging as the Living Diamond, a being of crystalline form and unknown power.

In the eerie glow of a traveling oddities exhibit, a mysterious hand materializes mid-air, drawing crowds and suspicion. When the more scrupulous of the two showmen uncovers the truth—that the hand belongs to a stranded being from beyond dimensions—he faces a choice between greed and conscience. The consequences of that decision ripple through the night, leaving one man to face the unexpected rewards of a stranger’s gratitude.

In "Der Tod des Professor X," Grotesk, driven by a twisted vendetta against humanity, hunts for the powerful oscillotron to unleash his vengeance. Professor X stands alone against him, but even his courage isn't enough—when Grotesk activates the device, the X-Men rush in to stop the catastrophe. As the dust settles, the fate of Professor X hangs in the balance.

In "Der Ursprung der X-Menschen: Das Ende... oder der Anfang?", the aftermath of a devastating clash leaves the Living Diamond shattered, his threat ended. With the dust settling, Professor X turns to Scott Summers, offering him a chance to stand at the dawn of something new—a mission to bridge the divide between humans and mutants, marking the first step toward a future built on trust.

On Christmas Eve, the first astronauts to set foot on Mercury stumble upon a group of peaceful, telepathic aliens who welcome them with a gift: a living Christmas tree grown from alien seed. The story unfolds in quiet wonder, as the crew grapples with the unexpected kindness of beings from another world, their holiday spirit bridging the vast silence between stars.