Psi-Force #22

Aug 1988 · Marvel · 1.25 USD; 1.75 CAD; 0.85 GBP

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In "The Kick Inside," Mutator—now bound to a feral, tiger-like form—steps into the shadows of New York City, where he confronts a ruthless gang preying on the homeless. After saving them, he finds unexpected refuge among the displaced, only to face betrayal when his silver transformation triggers fear and greed. With only a mysterious figure named Martin, whose breath can kill, willing to stand by him, Mutator escapes into the unknown, their fates now intertwined. Written by Howard Mackie and illustrated by Don Heck, with vibrant colors by Steve Buccellato and sharp lettering by Michael Heisler, the cover by Ron Lim and Al Milgrom captures the tension of this pivotal moment.

Contains 2 stories

The Kick Inside

22 pp · Superhero

Pvt. Thomas BoydLt. Keith Remsen [Nightmask]Henry Boyd (in dream, introduction)Jane Boyd (in dream, introduction)Trip Boyd (in dream, introduction)Alyssa Boyd (in dream, introduction)Irene (in dream)Potiphar (in dream)Kathy Ling (in dream)Rodstvow (in dream)Wayne Tucker (in dream)Tyrone Jessup (in dream)Stasi Inyushin (in dream)Lindsey Falmon (in dream)Skybreaker (in dream)Troublemaker (in dream)Backfire (in dream)Michael Crawley (in dream)Imprint (in dream)Donner Kopf (in dream)Babel (in dream)Andrew Chaser (in dream)Colby Shaw (in dream)the Skipper (in dream)Toocheetsch (in dream)Relampago (in dream)Gatto di Sangue (in dream)Emilio Licciardo (in dream)Eugene Proudhawk (in dream)Spitfire [Jake Travest] (in dream)Serge Vladimiroff (in dream)

In "The Kick Inside" from Psi-Force #22, Thomas Boyd—a soldier now serving at Fort Benning—faces a psychological reckoning under the scrutiny of Lt. Keith Remsen. As the Nightmask persona delves into his dreams, long-buried memories of family strife and the unresolved losses of Stasi and Kathy surface, forcing Boyd to confront the roots of his deepest fears.

Changes

6 pp · Superhero

Mutator [George]Martin (introduction)Harold (introduction, villain)Brady (introduction, villain)

In New York City, Mutator—now trapped in a tiger-like form—intervenes when a gang attacks the homeless, only to be rejected when his body shifts to silver and becomes a target for exploitation. With only a lone paranormal named Martin willing to stand by him, Mutator transforms once more, and the two flee together into the unknown.