Rom #18

In "And a Child Shall Deceive Them!", the X-Men misjudge Rom as a threat when they see him confronting a young boy—only to discover the child is a human/Dire Wraith hybrid with the power to manipulate mutant abilities. Written by Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema, Chris Claremont, and Jo Duffy, with art by Sal Buscema and inks by Milgrom, Giacoia, and Sal Buscema, the story unfolds with tension and heart, leading to a shocking twist that sends Rom spiraling into Limbo. The cover by Frank Miller and Terry Austin captures the moment of confrontation with striking intensity.