New Mutants Epic Collection #3
In "To the Ends of the Earth," the Beyonder—once a cosmic observer—grapples with the weight of infinite power, seeking a new kind of experience: mortality. Drawn into a machine designed to birth him as a mortal, he discovers both fear and exhilaration in the fleeting nature of life, only to be interrupted by Earth’s heroes. Written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by Al Milgrom with inks by Steve Leialoha, colors by M. Hands, and letters by Rosen and Parker, this pivotal story features a striking cover by Rick Leonardi and Bill Sienkiewicz.
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
The Beyonder contemplates his next move as he has vowed to destroy the multiverse but fears he would miss it. Instead, he decides to create a machine that will let him experience mortality. He finds the sensation both terrifying and thrilling but quickly becomes addicted to the feeling. He figures out a way for the machine to birth him as a mortal being but with a portion of his cosmic powers intact. While he is gestating in the machine, however, the heroes of Earth arrive. Molecule Man destroys the device, sending the Beyonder's energy back to his old dimension where a new universe is born.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).