New Mutants Forever #3
In "The Fall of Nova Roma Part 3: To Sacrifice Selene?!", the New Mutants race against time as they infiltrate the fallen city of Nova Roma, only to confront a twisted version of Doug who now bears the Red Skull’s likeness and immense power. With Magma under the same influence and Selene on the brink, the team must navigate treacherous alliances in Limbo before making a desperate return to face a reckoning. Written by Chris Claremont and brought to life with bold visuals by Al Rio—pencils and inks on the cover, and full interior art—this issue pulses with tension and moral weight, setting the stage for a pivotal moment in the saga.
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The New Mutants arrive in Nova Roma only to find that it has fallen to the Red Skull and that Magma and Doug are now under his influence. Doug now looks like the Red Skull and his power level has gone up exponentially. He beats Warlock down so that Magma can melt him. He then injects Selene with the same serum that turned him into a Skull lookalike. The New Mutants are forced to flee to Limbo but later secretly return and try to blend in. Selene is rejuvenated by a sacrifice from one of her people. Doug begins to come to his senses just as he finds himself confronted by an angry Warlock.
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