Nightcrawler #11
In "The Winding Way, Conclusion," Nightcrawler faces his most personal trial yet when Wolverine falls under the demonic influence of Hive, forcing Kurt to confront his closest friend in battle. With the Soulsword as his only weapon, Nightcrawler uncovers a haunting truth about his past—his stepbrother Stefan was also once possessed by Hive—bringing long-buried guilt into sharp focus. Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and illustrated with striking intensity by Darick Robertson, this pivotal issue closes a powerful arc with emotional weight and quiet resolve. The cover, also by Robertson, captures the moment’s tension in bold, dynamic lines.
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Wolverine has been possessed by the swarm of bugs that is the demon, Hive, and Nightcrawler finds himself having to battle one of his greatest friends. Kurt uses the object of Hive's desire, the Soulsword itself, to free Wolverine and stop the demon. He learns from the demon that during one of the seminal moments of his past, his stepbrother, Stefan, was also being possessed by Hive. This comes as a great relief to Kurt who has always felt responsible for killing his beloved stepbrother. Nightcrawler secrets the Soulsword back inside of himself for safe keeping.
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