Planète Comics #6
In "Duel!", the X-Men and X-Factor clash once more under the Goblin Queen’s twisted influence, as Jean and Maddie face off in a battle that reveals a shocking truth: Maddie is a clone forged by Mr. Sinister and sustained by the Phoenix Force. With the Goblin Queen unleashing the Phoenix to open a portal to Limbo and claim Nathan Christopher, Jean makes a desperate choice to absorb the power—costing Maddie her life. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Walt Simonson, with inks by Allen Milgrom and colors by Tom Vincent, this pivotal 1996 issue sees New York restored and the Inferno ended, leaving the teams united in their vow to confront Mr. Sinister. The cover, by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green, captures the intensity of the moment.
In "null," Jo confronts the weight of her past when the New Mutants journey into Limbo to rescue a younger version of herself. As Magik grapples with the monster she’s become, the fragile line between redemption and destruction begins to unravel. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, blending emotional stakes and supernatural peril in a journey that asks what it truly means to save someone—even if it means confronting the self you once were.
In "Duel !", the X-Men and X-Factor clash once more under the Goblin Queen’s twisted influence, as Jean faces off against Maddie—only to learn the shocking truth: Maddie is a clone forged by Mr. Sinister, her existence tied to the Phoenix Force. When the Goblin Queen unleashes the Phoenix to destroy Nathan Christopher and open a path to Limbo, Jean must make a desperate choice that alters everything.
In "Inferno, avant-dernier chapitre," the X-Men plunge into a psychic war as Mr. Sinister manipulates minds and memories, forcing Maddie to confront Jean Grey in a battle for control. With Xavier's School now a battleground, the team races to stop Sinister’s final gambit—only to find themselves outmatched as he strikes at their weakest links, leaving Longshot alone to face the storm.
In "Révélation," Longshot faces off against Mr. Sinister after the villain destroys the X-Mansion, trapping the X-Men beneath the rubble. With Beast's help, Longshot holds Sinister at bay long enough for the team to dig free, only to learn a shocking truth: Sinister once raised Cyclops in his orphanage and manipulated him from childhood. As the X-Men piece together the past, they must find a way to turn Sinister’s fear of Cyclops’ eye beams into their final advantage—before it’s too late.
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