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New Mutants#7
Cover: Chris Bachalo & Chris Bachalo

New Mutants #7

Jan 2004 · Marvel · 2.50 USD; 4.00 CAD
“The Ties That Bind, Part 1 of 6: Dear Mom and Dad...”

In "The Ties That Bind, Part 1 of 6: Dear Mom and Dad...", Josh confronts the consequences of his powers when he uses his healing ability to revive Magma—only to face the chaos that follows. As tensions rise and the mansion bears the brunt of the fallout, Josh's parents step in, making him a ward of Xavier’s. Written by Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, with art by Carlo Barberi and inks by Juan Vlasco, this emotionally charged start to a six-part arc captures the weight of responsibility and family. The cover by Chris Bachalo brings a poignant, personal touch to the story’s opening chapter.

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writer Nunzio DeFilippis · writer Christina Weir · artist Carlo Barberi · inker Juan Vlasco · colorist Avalon's Ian Hannin · colorist Avalon's Rob Ro · letterer Dave Sharpe · cover Chris BachaloChris Bachalo

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Josh uses his healing power to wake up Magma from her sickness, but the former New Mutant goes wild and blows up part of the Mansion. Josh's parents make him a ward of Xavier's.

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